NFPA (Fire) 72

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Expanded and updated for 2022, NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, reflects the latest technologies, applications, and research on the use and installation of fire alarm and emergency communications systems.

Update to the newest benchmarks for fire alarm systems with requirements that reflect the needs and concerns of code users in the field today. The 2022 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, presents the most advanced provisions ever developed for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and emergency communications systems, including mass notification systems (MNS).

This edition features important updates for designers, installers, and AHJs-from a tagging program to provide at-a-glance details on the condition of fire alarm and signaling systems to pathway survivability.

In a major change to scope, NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, now addresses cybersecurity.

Criteria and guidance on the protection of fire alarm and signaling systems against cyberattacks can now be found in Chapter 11, “Cybersecurity”, and Annex J, “Guidelines for Cybersecurity”.

Other key changes address pathway survivability for transmitting system information during fire conditions.

Previously, NFPA 72 defined four levels of survivability and establishes the required level of protection for each application. It now includes a fifth option to reduce the 2-hour-rated application criteria to 1-hour-rated application criteria. Chapter 24 outlines specific requirements for the use of 1-hour application.

Other major updates in the 2022 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, include the following:

• Remote access to fire alarm and signaling systems for resetting, silencing, or operation of emergency control functions
• Use of remote access to perform diagnostics and update software from anywhere
• Numerous changes to detector technologies and methods
• A shift in the vocabulary and operation of detectors to provide greater resistance to false triggers
• A green, yellow, and red color-coded tagging program to visually monitor the condition of fire alarm and signaling systems

The 2022 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, is a must-have resource for everyone involved with fire alarm design, installation, inspection, and maintenance. To help ensure compliance with the most up-to-date guidelines in the field, order your copy from NFPA today. (Print, 432 pp., 2022)

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Published:

09/15/2021

Number of Pages:

432

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The 2019 edition of NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code® reflects the latest technologies, with updated provisions ever for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency communications systems including Mass Notification Systems (MNS).

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Published:

09/03/2018

Number of Pages:

418

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State-of-the-art coverage in the 2016 NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code reflects new technologies and applications.

The traditional role of fire alarm systems is rapidly evolving. Now, the benchmark for fire alarm systems has changed to give designers, engineers, contractors, installers, and inspectors rules that reflect the current state of the field. An industry milestone, the 2016 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has the most advanced provisions ever developed for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency communications systems — including Mass Notification Systems (MNS).

New NFPA 72 facilitates interconnections using networks.

A special task group on networks addressed the risk analysis, design, application, installation, and performance of networks and networking equipment in fire alarm systems, fire EVACS, and MNS. As a result of their findings, NFPA 72 includes a new circuit designation called Class N pathways permitting the use of networks and Ethernet when interconnecting a fire alarm system.

Other changes help you avoid the loss of critical coverage and ensure system interfaces function correctly, such as:

• Significant revisions in Chapter 21, Emergency Control Function Interfaces and Chapter 24, Emergency Communications Systems
• Revisions to Level 2 and Level 3 pathway survivability requirements revised to provide greater flexibility of use and to address other ®fire-resistive® methods
• A new Annex on Guidelines for Emergency Communication Strategies for Buildings and Campuses

Hundreds of other revisions make the 2016 NFPA 72 indispensable.

New and updated definitions bring the Code up-to-date and put all users on the same page. The 2016 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code covers new ground from beginning to end. Order direct from NFPA®, the Code source.

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Published:

09/07/2015

ISBN(s):

9781455911636

Number of Pages:

377

Product Code(s):

STDPT20470

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Deals with the the application, installation, performance, and maintenance of protective signaling systems and their components.

Meet NFPA 72’s advanced protocols for fire alarm system safety!

Sweeping changes in the 2002 National Fire Alarm Code will have a major impact on your projects. Make sure your knowledge and skills are up to the task with the updated Code edition!

NFPA 72 is revised every three years based on current information from your field. Through NFPA?s code development process that includes two public review sessions, professionals from every segment of the industry add the latest information on the full range of systems and equipment. Vertical bars in Code text highlight the changes in this 2002 edition, such as…

* A major revision of the power supply requirements
* New rules addressing impairments to systems
* Revised rules concerning system survivability from attack by fire
* Revised requirements for supervising stations

You’ll also find greater coverage of performance-based design alternatives!

