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1 1 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] Change the term visible to visual where appropriate Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 13:34:34 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee would like to establish a Task Group to review Chapter 18 and related annex material for the use of the term visible and determine where it is appropriate to change the term to visual

2 2 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] Throughout NFPA 72, review the use of the term textual as it relates to audible appliances for terminology harmonization. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 26 18:35:00 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee has formed a Task Group that will review the use of the term textual throughout the document and recommend appropriate revisions to the Correlating Committee.

3 3 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] Replace the terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP through the document (including all diagrams) with the terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU respectively. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:01:22 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-FUN refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN recommends that the terms fire alarm control panel and FACP, be replaced with fire alarm control unit and FACU, respectively. SIG-HOU refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU agrees with the intent of this PI, but already uses the term Fire Alarm Control Unit throughout Chapter 29. SIG-IDS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS has reviewed Chapter 17 and there are no conflicts concerning replacement of these terms. SIG-NAS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends that PI 335 be resolved because there was no specific code language proposed. FACP/FACU do not appear in Chapter 18. FACP/FACU are not limited to NFPA 72. They appear in at least four other standards. SIG-NAS recommends a term that is more encompassing by replacing FACP and FACU with FASCU (fire alarm and signaling control unit) or a similar term that denotes a broader scope of coverage. SIG-PRO refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRO agrees to replace the terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP throughout the document (including all diagrams) with the terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU respectively. The terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP are not defined in the Code. The terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU are defined in section * SIG-PRS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. The terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP are not defined in the code. The terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU are defined in section * SIG-PRS agrees that this change should be made. SIG-SSS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. The terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP have been commonly used throughout the industry for many years. SIG-SSS does not perceive a problem with users of the code understanding the meaning of the terms, as they are generally interchangeable. Response Message: SIG-TMS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS wishes to resolve this Public Input as the requested changes have already been made to Chapter 14 and there are no instances of this language in Annex D or Annex G.

4 4 of /20/ :02 AM Public Input No. 335-NFPA [Global Input]

5 5 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] Any place in Chapters 10, and 14 and the related annex that Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems are referenced they should be deleted as the requirents for these systems has beed transferred to NFPA Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-TMS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:19:24 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-FUN refers PI 713 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN reviewed Chapter 10 and the term Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems does not appear in that Chapter. SIG-TMS refers PI 713 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS does not put forward any revisions as specified in this PI as the stated revisions have already taken place in Chapter 14 and there are no instances in the related Annex sections that require this revision. Public Input No. 713-NFPA [Global Input]

6 6 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the following Global Input, Any place in the body of Chapters 18, 26, 29 or its annexes that the value 50 feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 15.2 m Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:56:11 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-HOU refers PI 692 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU refers to FR SIG-NAS refers PI 692 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends creating a first revision based on PI 692 and agrees with the metric conversions proposed in the public input. SIG-SSS refers PI 692 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-SSS updated the conversion of 50 ft in section A in FR Response Message: Public Input No. 692-NFPA [Global Input]

7 7 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the following Global Input, Any place in the body of Chapter 12 or its annex that the value 20 feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 6.1 m Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-PRS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 13:38:51 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-PRS refers this to the Correlating Committee. This Global Input does not fall under the scope of the SIG-PRS Technical Committee. Public Input No. 570-NFPA [Global Input]

8 8 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] Rewrite the "Exception" text throughout NFPA 72 and replace with standard subsection text. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 12:57:56 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-ECS recommends to the Correlating Committee that the exceptions be removed from the document. SIG-ECS has made first revisions in chapter 24 accordingly. SIG-FUN refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN recommends that all exceptions must be rewritten in positive language per the Manual of Style. SIG-HOU refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee SIG-HOU revised all exception language to comply with the intent of this Public Input and the Manual of Style. See First Revisions in Chapter 29. SIG-IDS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee See FR s 2004, 2005, and 2006 which remove exception language to comply with the Manual of Style. SIG-IDS retains the exception language in Section SIG-NAS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends that PI 210 be resolved because there was no specific code language proposed. SIG-NAS prefers to maintain the current exceptions. SIG-PRO refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRO eliminates specific exceptions to comply with manual of style. Some exceptions cannot be eliminated because they would result in a single subsection, which is not permitted in 1.8 of the Manual of Style. SIG-PRS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRS agrees with the Correlating Committee to remove exemptions throughout Chapter 27. SIG-PRS removed every exception in Chapter 27 by creating a first revision at each instance. Response Message: SIG-SSS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-SSS did not delete the exceptions in Chapter 26. There are 11 exceptions in the chapter and none in the annex. A task group studied these exceptions and determined that their elimination would not improve the readability or clarity of the Code. Public Input No. 210-NFPA [Global Input]

9 9 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] Add a new Annex as follows: X.1 Guideline Summary. How public emergency response organizations respond to carbon monoxide (CO) incident calls is essential for the safety of the building occupants and the emergency responders. One reference that can be helpful to emergency responders is the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidelines for Fire and other Emergency First Response Personnel. This guide is designed to help emergency responders to act quickly and effectively when they receive a call concerning CO poisoning. The guide contains basic information needed when responding to a CO incident and provides procedures for: (1) Dispatchers answering a call (2) Incident reporting forms to help emergency responders identify the elevated source of carbon monoxide, the level of care needed by occupants, and when it is safe for occupants to return to the building (3) Advice and actions to give building occupants The CPSC guide is available for download at PageFiles/117067/coguide.pdf. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 13:13:19 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 355 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU advises this material is outside of the scope of Chapter 29. SIG-IDS refers PI 355 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS advises this material is outside of the scope of Chapter 17. Public Input No. 355-NFPA [Global Input]

10 10 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Global Input ] As applicable in the body of the code as well as any related annexes, all references to NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code, should be made to the entire document instead of a specific article unless technically required. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 13:39:10 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-FUN refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN moved to resolve this global input with the statement that no additional or revised text is suggested by the submitter. There are instances within NFPA 72 where reference to a specific article of NFPA 70 is appropriate. The current method of reference is also utilized by many other codes and standards. SIG-HOU refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU refers this to the Correlating Committee. The NEC is a large document, and referencing specific sections of the NEC is more useful to the user than referencing the entire code. SIG-PRO refers this to the Correlating Committee. References to a document in its entirety suggests that all requirements of the document would apply to the application. Section 90.3 of the NEC defines the code arrangement. Chapters 1 4 apply generally and Chapters 5 7 modify the general rules in Chapters 1 4. Referencing the entire NEC may be inappropriate where wiring is a specific method (such as optical fiber cable) and other general rules would not apply; or where the wiring is only for fire alarm systems. When the wiring may be part of another system, such as HVAC control wiring, a general reference to the document is more appropriate. The references to the NEC in Chapters 12, 21 and 23 were reviewed and are appropriately referenced. SIG-PRS refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRS does not agree that this change should be made. This change is too broad and not applicable in every situation. SIG-SSS refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-SSS advises Chapter 26 does not contain any references to specific sections of NFPA 70. Response Message: SIG-TMS refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS does not take action on this Public Input because there are no references of the NEC in Chapter 14 or any associated annex material. Public Input No. 720-NFPA [Global Input]

11 11 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No. 2.2 ] 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, edition. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, edition. NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, edition. NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, edition. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, edition. NFPA 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment, edition. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, edition. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, edition. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, edition. NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, edition. NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, edition. NFPA 601, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention, 2015 edition. NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2015 edition. NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, edition. NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems, edition. NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, edition. NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 09:02:39 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-ECS recommends creating a first revision based on PI 2. SIG-ECS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in the document.

12 12 of /20/ :02 AM SIG-FUN approves of the updating of the reference titles and editions as well as the reorganization of Chapter 2. This Public Input appears to remove and add various standards, some of which are not applicable to Chapter 29. SIG-HOU agrees that dates of referenced standards should be updated to the most recent published edition and requests that the Correlating Committee direct this to the appropriate Technical Committee. This Public Input appears to remove and add various standards, some of which are not applicable to Chapter 17. SIG-IDS agrees that dates of referenced standards should be updated to the most recent published edition. SIG-NAS recommends creating a first revision based on PI 2. SIG-NAS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in the document. SIG-PRO recommends creating a first revision. The reference to ASME A17.1 might not be an ANSI document. SIG-PRS reviewed this and thought all of the changes were appropriate. SIG-SSS refers PI 2 to the Correlating Committee. The proposed updates to reference titles, editions, and publisher information in Chapter 2 are outside the scope of SIG-SSS. SIG-TMS makes changes in Chapter 2 to reference current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions. Response Message: Public Input No. 2-NFPA [Chapter 2]

13 13 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after 2.3 ] UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 09:56:57 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-ECS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in the document. SIG-NAS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in the document. SIG-HOU refers this to the Correlating Committee.These documents are already identified as ANSI/UL publications. There is no technical reason to segment UL standards without segmenting all other organizations standards into their own sections as well. The SIG-IDS Technical Committee agrees with moving all UL standards from ANSI Publications to UL Standards for ease of use. The SIG-IDS Technical Committee adds a reference to UL 38 in Chapter 17 so this should also be added to the list.

