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First Correlating Revision No. 15-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Input ]
10.5.4 Plans Examiners and Inspectors.
10.5.4.1 Fire alarm system and emergency communications system plans and
specifications submitted for review and approval shall be reviewed by
personnel who are qualified to review such plans and specifications.
10.5.4.2 Fire alarm system and emergency communications system
installations shall be inspected by personnel who are qualified to perform
such inspections.
10.5.4.3 State or local licensure regulations shall be followed to determine
qualified personnel. Depending on state or local licensure regulations,
qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one or more of the
following:
(1) Personnel who are registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local
authority
(2) Personnel who meet the requirements of NFPA 1031, Standard for
Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
(3) Personnel who are assigned to perform plan reviews and inspections by
the authority having jurisdiction
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Committee The correlating committee adds a new section on requirements for plans
Statement: examiners and inspectors to recognize the need for qualifications for these
personnel. This material is taken from PI 169 which was resolved by the SIGIDS committee. The correlating committee disagrees with the committee's
reason for resolving the public input as it is the consensus opinion of the
correlating committee that requirements for plans examiners and inspectors
to be qualified do fall under the scope of NFPA 72.
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First Correlating Revision No. 17-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Input ]
A.12.3.6 (1) Class N consists of pathways between control equipment and
devices. The pathways are comprised of metallic conductor communications
cable, such as a 100 ohm balanced twisted-pair (e.g., Category 5E) including
single pair or multi-pair cable, or other communications media such as optical
fiber cable or wireless transmission, or a combination of two or more of these.
Pathways consist of uninterrupted communications media between control
equipment and an endpoint device or consist of a network of multiple
interconnected communications media pathway segments connecting
multiple devices. Media pathway segments are created by the use of
transmission equipment such as Ethernet switches, wireless repeaters, or
media converters that interrupt an otherwise continuous pathway. It should be
noted that the requirements for Class N pathway transmission equipment are
not covered by Chapter 12 but by other Chapters in NFPA 72.
A network of pathway segments are also described as primary pathway segments,
redundant pathway segments, or nondesignated pathway segments. Primary and
redundant pathways, from control equipment to each device, are independently and
continuously verified for their ability to support end-to-end communications to and
from each endpoint device. Each device will be provided a primary pathway
consisting of one or more pathway segments. For primary pathway segments that
services more than one device, additional redundant pathway segments provide
alternate verified communication pathways to the devices. Should any primary
pathway segment fail, communication is supported by the redundant pathway
segments. Should either a primary or redundant pathway segment fail, trouble will be
indicated by virtue of the continuous verification of all primary and redundant pathway
segments. The redundant pathway segments are generally independent and do not
normally share media with the primary pathways. However, there are exceptions such
as different frequencies for wireless or ring topologies (explained below).
There is an opportunity to enhance the robustness of a Class N network by providing
physically distinct pathway segments (i.e. an alternate conduit, or cable tray route, or
wireless transmission frequency range, or a combination of distinct media). It is also
permissible to provide other nondesignated pathway segments. Additional pathway
segments in excess of the minimum requirements of Class N increase the overall
robustness of the network and are often desirable. However, since these additional
pathway segments exceed the minimum equipment standards, there is no intention to
create an additional monitoring burden, so verification of these pathways is optional.
For Class N, where a conductor-based media is used, it is not the intention to monitor
faults on individual conductors but rather to monitor the operational capability and
performance of the pathway as a whole. Unlike Class C, where multiple pathways are
not required, for Class N some pathway segments that carry communications for
multiple devices (such as Ethernet uplinks or backbones) will have redundant
pathway segments present. The intention is that any one pathway segment can fail
without a loss in operational capability to more than one device. For example,
connections to control equipment (fire alarm control units, ACUs, or ECCU), where
any interruption in communications could potentially affect all devices, would have
redundant pathway segments. Additionally, backbone and uplink pathway segments
that support communications for more than one device, positioned between
transmission equipment, would also have a redundant pathway segment. But the
requirement for redundant pathway segments does not apply to those pathway
segments used to service a single device [see Figure A.12.3.6 (1)(a)].