Use of performance-based designs to address unusual design challenges is a major trend. The 2002 Code includes provisions concerning the review and approval of performance-based detection designs…new rules for performance-based visible signaling designs…plus rules for alternate approaches for audible signaling.

Fully revised and up-to-date with NFPA’s Manual of Style, the new edition of NFPA 72 gives you better support, especially on the most complex fire alarm jobs. Stay informed and up-to-Code. Order today! (Approx. 235 pp., 2002)

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Published:

09/15/2002

Number of Pages:

235

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This comprehensive guide to the design, installation, maintenance, testing, and use of fire alarm systems has been reorganized to present facts in the order needed by most pros. Other improvements — such as separate groupings for system inputs, systems outputs, system functions, and general requirements — make it the most user-friendly edition of NFPA 72 ever published!

It’s still the only ANSI-accredited document for fire alarm systems installation.

Designers, installers, AHJs, and maintenance personnel depend on the Code as the most reliable source for safety guidelines, up-to-date technology, and industry practices. The new rules include:

There’s a separate chapter for public fire reporting systems, and new worksheets for the streamlined Appendix B, Engineering Guide for Spacing of Automatic Fire Detectors. An important new permissive facilitates your work with integrated building systems network protocols such as BACnet or LONworks.

Get the facts you need to pass inspections and keep fire alarm systems in top working condition!

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Published:

01/01/1999

Number of Pages:

284

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Organizational and technical changes in the NFPA 72 – 2013 edition clarify fire alarm and emergency communications system rules and improve usability.

Revised to incorporate the latest industry developments and technological advances, the new NFPA 72: – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code is today’s source for the installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency communications systems, including mass notification systems.

New Chapter 7 consolidates all documentation rules into one location.

Having everything in one place makes it easier for Code users to find what they need, and also helps AHJs know what’s expected in terms of documentation requirements. The new chapter also establishes minimum required documentation to promote consistency across the country. Plus, forms have been revised so there’s a shorter basic form for simpler systems, with additional forms to fill out for more complex jobs.

Other major Code changes include:

• Reorganized inspection table now includes new specific inspection methods
• Testing table merges two previous tables into one with both test methods and frequencies side by side for improved usability
• Revised supervising station transmission methods
• New requirements for audible and visible occupant notification
• Reorganization and update of record of completion and inspection, testing, and maintenance forms
• Revised requirements for emergency communications systems
• Preserve public health, welfare, and safety with the 2013 NFPA 72.

As your industry moves ahead to respond to heightened risk awareness and changing societal dynamics, you can’t afford to fall behind. Fire protection and other engineers, designers, installers and maintainers, electricians, AHJs, manufacturers, facilities operators, and anyone who works with fire alarm or emergency communications systems needs this latest Code edition to stay at the leading edge and advance safety.

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Published:

08/29/2012

ISBN(s):

9781455904112

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Stay on the leading edge of alarm system advances with the 2007 NFPA 72®!

Heightened risk awareness and changing safety dynamics have revolutionized the role of alarm and signaling systems in protecting life and property. At the same time, sophisticated technical advances and solid research findings have improved their ability to meet the new demands. It is in response to and out of this dynamic environment that the 2007 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code® has emerged.

Technology- and research-driven changes offer improved egress time and system reliability.

• Developed at the request of the U.S. Air Force, a new Mass Notification Systems Annex provides guidelines to facilitate fast, safe evacuation in emergency situations such as fire, terrorist attack, biological and hazardous chemical incidents, accidents, and natural disasters.
• Added requirements for new technology equipment, including video image smoke and flame detection, multi-criteria and multi-sensor devices, fire extinguisher monitors, and directional appliances
• New guidance on visual notification in large space occupancies
• Updated rules for spacing of smoke detectors in joist and beam and small room applications
• New requirement to provide a Response Time Index for heat detectors
• New provisions for strobe synchronization when installing visible notification appliances
• New requirements for household fire warning applications, including smoke alarms with voice and expanded smoke alarm coverage for larger size homes

Update your knowledge based on today’s environment so you can provide the high level of fire protection society deserves. Order your 2007 National Fire Alarm Code today.

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Published:

10/15/2006

Number of Pages:

266

Part of:

NFPA (Fire) 72SET07