Description
Stay compliant with the changing landscape of life safety with the NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 Edition. This edition marks a major shift in the industry by fully incorporating carbon monoxide (CO) detection requirements, effectively retiring NFPA 720 and making NFPA 72 the single, authoritative source for both fire and CO alarm standards.
The 2019 Edition is designed to accommodate modern building technologies and smarter evacuation strategies. It introduces new parameters for Occupant Evacuation Elevators (OEE), coordinating with ASME A17.1 to improve safety during elevator-assisted evacuations. Additionally, it refines the rules for Class N pathways, offering more flexibility for using Ethernet and non-life-safety networks to interconnect systems. Maintenance professionals will also find updated inspection and testing protocols for valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries in Chapter 14.
Key Updates in the 2019 Edition:
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Carbon Monoxide Integration: Complete incorporation of CO detection and warning requirements (formerly NFPA 720) into Chapters 14, 17, and 29.
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Control Unit Mounting: New mandatory minimum and maximum mounting heights for fire alarm control units (1.5 ft to 5.5 ft) to ensure accessibility.
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Occupant Evacuation Elevators (OEE): Major revisions regarding elevator shutdown, signage, and smoke detection to support safe evacuation.
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Visual Notification: Terminology updated from “strobes” to “visual notification appliances” to reflect the widespread use of LED technology.
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Class N Pathways: Expanded guidance on sharing pathways between life-safety and other building systems.
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