14 14 of /20/ :02 AM SIG-PRO recommends creating a first revision. The reference to ASME A17.1 might not be an ANSI document. Response Message: SIG-SSS sees no value in breaking out these references from the other ANSI documents. If NFPA wants to harmonize with other standards, it is the recommendation that NFPA staff undertake this exercise. Public Input No. 664-NFPA [New Section after 2.3]

15 15 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI/ASA S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal (E2) and Evacuation Signals with Relocation Instructions (ESRI), 1990, reaffirmed 2008, revised ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:28:18 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-FUN recommends updating the referenced documents to current edition. The Correlating Committee will need to review as multiple Technical Committees will have input on this section. The related PI for this Committee Input is PI 117.

16 16 of /20/ :02 AM Response Message:

17 17 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/ UL 2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms, February 2008, Revised February 2009 ANSI/UL 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, 2nd edition, 2013 ANSI/ UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:32:41 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

18 18 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. PI-170 is also being addressed by SIG-HOU and SIG-IDS.

19 19 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/ UL 1484, Standard for Residential Gas Detectors, 5th edition, ANSI/ UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:35:17 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Technical Committee identifies gas detection standards for reference in section The Correlating Committee will need to review this input as multiple Technical Committees will review this section. The related public input to this Committee Input is PI 408.

20 20 of /20/ :02 AM Response Message:

21 21 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/ UL 268A, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application, 4th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 521, Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 7th edition, 1999, revised ANSI/ UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:39:32 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

22 22 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee adds reference documents for both heat detectors and duct smoke detectors. The Correlating Committee will need to review as there are multiple committees reviewing input to this section. This Committee Input is related to PI 711.

23 23 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:09:07 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-HOU refers to the Correlating Committee. Add these references to Chapter 2 because they are added as requirements in the body of the code. The SIG-IDS Technical Committee agrees with adding the UL Standards, UL2034 Single and

24 24 of /20/ :02 AM Response Message: Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Detectors and UL2075 Gas and Vapor Detectors. They should be added to the new section UL Publications.

25 25 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1484, Standard for Residential Gas Detectors, 5th edition, ANSI/ UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, 2nd edition, 2013 ANSI/ UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:11:38 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee SIG HOU refers PI 408 to the Correlating Committee. Add UL 2075 (but not UL 1484). SIG-HOU

26 26 of /20/ :02 AM Statement: added a reference to UL 2075 in section Unless another committee added a reference to UL 1484 elsewhere in the code, a reference to that document is unneeded in Response Message: Public Input No. 408-NFPA [Section No ]

27 27 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised ANSI/UL 1973, Standard for Batteries for use in Light Electric Rail (ler) Applications and Stationary Applications, 1st Edition, 2013, revised UL 2054, Standard for Household and Commercial Batteries, 2nd Edition, UL Subject 9540, Outline of Investigation for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment, 1st Issue, Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:13:18 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

28 28 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 558 to the Correlating Committee. Add these references to Chapter 2 if they are added as requirements in the body of the Code. Public Input No. 558-NFPA [Section No ]

29 29 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 268A, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application, 4th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 521, Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 7th edition, 1999, revised ANSI/ UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-IDS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:15:02 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

30 30 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-IDS refers PI 711 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS agrees with adding the standards for Duct Applications, and Heat Detectors. They should be added to the new section UL Publications. Public Input No. 711-NFPA [Section No ]

31 31 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI/ASA S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990 Evacuation (E2) and Evacuation Signals with Relocation Instructions (ESRI), 1990, reaffirmed 2008, revised ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:18:07 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-HOU refers PI 117 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU agrees with updating the referenced document.

32 32 of /20/ :02 AM Response Message: SIG-TMS wishes to resolve this Public Input because this is not within our purview to revise the reference, as it doesn't affect SIG-TMS. SIG-TMS refers PI 117 to the Correlating Committee. Public Input No. 117-NFPA [Section No ]

33 33 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised ANSI/UL 2034, Single- and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms, February 2008, Revised February 2009 ANSI/UL 2075, Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, March 2013 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 12:16:44 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

34 34 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 170 to the Correlating Committee. Add these references to Chapter 2 if they are added as requirements in the body of the Code. SIG-IDS agrees with adding the UL Standards, UL2034 Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Detectors and UL2075 Gas and Vapor Detectors. They should be added to the new section UL Publications. Public Input No. 170-NFPA [Section No ]

35 35 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 13:17:09 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-ECS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in the document. SIG-FUN created an FR to move all UL documents into their own section of Chapter 2. Deletion of

36 36 of /20/ :02 AM UL references within other sections of Chapter 2 is appropriate as these references are no longer needed in SIG-HOU refers this to the Correlating Committee.These documents are already identified as ANSI/UL publications. There is no technical reason to segment UL standards without segmenting all other organizations standards into their own sections as well. SIG-IDS agrees with moving all UL standards from The standards have been moved by PI 664 to UL Standards. SIG-NAS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in the document. SIG-PRO recommends creating a first revision. The reference to ASME A17.1 might not be an ANSI document. Response Message: SIG-SSS sees no value in breaking out these references from the other ANSI documents. If NFPA wants to harmonize with other standards, it is the recommendation that NFPA Staff undertake this exercise. Public Input No. 552-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 555-NFPA [New Section after 2.4]

37 37 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures. ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44 13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI/TIA-568-C D.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4th 5th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 13:54:10 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Correlating Committee is asked to review. SIG-NAS updates the reference titles and editions.

38 38 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] ISO Publications. International Organization for Standardization, 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland. ISO 7731, Danger signals for public and work places Auditory danger signals, 2003 (reconfirmed ). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 14:06:50 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Correlating Committee is asked to review. SIG-NAS updates the reference titles and editions.

39 39 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Telcordia Publications. Telcordia Technologies, One Telcordia Drive, Piscataway, NJ GR-506-CORE, LATA Switching Systems Generic Requirements: Signaling for Analog Interface, GR-909-CORE, Fiber in the Loop Systems Generic Requirements, Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 14:08:01 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Correlating Committee is asked to review. SIG-NAS updates the reference titles and editions.

40 40 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4 th edition, 2001, revised ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1: General Requirements, 2 nd edition, 2007, revised Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 21:53:09 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-FUN relocates all UL publications to a new section that contains all UL publications to improve usability. Multiple committees will review PI 664 and PI 555 and further review of all recommendations will be needed by the Correlating Committee.

41 41 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 14:08:51 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Correlating Committee is asked to review. SIG-NAS updates the reference titles and editions.

42 42 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No. 2.4 ] 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, edition. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, edition. NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, edition. NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, edition. NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems, edition. NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 14:09:44 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Correlating Committee is asked to review. SIG-NAS updates the reference titles and editions.

43 43 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Fire Alarm Box Pull Station Auxiliary Fire Alarm Box Pull Station. An alarm box that can only be operated from one or more remote initiating devices or an auxiliary alarm system used to send an alarm to the communications center. (SIG-PRS) Combination Fire Alarm and Guard's Tour Box Manual Pull Station. A manually operated box for separately transmitting a fire alarm signal and a distinctive guard patrol tour supervisory signal. (SIG-IDS) Manual Fire Alarm Box Pull Station. A manually operated device used to initiate a fire alarm signal. (SIG-IDS) Master Fire Alarm Box Pull Station. A publicly accessible alarm box that can also be operated by one or more remote initiating devices or an auxiliary alarm system used to send an alarm to the communications center. (SIG-PRS) Publicly Accessible Fire Alarm Box Pull Station. An enclosure, accessible to the public, housing a manually operated transmitter used to send an alarm to the communications center. (SIG-PRS) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-IDS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 11:51:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-IDS refers PI 87 to the Correlating Committee. This terminology is consistent with ANSI/UL 38 which uses the term manual signaling boxes. SIG-PRS believes that the change requested is not appropriate for chapter 27 and has formed a task group to review and provide further input. Public Input No. 87-NFPA [Section No ]

44 44 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.x Carbon Monoxide Detector. A device having a sensor that responds to carbon monoxide gas that is connected to an alarm control unit. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:53:37 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 172 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU agrees that this should be part of the Detector section and mirror the other detector definitions. SIG-IDS refers PI 172 to the Correlating Committee. This definition is added for the incorporation of NFPA 720 into NFPA 72. Public Input No. 172-NFPA [New Section after ]

45 45 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.x Carbon Monoxide Detection System. 3.3.x.1 Carbon Monoxide Detection System. A system or portion of a combination system that consists of a control unit, components, and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of carbon monoxide alarm initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals. 3.3.x.2 Combination Carbon Monoxide Detection System. A carbon monoxide detection system in which components are used, in whole or in part, in common with a non carbon monoxide signaling system, and in which components are not used as part of a fire alarm system. 3.3.x.3 Household Carbon Monoxide Detection System. A system of devices that uses a control unit to produce an alarm signal in the household for the purpose of notifying the occupants of the presence of concentrations of carbon monoxide that could pose a life safety risk. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:57:52 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 179 to the Correlating Committee. These definitions are added as part of the NFPA 72/720 consolidation effort. SIG-PRO refers PI 179 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRO advises that with the addition of carbon monoxide systems, definitions are required. Public Input No. 179-NFPA [New Section after ]

46 46 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.X Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). See Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACU). (SIG-PRO) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 11:28:29 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-SSS recommends that the term "Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)" is added as a defined term in Chapter 3. This would acknowledge the widespread usage of this term as being interchangeable with "Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACU)."

