State of ConnecticutDepartment of Administrative ServicesDivision of Construction ServicesOffice of Education and Data Management2010 NFPA 72: National Fire Alarmand Signaling Code OverviewPresented byRoger Reiswig, Tyco Fire Protection Productsfor theOffice of Education and Data ManagementFall 2015 Career Development SeriesWHAT’S NEW IN NFPA 72 for2010 and 2013 EDITIONS?Rodger Reiswig, SETDirector, Industry RelationsTyco Fire Protection ProductsTake Fire out of NFPA 72?Why the change?NFPA 72 covers many issues in addition to FireAlarm Systems.––––––––Combination SystemsVideo Imaging DetectionCarbon Monoxide DetectionSupervisory Service of Sprinkler Control ValvesWater Level Supervisory – 5.15.3Water Temperature Supervisory – 5.15.4Room Temperature Supervisory – 5.15.5Fire Extinguisher Monitoring – 6.8.4.111
NFPA TCC Directive for 2010Remove the word fire wherever possible– Chapter 4 – Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems– Chapter 8 – Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems– 8.3.7.1.1 Alarm signals initiated by manual fire alarmboxes, automatic fire detectors, waterflow from theautomatic sprinkler system, or actuation of other firesuppression system(s) or equipment shall be treated asfire alarms.NFPA 72 Name Change? Old Name – National Fire Alarm Code New Name– National Fire Alarm and Signaling CodeNFPA 72, 2010Chapter Re‐Organization2007 edition had 11 Chapters2010 and 2013 editions have 29 Chapters– Administrative Chapters– Support Chapters– System Chapters– Usability Chapters2
NFPA 72Organization of NFPA 72, 2010 & 2013 Better organization Easier to locate key requirements Future growthAdministrativeChapters1‐9SupportChapters10 ‐ 19SystemChapters20 ‐ 29UsabilityAnnexesA‐IAdministrative Chapters1. Administration2. Referenced Publications3. Definitions4. Reserved5. Reserved6. Reserved7. Documentation (New in 2013)8. Reserved9. Reserved3
Support Chapters10. Fundamentals11. Reserved12. Circuits and Pathways13. Reserved14. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance15. Reserved16. Reserved17. Initiating Devices18. Notification Appliances19. ReservedSystem Chapters20. Reserved21. Emergency Control Functions and Interfaces22. Reserved23. Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems24. Emergency Communications Systems25. Reserved26. Supervising Station Alarm Systems27. Public Emergency Alarm Reporting28. Reserved29. Single‐ and Multiple‐Station Alarms andHousehold Fire Alarm SystemsUsability AnnexesA. Explanatory MaterialB. Engineering Guide for Automatic Fire DetectorSpacingC. System Performance and Design GuideD. Speech IntelligibilityE. NEMA SB 30, Fire Service Annunciator and InterfaceF. Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 72G. Informational ReferencesH. Cross‐Reference TableI. Index4
Functional .SupportChapters10 ‐ 19AdministrationReferenced umentation (2013)ReservedReservedSystemChapters20 ‐ 2920.Reserved21.Emergency ControlFunctions andInterfaces22.Reserved23.Protected Premises FireAlarm d26.Supervising StationAlarm Systems27.Public EmergencyAlarm Reporting28.Reserved29.Single‐ and Multiple‐Station Alarms andHousehold Fire AlarmSystems10.Fundamentals11.Reserved12.Circuits and Pathways13.Reserved14.Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance15.Reserved16.Reserved17.Initiating Devices18.Notification Appliances19.ReservedUsabilityAnnexesA‐IA. Explanatory MaterialB. Engineering Guidefor Automatic FireDetector SpacingC. System Performanceand Design GuideD. Speech IntelligibilityE. NEMA SB 30, FireService Annunciatorand InterfaceF. Sample OrdinanceAdopting NFPA 72G. InformationalReferencesH. Cross‐ReferenceTableI. IndexChapter 3New DefinitionsAccessible – four versionsCommunications CloudDeficiencyECS Emergency CommandCenter Fire Command Center Emergency Control FunctionInterface Impairment Manufacturer’s PublishedInstructions Occupiable Occupiable Area System Designer System InstallerChapter 3 ‐ Definitions 3.3.1 Accessible 3.3.4 Accessible Spaces There are several newdefinitions relating toaccessibility including– Accessible as applied toequipment– Accessible as applied towiring methods– Readily accessible as appliedto installation– Accessible spaces as appliedto detection coverage5
Chapter 3 ‐ Definitions 3.3.57 Condition 3.3.244 TroubleNormal New concept for process SIGNALECSAlarmSupervisoryTroubleChapter 3 ‐ Definitions 3.3.91 Emergency ControlFunctions 3.3.137.1.2 EmergencyControl Function Interface Change in terminology –this definition use to beknown as “FIRE CONTROLFUNCTIONS”Chapter 3 ‐ Definitions 3.3.102.2.1 DedicatedFunction FACU (component) 3.3.105.4.2 Dedicatedfunction FAS Dedicated function firealarm systems anddedicated fire alarm controlunits are used when firealarm systems are notrequired but there is a needfor a fire alarm controlpanel for other code‐required functions.6
