Description
Stay ahead of the curve in life safety systems with the NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2022 Edition. This critical standard covers the application, installation, location, performance, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and emergency communications. It is the essential playbook for engineers, installers, and inspectors ensuring that alarm systems effectively warn occupants and initiate emergency responses.
The 2022 Edition responds to the digital age with groundbreaking updates. For the first time, it includes a dedicated Chapter 11 on Cybersecurity, establishing the requirements for protecting fire alarm and signaling systems from cyber threats. The code also modernizes protocols for remote access, allowing for off-site diagnostics and testing efficiency. Furthermore, it addresses the common issue of nuisance alarms by refining the requirements for smoke detector placement near cooking appliances.
Key Updates in the 2022 Edition:
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Cybersecurity (New Chapter 11): Establishes mandatory standards to protect network-connected life safety systems from cyberattacks and hacking.
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Remote Access: New provisions allowing for the remote access of systems for diagnostics, maintenance, and testing, boosting operational efficiency.
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Nuisance Alarm Reduction: Updated requirements for smoke detectors and alarms near cooking appliances to minimize false positives.
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Pathway Survivability: Clarifications on pathway survivability levels to ensure communication lines remain operational during a fire.
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Visual Notification: Revised guidelines for the synchronization of strobe lights and visual notification appliances.
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