47 47 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.x Fireplace. A hearth, fire chamber, or similarly prepared area and a chimney. [ 211, 2013] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 12:08:39 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 174 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU advises the term fireplace does not appear in any requirements, only in the annex. A definition is not needed. SIG-IDS refers PI 174 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS advises the term fireplace does not appear in any requirements, only in the annex. A definition is not needed because it is a commonly defined term in Webster s dictionary. Public Input No. 174-NFPA [New Section after ]

48 48 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.x * Fuel-Burning Appliance. A device that burns solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel or a combination thereof. Associated annex material: A.3.3.X Fuel Burning Appliance. Fuel-burning appliances include, but are not limited to, devices used for cooking, heating, lighting, or decorative purposes. Examples are wood stoves, portable space heaters, ranges, furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers, gas refrigerators, gas lamps, and fuel burning fireplaces. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 11:51:34 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-HOU refers PI 175 to the Correlating Committee. Accept definition as proposed (but hyphenate Fuel-Burning in title of A.3.3.x). This definition is being added as part of the NFPA 72/720 consolidation effort. SIG-IDS refers PI 175 to the Correlating Committee. The term fireplace does not appear in any requirements, only in the annex. A definition is not needed because it is a commonly defined term in Webster s dictionary. Response Message: Public Input No. 175-NFPA [New Section after ]

49 49 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.x Multiple-Purpose Alarm. An alarm that incorporates detection capabilities for more than one hazardous condition, such as fire, fuel gas, or carbon monoxide. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 12:11:34 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 176 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU advises the definition is not needed because the term is not used in the document. Public Input No. 176-NFPA [New Section after ]

50 50 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] 3.3.x Response Plan. The action to be taken in response to a carbon monoxide alarm signal. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 12:13:09 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-ECS refers PI 177 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-ECS recommends that PI 177 be resolved because the proposal would create confusion by having defined both response plan and emergency response plan. The current definition of emergency response plan is adequate. SIG-HOU refers PI 177 to the Correlating Committee. This term is not used in Chapter 29. SIG-HOU recommends that the Correlating Committee forward to SIG-PRO because the term is used in Chapter 23. Response Message: SIG-PRO refers PI 177 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRO determines that the consistent term throughout the code is emergency response plan, which is already defined and implies the inclusion of CO systems. Public Input No. 177-NFPA [New Section after ]

51 51 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] The requirements of Chapters 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 26, and 27 shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:51:50 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This is redundant information because of a revision made to Chapter 1. See FR-1001 after section Multiple Committees are reviewing PI 724, further review is needed by the Correlating Committee.

52 52 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] The requirements of Chapters 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 26, and 27 shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 13:45:18 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-ECS refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-ECS recommends that PI 724 be resolved. There is value in stating which chapters might have an impact on the scope of a given chapter. SIG-IDS refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS agrees that this section is not necessary. SIG-NAS refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends creating a first revision based on PI 724 to coordinate with the First Revision made by SIG-FUN (PI 722). SIG-PRO refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. Section is outside the purview of SIG-PRO. SIG-PRS refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRS did not have PI 722 to review and so we cannot determine if this information is redundant. This does not fall under the scope of the SIG-PRS Technical Committee. SIG-SSS refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. This PI is not within the purview of SIG-SSS and should be directed to SIG-FUN (Chapter 7) for action. See the SIG-SSS's recommendation for a new definition of "Fire Alarm Control Panel" in CI Response Message: SIG-TMS refers PI 724 to the Correlating Committee. This change is not under the jurisdiction of SIG-TMS. SIG-TMS refers this to the Correlating Committee for action. Public Input No. 724-NFPA [Section No ]

53 53 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ]

54 54 of /20/ :02 AM ***SEE ATTACHED*** Forms for Documentation.

55 55 of /20/ :02 AM Forms for documentation shall be as follows: (1) (2) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in or , Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f) shall be used to document the record of completion. (SIG-FUN) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in or , Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of inspection and testing. (SIG-TMS) Figure 7.8.2(a) System Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

56 56 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(b) Emergency Communications System Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

57 57 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(c) Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

58 58 of /20/ :02 AM

59 59 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(d) Notification Appliance Power Panel Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(e) Interconnected Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

60 60 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(f) Deviations from Adopted Codes and Standards Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(g) System Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

61 61 of /20/ :02 AM

62 62 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(h) Notification Appliance Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

63 63 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(i) Initiating Device Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

64 64 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(j) Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

65 65 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(k) Emergency Communications Systems Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

66 66 of /20/ :02 AM

67 67 of /20/ :02 AM

68 68 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(l) Interface Component Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

69 69 of /20/ :02 AM Supplemental Information File Name 2019NFPA72_CI1033_DV.docx 2019NFPA72_CI1033_Forms_DV.docx Description Instructions for what is changing in the forms. Updated forms with the changes made and highlighted. Please update these same changes on the Annex forms. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 23:57:47 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The definition of the term Textual Audible Notification Appliance excludes the use of a loudspeaker that only produces tones without a stream of audible information. It is not the intent of the Technical Committee to require that loudspeakers exclusively produce a stream of audible information. They may produce only a tone. The Technical Committee found one location in A of the Code that uses the term speaker as a person and the term speaker used there should be changed to the person speaking. The Technical Committee adds a / between voice and alarm for consistent use of the term voice/alarm throughout the forms and changes in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communication system to in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications system for consistent use of the term throughout the forms. The Technical Committee accepts the Correlating Committee task group on language/terms recommendation to change the language of the Code for consistency and grammar. The technical committee adds energy storage systems to the list of power systems in the supplemental record of completion recognizing that energy storage systems are currently in use. This

70 70 of /20/ :02 AM committee input requires the review of the correlating committee for further action. Response Message: This section has multiple public inputs that are under review of multiple technical committees and therefore this Committee Input will require review by the Correlating Committee. Addition public input #184, 563, 673, 679 are also related. Public Input No. 554-NFPA [Section No. 7.8]

71 71 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ]

72 72 of /20/ :02 AM Forms for Documentation.

73 73 of /20/ :02 AM Forms for documentation shall be as follows: (1) (2) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in or , Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f) shall be used to document the record of completion. (SIG-FUN) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in or , Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of inspection and testing. (SIG-TMS) Figure 7.8.2(a) System Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

74 74 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(b) Emergency Communications System Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

75 75 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(c) Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

76 76 of /20/ :02 AM

77 77 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(d) Notification Appliance Power Panel Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(e) Interconnected Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

78 78 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(f) Deviations from Adopted Codes and Standards Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(g) System Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

79 79 of /20/ :02 AM

80 80 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(h) Notification Appliance Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

81 81 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(i) Initiating Device Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

82 82 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(j) Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS) Revise format on page 2 to add check boxes (similar to other forms such as 7.8.2(k).

83 83 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(k) Emergency Communications Systems Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

84 84 of /20/ :02 AM

85 85 of /20/ :02 AM

86 86 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(l) Interface Component Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

87 87 of /20/ :02 AM Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-TMS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 13:22:43 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: SIG-TMS refers to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS agrees with the recommendations of the Correlating Committee and would like to make a First Revision exactly as submitted. The change is to review format of 7.8.2(j) (p. 2 of 2) columns 2 and 3 for consistency with other FIGURE forms (adding check boxes to columns 2 and 3). SIG-TMS adds check boxes to columns 2 and 3 in 7.8.2(j) (p.2 of 2) for consistency with the rest of the figure. Response Message:

88 88 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ]

89 89 of /20/ :02 AM Forms for Documentation.

90 90 of /20/ :02 AM Forms for documentation shall be as follows: (1) (2) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in or , Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(f) shall be used to document the record of completion. (SIG-FUN) * Unless otherwise permitted or required in or , Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of inspection and testing. (SIG-TMS) Figure 7.8.2(a) System Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

91 91 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(b) Emergency Communications System Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

92 92 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(c) Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

93 93 of /20/ :02 AM

94 94 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(d) Notification Appliance Power Panel Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(e) Interconnected Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)

95 95 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(f) Deviations from Adopted Codes and Standards Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(g) System Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

96 96 of /20/ :02 AM

97 97 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(h) Notification Appliance Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

98 98 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(i) Initiating Device Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

99 99 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(j) Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

100 100 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(k) Emergency Communications Systems Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

101 101 of /20/ :02 AM

102 102 of /20/ :02 AM

103 103 of /20/ :02 AM Figure 7.8.2(l) Interface Component Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)

104 104 of /20/ :02 AM Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 16 15:11:41 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: A Correlating Committee task group on language/terms reviewed the language of the Code for consistency and grammar. Review format of 7.8.2(j) (p. 2 of 2) columns 2 and 3 for consistency with other FIGURE forms (adding check boxes to columns 2 and 3). Response Message: SIG-FUN requests that the Correlating Committee and SIG-TMS review this committee input. Public Input No. 673-NFPA [Section No ]

105 105 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Means of Qualification. Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following: (1) (2) (3) * Personnel who are factory trained and certified for the specific type and brand of system being serviced * Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to the authority 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 the scope of this Code Personnel who are employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of systems within the scope of this Code Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-TMS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 12 12:01:34 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Sig-TMS refers PI 164 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS does not make the changes because currently in the code personnel are required to be qualified as determined by the listed organization. A person could be employed by an organization listed as a nationally recognized testing laboratory and not comply with (1), (2) or (3). Public Input No. 164-NFPA [Section No ]

106 106 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Control circuits shall not be required to used to activate notification appliance power extender panel(s) shall comply with , provided that the circuit unless all of the following conditions are met: (a) The notification appliance power extender panel(s) connected to the control circuit only serves a single notification zone (b) The control circuit is monitored for integrity in accordance with Section Section 12.6 and a (c) A fault in the installation conductors shall result in a trouble signal in accordance with Section Section Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:36:00 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee seeks public comment regarding the proposal to add text of to extend the requirements of to control circuits used to activate notification appliance extender panel(s) that extend to more than one notification zone.

