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Second Correlating Revision No. 13-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Comment ]

10.12.2*Visible notification appliances, textual visible notification appliances, and speaker notification applianceslocated in the same area shall be activated and deactivated as a group unless otherwise required by anECS emergency response plan. (SIG-ECS)10.12.3Visible alarm strobe notification appliances shall not be activated when speaker notification appliances areused as permitted by 24.3.5 for nonemergency paging. (SIG-ECS)

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Submittal Date: Tue Oct 28 14:34:26 EDT 2014

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The correlating committee has corrected the location of the annex material to be consistent withthe changes made by SR 74. The annex material should go with 10.12.2 not 10.12.3. Thecorrelating committee has also corrected the reference in 10.12.3 to be 24.3.5 as was done in SCR12.

Committee Comment No. 102-NFPA 72-2014 [Global Comment]

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Second Correlating Revision No. 39-NFPA 72-2014 [ Global Input ]

In Figures 7.8.2(b) and A.7.8.2(b) delete section 3.2.

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The correlating committee has deleted the material in the record of completion form thataddresses two-way radio communications enhancement systems. These systems will now beaddressed in NFPA 1221. Also so SCR 37.


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In Figure 7.8.2(k) delete section 3.2.




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The correlating committee has deleted the material in the record of inspection and testing formthat addresses two-way radio communications enhancement systems. These systems will now beaddressed in NFPA 1221. Also so SCR 37.


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Revise Figure A.24.5.14(a) and Figure 24.5.14(b) to remove the text "Proposed Annex material fornew A.24.4.3.14 related to mounting height of controls < 10" ".




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Committee Statement: The correlating committee has removed extraneous text in the figures.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 45-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 2.3.4 ]

2.3.4 ISO Publications.

International Organization for Standardization, 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211Geneva 20, Switzerland.

ISO 7731, Danger signals for public and work places — Auditory danger signals, 2003 (reconfirmed2009) .


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Committee Statement: The Correlating Committee corrected the title of the document

Second Revision No. 52-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 2.3.4]


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3.3.3 Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible).

Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whomready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth.[ 70, 2011 (SIG-FUN)




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This definition is an extract from 2014 edition of NFPA 70. The revisions made to this definition arenot consistent with the usage of the term in NFPA 72. In order to maintain consistency with theusage of this term in NFPA 72, the correlating committee has removed the added words andremoved the extract reference.

Committee Comment No. 104-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 3.3.3]


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Second Correlating Revision No. 1-NFPA 72-2014 [ New Section after 3.3.66.22 ]

3.3.67* Device (Class N).

A supervised component of a life safety system that communicates with other components of life safetysystems and that collects environmental data or performs specific input or output functions necessary tothe operation of the life safety system. (SIG-PRO)




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The correlating committee assigned responsibility to the Technical Committee on ProtectedPremises Fire Alarm Systems by adding the tag (SIG-PRO).

Committee Comment No. 9-NFPA 72-2014 [New Section after 3.3.66.22]


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Second Correlating Revision No. 26-NFPA 72-2014 [ Sections 3.3.76, 3.3.77 ]

3.3.76 Donor Antenna.

The outside antenna on the building where a public safety radio enhancement system operates.(SIG-ECS)

3.3.77 Donor Site.

The repeater or base station site with which the public safety radio enhancement system communicates.(SIG-ECS)




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Because the requirements for Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems arebeing relocated to NFPA 1221, these terms are no longer used in NFPA 72. See SCR 37.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 3-NFPA 72-2014 [ New Section after 3.3.92 ]

3.3.92* Endpoint (Class N).

The end of a pathway where a single addressable device or a control unit (FACU, ACU, or ECCU) isconnected. (SIG-PRO)




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The correlating committee assigned responsibility to the Technical Committee on ProtectedPremises Fire Alarm Systems by adding the tag (SIG-PRO). The parenthetical examples areremoved because there are other types of control panels than those listed.

Committee Comment No. 10-NFPA 72-2014 [New Section after 3.3.92]


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3.3.97 Evacuation Signaling Zone.

See 3.3.320 3.3.317 , Zone.




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The correlating committee deleted the term as a reference place holder to correlate with thechange made by SR 91.


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3.3.218* Qualified.

A competent and capable person or company that has met the requirements and training for a given fieldacceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. [ 96, 2011] (SIG-TMS)




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The correlating committee has removed the extract reference because if the definition is updatedto be consistent with the current definition in the 2014 edition of NFPA 96 it would conflict with theusage of the term in some locations of NFPA 72.


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3.3.271 Spacing.

A horizontally measured dimension related to used as a criterion in determining the allowable coverage ofdetectors devices . (SIG-IDS FUN )




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The correlating committee has assigned this definition to SIG-FUN because it can apply toother equipment.