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The term devices is used generically in this section refers to endpoint devices and
includes the folllowing:
(1) Input components such as alarm initiating switches, sensors
(2) Output components such as Ethernet speakers ( i.e., IEEE 802.3af PoE
speakers), strobes, textual signage, audio amplifiers
Transmission equipment (e.g., media converters, Ethernet switches, patch panels,
cross-connects) are not considered devices with respect to Class N pathways.
The audio amplifier example is included to explain a type of addressable device that
can receive a digital audio input from the Class N pathway but provide a notification
appliance circuit (NAC) output to support Class A, B, or X speaker connections. Other
similar devices are also possible to provide alternate class pathway connections for
strobes (NACs) or initiating devices (IDCs). From the perspective of the Class N
pathway, this is considered an endpoint device. However, since these types of
endpoints can support multiple notification appliance devices or initiating devices,
they are subject to the redundant pathway segment requirement and are provided
with dual pathway connections.
Control equipment connected to a Class N network for communications with devices
would generally utilize redundant pathway segments. Control equipment connected to
other control equipment on a Class N network would utilize redundant pathway
segments if the control equipment was dependent on any of the pathway segments
such that a failure of a primary pathway segment in-between control equipment could
impair the operation of the control equipment [see Figure A.12.3.6 (1)(b)].
Another utilization of endpoints is permitted for devices providing two connection
ports and supporting dual pathway segment connections. The description of endpoint
devices is not intended to exclude devices that support dual pathway connections.
Since these pathways are servicing a single device, only a single primary pathway
connection is required. The second pathway connection exceeds minimum equipment
standards and is therefore not required to be verified as a redundant pathway
segment; it can be considered connected to a nondesignated pathway segment [see
Figure A.12.3.6 (1)(c)].
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Committee
The correlating committee corrected an error in the change made by FR
Statement:
101 - the "?" in the first paragraph is replaced by the word "ohm."
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First Correlating Revision No. 22-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Input ]
Remove all "(SIG-FUN)" tags at the end of Chapter 12 paragraphs.
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jurisdiction of the SIG-PRO committee. The "(SIG-FUN)" tags are no
longer appropriate.
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First Correlating Revision No. 38-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Input ]
Revise 2.3.1 an accordance with the attached file.
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Committee Statement
Committee
The correlating committee made additional updates to the
Statement:
referenced ANSI standards.
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2.3.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th
Floor, New York, NY 10036.
ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other
Structures.
ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed 2006.
ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990,
reaffirmed 2008.
ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44–13 10, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2013 2010.
ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, 2007.
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June 2008.
ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised
2012.
ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, 2009.
ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised 2013.
ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition,
2003, revised 2012 2011.
ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised
2008.
ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances — Private Mode Emergency and General Utility
Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised 2013 2008.
ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units
of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised 2012 2007.
ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002,
revised 2013 2008.
ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised 2012.
ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008,
revised 2011.
ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011 revised 2012.
ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements,
2nd edition, 2007, revised 2011.
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First Correlating Revision No. 36-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 2.2 ]
2.2 NFPA Publications.
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 021697471.
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 2013 edition.
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems, 2011 2014 edition.
NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines
and Gas Turbines, 2010 2016 edition.
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2011 2014 edition.
NFPA 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment,
2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013 2016
edition.
NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power
Systems, 2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 601, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention, 2010 2016
edition.
NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and
Warning Equipment, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency
Services Communications Systems, 2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 1600®, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business
Continuity Programs, 2010 2013 edition.
NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, 2010 2016 edition.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The correlating committee corrected two updates references. NFPA 10
and NFPA 1600 are in the Fall 2015 revision cycle.
First Revision No. 339-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 2.2]
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First Correlating Revision No. 2-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 7.3.6 ]
7.3.6* Risk Analysis Documentation. (SIG-ECS)
7.3.6.1
When a risk analysis is required to be prepared, findings and considerations of the
risk analysis shall be documented.
