the nar is a recognized national authority for performance and reliability certification of consumer rocket motors and for the certification of high-power rocket fliers in the u.s. the nar is the author of a model rocket safety code for consumer model rocketry and a high power rocket safety code for high power sport rocketry that are recognized and accepted by manufacturers and public safety officials nationwide. the nar plays a strong role in the establishment of national rocketry safety standards for public safety officials through its participation in the national fire protection association.