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Second Correlating Revision No. 35-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 7.3.6.4 ]

7.3.6.4

Risk analyses for mass notification systems shall be documented in accordance with 7.3.6 and24.3.12 24.3.11 .




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Committee Statement: The correlating committee has corrected the reference to 24.3.11.


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7.6.6 Record of Inspection and Testing.

The record of all inspections, testing, and maintenance as required by 14.6.2.4 shall be documentedusing either the record of inspection and testing forms, Figure 7.8.2(g) Figure 7.8.2(c) Figure 7.8.2(g)through Figure 7.8.2(l) Figure 7.8.2(g) Figure 7.8.2(l) , or an alternative record that includes all theapplicable information shown in Figure 7.8.2(g) Figure 7.8.2(c) Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure7.8.2(l) Figure 7.8.2(g) Figure 7.8.2(l) .




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7.7.2.6*

All documentation stored in electronic format shall be stored in current-day compatible media . Thebuilding owner or the building owner's representative shall, on an annual basis, review any electronicdocumentation media formats and associated interfacing hardware for compatibility and update, ifnecessary.




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Second Revision No. 60-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 7.7.2.6]


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10.5.1.2

State or local licensure regulations shall be followed to determine qualified personnel. Depending on stateor local licensure regulations, qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one or more of thefollowing:

Personnel who are registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority

Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to theauthority having jurisdiction

Personnel who are factory trained and certified for fire alarm system design and/or emergencycommunication system design of the specific type and brand of system and who are acceptable tothe authority having jurisdiction

10.5.1.3

Personnel shall provide documentation of their qualification by one or more of the following:

(1) Registration, licensing, or certification by a state or local authority

(2) Certification by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction

(3) Manufacturer's certification for the specific type and brand of system provided




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10.5.2.2



Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to theauthority having jurisdiction

Personnel who are factory trained and certified for fire alarm system installation and/or emergencycommunications system installation of the specific type and brand of system and who areacceptable to the authority having jurisdiction

10.5.2.3

Personnel shall provide documentation of their qualification by one or more of the following:

(1) State or local authority for registration, licensing, or certification Registration, licensing, orcertification by a state or local authority

(2) Certification by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction

(3) Manufacturer's certification for the specific type and brand of system provided




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Committee Comment No. 65-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 10.5.2.2]


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10.5.3.4 Means of Qualification.

Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following:

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(4) Personnel who are employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory for the servicing of systems within the scope of this Code




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* Personnel who are factory trained and certified for the specific type and brand of system beingserviced

* Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to theauthority having jurisdiction

* Personnel, either individually or through their affiliation with an organization that is registered,licensed, or certified by a state or local authority to perform service on systems addressed within thescope of this Code


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10.5.4.3



Personnel who meet the requirements of NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications forFire Inspector and Plan Examiner

Personnel who are assigned to perform plan reviews and inspections by the authority havingjurisdiction

10.5.4.4

Personnel shall provide documentation of their qualifications by one or more of the following:

(1) Registration, licensing, or certification by a state or local authority

(2) Meeting the requirements of NFPA 1031

(3) Assignment by the authority having jurisdiction to perform plan reviews and inspections




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Second Correlating Revision No. 27-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 10.6.7.2.1.8 ]

10.6.7.2.1.8

The secondary power supply for two-way radio communications enhancement systems shall be inaccordance with 24.9.5.5 .




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The correlating committee deleted these terms because they are no longer used in NFPA 72.Requirements for two-way radio communications enhancement systems have been moved toNFPA 1221. See SCR 37.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 11-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 10.11 ]

10.11* ECS Priority SignalsActuation Time.

Visible indication of priority signals shall be automatically indicated within 10 seconds at the fire alarmcontrol unit or other designated location. (SIG-ECS) Actuation of alarm notification appliances oremergency voice communications, emergency control function interface devices, and annunciation atthe protected premises shall occur within 10 seconds after the activation of an initiating device.




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[Note: SR 101 (now CC 101) replaced the existing text in 10.11 with new 10.11 text that is identicalto the text in 10.12.1. ] The correlating committee has deleted 10.11 and its related annex material(A.10.11) because they are completely redundant to 10.12.1 and A.10.12.1. NFPA Staff is asked tomake sure all references to 10.11 are correctly correlated to be the new 10.11.1 (old 10.12.1).

Committee Comment No. 101-NFPA 72-2014 [Section No. 10.11]


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10.11.3

Visible alarm strobe notification appliances shall not be activated when speaker notification appliances areused as permitted by 24.3.6 24.3.5 for non-emergency paging. (SIG-ECS)




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The correlating committee has corrected the reference in 10.12.3 from 24.3.6 to 24.3.5. (Notethat the link shown in 10.12.3 to 24.3.6 actually take you to 24.3.5.)