7.3.6.2
When determined by the stakeholders, security and protection of the risk analysis
documentation shall be in accordance with 7.3.7 and Section 7.7.
7.3.6.3
The risk analysis documentation shall list the various scenarios evaluated and the
anticipated outcomes.
7.3.6.4
Risk analyses for mass notification systems shall be documented in accordance
with 7.3.6 and 24.3.12 .
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Committee Statement
Committee
The correlating committee corrected the reference in 7.3.6.4 from
Statement:
24.3.13 to 24.3.12.
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First Correlating Revision No. 12-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 7.5.9 ]
7.5.4
For new emergency communications systems, an owner’s manual shall be
provided and shall contain the following documentation:
(1) Detailed narrative description of the system inputs, evacuation signaling,
ancillary functions, annunciation, intended sequence of operations,
expansion capability, application considerations, and limitations
(2) Written sequence of operation for the system including an operational
input/output matrix
(3) Operator instructions for basic system operations, including alarm
acknowledgment, system reset, interpretation of system output (LEDs, CRT
display, and printout), operation of manual evacuation signaling and
ancillary function controls, and change of printer paper
(4) Detailed description of routine maintenance and testing as required and
recommended and as would be provided under a maintenance contract,
including testing and maintenance instructions for each type of device
installed, which includes the following:
(a) Listing of the individual system components that require periodic
testing and maintenance
(b) Step-by-step instructions detailing the requisite testing and
maintenance procedures, and the intervals at which those procedures
shall be performed, for each type of device installed
(c) Schedule that correlates the testing and maintenance procedures that
are required by this section
(5) Service directory, including a list of names and telephone numbers of those
who provide service for the system
(6) Product data sheets for all system equipment (SIG-ECS)
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Committee
Statement:
The correlating committee relocates 7.5.9 introduced by FR 337 to replace
existing 7.5.4. The material is to be relocated without the title to comply with
the MOS concerning the use of consistent titles. This material is to retain the
tag (SIG-ECS). This change is made so that the requirements appear in a
more appropriate location under the general heading of completion
documents.
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First Correlating Revision No. 11-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 7.8.2 ]
7.8.2 Forms for Record of Completion, Record of Inspection and Testing, and Risk
Analysis Documentation .
Unless otherwise permitted or required in 7.5.6 , 7.6.6 , or 7.8.1.2 , Figure 7.8.2
(a) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of completion
and record of inspection and testing. (SIG-FUN) Forms for documentation shall be
as follows:
(1) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in 7.5.6 or 7.8.1.2 , Figure 7.8.2
(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f) shall be used to document the record of
completion. (SIG-FUN)
(2) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in 7.6.6 or 7.8.1.2 , Figure 7.8.2
(g) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of
inspection and testing. (SIG-TMS)
Figure 7.8.2(a) System Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
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Figure 7.8.2(b) Emergency Communications System Supplementary Record
of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
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Figure 7.8.2(c) Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIGFUN)
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Figure 7.8.2(d) Notification Appliance Power Panel Supplementary Record
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Figure 7.8.2(e) Interconnected Systems Supplementary Record of
Completion. (SIG-FUN)
Figure 7.8.2(f) Deviations from Adopted Codes and Standards
Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
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Figure 7.8.2(g) System Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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Figure 7.8.2(h) Notification Appliance Supplementary Record of Inspection
and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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Figure 7.8.2(i) Initiating Device Supplementary Record of Inspection and
Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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Figure 7.8.2(j) Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of
Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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Figure 7.8.2(k) Emergency Communications Systems Supplementary
Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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Figure 7.8.2(l) Interface Component Supplementary Record of Inspection
and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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Committee Statement
Committee The correlating committee revised the title and charging paragraph of 7.8.2
Statement: and it's related annex material to allow independent treatment of the detailed
requirements for the separate committees involved. Each committee should
retain ownership of the requirements and related annex material that relate to
their scope of work. The revised annex material shown in the attachment
includes consideration of CI 361 and CI 303 respectively as well as the
change to the title of 7.8.2 reflecting the intent addressed in FR 207. The
changes to the forms implemented by FR 210 and shown with the revisions
for FR 207 are unchanged by this FCR.