Chapter 3 ‐ Definitions 3.3.257 Signal This definition wasexpanded to include anumber of different kinds n Monoxide AlarmDelinquencyEvacuationFire AlarmGuard’s Tour eChapter 3 ‐ Definitions 3.3.307 UnwantedAlarm New definition withseveral types of“unwanted lUnknownChapter 7Documentation 7.1 Application7.2 Minimum Required Documentation7.3 Design (Layout) Documentation7.4 Shop Drawings (Installation Documentation)7.5 Completion Documentation7.6 ITM Documentation7.7 Record Retention & Management7.8 Forms7
Chapter 7 ‐ Documentation Applies to new systems– Design– Acceptance– Completion Applies to existing systems– Alterations– Maintenance– Testing Does NOT apply to Single Station, Multiple Stationand Household SystemsChapter 7 – DocumentationMinimum Requirements Written NarrativeRiser DiagramFloor PlanSequence of operation (matrix or narrative)Equipment technical data sheetsManufacturers published instructionsChapter 7 – DocumentationMinimum Requirements Battery calculationsVoltage drop calculations for NACsCompleted record of inspection and testingCompleted record of completionA copy of site specific softwareRecord (as‐built) drawings8
7.7.2 Document Accessibility With every new system, a documentation cabinetshall be installed at the system control unit or atanother approved location at the protected premises All record documentation shall be stored in thedocumentation cabinet Where this documentation cabinet is not in the samelocation as the system control unit, its location shallbe identified at the system control unit7.7.2 Document Accessibility The documentation cabinet shall beprominently labeled SYSTEM RECORDDOCUMENTS The contents of the cabinet shall be accessibleby authorized personnel only.Documentation Cabinet9
Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition The Chapter has been renamed“Fundamentals.” “Fire Alarm” deleted. The Chapter includes requirements forEmergency Communications Systems. The word “fire” has been removed throughoutin relation to fire alarm systems, as the Codealso covers Emergency CommunicationsSystems.Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.4 Personnel Qualifications.10.4.1 System Designer.10.4.2 System Installer.10.4.3 Inspection, Testing, and MaintenancePersonnel. (SIG‐TMS)10.4.4 Supervising Station Operators. (SIG‐SSS)Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.5.6.1.2 Secondary circuits that provide powerto the control unit and are not integral to theunit shall be protected against physical damage. Added the protection of secondary powercircuits.10
Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.5.6.3 Capacity10.5.6.3.1.(A) Battery calculations shall include a20 percent safety margin to the calculated amp‐hour rating This provides alignment with UL 864 9thedition and the realization that over the life ofa battery, it will decay.Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.6 Signal Priority. The priority of signals shallbe in accordance with 10.610.6.1 ECS priority signals when evaluated bystakeholders through a risk analysis inaccordance with 12.2.2.12 shall be permitted totake precedence over all other signals. This includes fire alarm signals.Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.15 Protection of Fire Alarm Systems. Exception (2) has been removed. Thisexempted the requirement for smoke or heatdetector protecting the FACU, NAC’s or DACT’sif the building is fully sprinklered per NFPA 13.11
Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.18.2.1.2.7 Where not stored at the main firealarm control unit, the location of thesedocuments shall be identified at the main firealarm control unit. Requires the location of the Record ofCompletion to be identified at the FACU.Fundamentals Chapter 102010 Edition10.18.2.1.2.8 If the documents are located in aseparate enclosure or cabinet, the separateenclosure or cabinet shall be prominentlylabeled FIRE ALARM DOCUMENTS. Documents related to the fire alarmsystem can no longerbe hiddenFundamentals Chapter 102010 EditionRecord of Completion. Has been expanded to 12 pages to enhance itsusability. Note – All record of completion and testingdocuments are available from NFPA for free atwww.NFPA.org12