107 107 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Chapter 14 ] Chapter 14 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 14.1 Application The inspection, testing, and maintenance of systems, their initiating devices, and notification appliances shall comply with the requirements of this chapter The inspection, testing, and maintenance of single- and multiple-station smoke and heat alarms and household fire alarm systems shall comply with the requirements of this chapter Procedures that are required by other parties and that exceed the requirements of this chapter shall be permitted The requirements of this chapter shall apply to both new and existing systems The requirements of Chapter 7 shall apply where referenced in Chapter General Purpose * The purpose for initial and reacceptance inspections is to ensure compliance with approved design documents and to ensure installation in accordance with this Code and other required installation standards * The purpose for initial and reacceptance tests of fire alarm and signaling systems is to ensure system operation in accordance with the design documents * The purpose for periodic inspections is to assure that obvious damages or changes that might affect the system operability are visually identified * The purpose for periodic testing is to statistically assure operational reliability Performance Performance Verification. To ensure operational integrity, the system shall have an inspection, testing, and maintenance program Inspection, testing, and maintenance programs shall satisfy the requirements of this Code and conform to the equipment manufacturer s published instructions Inspection, testing, and maintenance programs shall verify correct operation of the system Impairments/Deficiencies The requirements of Section shall be applicable when a system is impaired.

108 108 of /20/ :02 AM System deficiencies shall be corrected If a deficiency is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the system owner or the owner s designated representative shall be informed of the impairment in writing within 24 hours In the event that any equipment is observed to be part of a recall program, the system owner or the system owner's designated representative shall be notified in writing Responsibilities * The property or building or system owner or the owner s designated representative shall be responsible for inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system and for alterations or additions to this system Where the property owner is not the occupant, the property owner shall be permitted to delegate the authority and responsibility for inspecting, testing, and maintaining the fire protection systems to the occupant, management firm, or managing individual through specific provisions in the lease, written use agreement, or management contract Inspection, testing, or maintenance shall be permitted to be done by the building or system owner or a person or organization other than the building or system owner if conducted under a written contract Where the building or system owner has delegated any responsibilities for inspection, testing, or maintenance, a copy of the written delegation required by shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction upon request Testing and maintenance of central station service systems shall be performed under the contractual arrangements specified in * Service Personnel Qualifications and Experience. Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in accordance with the requirements of * Notification Before proceeding with any testing, all persons and facilities receiving alarm, supervisory, or trouble signals and all building occupants shall be notified of the testing to prevent unnecessary response At the conclusion of testing, those previously notified (and others, as necessary) shall be notified that testing has been concluded The owner or the owner s designated representative and service personnel shall coordinate system testing to prevent interruption of critical building systems or equipment System Documentation. Prior to system maintenance or testing, the record of completion and any information required by Chapter 7 regarding the system and system alterations, including specifications, wiring diagrams, and floor plans, shall be provided by the owner or a designated representative to the service personnel upon request The provided documentation shall include the current revisions of all fire alarm software and the revisions of software of any systems with which the fire alarm software interfaces.

109 109 of /20/ :02 AM The revisions of fire alarm software, and the revisions of the software in the systems with which the fire alarm software interfaces, shall be verified for compatibility in accordance with the requirements of Releasing Systems. Requirements pertinent to testing the fire alarm systems initiating fire suppression system releasing functions shall be covered by through Testing personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the specific arrangement and operation of a suppression system(s) and a releasing function(s) and shall be cognizant of the hazards associated with inadvertent system discharge Occupant notification shall be required whenever a fire alarm system configured for releasing service is being serviced or tested Discharge testing of suppression systems shall not be required by this Code Suppression systems shall be secured from inadvertent actuation, including disconnection of releasing solenoids or electric actuators, closing of valves, other actions, or combinations thereof, for the specific system, for the duration of the fire alarm system testing Testing shall include verification that the releasing circuits and components energized or actuated by the fire alarm system are electrically monitored for integrity and operate as intended on alarm Suppression systems and releasing components shall be returned to their functional operating condition upon completion of system testing Interface Equipment and Emergency Control Functions * Testing personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the arrangement and operation of interface equipment and emergency control functions Testing shall be accomplished in accordance with Table Automated Testing Automated testing arrangements that provide equivalent means of testing devices to those specified in Table at a frequency at least equivalent to those specified in Table shall be permitted to be used to comply with the requirements of this chapter Failure of a device on an automated test shall result in an audible and visual trouble signal * Performance-Based Inspection and Testing. As an alternate means of compliance, subject to the authority having jurisdiction, components and systems shall be permitted to be inspected and tested under a performance-based program * Test Plan A test plan shall be written to clearly establish the scope of the testing for the fire alarm or signaling system.

110 110 of /20/ :02 AM The test plan and results shall be documented with the testing records Inspection.

111 111 of /20/ :02 AM *

112 112 of /20/ :02 AM Unless otherwise permitted by , visual inspections shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in Table or more often if required by the authority having jurisdiction. Table Visual Inspection Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency 1. All equipment X Annual 2. Control equipment: (a) Fire alarm systems monitored for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals Method Ensure there are no changes that affect equipment performance. Inspect for building modifications, occupancy changes, changes in environmental conditions, device location, physical obstructions, device orientation, physical damage, and degree of cleanliness. Verify a system normal condition. (1) Fuses X Annual (2) Interfaced equipment X Annual (3) Lamps and LEDs X Annual (4) Primary (main) power supply X Annual (5) Trouble signals X Semiannual (b) Fire alarm systems unmonitored for alarm, supervisory, Verify a system normal condition. and trouble signals (1) Fuses X Weekly (2) Interfaced equipment X Weekly (3) Lamps and LEDs X Weekly (4) Primary (main) power supply X Weekly (5) Trouble signals X Weekly 3. Reserved 4. Supervising station alarm systems transmitters (a) Digital alarm communicator X Annual transmitter (DACT) (b) Digital alarm radio transmitter (DART) X Annual (c) McCulloh X Annual (d) Radio alarm transmitter (RAT) X Annual Verify location, physical condition, and a system normal condition. Reference

113 113 of /20/ :02 AM 5. Component (e) All other types of communicators In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications equipment 6. Reserved 7. Reserved 8. Reserved 9. Batteries Initial Acceptance X X Periodic Frequency Annual Method Semiannual Verify location and condition. Inspect for corrosion or leakage. Verify tightness of connections. Verify marking of the month/year of manufacture (all types). (a) Lead-acid X Monthly Visually inspect electrolyte level. (b) Nickel-cadmium X Semiannual (c) Primary (dry cell) X Monthly (d) Sealed lead-acid X Semiannual 10. Reserved 11. Remote annunciators X Semiannual Verify location and condition. Notification appliance 12. circuit power extenders X Annual 13. Remote power supplies X Annual Verify proper fuse ratings, if any. Verify that lamps and LEDs indicate normal operating status of the equipment. Verify proper fuse ratings, if any. Verify that lamps and LEDs indicate normal operating status of the equipment. 14. Transient suppressors X Semiannual Verify location and condition. 15. Reserved Fiber-optic cable 16. connections X Annual Verify location and condition. 17. Initiating devices (a) Air sampling (1) General X Semiannual (2) Sampling system piping and sampling ports (b) Duct detectors X N/A (1) General X Semiannual Verify location and condition (all devices). Verify that in-line filters, if any, are clean. Verify that sampling system piping and fittings are installed properly, appear airtight, and are permanently fixed. Confirm that sampling pipe is conspicuously identified. Verify that sample ports or points are not obstructed. Verify that detector is rigidly mounted. Confirm that no penetrations in a return air duct exist in the vicinity of the detector. Confirm the detector is installed so as to sample the airstream at the proper Reference

114 114 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance (2) Sampling tube X Annual (c) Electromechanical releasing devices (d) Fire extinguishing system(s) or suppression system(s) switches X X Periodic Method Frequency location in the duct. Semiannual Semiannual (e) Manual fire alarm boxes X Semiannual (f) Heat detectors X Semiannual (g) Radiant energy fire detectors X Quarterly (h) Video image smoke and fire detectors X Quarterly (i) Smoke detectors (excluding one- and X Semiannual two-family dwellings) (j) Projected beam smoke detectors X (k) Supervisory signal devices X Quarterly (l) Waterflow devices X Quarterly Verify proper orientation. Confirm the sampling tube protrudes into the duct in accordance with system design. Verify no point requiring detection is obstructed or outside the detector s field of view. Verify no point requiring detection is obstructed or outside the detector s field of view. Semiannual Verify beam path is unobstructed. Reference ; Reserved 19. Combination systems Verify location and condition (all types). (a) Fire extinguisher electronic monitoring X Semiannual device/systems (b) Carbon monoxide detectors/systems X Semiannual Fire alarm control interface and 20. emergency control X Semiannual Verify location and condition. function interface 21. Guard s tour equipment X Semiannual Verify location and condition. 22. Notification appliances Verify location and condition (all appliances). (a) Audible appliances X Semiannual (b) Audible textual notification appliances X Semiannual (c) Visible appliances (1) General X Semiannual