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12.2.3.4*

Where operational capability is required to be maintained or continued during the application of a fault, theoperational capability required in Section 10.11.1 10.12.1 10.11 10.12.1 and 23.8.1.1 shall be restoredwithin 200 seconds from the time the fault is introduced.




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The correlating Committee corrected the section reference from 10.11 to 10.12.1 because 10.11was deleted by the action of SCR 11. The correlating committee also deleted the reference to23.8.1.1 because it was deleted by FR 129.

Paragraph A.12.2.3.4 is also revised by this SCR in the same manner.

Note that 10.12.1 will be changed to 10.11.1 after renumbering.


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12.3.8* Class A and Class X Pathway Separation.

Class A, Class N, and Class X circuits using physical conductors (e.g., metallic, optical fiber) shall beinstalled so that the primary and redundant, or outgoing and return conductors, exiting from and returningto the control unit, respectively, are routed separately. The outgoing and return (redundant) circuitconductors shall be permitted in the same cable assembly (i.e., multiconductor cable), enclosure, orraceway only under the following conditions:

For a distance not to exceed 10 ft (3.0 m) where the outgoing and return conductors enter or exitthe initiating device, notification appliance, or control unit enclosures

Single drops installed in raceway to individual devices or appliances

12.3.8.1

The outgoing and return (redundant) circuit conductors shall be permitted in the same cable assembly(i.e., multiconductor cable), enclosure, or raceway only under the following conditions:

(1) For a distance not to exceed 10 ft (3.0 m) where the outgoing and return conductors enter or exitthe initiating device, notification appliance, or control unit enclosures

(2) Single drops installed in the raceway to individual devices or appliances

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* In a single room not exceeding 1000 ft 2 (93 m 2 ) in area, a drop installed in raceway tomultiple devices or appliances that does not include any emergency control function devices

* In a single room not exceeding 1000 ft 2 (93 m 2 ) in area, a drop installed in the raceway tomultiple devices or appliances that does not include any emergency control function devices


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14.4.2.3

When modifications or repairs to control equipment hardware are made, the control equipment shall betested in accordance with Table 14.4.3.2, items 1 2 (a) and 1 2 (d).




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14.4.9 In-Building Emergency Radio Communication Systems.

In-building emergency radio communication systems shall be inspected and operationally tested inaccordance with the manufacturer's published requirements by the local fire department, the buildingowner, or a designated representative of NFPA 1221 .

14.4.9.1 Signal Level Testing.

Signal level testing shall be conducted to verify the signal strengths as required in 24.9.3 at thefollowing times:

Initial assessment of radio coverage in accordance with 24.9.2.1 and 24.9.2.2 for new orexisting buildings

After installation or modification of public safety radio enhancement system needed to ensurecompliance with 24.9.2.3

On an annual basis or other interval as specified by the authority having jurisdiction

14.4.9.2 System Commissioning Testing.

System commissioning tests shall comply with the following:

The building owner shall be responsible for ensuring that a commissioning test of the public safetyradio enhancement system occurs prior to final acceptance testing with the authority havingjurisdiction.

The commissioning test shall ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building meetsthe minimum coverage requirements of 24.9.2.1 and 24.9.2.2 .

Tests shall be made using the frequencies assigned to the jurisdiction.

Testing shall be coordinated with the authority having jurisdiction to ensure no undue interferenceto any public safety operations.

All testing shall be done on frequencies authorized by the FCC.

14.4.9.3 Test Procedures.

The test plan shall ensure testing throughout the building. Test procedures shall be as directed by theauthority having jurisdiction.

14.4.9.4 Measurement Parameters.

Signal levels shall be measured to ensure the system meets the criteria of 24.9.3 according toparameters as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

14.4.9.5 Acceptance Test.

An acceptance test of the public safety radio enhancement system shall be scheduled with the authorityhaving jurisdiction. Acceptance test procedures and requirements shall be as directed by the authorityhaving jurisdiction.

14.4.9.6 Annual Tests.

Where a public safety radio enhancement system is required, it shall be the building owner'sresponsibility to have all live components of the system, such as signal boosters, newer supplies, andbackup batteries tested at a minimum of once every 12 months. The authority having jurisdiction shallbe notified in advance and shall direct annual test procedures and requirements.




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The correlating committee has replaced the requirements for inspection and testing of two-wayradio communications enhancement systems with a reference to NFPA 1221. This change alsodeletes all the annex material associated with these sections. (A.14.4.10, A.14.4.10.3, A.14.4.10.4A.14.4.10.5 and A14.4.10.6). Also refer to SCR 37.


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14.6.1.2 Site-Specific Software.

The requirements of 7.5.7 7.5.8 shall apply to site-specific software.

Moved by SR-53

14.6.1.2.1

For software-based systems, a copy of the site-specific software shall be provided to the system owneror owner’s designated representative. The site-specific software documentation shall include either thesystem programming password or specific instructions on how to obtain the password from the systemmanufacturer.