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7.8.2 Forms for Documentation. Forms for documentation shall be as follows: (1) *Unless otherwise permitted or required in 7.5.6 or 7.8.1.2, Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f) shall be used to document the record of completion. (SIG‐FUN) (2) *Unless otherwise permitted or required in 7.6.6, or 7.8.1.2, Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of inspection and testing. (SIG‐TMS) A.7.8.2 (1) Examples of completed record of completion forms are shown in Figure A.7.8.2(a) through Figure A.7.8.2(f). A.7.8.2 (2) Figures 7.8.2(g) through 7.8.2(l) are sample forms intended to reflect the general information that should be provided as part of a system inspection and test report, but are not intended to mandate a specific format for the report. A report format customized to the specific system configuration, devices, appliances, and system functions being tested meets the intent of the requirement. National Fire Protection Association Report
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First Correlating Revision No. 14-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No.
10.6.7.2 ]
10.6.7.2* Capacity.
10.6.7.2.1
The secondary power supply shall have sufficient capacity to operate the system
under quiescent load (system operating in a nonalarm condition) for a minimum of
24 hours and, at the end of that period, shall be capable of operating all alarm
notification appliances used for evacuation or to direct aid to the location of an
emergency for 5 minutes, unless otherwise permitted or required by the following:
10.6.7.2.1.1 through 10.6.7.2.2 :
Battery calculations shall include a 20 percent safety margin to the calculated
amp-hour rating.
The secondary power supply for in-building fire emergency voice/alarm
communications service shall be capable of operating the system under
quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of
operating the system during a fire or other emergency condition for a period
of 15 minutes at maximum connected load.
The secondary power supply capacity for supervising station facilities and
equipment shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24
hours.
The secondary power supply for high-power speaker arrays used for widearea mass notification systems shall be in accordance with 24.4.4.4.2.2 .
The secondary power supply for textual visible appliances shall be in
accordance with 24.4.4.4.7.1 .
The secondary power supply capacity for emergency command centers of a
wide-area mass notification systems shall be capable of supporting
operations for a minimum of 24 hours.
The secondary power supply for in-building mass notification systems shall
be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of
24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during
emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected
load.
The secondary power supply for two-way radio communications
enhancement systems shall be in accordance with 24.5.2.5.5 .
10.6.7.2.1.1 *
Battery calculations shall include a minimum 20 percent safety margin above the
calculated amp-hour capacity required.
10.6.7.2.1.2
The secondary power supply for in-building fire emergency voice/alarm
communications service shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent
load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system
during a fire or other emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum
connected load.
10.6.7.2.1.3
The secondary power supply capacity for supervising station facilities and
equipment shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours.
10.6.7.2.1.4
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The secondary power supply for high-power speaker arrays used for wide-area
mass notification systems shall be in accordance with 24.6.5.2 .
10.6.7.2.1.5
The secondary power supply for textual visible notification appliances shall be in
accordance with 24.6.10.1 .
10.6.7.2.1.6
The secondary power supply capacity for emergency command centers of a widearea mass notification systems shall be capable of supporting operations for a
minimum of 24 hours.
10.6.7.2.1.7
The secondary power supply for in-building mass notification systems shall be
capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours
and then shall be capable of operating the system during emergency conditions
for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load.
10.6.7.2.1.8
The secondary power supply for two-way radio communications enhancement
systems shall be in accordance with 24.9.5.5 .
10.6.7.2.2
The secondary power supply capacity required shall include all power supply loads
that are not automatically disconnected upon the transfer to secondary power
supply.
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Committee
Statement:
The correlating committee has corrected inappropriate reference to
section in Chapter 24 within the sub-paragraphs of 10.6.7.2.1 as well as
the references at the end of the paragraph 10.6.7.2.1.