115 115 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency (2) Candela rating X N/A Method Verify that the candela rating marking agrees with the approved drawings. Exit marking audible 23. notification appliances X Semiannual Verify location and condition. 24. Reserved Area of refuge two-way 25. communication system X Annual Verify location and condition. 26. Reserved Supervising station 27. alarm systems receivers (a) Signal receipt X Daily Verify receipt of signal. (b) Receivers X Annual Verify location and normal condition. Public emergency 28. alarm reporting system Verify location and condition. transmission equipment (a) Publicly accessible alarm box X Semiannual (b) Auxiliary box X Annual (c) Master box (1) Manual operation X Semiannual (2) Auxiliary operation X Annual 29. Reserved Mass notification 30. system (a) Monitored for integrity Verify a system normal condition. (1) Control equipment (i) Fuses X Annual (ii) Interfaces X Annual (iii) Lamps/LED X Annual (iv) Primary (main) power supply X Annual (2) Secondary power batteries X Annual (3) Initiating devices X Annual (4) Notification appliances X Annual (b) Not monitored for integrity; installed prior to adoption of the 2010 edition Verify a system normal condition. (1) Control equipment Reference

116 116 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency Method (i) Fuses X Semiannual (ii) Interfaces X Semiannual (iii) Lamps/LED X Semiannual (iv) Primary (main) power supply X Semiannual (2) Secondary power batteries X Semiannual (3) Initiating devices X Semiannual (4) Notification appliances X Semiannual (c) Antenna X Annual Verify location and condition. (d) Transceivers X Annual Verify location and condition. Reference Note: N/A = not applicable, no minimum requirement established Devices or equipment that is inaccessible for safety considerations (e.g., continuous process operations, energized electrical equipment, radiation, and excessive height) shall be permitted to be inspected during scheduled shutdowns if approved by the authority having jurisdiction Extended intervals shall not exceed 18 months Initial and reacceptance inspections shall be made to ensure compliance with approved design documents and to ensure installation in accordance with this Code and other required installation standards Periodic visual inspections in accordance with Table shall be made to assure that there are no changes that affect equipment performance Testing Initial Acceptance Testing All new systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of Chapter The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified prior to the initial acceptance test * Reacceptance Testing When an initiating device, notification appliance, or control relay is added, it shall be functionally tested When an initiating device, notification appliance, or control relay is deleted, another device, appliance, or control relay on the circuit shall be operated When modifications or repairs to control equipment hardware are made, the control equipment shall be tested in accordance with Table , items 2(a) and 2(d).

117 117 of /20/ :02 AM When changes are made to site-specific software, the following shall apply: (1) All functions known to be affected by the change, or identified by a means that indicates changes, shall be 100 percent tested. (2) In addition, 10 percent of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, also shall be tested and correct system operation shall be verified. (3) A revised record of completion in accordance with shall be prepared to reflect these changes Changes to the system executive software shall require a 10 percent functional test of the system, including a test of at least one device on each input and output circuit to verify critical system functions such as notification appliances, control functions, and off-premises reporting * Test Methods * At the request of the authority having jurisdiction, the central station facility installation shall be inspected for complete information regarding the central station system, including specifications, wiring diagrams, and floor plans that have been submitted for approval prior to installation of equipment and wiring.

118 118 of /20/ :02 AM *

119 119 of /20/ :02 AM Systems and associated equipment shall be tested according to Table Table Testing Component Initial Periodic Acceptance Frequency 1. All equipment X See Table Control equipment and transponder Method (a) Functions X Annually Verify correct receipt of alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals (inputs); operation of evacuation signals and auxiliary functions (outputs); circuit supervision, including detection of open circuits and ground faults; and power supply supervision for detection of loss of ac power and disconnection of secondary batteries. (b) Fuses X Annually Verify rating and supervision. (c) Interfaced equipment X Annually Verify integrity of single or multiple circuits providing interface between two or more control units. Test interfaced equipment connections by operating or simulating operation of the equipment being supervised. Verify signals required to be transmitted at the control unit. (d) Lamps and LEDs X Annually Illuminate lamps and LEDs. (e) Primary (main) power supply Fire alarm control unit trouble signals X Annually (a) Audible and visual X Annually (b) Disconnect switches (c) Ground-fault monitoring circuit (d) Transmission of signals to off-premises location Supervising station alarm systems transmission equipment X X X Annually Annually Annually Test under maximum load, including all alarm appliances requiring simultaneous operation. Test redundant power supplies separately. Verify operation of control unit trouble signals. Verify ring-back feature for systems using a trouble-silencing switch that requires resetting. If control unit has disconnect or isolating switches, verify performance of intended function of each switch. Verify receipt of trouble signal when a supervised function is disconnected. If the system has a ground detection feature, verify the occurrence of ground-fault indication whenever any installation conductor is grounded. Actuate an initiating device and verify receipt of alarm signal at the off-premises location. Create a trouble condition and verify receipt of a trouble signal at the off-premises location. Actuate a supervisory device and verify receipt of a supervisory signal at the off-premises location. If a transmission carrier is capable of operation under a single- or multiple-fault condition, activate an initiating device during such fault condition and verify receipt of an alarm signal and a trouble signal at the off-premises location.

120 120 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency Method (a) All equipment X Annually (b) Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) X Annually a Test all system functions and features in accordance with the equipment manufacturer s published instructions for correct operation in conformance with the applicable sections of Chapter 26. Except for DACT, actuate initiating device and verify receipt of the correct initiating device signal at the supervising station within 90 seconds. Upon completion of the test, restore the system to its functional operating condition. If test jacks are used, conduct the first and last tests without the use of the test jack. Except for DACTs installed prior to adoption of the 2013 edition of NFPA 72 that are connected to a telephone line (number) that is also supervised for adverse conditions by a derived local channel, ensure connection of the DACT to two separate means of transmission. Test DACT for line seizure capability by initiating a signal while using the telephone line (primary line for DACTs using two telephone lines) for a telephone call. Ensure that the call is interrupted and that the communicator connects to the digital alarm receiver. Verify receipt of the correct signal at the supervising station. Verify each transmission attempt is completed within 90 seconds from going off-hook to on-hook. Disconnect the telephone line (primary line for DACTs using two telephone lines) from the DACT. Verify indication of the DACT trouble signal occurs at the premises fire alarm control unit within 4 minutes of detection of the fault. Verify receipt of the telephone line trouble signal at the supervising station. Restore the telephone line (primary line for DACTs using two telephone lines), reset the fire alarm control unit, and verify that the telephone line fault trouble signal returns to normal. Verify that the supervising station receives the restoral signal from the DACT. Disconnect the secondary means of transmission from the DACT. Verify indication of the DACT trouble signal occurs at the premises fire alarm control unit within 4 minutes of detection of the fault. Verify receipt of the secondary means trouble signal at the supervising station. Restore the secondary means of transmission, reset the fire alarm control unit, and verify that the trouble signal returns to normal. Verify that the supervising station receives the restoral signal from the secondary transmitter. Cause the DACT to transmit a signal to the DACR while a fault in the telephone line (number) (primary line for DACTs using two telephone lines) is simulated. Verify utilization of the secondary communication path by the DACT to complete the transmission to the DACR.

121 121 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency Method (c) Digital alarm radio transmitter (DART) X Annually Disconnect the primary telephone line. Verify transmission of a trouble signal to the supervising station by the DART occurs within 4 minutes. (d) McCulloh transmitter X Annually Actuate initiating device. Verify production of not less than three complete rounds of not less than three signal impulses each by the McCulloh transmitter. If end-to-end metallic continuity is present and with a balanced circuit, cause each of the following four transmission channel fault conditions in turn, and verify receipt of correct signals at the supervising station: (1) Open (2) Ground (3) Wire-to-wire short (4) Open and ground If end-to-end metallic continuity is not present and with a properly balanced circuit, cause each of the following three transmission channel fault conditions in turn, and verify receipt of correct signals at the supervising station: (1) Open (2) Ground (3) Wire-to-wire short (e) Radio alarm transmitter (RAT) X Annually Cause a fault between elements of the transmitting equipment. Verify indication of the fault at the protected premises, or transmission of trouble signal to the supervising station. (f) Performance-based technologies X Annually Perform tests to ensure the monitoring of integrity of the transmission technology and technology path.where shared communications equipment is used as permitted by , provided secondary (standby) power sources shall be tested in accordance with Table , item 7, 8, or 9, as applicable. Where a single communications path is used, disconnect the communication path. Manually initiate an alarm signal transmission or allow the check-in (handshake) signal to be transmitted automatically. b Verify the premises unit annunciates the failure within 200 seconds of the transmission failure. Restore the communication path. Where multiple communication paths are used, disconnect both communication paths. Manually initiate an alarm signal transmission. Verify the premises control unit annunciates the failure within 200 seconds of the transmission failure. Restore both communication paths. 5. Emergency communications equipment

