What type of authority is least likely to have jurisdiction under NFPA standards?

The city manager or mayor typically does not have direct jurisdiction over fire safety standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA standards are often implemented and enforced at the local level by fire departments or state regulators, whose roles are directly tied to fire safety regulations and practices.

Local fire departments operate under established protocols and standards to ensure community safety, while state safety regulators oversee compliance with broader laws that may include NFPA standards. The city council may have legislative authority or influence in adopting these standards into local ordinances, but they do not enforce them directly.

In contrast, the city manager or mayor typically deals with municipal operations and administration rather than technical safety standards. Although they have significant authority in city matters, their role does not generally encompass the enforcement or implementation of specific safety regulations like those outlined by the NFPA. As such, their authority is the least likely to directly impact jurisdiction under NFPA standards.