14.6.1.2.1

A copy of the site-specific software shall be stored on-site in nonvolatile, nonerasable, nonrewritablememory.




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21.4.2*

If heat detectors are used to shut down elevator power prior to sprinkler operation, they shall be placedwithin 24 in. (610 mm) of each sprinkler head and be installed in accordance with the requirements ofChapter 17. Alternatively, engineering methods, such as those specified in Annex B, shall be permitted tobe used to select and place heat detectors to ensure response prior to any sprinkler head operation undera variety of fire growth rate scenarios.

21.4.2.1

Engineering methods, such as those specified in Annex B , shall be permitted to be used to select andplace heat detectors to ensure response prior to any sprinkler operation under a variety of fire growthrate scenarios.




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23.3.2.2

Nonrequired systems and components shall be identified on the record drawings required in7.2.1(12) 7.2.1(14).




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Second Correlating Revision No. 28-NFPA 72-2014 [ New Section after 23.6.2 ]

23.6.3 Class N Shared Pathways.

Class N pathways shall be required to use shared pathway Level 3 as specified in 12.5.4 except aspermitted by 23.6.3.1 through 23.6.3.8 .

23.6.3.1 Level 1 and Level 2.

Shared pathways Levels 1 and 2 shall be permitted subject to a thorough written analysis of the risks,the maintenance plans, roles and responsibilities, and a deployment plan as identified in 23.6.3.3 andwhen approved by an AHJ in consideration of the analysis, maintenance, and deployment plans.

23.6.3.2 Accessibility.

Class N pathways shall not be accessible to the general public for any purpose or building occupants forany purpose other than specified in the analysis, maintenance, and deployment plans.

23.6.3.3 Deployment Plan.

23.6.3.3.1

All equipment connected to shared pathways shall be documented in the deployment plan.

23.6.3.3.1.1

The documentation shall include manufacturer, model, listings, and intended purpose and reason forinclusion on the shared network.

23.6.3.3.1.2

The deployment plan shall identify how and where each piece of equipment is connected.

23.6.3.3.2

All connection ports, used or spare, where any unauthorized or unintended equipment may be added tothe shared network, shall be identified as for use only by equipment consistent with the deploymentplan.

23.6.3.4 Change Control Plan.

Configuration upgrades and updates shall be governed by a change control plan, which determines thepolicy and procedure of the change and ensures that all documentation is correspondingly updated.

23.6.3.5 Management Organization.

23.6.3.5.1

An organization shall be established and maintained to manage the life safety network and shall performthe following tasks:

(1) Contain members appropriately certified by each manufacturer of the equipment and devicesdeployed on shared pathways to maintain such a network

(2) Service and maintain all shared Class N pathways

(3) Maintain the deployment and shared pathways plan for the lifetime of the shared pathways

23.6.3.5.2

Other service personnel, even when certified to service a specific system (i.e., fire alarm or MNS) shallbe authorized and managed by this organization to ensure any outages of any system are planned,managed, and documented and appropriate steps are taken during outages to provide alternateprotection of life and property.

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23.6.3.6.1

The analysis shall be performed to determine and document communications capability as follows:

(1) Calculation of minimum required bandwidth such that all life safety systems can be guaranteed tooperate simultaneously and within required time limits

(2) Total bandwidth provided by the network

(3) Future bandwidth requirements

(4) Method of providing and maintaining the prioritization of life safety traffic over non–life safetytraffic

23.6.3.6.2

The analysis shall determine and document the power distribution capability as follows:

(1) The methods provided to maintain power to all shared pathway equipment

(2) A calculation of power requirements of all connected equipment

(3) Secondary power capacities provided to maintain all life safety equipment with minimumoperational capacity in accordance with 10.6.7.2.1.2

(4) Methods to disengage any non–life safety equipment in the event of emergency operation ifrequired to support the minimum operational capacity requirements

23.6.3.7 Maintenance Plan.

23.6.3.7.1

The maintenance plan shall identify policy and procedures to monitor, maintain, test, and control changeof the shared pathways.

23.6.3.7.2

Written procedures shall be presented in maintenance plans to govern the following:

(1) Physical access to all parts of the Class N network equipment (i.e., switches, ports, server,controllers, devices, or components)

(2) Electronic access to all parts of the Class N network (i.e., passwords, addresses)

(3)

(4) Upgrade procedures

(5) Change control procedures, with consideration given to require an updated risk analysis ifnecessary

(6) Prioritization and/or segregation configuration information for life safety traffic

(7) Maintenance and testing plans to ensure the minimum operational capacity with respect tosecondary power is maintained

(8) Other service, maintenance, or reconfiguration plans for any connected equipment

23.6.3.8 Other Risks.

Any other identifiable risk as required by the AHJ shall be discussed and addressed in the analysis andmaintenance plans.