122 122 of /20/ :02 AM Component (a) Amplifier/tone generators (b) Call-in signal silence (c) Off-hook indicator (ring down) Initial Acceptance X X X Periodic Frequency Annually Annually Annually (d) Phone jacks X Annually (e) Phone set X Annually (f) System performance X Annually 6. Engine-driven generator X Monthly Secondary (standby) power supply c X Annually Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9. Battery tests (a) Lead-acid type (1) Battery replacement X X Annually Annually (2) Charger test X Annually (3) Discharge test X Annually Method Verify correct switching and operation of backup equipment. Operate/function and verify receipt of correct visual and audible signals at control unit. Install phone set or remove phone from hook and verify receipt of signal at control unit. Visually inspect phone jack and initiate communications path through jack. Activate each phone set and verify correct operation. Operate the system with a minimum of any five handsets simultaneously. Verify voice quality and clarity. If an engine-driven generator dedicated to the system is used as a required power source, verify operation of the generator in accordance with NFPA 110 by the building owner. Disconnect all primary (main) power supplies and verify the occurrence of required trouble indication for loss of primary power. Measure or verify the system s standby and alarm current demand and verify the ability of batteries to meet standby and alarm requirements using manufacturer s data. Operate general alarm systems a minimum of 5 minutes and emergency voice communications systems for a minimum of 15 minutes. Reconnect primary (main) power supply at end of test. If a UPS system dedicated to the system is used as a required power source, verify by the building owner operation of the UPS system in accordance with NFPA 111. Prior to conducting any battery testing, verify by the person conducting the test, that all system software stored in volatile memory is protected from loss. Replace batteries in accordance with the recommendations of the alarm equipment manufacturer or when the recharged battery voltage or current falls below the manufacturer s recommendations. With the batteries fully charged and connected to the charger, measure the voltage across the batteries with a voltmeter. Verify the voltage is 2.30 volts per cell ±0.02 volts at 77 F (25 C) or as specified by the equipment manufacturer. With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer s recommendations. Verify the voltage level does not fall below the levels specified. Load testing can be by means of an artificial load equal to the full fire alarm load connected to the battery.

123 123 of /20/ :02 AM Component (4) Load voltage test Initial Acceptance X Periodic Frequency Method With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer s recommendations. Verify the voltage level does not fall below the levels specified. Load testing Semiannually can be by means of an artificial load equal to the full fire alarm load connected to the battery. Verify the battery does not fall below 2.05 volts per cell under load. (5) Specific gravity X Measure as required the specific gravity of the liquid in the pilot cell or all of the cells. Verify the specific gravity is within the range specified by the manufacturer. Although the specified specific gravity varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, a range of is typical for regular Semiannually lead-acid batteries, while is typical for high-performance batteries. Do not use a hydrometer that shows only a pass or fail condition of the battery and does not indicate the specific gravity, because such a reading does not give a true indication of the battery condition. (b) Nickel-cadmium type (1) Battery replacement X Annually (2) Charger test d X Annually (3) Discharge test X Annually (4) Load voltage test (c) Sealed lead-acid type (1) Battery replacement X X Replace batteries in accordance with the recommendations of the alarm equipment manufacturer or when the recharged battery voltage or current falls below the manufacturer s recommendations. With the batteries fully charged and connected to the charger, place an ampere meter in series with the battery under charge. Verify the charging current is in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations for the type of battery used. In the absence of specific information, use 1 30 to 1 25 of the battery rating. With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer s recommendations. Verify the voltage level does not fall below the levels specified. Load testing can be by means of an artificial load equal to the full fire alarm load connected to the battery. With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer s recommendations. Verify the voltage level does not fall below the levels specified. Load testing Semiannually can be by means of an artificial load equal to the full fire alarm load connected to the battery. Verify the float voltage for the entire battery is 1.42 volts per cell, nominal, under load. If possible, measure cells individually. Annually Replace batteries in accordance with the recommendations of the alarm equipment manufacturer or when the recharged battery voltage or current falls below the manufacturer s recommendations.

124 124 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency (2) Charger test X Annually (3) Discharge test X Annually (4) Load voltage test Public emergency alarm 10. reporting system wired system X X Method With the batteries fully charged and connected to the charger, measure the voltage across the batteries with a voltmeter. Verify the voltage is 2.30 volts per cell ±0.02 volts at 77 F (25 C) or as specified by the equipment manufacturer. With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer s recommendations. Verify the voltage level does not fall below the levels specified. Load testing can be by means of an artificial load equal to the full fire alarm load connected to the battery. Verify the battery performs under load, in Semiannually accordance with the battery manufacturer s specifications. Daily Manual tests of the power supply for public reporting circuits shall be made and recorded at least once during each 24-hour period. Such tests shall include the following: (1) Current strength of each circuit. Changes in current of any circuit exceeding 10 percent shall be investigated immediately. (2) Voltage across terminals of each circuit inside of terminals of protective devices. Changes in voltage of any circuit exceeding 10 percent shall be investigated immediately. (3) e Voltage between ground and circuits. If this test shows a reading in excess of 50 percent of that shown in the test specified in (2), the trouble shall be immediately located and cleared. Readings in excess of 25 percent shall be given early attention. These readings shall be taken with a calibrated voltmeter of not more than 100 ohms resistance per volt. Systems in which each circuit is supplied by an independent current source (Forms 3 and 4) require tests between ground and each side of each circuit. Common current source systems (Form 2) require voltage tests between ground and each terminal of each battery and other current source. (4) Ground current reading shall be permitted in lieu of (3). If this method of testing is used, all grounds showing a current reading in excess of 5 percent of the supplied line current shall be given immediate attention. (5) Voltage across terminals of common battery on switchboard side of fuses. (6) Voltage between common battery terminals and ground. Abnormal ground readings shall be investigated immediately. Tests specified in (5) and (6) shall apply only to those systems using a common battery. If more than one common battery is used, each common battery shall be tested.

125 125 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency 11. Remote annunciators X Annually 12. Reserved 13. Reserved 14. Reserved 15. Conductors metallic (a) Stray voltage X N/A (b) Ground faults X N/A (c) Short-circuit faults X N/A (d) Loop resistance X N/A (e) Circuit integrity X N/A 16. Conductors nonmetallic N/A Annually (a) Fiber optics X N/A Method Verify the correct operation and identification of annunciators. If provided, verify the correct operation of annunciator under a fault condition. Test all installation conductors with a volt/ohmmeter to verify that there are no stray (unwanted) voltages between installation conductors or between installation conductors and ground. Verify the maximum allowable stray voltage does not exceed 1 volt ac/dc, unless a different threshold is specified in the published manufacturer's instructions for the installed equipment. Test all installation conductors, other than those intentionally and permanently grounded, for isolation from ground per the installed equipment manufacturer s published instructions. Test all installation conductors, other than those intentionally connected together, for conductorto-conductor isolation per the published manufacturer's instructions for the installed equipment. Also test these same circuits conductor-to-ground. With each initiating and indicating circuit installation conductor pair short-circuited at the far end, measure and record the resistance of each circuit. Verify that the loop resistance does not exceed the limits specified in the published manufacturer's instructions for the installed equipment. For initial and reacceptance testing, confirm the introduction of a fault in any circuit monitored for integrity results in a trouble indication at the fire alarm control unit. Open one connection at not less than 10 percent of the initiating devices, notification appliances and controlled devices on every initiating device circuit, notification appliance circuit, and signaling line circuit. Confirm all circuits perform as indicated in Sections 23.5, 23.6, and For periodic testing, test each initiating device circuit, notification appliance circuit, and signaling line circuit for correct indication at the control unit. Confirm all circuits perform as indicated in Sections 23.5, 23.6, and Test the fiber-optic transmission line by the use of an optical power meter or by an optical time domain reflectometer used to measure the relative power loss of the line. Test result data

126 126 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance (b) Circuit integrity X N/A 17. Initiating devices f (a) Electromechanical releasing device (1) Nonrestorable-type link N/A X Periodic Method Frequency must meet or exceed ANSI/TIA 568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, related to fiber-optic lines and connection/splice losses and the control unit manufacturer s published specifications. Annually Annually (2) Restorable-type link g X Annually (b) Fire extinguishing system(s) or suppression system(s) alarm switch (c) Fire gas and other detectors (d) Heat detectors (1) Fixedtemperature, rate-of-rise, rate of compensation, restorable line, spot type (excluding pneumatic tube type) (2) Fixedtemperature, nonrestorable line type (3) Fixedtemperature, nonrestorable spot type X X X X X Annually Annually Annually (see ) Annually See Method For initial and reacceptance testing, confirm the introduction of a fault in any circuit monitored for integrity results in a trouble indication at the fire alarm control unit. Open one connection at not less than 10 percent of the initiating devices, notification appliances, and controlled devices on every initiating device circuit, notification appliance circuit, and signaling line circuit. Confirm all circuits perform as indicated in Sections 23.5, 23.6, and For periodic testing, test each initiating device circuit, notification appliance circuit, and signaling line circuit for correct indication at the control unit. Confirm all circuits perform as indicated in Sections 23.5, 23.6, and Verify correct operation by removal of the fusible link and operation of the associated device. Lubricate any moving parts as necessary. Verify correct operation by removal of the fusible link and operation of the associated device. Lubricate any moving parts as necessary. Operate the switch mechanically or electrically and verify receipt of signal by the fire alarm control unit. Test fire gas detectors and other fire detectors as prescribed by the manufacturer and as necessary for the application. Perform heat test with a listed and labeled heat source or in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions. Assure that the test method for the installed equipment does not damage the nonrestorable fixed-temperature element of a combination rate-of-rise/fixedtemperature element detector. Do not perform heat test. Test functionality mechanically and electrically. Measure and record loop resistance. Investigate changes from acceptance test. After 15 years from initial installation, replace all devices or have 2 detectors per 100 laboratory tested. Replace the 2 detectors with new devices. If a failure occurs on any of the detectors removed, remove and test additional detectors to determine either a general problem

