LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Know the origin and evolution of codes and standards related to fire
alarm systems - Be familiar with common definitions and terminology
- Acquire a basic understanding of the configuration and operation of
the various types of fire alarm systems - Know the requirements of NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code and NFPA 70, the National Electric Code or NEC.
OUTLINE
- Understanding NFPA 72 Code Structure
- Understanding Basics of Fire Alarm Technology and Code Requirements
- Understanding Design and Installation Practices per Code Requirements
- Understanding Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Requirements of
Fire Alarm System and its Code Compliance
CODE STRUCTURE : NFPA 72
CHAPTERS & STRUCTURE
Chapter-1 :Administration
Chapter-2 : Referenced Publication
Chapter-3 : Definitions
Chapter-4 : Reserved
Chapter-5 : Reserved
Chapter-6 : Reserved
Chapter-7: Documentation
Chapter-8 : Reserved
Chapter-9 : Reserved
Chapter-10 : Fundamentals
Chapter 11- Reserved
Chapter 12- Circuits and Pathways
Chapter 13- Reserved
Chapter 14- Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
Chapter 15- Reserved
Chapter 16- Reserved
Chapter 17- Initiating devices
Chapter 18- Notification Appliances
Chapter 19- Reserved
Chapter 20- Reserved
Chapter 21 – Emergency Control Function
Chapter 22- Reserved
Chapter 23 – Protected Premises Fire alarm System
Chapter 24- Emergency Communication System
Chapter 25- Reserved
Chapter 26 – Supervising Station Alarm
Chapter 27 – Public Emergency Alarm Reporting
Chapter 28 – Reserved
Chapter 29 – Single & multiple station alarms and household fire alarm
systems