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The correlating committee added a title to 23.6.3.1 for compliance with the Manual of Style. Thecorrelating committee also corrected the section reference in 23.6.3.1 from 23.6.2.3 to 23.6.3.2 aswell as the reference in 23.6.3.5.2(3) from 10.6.7.2.1(2) to 10.6.7.2.1.2.

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Second Correlating Revision No. 42-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 23.8.5.4.1 ]

23.8.5.4.1*

Systems equipped with alarm verification features shall be permitted under the following conditions:

(1) The alarm verification feature is not initially enabled, unless conditions or occupant activities that areexpected to cause nuisance alarms are anticipated in the area that is protected by the smokedetectors. Enabling of the alarm verification feature shall be protected by password or limited access.

(2) A smoke detector that is continuously subjected to a smoke concentration above alarm thresholddoes not delay the system functions of Sections 10.7 through 10.1610.16 10.15 , 23.8.1.1 , or21.2.1 by more than 1 minute.

(3) Actuation of an alarm-initiating device other than a smoke detector causes the system functions ofSections 10.7 through 10.1610.16 10.15 , 23.8.1.1 , or 21.2.1 without additional delay.

(4) The current status of the alarm verification feature is shown on the record of completion [see Figure7.8.2(a), item 4.3].




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23.16.5 Output Signals from Receiver/Transceiver/System Control Unit.

When the receiver/transceiver or system control unit is used to actuate remote devices, such asnotification appliances and relays, by wireless means, the remote devices shall meet the followingrequirements:

(1) Power supplies shall comply with Chapter 10 or the requirements of 23.16.2.

(2) All monitoring for integrity requirements of Chapter Chapters 10, Chapter 12, Chapter 23, and or23.16.4 shall apply.

(3) The maximum allowable response delay from activation of an initiating device to activation ofrequired alarm functions shall be 10 seconds. Response time shall be in accordance with 10.11.1 .

(4) Each transceiver/system control unit shall automatically repeat activated response signalsassociated with life safety events at intervals not exceeding 60 seconds or until confirmation that theoutput device has received the alarm signal.

(5) The remote devices shall continue to operate (latch-in) until manually reset at the system control unit.




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24.3.5.4

The utilization of shared pathway levels, as specified in Section 12.5 , for Class N pathways used inemergency communication systems Where emergency communications systems utilize Class Npathways that are also shared Level 1 or Level 2 pathways as a means to support ancillary functions,devices, or interconnected systems via common pathways, shall be determined by a risk analysis , theshared pathways shall meet the requirements of 23.6.3 . and approved by the AHJ.

24.3.5.4.1

In addition to the requirements of 23.6.3 , a risk analysis shall be performed and approved by the AHJ.




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24.3.7* System Classification.

Emergency communications systems (ECS) shall consist of two classifications of systems, be designatedas one-way and or two-way.

24.3.7.1

One-way emergency communications systems shall consist of one or more of the following:

(1) In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications systems (EVACS) (see Section 24.4 24.4.2 )

(2) In-building mass notification systems (see Section 24.5 24.4.3 )

(3) Wide-area mass notification systems (see Section 24.6 24.4.4 )

(4) Distributed recipient mass notification systems (DRMNS) (see Section 24.7 24.4.5 )

24.3.7.2

Two-way emergency communications systems shall consist of one or more of the following:

(1) Two-way, in-building wired emergency services communications systems (see Section 24.8 24.5.1 )

(2) Two-way radio communications enhancement systems (see Section 24.9 24.5.2 )

(3) Area of refuge (area of rescue assistance) emergency communications systems (see Section24.10 24.5.3 )

(4) Elevator emergency communications systems (see Section 24.11 24.5.4 )

(5) Stairway communications systems (see Section 24.12 )




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Second Correlating Revision No. 31-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 24.3.14.4.1 ]

24.3.13.4.1

For systems employing relocation or partial evacuation, a Level 2 or Level 3 pathway survivability shall berequired.

Exception No. 1: Level 1 shall be permitted where notification or evacuation zones are separated byless than 2-hour fire-rated construction.

Exception No. 2: Level 1 shall be permitted where there are at least two pathways provided that areseparated by at least one-third the maximum diagonal of the notification or evacuation signaling zonesthat the pathways are passing through and the pathway is Class X or Class N.




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The correlating committee revised 24.3.13.4.1 Exception 2 for clarity and made theterminology consistent with SR 88.

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24.4.1.2

If acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, the system shall permit the application of an automaticevacuation signal to one or more evacuation signaling zones and, at the same time, shall permit manualvoice paging to the other evacuation signaling zones selectively or in any combination.




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24.4.9 Evacuation Signal Zoning.