127 127 of /20/ :02 AM Component (4) Nonrestorable (general) (5) Restorable line type, pneumatic tube only (6) Single- and multiple-station heat alarms (e) Manual fire alarm boxes (f) Radiant energy fire detectors (g) Smoke detectors functional test Initial Acceptance X X X X X Periodic Method Frequency involving faulty detectors or a localized problem involving 1 or 2 defective detectors. If detectors are tested instead of replaced, repeat tests at intervals of 5 years. Annually Annually Annually Annually Do not perform heat tests. Test functionality mechanically and electrically. Perform heat tests (where test chambers are in circuit), with a listed and labeled heat source or in accordance with the manufacturer's published instructions of the detector or conduct a test with pressure pump. Conduct functional tests according to manufacturer s published instructions. Do not test nonrestorable heat detectors with heat. Operate manual fire alarm boxes per the manufacturer s published instructions. Test both key-operated presignal and general alarm manual fire alarm boxes. Test flame detectors and spark/ember detectors in accordance with the manufacturer s published Semiannually instructions to determine that each detector is operative. Determine flame detector and spark/ember detector sensitivity using any of the following: (1) Calibrated test method (2) Manufacturer s calibrated sensitivity test instrument (3) Listed control unit arranged for the purpose (4) Other approved calibrated sensitivity test method that is directly proportional to the input signal from a fire, consistent with the detector listing or approval If designed to be field adjustable, replace detectors found to be outside of the approved range of sensitivity or adjust to bring them into the approved range. Do not determine flame detector and spark/ember detector sensitivity using a light source that administers an unmeasured quantity of radiation at an undefined distance from the detector. (1) In other than one- and two-family dwellings, system detectors X Annually h Test smoke detectors in place to ensure smoke entry into the sensing chamber and an alarm response. Use smoke or a listed and labeled product acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions. Other methods listed in the manufacturer's published instructions that ensure smoke entry from the protected area, through the vents, into the sensing chamber can be used.

128 128 of /20/ :02 AM Component (2) Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms connected to protected premises systems (3) System smoke detectors used in oneand two-family dwellings Initial Acceptance X X Periodic Frequency Annually Annually (4) Air sampling X Annually (5) Duct type X Annually (6) Projected beam type (7) Smoke detector with built-in thermal element (8) Smoke detectors with control output functions (h) Smoke detectors sensitivity testing In other than oneand two-family dwellings, system detectors (i) Carbon monoxide detectors/carbon monoxide alarms for the purposes of fire detection X X X Annually Annually Annually N/A See X Annually Method Perform a functional test on all single- and multiple-station smoke alarms connected to a protected premises fire alarm system by putting the smoke alarm into an alarm condition and verifying that the protected premises system receives a supervisory signal and does not cause a fire alarm signal. Conduct functional tests according to manufacturer s published instructions. Test with smoke or a listed and labeled product acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions. Test from the end sampling port or point on each pipe run. Verify airflow through all other ports or points. In addition to the testing required in Table (g)(1) and Table (h), test duct smoke detectors that use sampling tubes to ensure that they will properly sample the airstream in the duct using a method acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions. Test the detector by introducing smoke, other aerosol, or an optical filter into the beam path. Operate both portions of the detector independently as described for the respective devices. Verify that the control capability remains operable even if all of the initiating devices connected to the same initiating device circuit or signaling line circuit are in an alarm state. i Perform any of the following tests to ensure that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range: (1) Calibrated test method (2) Manufacturer s calibrated sensitivity test instrument (3) Listed control equipment arranged for the purpose (4) Smoke detector/control unit arrangement whereby the detector causes a signal at the control unit when its sensitivity is outside its listed sensitivity range (5) Other calibrated sensitivity test method approved by the authority having jurisdiction Test the devices in place to ensure CO entry to the sensing chamber by introduction through the vents, to the sensing chamber of listed and labeled product acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions.

129 129 of /20/ :02 AM Component (j) Initiating devices, supervisory (1) Control valve switch (2) High- or low-air pressure switch (3) Room temperature switch (4) Water level switch (5) Water temperature switch (k) Mechanical, electrosonic, or pressure-type waterflow device (l) Multi-sensor fire detector or multi-criteria fire detector or combination fire detector Initial Acceptance X X X X X X X Periodic Frequency Semiannual Annually Annually Annually Annually Method Operate valve and verify signal receipt to be within the first two revolutions of the handwheel or within one-fifth of the travel distance, or per the manufacturer s published instructions. Operate switch and verify receipt of signal is obtained where the required pressure is increased or decreased a maximum 10 psi (70 kpa) from the required pressure level. Operate switch and verify receipt of signal to indicate the decrease in room temperature to 40 F (4.4 C) and its restoration to above 40 F (4.4 C). Operate switch and verify receipt of signal indicating the water level raised or lowered a maximum 3 in. (70 mm) from the required level within a pressure tank, or a maximum 12 in. (300 mm) from the required level of a nonpressure tank. Also verify its restoral to required level. Operate switch and verify receipt of signal to indicate the decrease in water temperature to 40 F (4.4 C) and its restoration to above 40 F (4.4 C). Water shall be flowed through an inspector's test connection indicating the flow of water equal to that from a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice Semiannually size installed in the system for wet-pipe systems, or an alarm test bypass connection for dry-pipe, pre-action, or deluge systems in accordance with NFPA 25. Annually Test each of the detection principles present within the detector (e.g., smoke/heat/co, etc.) independently for the specific detection principle, regardless of the configuration status at the time of testing. Also test each detector in accordance with the published manufacturer's instructions. Test individual sensors together if the technology allows individual sensor responses to be verified. Perform tests as described for the respective devices by introduction of the physical phenomena to the sensing chamber of element. An electronic check (magnets, analog values, etc.) is not sufficient to comply with this requirement. Verify by using the detector manufacturer's published instructions that the test gas used will not impair the operation of either sensing chamber of a multisensor, multicriteria, or combination fire detector. Confirm the result of each sensor test through indication at the detector or control unit.

130 130 of /20/ :02 AM Component Special hazard 18. equipment (a) Abort switch (dead-man type) (b) Abort switch (recycle type) (c) Abort switch (special type) (d) Cross-zone detection circuit Initial Acceptance X X X X Periodic Frequency Annually Annually Annually Annually Method Where individual sensors cannot be tested individually, test the primary sensor. j Record all tests and results. Operate abort switch and verify correct sequence and operation. Operate abort switch and verify development of correct matrix with each sensor operated. Operate abort switch and verify correct sequence and operation in accordance with authority having jurisdiction. Observe sequencing as specified on as-built drawings or in system owner s manual. Operate one sensor or detector on each zone. Verify occurrence of correct sequence with operation of first zone and then with operation of second zone. (e) Matrix-type circuit X Annually Operate all sensors in system. Verify development of correct matrix with each sensor operated. (f) Release solenoid circuit k X Annually Verify operation of solenoid. (g) Squibb release circuit (h) Verified, sequential, or counting zone circuit (i) All above devices or circuits or combinations thereof 19. Combination systems (a) Fire extinguisher electronic monitoring device/system (b) Carbon monoxide l device/system X X X X X Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually 20. Interface equipment m X See Use AGI flashbulb or other test light approved by the manufacturer. Verify operation of flashbulb or light. Operate required sensors at a minimum of four locations in circuit. Verify correct sequence with both the first and second detector in alarm. Verify supervision of circuits by creating an open circuit. Test communication between the device connecting the fire extinguisher electronic monitoring device/system and the fire alarm control unit to ensure proper signals are received at the fire alarm control unit and remote annunciator(s) if applicable. Test communication between the device connecting the carbon monoxide device/system and the fire alarm control unit to ensure proper signals are received at the fire alarm control unit and remote annunciator(s) if applicable. Test interface equipment connections by operating or simulating the equipment being supervised. Verify signals required to be transmitted are received at the control unit. Test frequency for interface equipment is the same as the frequency required by the applicable NFPA standard(s) for the equipment being supervised.

