NFPA 72 only provides requirements for the installation, performance, testing, inspection, and maintenance of the fire alarm system. NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® and other codes determine whether a fire alarm system is required in a given occupancy.
Likewise, people ask, do fire alarms need two phone lines?
Reliability of the communications link
Older versions of NFPA 72 require a customer to have two dedicated phone lines for commercial fire alarm systems.
Likewise, do smoke detectors have to be hard wired?
California. All smoke alarms solely powered by a battery are required to feature a non-replaceable, non-removable battery that is capable of powering the smoke alarm for a minimum of 10 years. Smoke alarms are required in all residential settings. Hard-wired alarms are required in all new residential construction.
How many smoke detectors do I need?
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), smoke alarms should be installed on every level of your home, including the basement. Fire detectors should also be installed inside of every bedroom and outside of each sleeping area.
Is NFPA 72 a code or standard?
The NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) is a standard published by the National Fire Protection Association every 3 years for installation of fire alarm systems and emergency communication systems in the United States.
Should smoke detectors be on wall or ceiling?
Smoke alarms should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas, either on the ceiling or the wall. Ceiling mounting it is typically preferred as it allows the smoke alarm to be placed more centrally in the room.
What does NFPA 72 say?
1.1. 1 NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emer- gency alarm reporting systems, fire warning equipment and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their compo- nents.
What is the current version of NFPA 72?
Only the 2016 NFPA 72 Handbook has it all: The full text of the 2016 edition of NFPA 72 provides the latest requirements for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and mass notification systems and components.