24.4.9.1*

Undivided fire or smoke areas shall not be divided into multiple evacuation notification signaling zones.

24.4.9.2

If multiple notification appliance circuits are provided within a single evacuation signaling zone, all of thenotification appliances within the zone shall be arranged to activate or deactivate simultaneously, eitherautomatically or by actuation of a common manual control.

24.4.9.3

Where there are different notification appliance circuits within an evacuation a signaling zone that performseparate functions, such as presignal and general alarm signals, and pre-discharge predischarge anddischarge signals, they shall not be required to activate or deactivate simultaneously.




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Second Correlating Revision No. 37-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. 24.9 ]

24.9 Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems.

24.9.1 General.

24.9.1.1 Non-Interference.

No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies or causing interference on frequenciesassigned to the jurisdiction by the FCC shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of theauthority having jurisdiction. The building manager/owner shall suspend and correct other equipmentinstallations that degrade the performance of the public safety radio system or public safety radioenhancement system.

24.9.1.2 Approval and Permit.

Plans shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. At the conclusion of successful acceptancetesting, a renewable permit shall be issued for the public safety radio enhancement system whererequired by the authority having jurisdiction.

24.9.2 Radio Coverage. Installation and Design.

Radio coverage shall be provided throughout the building as a percentage of floor area as specified in24.9.2.1 through 24.9.2.3 . All in-building two-way radio communications enhancement systems shall bedesigned, installed , and maintained in accordance with NFPA 1221 .

24.9.2.1 Critical Areas.

Critical areas, such as the fire command center(s), the fire pump room(s), exit stairs, exit passageways,elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations, and other areas deemed criticalby the authority having jurisdiction, shall be provided with 99 percent floor area radio coverage.

24.9.2.2 General Building Areas.

General building areas shall be provided with 90 percent floor area radio coverage.

24.9.2.3 Amplification Components.

Buildings and structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped witha radiating cable system or a distributed antenna system (DAS) with FCC-certified signal boosters, orboth, or with a system that is otherwise approved, in order to achieve the required adequate radiocoverage.

24.9.3 Signal Strength.

24.9.3.1 Inbound.

A minimum inbound signal strength sufficient to provide usable voice communications as specified bythe AHJ shall be provided throughout the coverage area. The minimum acceptable inbound signal levelshall be specified in dBm with an associated acceptable bit error rate (BER) for digital radio systems.

24.9.3.2 Outbound.

A minimum outbound signal strength sufficient to provide usable voice communications as specified bythe AHJ shall be provided at the donor site. The minimum acceptable outbound signal level shall bespecified in dBm with an associated acceptable bit error rate (BER) for digital radio systems.

24.9.3.3 Isolation.

If a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all insideantennas and shall be a minimum of 15 dB above the signal booster gain under all operating conditions.

24.9.4* System Radio Frequencies.

The public safety radio enhancement system shall be capable of transmitting all public safety radiofrequencies assigned to the jurisdiction and be capable of using any modulation technology.

24.9.4.1 List of Assigned Frequencies.

The authority having jurisdiction shall maintain a list of all inbound/outbound frequency pairs fordistribution to system designers.

24.9.4.2* Frequency Changes.

Systems shall be capable of upgrade, to allow for instances where the jurisdiction changes or addssystem frequencies, in order to maintain radio system coverage as originally designed.

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24.9.5.1 Component Approval.

Components utilized in the installation of the public safety radio enhancement system, such asrepeaters, transmitters, receivers, signal boosters, cabling, and fiber-distributed antenna systems, shallbe approved and shall be compatible with the public safety radio system.

24.9.5.2 Component Enclosures.

All repeater, transmitter, receiver, signal booster components, and battery system components shall becontained in a NEMA 4- or 4X-type enclosure(s).

24.9.5.3 External Filters.

Permanent external filters and attachments shall not be permitted.

24.9.5.4 Signal Booster Components.

If used, signal boosters shall meet the following requirements, as well as any other requirementsdetermined by the authority having jurisdiction:

All signal boosters shall be compatible with both analog and digital communicationssimultaneously at the time of installation. The authority having jurisdiction shall provide themaximum acceptable propagation delay standard.

24.9.5.5 Power Supplies.

At least two independent and reliable power supplies shall be provided for all repeater, transmitter,receiver, and signal booster components, one primary and one secondary.

24.9.5.5.1 Primary Power Source.

The primary power source shall be supplied from a dedicated branch circuit and comply with 10.6.5.1 .

24.9.5.5.2* Secondary Power Source.

The secondary power source shall consist of one of the following:

A storage battery dedicated to the system with at least 12 hours of 100 percent system operationcapacity and arranged in accordance with 10.6.10 .