Fundamentals Chapter 102013 Edition 10.6.5.2.2 Circuit Identification10.6.5.4 Circuit Breaker Lock10.8 Condition Detection Signaling10.9 Responses10.18.3.2 Annunciator Location10.22 Unwanted Alarm ReportingFundamentals Chapter 102013 Edition Changes to circuitbreaker identification 10.6.5.2.2 CircuitIdentification– FIRE ALARM– EMERGENCYCOMMUNICATIONS– FIRE ALARM/ECSFundamentals Chapter 102013 Edition Requires circuit breakerlock under allcircumstances 10.6.5.4 Circuit BreakerLockNO, THE LOCKIS NOTREQUIRED!13
Fundamentals Chapter 102013 Edition 10.8 and 10.9 refer back to the “Condition‐Response‐Alarm” concept 10.8 Condition Detection Signaling––––––10.8.1 Abnormal Condition Detection10.8.2 Alarm Condition Detection10.8.2.1 Pre‐Alarm Condition Detection10.8.2.2 Supervisory Condition Detection10.8.2.3 Trouble Condition Detection10.8.2.4 Normal Condition Detection 10.9 ResponsesFundamentals Chapter 102013 Edition All requiredannunciation meansshall be located asrequired by the AHJ tofacilitate an efficientresponse to thesituation. 10.18.3.2 AnnunciatorLocationFundamentals Chapter 102013 Edition For the purpose ofreporting, alarm signalsthat are not the result ofhazardous conditionsshall be classified asUnwanted and subclassified as one of thefollowing:–––– 10.22 UnwantedAlarm ReportingMaliciousNuisanceUnintentionalUnknown14
Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition Wiring tables being replaced with a new system forspecifying wiring redundancy and survivability Includes removal of all of the old class and styletables and designations and the implementation ofnew Classes that will be applicable to any type of firealarm circuit, not just SLCs, IDCs, and NACs as in thepast. The term "pathway" is used instead of circuit toaccount for the use of optical fibers, radio,hardwires, and anything else that may appear in themarketplace.Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition12.1 Application.12.1.1 Paths (interconnections) shall be designatedbased upon the performance characteristicsdefined in this chapter.12.2 Purpose.12.2.1 This chapter describes the performance andsurvivability characteristics for defined classdesignations of signaling paths (interconnections).Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition12.2.2 A path’s (interconnection’s) classdesignation is dependant on the path’s(interconnection’s) capability to continue tooperate during specified fault conditions.12.2.3 The designation of the paths can alsoinclude the performance of the path(interconnection) to survivability from attack byfire.15
Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition12.4.2.1 Pathway Class DesignationsPathways shall be designated as Class A, B, C, D, E, orX, depending on their performance as follows:Class A*. A pathway with a redundant path.Operational capability continues past a single break.Conditions that affect the intended operation of thepath are annunciated.Class B. A pathway without a redundant path.Operational capability stops at a break. Conditionsthat affect the intended operation of the path areannunciated.Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 EditionClass C. One or more pathways whereoperational capability is verified via end‐to‐endcommunication, but the integrity of individualpaths is not monitored. A loss of end‐to‐endcommunication is annunciated.Class D. A pathway that has fail‐safe operation,where no fault is annunciated, but the intendedoperation is performed instead.Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 EditionClass E. A pathway which is not monitored forintegrity.Class X. A pathway with a redundant path.Operational capability continues past a singlebreak or short‐circuit. Conditions that affect theintended operation of the path are annunciated.16
Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 EditionSurvivability has also been assigned "levels" inrecognition that one size does not fit all. Forexample:12.1.2.5 Pathway Survivability Level 012.1.2.5.1 Pathway survivability Level 0 shallconsist of the following:a. Pathways shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70Articles 760, 770 or 800Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition12.1.2.7 Pathway Survivability Level 112.1.2.7.1 Pathway survivability Level 1shall consist of the following:a. Pathways in buildings fully protected by anautomatic sprinkler system in accordance withNFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of SprinklerSystems and with the interconnecting wiring orcables installed in metal racewaysCircuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition12.1.2.8 Pathway Survivability Level 212.1.2.8.1 Pathway survivability Level 2shall consist of the following:a. 2‐hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) cable or,b. 2 hour fire rated cable system (electrical circuitprotective system (s) or,c. 2‐hour fire rated enclosure or protected area or,d. 2‐hour performance alternatives approved bythe authority having jurisdiction17
Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Edition12.1.2.9 Pathway Survivability Level 312.1.2.9.1 Pathway survivability Level 3shall consist of the following:a. Pathways in buildings fully protected an automaticsprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13,Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems and2‐hour fire rated circuit integrity (CI) cable or,b. Pathways in buildings fully protected an automaticsprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13,Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems and2 hour fire rated cable system (electrical circuitprotective system(s)) or,Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 Editionc. Pathways in buildings fully protected anautomatic sprinkler system in accordance withNFPA 13, Standard for the Installation ofSprinkler Systems and 2‐hour fire ratedenclosure or protected area or,d. Pathways in buildings fully protected anautomatic sprinkler system in accordance withNFPA 13, Standard for the Installation ofSprinkler Systems and 2‐hour performancealternatives approved by the authority havingjurisdictionCircuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122010 EditionPathway Class Designations– A, B, C, D, E, XSurvivability Levels– 0, 1, 2, 318
Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122013 Edition 12.3 Pathway Class Designation 12.5 Shared Pathway DesignationsCircuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122013 Edition 12.3 Pathway ClassDesignation In 2013 there is moreclarification forperformance of Class A,Class B, and Class XCircuitsCircuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122013 Edition 12.5 Shared PathwayDesignations Shared Pathways:––––Level 0Level 1Level 2Level 319
Circuits and Pathways ‐ Chapter 122013 Edition Pathway designations for signaling line circuits when they arebeing considered for both life safety and non‐life safetyapplications. Establishes designations for shared pathways interms of how life safety data and non‐life safety data areprioritized or segregated Level 0 – Level 0 pathways shall not be required to segregate orprioritize life safety data from non life safety data. Level 1 – Level 1 pathways shall not be required to segregate lifesafety date from non life safety data but shall prioritize life safetydata from non life safety data Level 2 – Level 2 pathways shall segregate all life safety data fromnon life safety data Level 3 – Level 3 pathways shall use equipment that is dedicatedto the life safety system.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition Includes Emergency Communications Systems. Revised requirements for the testing ofintelligible voice communications. New allowance for automated testing. New requirements for the testing of gasdetectors.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition New requirement for the replacement ofcombination smoke/carbon monoxide alarmsafter ten years. New requirements for the commissioning andtesting of in‐building emergency radiocommunication systems.20
Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition14.2.4 System Documentation.14.2.4.1 The provided documentation shallinclude the current revisions of all fire alarmsoftware and the revisions of software of anysystems with which the fire alarm softwareinterfaces.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition14.2.4.2 The revisions of the fire alarm software,and the revisions of the software in the systemswith which the fire alarm software interfaces,shall be verified for compatibility in accordancewith the requirements of 23.2.2.1.1.23.2.2.1.1* Software and firmware within thefire alarm control system that interfaces to otherrequired software or firmware shall befunctionally compatible.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition14.2.7 Automated Testing.14.2.7.1 Automated testing arrangements thatprovide equivalent means of testing devices tothose specified in Table 14.4.2.2 at a frequencyat least equivalent to those specified in Table14.4.5 shall be permitted to be used to complywith the requirements of this chapter.14.2.7.2 Failure of a device on an automatedtest shall result in an audible and visual troublesignal.21
Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition14.4.4 Gas detectors shall be inspected, tested,and maintained in accordance with themanufacturers’ published instructions. Correlates with the addition of gas detectionin Chapter 17.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition14.4.7 Household Fire Alarm Systems.14.4.8 Replacement of Smoke Alarms in One‐and Two‐Family Dwellings.14.4.8.2 Combination smoke/carbon monoxidealarms shall be replaced when the end‐of‐lifesignal activates or 10 years from the date ofmanufacture, whichever comes first. The Code now recognizes that these type ofalarms are being used.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 Edition14.4.12 In‐Building Emergency RadioCommunication Systems.This section was expanded from 2007 to cover:––––––Signal level testing.System commissioning testing.Test proceduresMeasurement parametersAcceptance TestAnnual Tests22
Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2010 EditionRecord of Inspection and Testing Has been expended to 12 pages Includes mass notification system interfaceChapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2013 Edition 14.2.2.2 Impairments/Deficiencies14.2.3.2 Delegation of Responsibility14.2.10 Test PlanTable 14.4.3.2 Format14.4.11 Voice IntelligibilityChapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2013 Edition 14.2.2.2 Impairments/Deficiencies– System deficiencies shall be corrected– If not corrected at the time of the conclusion ofITM, owner shall be notified within 24 hours inwriting.23
Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2013 Edition 14.2.3.2 Delegation of Responsibility– Property owner shall be able to delegate authorityand responsibility to the occupantChapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2013 Edition 14.2.10 Test Plan– A test plan shall be written to clearly establish thescope of the testing for the system.– The test plan and results shall be documented inthe testing records.Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2013 Edition Table 14.4.3.2 Format– The two tables for testing (testing methodologyand testing frequencies) were combined into onetable Component Periodic Frequency Method24
Chapter 14 – Inspection, Testing, andMaintenance, 2013 Edition 14.4.11 Voice Intelligibility– Follow requirements of Chapter 18– Intelligibility shall not be required to bedetermined through quantitative measurements– Quantitative measurements (Annex D) shall bepermitted but not requiredChapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.4.6 Initiating devices shall be installed in allareas, compartments, or locations whererequired by other NFPA codes and standards oras required by other governing laws, codes, orstandards. This replaces AHJ, and has been addedthrough the body of NFPA 72 .Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.7.1.11 Protection During Construction.17.7.1.11.1 Where detectors are installed forsignal initiation during construction, they shallbe cleaned and verified to be operating inaccordance with the listed sensitivity, or theyshall be replaced prior to the finalcommissioning of the system.25
Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.7.1.11.2 Where detectors are installed butnot operational during construction, they shallbe protected from construction debris, dust, dirtand damage in accordance with themanufacturer’s recommendations and verifiedto be operating in accordance with the listedsensitivity, or they shall be replaced prior to thefinal commissioning of the system.Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.7.1.11.3 Where detection is not requiredduring construction they shall not be installeduntil after all other construction trades havecompleted cleanup. This is an expansion over previous text.Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.7.3.2 Spot‐Type Smoke Detectors17.7.3.2.1 Spot‐type smoke detectors shall belocated on the ceiling or, if on a sidewall,between the ceiling and 12 in. (300 mm) downfrom the ceiling to the top of the detector. The 4 inch restriction has been removed.26
Spacing of Smoke Sensors72, 200772, 2010 & 2013Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.7.3.2.4.2 For level ceilings with beam depthsof less than 10 percent of the ceiling height (0.1H), smooth ceiling spacing shall be permitted.Spot‐type smoke detectors shall be permitted tobe located on ceilings or on the bottom of thebeams.Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.10 Gas Detection.17.10.1 General. The purpose and scope ofSection 17.10 shall be to provide requirementsfor the selection, installation, and operation ofgas detectors.27
Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2010 Edition17.10.2 Gas Characteristics and DetectorSelection.17.10.2.1 Gas detection equipment shall belisted for detection of the specific gas or vaporto be encountered.17.10.2.2 Any gas detection system installed ona fire alarm system shall comply with all theapplicable requirements of Chapters 1,10,14,17and 23 of this Code.Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2013 Edition 17.4.4 Accessible installation required 17.4.8 Remote indicators 17.14. Manual Alarm BoxesChapter 17 – Initiating Devices2013 Edition Initiating devices shallbe installed in amanner that providesaccessibility forperiodic inspection,testing andmaintenance. 17.4.4 Accessibleinstallation required28
Chapter 17 – Initiating Devices2013 Edition Modified requirementsfor labeling of remoteindicators 17.4.8 RemoteindicatorsChapter 17 – Initiating Devices2013 Edition Updated requirementsfor manual boxes forfire and non‐firepurposes 17.14. Manual AlarmBoxesChapter 18 – Notification Appliances2010 Edition18.4.2 Distinctive Evacuation Signal Moved from Protected Premises toNotification Appliances.29
Chapter 18 – Notification Appliances2010 Edition18.4.5 Sleeping Area Requirements.18.4.5.3 Effective January 1, 2014, whereaudible appliances are provided to producesignals for sleeping areas, they shall produce alow frequency alarm signal that complies withthe following:(1) The alarm signal shall be a square wave or provideequivalent awakening ability.(2) The wave shall have a fundamental frequency of520 Hz 10 percent.Chapter 18 – Notification Appliances2010 Edition18.4.10 Voice Intelligibility. Within theacoustically distinguishable spaces (ADS) wherevoice intelligibility is required, voicecommunications systems shall reproduceprerecorded, synthesized, or live (e.g.,microphone, telephone handset, and radio)messages with voice intelligibility.Chapter 18 – Notification Appliances2010 Edition18.4.10.1 Acoustically distinguishable spaces(ADS) shall be determined by the systemdesigner during the planning and design of allemergency communications systems.18.4.10.2 Each ADS shall be identified asrequiring or not requiring voice intelligibility.18.4.10.3 Where required by the authorityhaving jurisdiction, ADS assignments shall besubmitted for review and approval.30
Chapter 18 – Notification Appliances2010 Edition3.3.2* Acoustically Distinguishable Space (ADS).An emergency communications systemnotification zone, or subdivision thereof, thatmight be an enclosed or otherwise physicallydefined space, or that might be distinguishedfrom other spaces because of differentacoustical, environmental, or use characteristics,such as reverberation time and ambient soundpressure level. (SIG‐NAS)Chapter 18 – Notification Appliances2013 Edition 18.4.1.4.1 Designated audible areas 18.4.2.1 Temporal III used for more thanevacuation 18.5.5.2 Strobe mounting alternatives 18.9 Textual and Graphical Visible AppliancesChapter 18 – Notification Appliances2013 Edition 18.4.1.4.1 Designated audible areas– Designer to designate where audible notificationwill be installed and those areas where audiblenotification is not required.31
Chapter 18 – Notification Appliances2013 Edition 18.4.2.1 Temporal III used for more thanevacuation– Evacuate– RelocateChapter 18 – Notification Appliances2013 Edition 18.5.5.2 Strobe mounting alternatives– Low ceilings where 80‐96” is not achievable– Formula to determine rating of strobes whenmounted in accordance with this sectionChapter 18 – Notification Appliances2013 Edition 18.9 Textual and Graphical Visible Appliances– Section revised to include location (private andpublic modes), performance, character andsymbol requirements and viewing distances32
Chapter 21 – Emergency ControlFunctions and Interfaces, 2010 Edition Used to be Fire Safety Functions in Chapter6 Name changed to include non-fire alarmemergency functions Includes requirements for elevator recallChapter 21 – Emergency ControlFunctions and Interfaces, 2013 Edition Title Changed to “Emergency Control FunctionInterfaces” 21.3.7 Elevator pit sprinklers trigger detection 21.5 Fire Service Access Elevators 21.6 Occupant Evacuation ElevatorsChapter 21 – Emergency ControlFunctions and Interfaces, 2013 Edition 21.3.7 Elevator pit sprinklers trigger detection– When sprinklers are installed in elevator pits,automatic fire detection shall be installed toinitiate elevator recall.33
