NFPA 72

Read: The Dangers of Swinger Shutdown

The Dangers of Swinger Shutdown

Alarm contractors’ responsibilities should be consistent with statutory requirements, UL, NFPA 72 and industry standards and best practices.

Read: Johnson Controls Enhances Autocall ES Net Life Safety Network With Network Bridge

Johnson Controls Enhances Autocall ES Net Life Safety Network With Network Bridge

Autocall allows fire alarm system data to be transmitted across distant buildings via a customer’s existing network infrastructure.

Read: Achieving Critical Mass Communication During Emergencies

Achieving Critical Mass Communication During Emergencies

How to interconnect mass communication and fire evacuation systems for faster response, meeting fire codes, adhering to ADA regs and more.

Read: Johnson Controls Enhances Simplex ES Net Life Safety Network With Network Bridge

Johnson Controls Enhances Simplex ES Net Life Safety Network With Network Bridge

ES Net Network Bridge allows fire alarm system data to be transmitted across distant buildings via customer’s existing infrastructure.

Read: Should Third-Party Oversight of Alarm Systems Be the Rule?

Should Third-Party Oversight of Alarm Systems Be the Rule?

No one wants someone looking over their shoulders, but independent oversight is a small price to ensure the industry raises its standards.

Read: Fire Side Chat: The Differences Between NFPA 715 and NFPA 72

Fire Side Chat: The Differences Between NFPA 715 and NFPA 72

NFPA began working on new Standard for the Installation of Fuel Gases Detection and Warning Equipment in 2021.

Read: It’s Time to Stop ‘Shifty’ Contract Practices

It’s Time to Stop ‘Shifty’ Contract Practices

With free or low-cost installations, a code-compliant system will dramatically increase objections to purchasing due to the increased costs incurred.

Read: GE, Carrier Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fire Control System Defect

GE, Carrier Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fire Control System Defect

The lawsuit seeks more than $5 million in response to a ‘defect’ that renders the fire control units non-conforming to the minimum standards required by both UL and NFPA 72.

Read: NFPA 72 Changes: Remote Access & UL Usage

NFPA 72 Changes: Remote Access & UL Usage

Within the 2022 edition, some stringent rules have been added to quantify what can and cannot be performed via remote access to the fire alarm control unit.

Read: NFPA 72 Changes: Initiating Devices & Notification Appliances 

NFPA 72 Changes: Initiating Devices & Notification Appliances 

There are several additions to Chapter 18 of NFPA 72 related to the use of notification appliances within a protected premises, and a change to Chapter 17 regarding CO detectors.

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