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How Well Do You Know International Fire Code?

INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

Roy Pollack

August 18, 2021

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

NFPA Votes to Amend Proposed NFPA 72 Language

Tim A. Scally

August 3, 2015

On June 25, 2015, a vote about proposed language in the 2016 edition of NFPA 72 took place at the NFPA meeting in Chicago. A motion passed by a 142-to- 80 margin to modify a proposed sentence.

Critical Vote at June 25, 2015, NFPA Chicago Meeting

June 8, 2015

On June 25, 2015, two motions will be considered at the NFPA meeting in Chicago which will impact the security industry as well as its customers. The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) issued the following information to explain the proposed NFPA revisions and how they could limit or eliminate private competition by listed central stations’ ability to provide remote station service.

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Mass Notification System Enhances Emergency Communications

June 3, 2015

From catastrophic natural disasters to the threats college students face, there has been a heightened demand for Mass Notification Systems (MNS) that provide clear, concise and intelligible voice messages that communicate how people should respond in an emergency. The magnitude and diversity of today’s threats have influenced the federal government and other organizations to develop intelligibility requirements in order for an MNS to be effective.

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Fire Radio Meets NFPA 72 2013 Standards

February 16, 2015

Honeywell’s fire radio meets NFPA 72 2013 requirement for 60-min. supervision and can function as the sole path of alarm signal transport.

NFPA 72: 2013 Brings Changes and Updates to Fire Alarm & Signaling Code

Think of NFPA 72®: 2013 as a better-organized 2010 edition with updated requirements for inspection, testing and signaling precedence.

David George

June 9, 2014

The circuits and pathways chapter is mainly menu-driven: other chapters specify the requirements that apply. A new section addresses prioritization and segregation of life safety versus non-life-safety signals with shared pathways.

Have You Graduated To Addressable?

Roy Pollack

November 14, 2012

Take this quiz on addressable fire alarms.

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Security Reference Materials

Roy Pollack

May 22, 2012

How well do you know your reference materials?

Commercial CO Detection Requirements on the Rise

Authorities increasingly are mandating carbon monoxide detection for certain commercial buildings, driven by new standard and code requirements.

Joan Engebretson

May 18, 2012

To date carbon monoxide (CO) detection has been a requirement primarily for residential installations. But that’s changing fast. Some states have passed laws requiring CO detection in commercial buildings with sleeping areas such as hotels and dormitories, as well as residences. The latest versions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC) and several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards have similar requirements.

Shedding Light on UL Listings

The basis of a UL listing for a central station means it and the services it provides have been evaluated for compliance with the applicable UL standards. Now what does that mean to you, the security dealer?

Ann O' Connor

March 21, 2012

Having a UL listed central station is a mark of distinction pursued by alarm monitoring companies and trusted by consumers. But earning the distinction can be a lengthy and intricate process that requires demonstrating a range of competencies followed by ongoing inspections to maintain the certification.