About This Book
NFPA 72 2013 is the National Fire Protection Association's 2013 edition of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, establishing baseline requirements for fire alarm and emergency communication systems.
What It Covers
- System Standards: Rules governing the application, design, installation, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm systems.
- Emergency Communications: Guidelines for mass notification systems (MNS) used during severe weather, security threats, and other non-fire emergencies.
- Component Rules: Standards for initiating devices (e.g., smoke detectors), notification appliances (e.g., strobes and horns), and supervising station alarm systems.
Key Updates in 2013
- Nuisance Alarm Reduction: Added provisions to help smoke detectors resist false triggers from common sources such as cooking fumes.
- Documentation and Testing: Consolidated documentation requirements in Chapter 7 and reorganized inspection and testing tables for improved clarity.
- Audible/Visible Signals: Updated occupant notification appliance requirements to enhance effectiveness during emergencies.
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