Chapter 21 – Emergency ControlFunctions and Interfaces, 2013 Edition 21.5 Fire Service Access Elevators– Conditions for fire service access elevators whereprovidedChapter 21 – Emergency ControlFunctions and Interfaces, 2013 Edition 21.6 Occupant Evacuation Elevators– Conditions for occupant evacuation elevatorswhere installedChapter 23 – Protected Premises2010 Edition All voice communications material is movingout of chapter 6 and into chapter 24 Fire Safety Functions are also moving tochapter 21– Generalizes material in chapter 21 and allows forboth fire alarm and mass notification correlation34
Chapter 23 – Protected Premises2010 Edition Requirements for combination systemsrevised– Sharing wiring for robust systems will be easier Language added to Annex confirming that theChapter is applicable to fire alarm systemsused for mass notification. Language revised to not limit application tofire emergencies only.Chapter 23 – Protected Premises2010 Edition23.8.5.1.2* Where connected to a supervisingstation, fire alarm systems employingautomatic fire detectors or waterflowdetection devices shall include a manual firealarm box to initiate a signal to the supervisingstation.Exception: Fire alarm systems dedicated toelevator recall control and supervisory serviceas permitted in Section 21.3.Chapter 23 – Protected Premises2013 Edition 23.3.3.2 Dedicated Function Fire AlarmSystems 23.8.3.2 Interconnection of Bldg FAS toHousehold Panel 23.8.4.8 CO Signals 23.8.5.6.3 Monitoring of Sprinkler Systemvalves 23.10 FAS using Tones35
Chapter 23 – Protected Premises2013 Edition Dedicated function firealarm systems are usedwhen a building fire alarmsystem is not required but afire alarm control panel isneeded for waterflowmonitoring or otherdedicated use. 23.3.3.2 DedicatedFunction Fire AlarmSystemsChapter 23 – Protected Premises2013 Edition 23.8.3.2 Interconnection of Bldg Fire AlarmSystem to a Household PanelNACBuildingFire AlarmPanelIDC or SLCHouseholdFireAlarmSystemChapter 23 – Protected Premises2013 Edition 23.8.4.8 Carbon Monoxide Signals– CO signals shall be indicated as carbon monoxidealarm signals36
Chapter 23 – Protected Premises2013 Edition 23.8.5.6.3 Monitoring of Sprinkler Systemvalves– Permits monitoring of sprinkler system valves(waterflow and valve supervisory) with Building Fire Alarm System Dedicated Function Fire Alarm SystemChapter 23 – Protected Premises2013 Edition 23.10 Fire Alarm Systems Using Tones– Requires survivability for fire alarm systems usingtones for partial evacuation and relocationM
NFPA 72 Name Change? Old Name –National Fire Alarm Code New Name –National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72, 2010 Chapter Re‐Organization 2007 edition had 11 Chapters 2010 and 2013 editions have 29 Chapters – Administrative Chapters – Support Chapters – System Chapters .
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Alarm 1 is a ‘Sound Once’ alarm, and Alarm 2 is an ‘Everyday’ alarm. Alarm 1 Setting/Alarm 2 Setting Press the ‘Alarm 1’ button (Ref.4) or ‘Alarm 2’ button (Ref.5) to activate alarm settings. ‘OFF’ will begin lashing on the screen. Select Alarm 1 or 2 b
national fire alarm code, and section 13.7. 2006 nf pa 1. fire alarm system installation and maintenance shal l be in accordance with nfpa 72, national fire alarm code, and 2006 nfpa 1. 13.7.1.4.9.8 audibility. the alarm signal shall be a distinctive sound, which is not used for any other purpose other than the fire alarm. alarm-signaling
Confined Space. (secondary) NFPA 97, 2000 ed.; NFPA 211, 2000 ed. A space whose volume is less than 50 ft 3 /1000 Btu/hr (1.42 m /293 W) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Draft. (preferred) NFPA 211, 2000 ed. The pressure differential that causes the flow of File Size: 345KBPage Count: 30Explore furtherNFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and .www.nfpa.orgNFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, 2019 .blog.ansi.orgNFPA 211 & Your Chimney - Chimneys.comchimneys.comFree access NFPA codes and standardswww.nfpa.orgRecommended to you b
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NFPA 25 & NFPA 72 Overview Address portions of NFPA-25, NFPA-72 and related requirements of The Joint Commission. Not a complete review of NFPA-25, NFPA-72 and related requirement of The Joint Commission. www.jfahern.
NFPA 101 – 2012 NFPA 99 – 2012 NFPA 72 – 2010 NFPA 13 – 2010 NFPA 96 – 2011 NFPA 90A – 2012 NFPA 80 – 2010 NFPA 110 – 2010. Fire Sprinklers painted, corroded, loaded etc. Fire Sprinkler in freezer Sprinkler cabinet must have at least 6 sprinklers, 2 of each type and temperature rating.
Competency of third-party field evaluation bodies NFPA 790 Standards for securing power system communications IEC 62351 Fire suppression NFPA 1, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 101, NFPA 850, NFPA 851, NFPA 853,