NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2013

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2013

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Stay current with essential fire alarm and emergency communication system requirements using National Fire Protection Association NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, 2013 Edition. This comprehensive code provides detailed requirements for the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and emergency communications systems used to help protect life and property.

NFPA 72 is a trusted resource for fire protection engineers, contractors, AHJs, system designers, inspectors, and facility managers responsible for maintaining safe and code-compliant fire alarm and signaling systems, including emergency communications and mass notification systems (MNS).

Why Choose NFPA 72?

Fire alarm and emergency communication systems are critical for occupant notification, emergency response, and overall building safety. NFPA 72 helps users apply consistent requirements for system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance to improve reliability, performance, and code compliance.

The code addresses:

  • Fire alarm systems
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Mass notification systems (MNS)
  • Inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM)
  • Occupant notification requirements
  • Supervising station communications
  • System documentation and compliance procedures

2013 Edition Highlights

The 2013 edition of NFPA 72 includes significant revisions intended to improve usability, clarify requirements, and streamline inspection and testing procedures.

Key updates include:

  • Significant revisions clarifying fire alarm and emergency communications system requirements
  • Enhanced usability for code users and enforcement professionals
  • New Chapter 7 consolidating all documentation requirements into a single location to improve efficiency and simplify compliance review
  • Reorganized inspection table with clearly identified inspection methods
  • New testing table combining previous testing tables into one format with testing methods and frequencies presented side by side
  • Revised supervising station transmission method requirements
  • New requirements for audible and visible occupant notification systems

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