NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2019

Stay aligned with evolving fire protection and emergency communication requirements using National Fire Protection Association NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, 2019 Edition. This comprehensive code provides requirements for the application, installation, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm, signaling, and emergency communications systems used to protect life and property.

NFPA 72 is trusted by fire protection professionals, engineers, contractors, AHJs, and facility managers for guidance on fire alarm systems, mass notification systems (MNS), carbon monoxide detection, emergency communications, and system maintenance. The 2019 edition introduces major updates that reflect advancements in technology, life safety practices, and field research.

Why Choose NFPA 72?

Fire alarm and signaling systems are critical for occupant notification, emergency response, and building safety. NFPA 72 helps ensure these systems are properly designed, installed, tested, and maintained to improve system reliability and code compliance.

The code covers:

• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency communications systems
• Mass notification systems (MNS)
• Carbon monoxide detection and warning systems
• Inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM)
• System performance and signaling requirements
• Occupant evacuation and communication systems

2019 Edition Highlights

The 2019 edition of NFPA 72 includes important revisions and expanded requirements, including:

• Significant expansion of the scope of NFPA 72 to address carbon monoxide (CO) protection
• Integration of requirements previously contained in NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment
• Updated Chapter 17 requirements for carbon monoxide detectors
• Revised Chapter 14 provisions for installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance
• Updated Chapter 29 requirements for carbon monoxide alarms
• New Annex H guidance related to CO detection and warning systems
• Added testing requirements for energy storage systems (ESS)
• New requirements for HVLS fans and air-sampling smoke detectors
• Major revisions for fire service access elevators and occupant evacuation elevators (OEE) coordinated with ASME A17.1/CSA B44
• Extensively revised occupant evacuation operation (OEO) requirements based on current research and best practices
• Revised Chapter 24 requirements for stairway communication systems, elevator landing communication systems, occupant evacuation elevator lobby communication systems, and areas of refuge
• Updated Chapter 14 provisions incorporating valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries
• New and revised terminology reflecting modern technologies, including the updated term “visual notification appliance” for LED-based notification products

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