Committee Input No. 257-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.7.2]
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First Correlating Revision No. 16-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No.
10.12.1 ]
10.12.1 *
Actuation of alarm notification appliances or emergency voice communications,
emergency control functions function interface devices , and annunciation at the
protected premises shall occur within 10 seconds after the activation of an initiating
device.
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Committee
Statement:
The correlating committee revises 10.12.1 to make it consistent with the
language formerly in 23.8.1.1 which was deleted by the action of the SIGPRO committee in FR 129. The correlating committee also adds the annex
material formerly in A.23.8.1.1 since it is informative and would otherwise be
lost.
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A.10.12.1 Actuation of an initiating device is usually the instant at which a complete
digital signal is achieved at the device, such as a contact closure. For smoke detectors
or other automatic initiating devices, which can involve signal processing and analysis
of the signature of fire phenomena, actuation means the instant when the signal
analysis requirements are completed by the device or fire alarm control unit software.
A separate fire alarm control unit contemplates a network of fire alarm control units
forming a single large system as defined in Section 23.8.
For some analog initiating devices, actuation is the moment that the fire alarm control
unit interprets that the signal from an initiating device has exceeded the alarm threshold
programmed into the fire alarm control unit.
For smoke detectors working on a system with alarm verification, where the verification
function is performed in the fire alarm control unit, the moment of actuation of smoke
detectors is sometimes determined by the fire alarm control unit.
It is not the intent of this paragraph to dictate the time frame for the local fire safety
devices to complete their function, such as fan wind-down time, door closure time, or
elevator travel time.
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First Correlating Revision No. 19-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 12.6.1 ]
12.6.1
Unless otherwise permitted or required by 12.3.1 through 12.3.7 and 12.6.3
through 12.6.13, all means of interconnecting equipment, devices, and appliances
and wiring connections shall be monitored for the integrity of the interconnecting
conductors or equivalent path so that the occurrence of a single open or a single
ground-fault condition in the installation conductors or other signaling channels is
automatically indicated within 200 seconds.
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First Correlating Revision No. 18-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 12.6.2 ]
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Unless otherwise permitted or required by 12.3.1 through 12.3.7 and 12.6.3
through 12.6.13 , all means of interconnecting equipment, devices, and appliances
and wiring connections shall be monitored for the integrity of the interconnecting
conductors or equivalent path so that the restoration to normal of a single open or a
single ground-fault condition in the installation conductors or other signaling
channels is automatically indicated within 200 seconds. (SIG-FUN)
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the requirement. The reference was changed from 12.3.6 to 12.3.7.
First Revision No. 111-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 12.6.2]
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First Correlating Revision No. 29-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 21.2.6 ]
21.2.6
The installation wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the emergency
control function interface device shall be Class A, Class B, Class D, Class N, Class
D, or Class X in accordance with Chapter 12.
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The correlating committee corrected the order in which the classes are
listed so they co-inside with the order in Chapter 12.
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First Correlating Revision No. 30-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 21.4.4 ]
21.4.4*
Control circuits to shut down elevator power shall be monitored for the presence of
operating voltage. Loss of voltage to the control circuit for the disconnecting means
shall cause a supervisory signal to be indicated at the building fire alarm control
unit and required remote annunciators or at the control unit described in 21.3.2 .
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The correlating committee added the word "alarm" to "fire control
unit" so that it reads correctly.
First Revision No. 232-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 21.4.4]
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First Correlating Revision No. 33-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No.
26.5.3.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]
Alarm systems utilizing remote supervising station connections shall transmit alarm
and supervisory signals to a facility meeting the requirements of either 26.5.3.1.1,
26.5.3.1.2, 26.5.3.1.3 , or 26.5.3.1.4.