An automatic-starting, engine-driven generator serving the dedicated branch circuit or the systemwith at least 12 hours of 100 percent system operation capacity and storage batteries dedicated tothe system with at least 2 hours of 100 percent system operation capacity and arranged inaccordance with 10.6.11.3 .

24.9.5.5.3 Monitoring Integrity of Power Supplies.

Monitoring the integrity of power supplies shall be in accordance with 10.6.9 .

24.9.6 System Monitoring.

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24.9.6.1 Fire Alarm System.

The public safety radio communications enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory andtrouble signals for malfunctions of the signal booster(s) and power supply(ies) that are annunciated bythe fire alarm system and comply with the following:

The integrity of the circuit monitoring signal booster(s) and power supply(ies) shall comply with10.6.9 and Section 12.6 .

System and signal booster supervisory signals shall include the following:

Antenna malfunction

Signal booster failure

Low-battery capacity indication when 70 percent of the 12-hour operating capacity hasbeen depleted.

Power supply signals shall include the following for each signal booster:

Loss of normal ac power

Failure of battery charger

24.9.6.2* Dedicated Monitoring Panel.

A dedicated monitoring panel shall be provided within the fire command center to annunciate the statusof all signal booster locations. The monitoring panel shall provide visual and labeled indication of thefollowing for each signal booster:

Normal ac power

Signal booster trouble

Loss of normal ac power

Failure of battery charger

Low-battery capacity

24.9.7 Technical Criteria.

The authority having jurisdiction shall maintain a document of technical information specific to itsrequirements, which shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

Frequencies required

Location and effective radiated power (ERP) of radio sites used by the public safety radioenhancement system

Maximum propagation delay (in microseconds)

List of specifically approved system components

Other supporting technical information necessary to direct system design




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The correlating committee has deleted all requirements for two-way radio communicationsenhancement systems in section 24.9 except for the general requirements in 24.9.1. Section 24.9.2was added to make reference to the new location of these requirements in NFPA 1221. Thecorrelating committee agrees that these requirements properly belong under the jurisdiction of the1221 committee. All related annex material related to the requirements in 24.9 is deleted as a part ofthe action on this revision.


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26.2.1.2*

Except as permitted by 26.2.2 26.2.3 and 29.7.9.2, all fire alarm signals received by a supervising stationshall be immediately retransmitted to the communications center.




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26.2.4.2*

Effective January 1, 2014, any Any signal received by the supervising station that has not restored tonormal condition within 24 hours of initial receipt shall be redisplayed to an operator as a nonrestoredsignal and shall be reported to the subscriber.

Exception: This provision shall not apply to scheduled impairments.




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The correlating committee removed the January 1, 2014 effective date since the 2016 editionof NFPA 72 will be published well after January 1, 2014.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 44-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. A.3.3.320.2 ]

A.3.3.317.2 Evacuation Signaling Zone.

A notification zone is the smallest discrete area used for any announcements or signaling. Depending onthe emergency response plan, an evacuation a signaling zone can encompass several notification zones.For example, in most high-rise buildings, each single floor (fire area) is a notification zone. Mostemergency response plans call for the evacuation signaling zone to be the fire floor, floor above, and afloor below.




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Table 14.4.3.2, Item 24. The extent of testing of a fire alarm or signaling system, including devices thatwere not tested, should be documented per in accordance with the Test Plan in 14.2.10. NFPA 72 doesnot require testing of an emergency control function, such as elevator recall, but does require testing ofthe emergency control function interface device, such as the relay powered by the fire alarm or signalingsystem. Where the emergency control function is not being tested concurrent with the fire alarm orsignaling system testing, measurement of the emergency control function interface device output shouldbe verified using the proper test devices. This might require reading or observing the condition of a relay, avoltage measurement, or the use of another type of test instrument. Once testing is complete, verificationthat any disabled or disconnected interface devices have been restored to normal is essential, and thisverification should be documented in the testing results.

Testing of the emergency control functions themselves is outside of the scope of NFPA 72. A completeend-to-end test that demonstrates the performance of emergency control functions activated by the firealarm or signaling system might be required by some other governing laws, codes, or standards, or theauthority having jurisdiction. In that situation, other applicable installation standards and designdocuments, not NFPA 72, would address testing and performance of the emergency control functions.NFPA 3 4 , Recommended Practice for Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and LifeSafety Systems , provides guidance requirements for integrated (end-to-end) system testing. testing ofcombined systems. The following excerpt from NFPA 3 includes guidance on when integrated testingshould be performed .

