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NFPA 72

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

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Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 1 January 2019
Status: active
Page Count: 419
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NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire and carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment, and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components.

The provisions of this chapter apply throughout the Code unless otherwise noted.

For the purposes of carbon monoxide detection, this standard is primarily concerned with life safety, not property protection.

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NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting...
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National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting...
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National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting...
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References

This document references:
ANSI/ASA S3.41 - AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Audible Emergency Evacuation (E2) and Evacuation Signals with Relocation Instructions (ESRI)
Published by ASA on July 14, 2015
This Standard specifies the characteristics of acoustic signals to be used for audible emergency evacuation (E2) and audible evacuation signals with relocation instructions (ESRI). It applies to the...
This document references:
ANSI/ASA S3.41 - AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Audible Emergency Evacuation (E2) and Evacuation Signals with Relocation Instructions (ESRI)
Published by ASA on July 14, 2015
This Standard specifies the characteristics of acoustic signals to be used for audible emergency evacuation (E2) and audible evacuation signals with relocation instructions (ESRI). It applies to the...
This document references:
IEEE C2 (NESC) - National Electrical Safety Code
Published by IEEE on October 2, 2018
A description is not available for this item.
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3260 - Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling
Published by FM on October 1, 2021
This standard sets performance requirements for radiant energy-sensing fire detectors for the protection of occupants, building space, structure, area, or object. Purpose This standard states testing...
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IEEE 1188 - Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries for Stationary Applications
Published by IEEE on September 22, 2005
This recommended practice is limited to maintenance, test schedules, and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries for...
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IEEE 485 - Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
Published by IEEE on May 6, 2020
Methods are described for defining the dc load and for sizing a lead-acid battery to supply that load for stationary battery applications in float service. Some factors relating to cell selection are...
This document is referenced by:
88A - Standard for Parking Structures
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2023
This standard shall cover the construction and protection of, as well as the control of hazards in the following: (1) Open and enclosed parking structures (2) Parking systems This standard shall not...
This document is referenced by:
29 CFR PART 1915 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR SHIPYARD EMPLOYMENT
Published by DOL on July 1, 2016
Purpose and authority. The provisions in this part constitute safety and health regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 41 of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act,...
This document is referenced by:
NEMA SB 11 - Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors
Published by NEMA on January 1, 2017
This manual, developed by NEMA’s Fire, Life Safety, Security and Emergency Communications Section, provides technical information on basic fire alarm systems with a focus on early warning smoke...
This document is referenced by:
NFPA 16 - Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2019
This standard contains minimum requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of foam-water sprinkler and spray systems. These systems shall be designed with the required density for...
This document is referenced by:
40 - Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2022
This standard shall apply to all facilities that are involved with the storage and handling of cellulose nitrate–based film. This standard shall not apply to the storage and handling of film having a...
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