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The correlating committee has added reference to 26.5.3.1.3 in
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First Correlating Revision No. 32-NFPA 72-2014 [ New Section after
A.24.3.1 ]
A.24.3.1
When a rapid-onset emergency occurs, it is not always sufficient simply to initiate
alarm notification appliances. Individuals might not know what the alarm signal
means (or even hear it) and as a result might not respond appropriately to the
warning signal. Mass notification and emergency communication systems have
been designed and installed to be used to disseminate audible and visual
messages in the event of an emergency. Such systems are based upon guidance
and requirements provided in international codes and standards.
There is limited guidance on how to use emergency communication systems and
mass notification systems in the most effective manner. For example, buildings
often use these systems to disseminate prerecorded, general emergency voice
alarm messages that leave occupants wanting and needing further information
before they can respond effectively. As the use of newer technologies, including
mobile devices with multiple message delivery platforms (e.g., SMS text, Internet,
email, social networking) increases, guidance on message content and
dissemination becomes even more critical to ensure effective and safe response
of building occupants during an emergency.
However, for any specific application, there are characteristics that any
emergency message should have to be effective. Messages being appropriate
means that the messages should get the attention of the recipients in a timely
manner and that the messages are credible to the recipients and comprehensible
by the intended recipients. Being comprehensible means that the language,
method of delivery, and content of the message are such that the intended
message recipients should be able to understand the message in enough time to
be able to decide to take the appropriate response to the message.
Messages that are focused on protective actions means that the message should
tell the intended audience what they should do to protect themselves and others.
NIST Technical Note 1779, General Guidance on Emergency Communication
Strategies for Buildings , describes the process in which people receive and
process information in order to take action during rapid on-set emergencies. The
document presents guidance on how to create and disseminate emergency
information in the face of rapid-onset disasters — providing guidance on
dissemination of alert signals, creation of the warning message, formatting of
messages for both visual and audible means, and dissemination of the warning
message. Although this document is focused on emergency notification within
buildings, many of the general principles apply to outdoor and wide-area
notification as well.
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paragraph of the annex material as originally intended by the committee.
First Revision No. 343-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after A.24.3.1]
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First Correlating Revision No. 35-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. G.1.1 ]
G.1.1 NFPA Publications.
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 021697471.
NFPA 3, Recommended Practice for Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire
Protection and Life Safety Systems, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 2013 edition.
NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 2015
edition.
NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011 2015 edition.
NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 2015
edition.
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 2013
edition.
NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012
edition.
NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 2013 edition.
NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 2013 edition.
NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems, 2011 2014 edition.
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2011 2014 edition.
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2013 2016
edition.
NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning
Systems, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives,
2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments, 2010 2013 edition.
NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and
Warning Equipment, 2012 2015 edition.
NFPA 730, Guide for Premises Security, 2011 2014 edition.
NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2010 2014 edition.
NFPA 909, Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties — Museums,
Libraries, and Places of Worship, 2010 2013 edition.
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NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition.
NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency
Services Communications Systems, 2013 2016 edition.
NFPA 1600®, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business
Continuity Programs, 2010 2013 edition.
NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2012 2015 edition.
Fire Protection Research Foundation, Optimizing Fire Alarm Notification for High
Risk Groups, 2007.
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The correlating committee updated the edition dates of NFPA coded
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First Correlating Revision No. 37-NFPA 72-2014 [ Sections G.1.2.1,
G.1.2.2 ]
G.1.2.1 ANSI Publications.
American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor, New
York, NY 10036.
ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators,
2010 2013 .
ANSI/FM 3260, American National Standard for Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for
Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling, 2004.
ANSI S3.2, Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech Over Communications
Systems, 1989, revised 2009.
ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal,
1990, reaffirmed 2008.
ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition,
2009.
ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems,
9th edition, 2003, revised 2011 2012 .
ANSI/UL 1638, Standard for Visual Signaling Appliances — Private Mode
Emergency and General Utility Signaling,4th edition, 2001, revised 2008 2013 .
ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd
edition, 2002, revised 2008 2013 .
G.1.2.2 ASME Publications .
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY
10016-5990.
ASME A.17.2, Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks,
2010 2012 .
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