7.2 Test Frequency. [ 3: 7.2]

7.2.1 In new construction, integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems should occurfollowing:

(1) Verification of completeness and integrity of building construction

(2) Individual system functional operation and acceptance as required in applicable installation standardstests

(3) Completion of pre-functional tests of integrated systems [ 3: 7.2.1]

7.2.2 Existing fire protection and life safety systems should have periodic integrated testing. [ 3: 7.2.2]

7.2.2.1 Integrated systems that were commissioned upon installation in accordance with Chapter 6should have integrated testing at the interval specified in the commissioning plan. [ 3: 7.2.2.1]

7.2.2.2 For integrated systems that were not commissioned, an integrated testing plan should bedeveloped to identify the appropriate extent and frequency of integrated system testing. [ 3: 7.2.2.2]

7.2.3 In addition to periodic integrated testing, integrated system testing should be done when any ofthe following events occurs:

(1) New component fire protection or life safety systems are installed and interconnected to existing fireprotection and life safety systems.

(2) Existing fire protection or life safety systems are modified to become components of interconnectedsystems.

(3) Interconnections or sequence of operations of existing integrated fire protection and life safetysystems are modified. [ 3: 7.2.3]

NFPA 3 also includes guidance on test methods for integrated testing. It is important to note that theappropriate NFPA standard would provide the acceptance criteria for the overall emergency controlfunction operation requirements, including performance and test methods, whileNFPA 72 covers therequired performance and testing of the emergency function interface device.

For instance, if an end-to-end test for a building with an engineered smoke control system is required bysome other governing laws, codes, standards, or the authority having jurisdiction, the test protocol wouldhave unique criteria for the smoke control system design, and a special inspector would be responsiblefor the overall operation and performance of the smoke control system in accordance with the appropriatestandard (NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems , and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code ) duringthe testing, including measuring pressure differentials and ensuring proper fan and damper operation.Refer to the following extract from NFPA 101 on smoke control:

9.3.2 System Designer. The engineer of record shall clearly identify the intent of the system, the designmethod used, the appropriateness of the method used, and the required means of inspecting, testing, andmaintaining the system. [101:9.3.2]


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9.3.3 Acceptance Testing. Acceptance testing shall be performed by a special inspector in accordancewith Section 9.9 9.13 . [101:9.3.3]

Even though the fire alarm or signaling system initiating device might activate the smoke control system,the actual testing of the dampers and fan operation would be as required by the smoke control design andnot part of the fire alarm or signaling system.

Other emergency control operation requirements might be as follows: For fan shutdown and smokedamper operation, the fan and damper operations would be in accordance with NFPA 90A, Standard forthe Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems , and NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke DoorAssemblies and Other Opening Protectives , respectively, and those equipment operations would beverified by those responsible for HVAC systems in combination with the fire alarm system personnel.Guidance for elevator inspection and testing can be found in ASME A.17.2, Guide for Inspection ofElevators, Escalators and Moving Walks. For elevator systems, the recall function, elevator powershutdown, and hat illumination would be done with the elevator mechanics present during the test. Thisoperational test is often accomplished during routine periodic fire alarm testing. For fire door holder andfire shutter release, it would be expected that the emergency control function operation of thedoors/shutters would be verified in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and OtherOpening Protectives , and NFPA 101 during the test. In some cases, the door manufacturerrepresentative might need to be present to reset the equipment.

Guidance on documenting and handling of faults, failures, and corrective action for integrated testing canbe found in 7.4.5 of NFPA 3 .

Table 14.4.3.2 Item 22(a) and 22(b)

If during the course of the periodic test of audible appliances, it is suspected that alarm sound levels couldbe lower than the required minimum, the building system owner or the system owner's designatedbuilding representative should be notified in writing . Such notification will allow the building owner ordesignated building representative to determine whether sound pressure level readings should be takenfor the area(s) in question.




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The correlating committee has revised this annex material to reflect the extensive revisions toNFPA 3 and issuance of NFPA 4. The deleted text includes extracts from NFPA 3 that no longerexist.

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Second Correlating Revision No. 5-NFPA 72-2014 [ Section No. A.24.4.8.5.1 ]

A.24.4.8.5.1

Along with the pathway survivability requirements, one or more of the following means could beconsidered acceptable to provide a level of survivability consistent with the intent of this requirement:

(1) Routing notification appliance circuits separately

(2) Using short-circuit, fault-tolerant signaling line circuits for controlling evacuation signals

The requirement for notification appliances to operate in those evacuation signaling zones that are notattacked by fire will also require that circuits and equipment that are common to more than oneevacuation signaling zone be designed and installed such that the fire will not disable them. For instance,a signaling line circuit used to control notification appliances in multiple evacuation signaling zones shouldbe properly designed and installed so that one fire would not impair the signaling line circuit, rendering thenotification appliances serving more than one evacuation signaling zone inoperative.




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A.24.4.9.1

Paragraph 24.4.9.1 does not prohibit the provision of multiple notification appliance circuits within anevacuation signaling a notification zone.




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The correlating committee corrected the annex material to use the term "notification zone" tobe consistent with changes made to 24.4.9.1.


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