131 131 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency 21. Guard s tour equipment X Annually Alarm notification 22. appliances (a) Audible n X N/A Method Test the device in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions. For initial and reacceptance testing, measure sound pressure levels for signals with a sound level meter meeting ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, Type 2 requirements. Measure sound pressure levels throughout the protected area to confirm that they are in compliance with Chapter 18. Set the sound level meter in accordance with ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Evacuation Signal, using the time-weighted characteristic F (FAST). N/A Annually o For periodic testing, verify the operation of the notification appliances. (b) Audible textual notification appliances (speakers and other appliances to convey voice messages) X N/A For initial and reacceptance testing, measure sound pressure levels for signals with a sound level meter meeting ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, Type 2 requirements. Measure sound pressure levels throughout the protected area to confirm that they are in compliance with Chapter 18. Set the sound level meter in accordance with ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Evacuation Signal, using the time-weighted characteristic F (FAST). Verify audible information to be distinguishable and understandable and in compliance with N/A Annually (c) Visible X N/A Exit marking audible 23. notification appliance N/A X Annually Annually Emergency control 24. functions p X Annually Area of refuge two-way 25. communication system X Annually o For periodic testing, verify the operation of the notification appliances. Perform initial and reacceptance testing in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions. Verify appliance locations to be per approved layout and confirm that no floor plan changes affect the approved layout. Verify that the candela rating marking agrees with the approved drawing. Confirm that each appliance flashes. For periodic testing, verify that each appliance flashes. Perform tests in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions. For initial, reacceptance, and periodic testing, verify emergency control function interface device activation. Where an emergency control function interface device is disabled or disconnected during initiating device testing, verify that the disabled or disconnected emergency control function interface device has been properly restored. Use the manufacturer s published instructions and the as-built drawings provided by the system supplier to verify correct operation after the initial

132 132 of /20/ :02 AM Component 26. Special procedures Initial Acceptance (a) Alarm verification X Annually (b) Multiplex systems X Annually Supervising station 27. alarm systems receiving equipment (a) All equipment X Monthly Periodic Method Frequency testing phase has been performed by the supplier or by the supplier s designated representative. Test the two-way communication system to verify operation and receipt of visual and audible signals at the transmitting unit and the receiving unit, respectively. Operate systems with more than five stations with a minimum of five stations operating simultaneously. Verify voice quality and clarity. Verify directions for the use of the two-way communication system, instructions for summoning assistance via the two-way communication system, and written identification of the location is posted adjacent to the two-way communication system. Verify that all remote stations are readily accessible. Verify the timed automatic communications capability to connect with a constantly attended monitoring location per Verify time delay and alarm response for smoke detector circuits identified as having alarm verification. Verify communications between sending and receiving units under both primary and secondary power. Verify communications between sending and receiving units under open-circuit and shortcircuit trouble conditions. Verify communications between sending and receiving units in all directions where multiple communications pathways are provided. If redundant central control equipment is provided, verify switchover and all required functions and operations of secondary control equipment. Verify all system functions and features in accordance with manufacturer s published instructions. Perform tests on all system functions and features in accordance with the equipment manufacturer s published instructions for correct operation in conformance with the applicable sections of Chapter 26. Actuate initiating device and verify receipt of the correct initiating device signal at the supervising station within 90 seconds. Upon completion of

133 133 of /20/ :02 AM Component (b) Digital alarm communicator receiver (DACR) (c) Digital alarm radio receiver (DARR) Initial Acceptance X X Periodic Method Frequency the test, restore the system to its functional operating condition. If test jacks are used, perform the first and last tests without the use of the test jack. Monthly Monthly (d) McCulloh systems X Monthly (e) Radio alarm supervising station receiver (RASSR) and radio alarm repeater station receiver (RARSR) X Monthly Disconnect each transmission means in turn from the DACR, and verify audible and visual annunciation of a trouble signal in the supervising station. Cause a signal to be transmitted on each individual incoming DACR line (path) at least once every 6 hours (24 hours for DACTs installed prior to adoption of the 2013 edition of NFPA 72). Verify receipt of these signals. Cause the following conditions of all DARRs on all subsidiary and repeater station receiving equipment. Verify receipt at the supervising station of correct signals for each of the following conditions: (1) AC power failure of the radio equipment (2) Receiver malfunction (3) Antenna and interconnecting cable failure (4) Indication of automatic switchover of the DARR (5) Data transmission line failure between the DARR and the supervising or subsidiary station Test and record the current on each circuit at each supervising and subsidiary station under the following conditions: (1) During functional operation (2) On each side of the circuit with the receiving equipment conditioned for an open circuit Cause a single break or ground condition on each transmission channel. If such a fault prevents the functioning of the circuit, verify receipt of a trouble signal. Cause each of the following conditions at each of the supervising or subsidiary stations and all repeater station radio transmitting and receiving equipment; verify receipt of correct signals at the supervising station: (1) RF transmitter in use (radiating) (2) AC power failure supplying the radio equipment (3) RF receiver malfunction (4) Indication of automatic switchover Cause each of the following conditions at each of the supervising or subsidiary stations and all repeater station radio transmitting and receiving equipment; verify receipt of correct signals at the supervising station:

134 134 of /20/ :02 AM Component (f) Private microwave radio systems (g) Performance-based technologies Public emergency alarm 28. reporting system transmission equipment (a) Publicly accessible alarm box Initial Acceptance X X X Periodic Method Frequency (1) AC power failure supplying the radio equipment (2) RF receiver malfunction (3) Indication of automatic switchover, if applicable Monthly Monthly (b) Auxiliary box X Annually (c) Master box (1) Manual operation X Cause each of the following conditions at each of the supervising or subsidiary stations and all repeater station radio transmitting and receiving equipment; verify receipt of correct signals at the supervising station: (1) RF transmitter in use (radiating) (2) AC power failure supplying the radio equipment (3) RF receiver malfunction (4) Indication of automatic switchover Perform tests to ensure the monitoring of integrity of the transmission technology and technology path. Where a single communications path is used, disconnect the communication path. Verify that failure of the path is annunciated at the supervising station within 60 minutes of the failure (within 5 minutes for communication equipment installed prior to adoption of the 2013 edition of NFPA 72). Restore the communication path. Where multiple communication paths are used, disconnect both communication paths and confirm that failure of the path is annunciated at the supervising station within not more than 6 hours of the failure (within 24 hours for communication equipment installed prior to adoption of the 2013 edition of NFPA 72). Restore both communication paths. Actuate publicly accessible initiating device(s) and verify receipt of not less than three complete rounds of signal impulses. Perform this test Semiannually under normal circuit conditions. If the device is equipped for open circuit operation (ground return), test it in this condition as one of the semiannual tests. Test each initiating circuit of the auxiliary box by actuation of a protected premises initiating device connected to that circuit. Verify receipt of not less than three complete rounds of signal impulses. Semiannually Perform the tests prescribed for 28(a).

135 135 of /20/ :02 AM Component (2) Auxiliary operation Low-power radio 29. (wireless systems) Mass notification 30. systems Initial Acceptance Periodic Frequency Method X Annually Perform the tests prescribed for 28(b). X N/A The following procedures describe additional acceptance and reacceptance test methods to verify wireless protection system operation: (1) Use the manufacturer s published instructions and the as-built drawings provided by the system supplier to verify correct operation after the initial testing phase has been performed by the supplier or by the supplier s designated representative. (2) Starting from the functional operating condition, initialize the system in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions. Confirm the alternative communications path exists between the wireless control unit and peripheral devices used to establish initiation, indication, control, and annunciation. Test the system for both alarm and trouble conditions. (3) Check batteries for all components in the system monthly unless the control unit checks all batteries and all components daily. (a) Functions X Annually At a minimum, test control equipment to verify correct receipt of alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals (inputs); operation of evacuation signals and auxiliary functions (outputs); circuit supervision, including detection of open circuits and ground faults; and power supply supervision for detection of loss of ac power and disconnection of secondary batteries. (b) Fuses X Annually Verify the rating and supervision. (c) Interfaced equipment X Annually Verify integrity of single or multiple circuits providing interface between two or more control units. Test interfaced equipment connections by operating or simulating operation of the equipment being supervised. Verify signals required to be transmitted at the control unit. (d) Lamps and LEDs X Annually Illuminate lamps and LEDs. (e) Primary (main) power supply (f) Audible textual notification appliances (speakers and other appliances to convey voice messages) X X Annually Annually Disconnect all secondary (standby) power and test under maximum load, including all alarm appliances requiring simultaneous operation. Reconnect all secondary (standby) power at end of test. For redundant power supplies, test each separately. Measure sound pressure level with a sound level meter meeting ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, Type 2 requirements. Measure and record levels throughout protected area. Set the sound level meter in accordance with ANSI S3.41, American National Standard Audible Evacuation Signal, using the time-weighted characteristic F (FAST). Record the maximum output when the audible

136 136 of /20/ :02 AM Component Initial Acceptance (g) Visible X Annually (h) Control unit functions and no diagnostic failures are indicated X Periodic Method Frequency emergency evacuation signal is on. Verify audible information to be distinguishable and understandable. Annually (i) Control unit reset X Annually (j) Control unit security X Annually (k) Audible/visible functional test X Annually (l) Software backup X Annually (m) Secondary power test X Annually (n) Wireless signals X Annually (o) Antenna X Annually (p) Transceivers X Annually Perform test in accordance with manufacturer s published instructions. Verify appliance locations to be per approved layout and confirm that no floor plan changes affect the approved layout. Verify that the candela rating marking agrees with the approved drawing. Confirm that each appliance flashes. Review event log file and verify that the correct events were logged. Review system diagnostic log file; correct deficiencies noted in file. Delete unneeded log files. Delete unneeded error files. Verify that sufficient free disk space is available. Verify unobstructed flow of cooling air is available. Change/clean filters, cooling fans, and intake vents. Power down the central control unit computer and restart it. If remote control software is loaded onto the system, verify that it is disabled to prevent unauthorized system access. Send out an alert to a diverse set of predesignated receiving devices and confirm receipt. Include at least one of each type of receiving device. Make full system software backup. Rotate backups based on accepted practice at site. Disconnect ac power. Verify the ac power failure alarm status on central control equipment. With ac power disconnected, verify battery voltage under load. Check forward/reflected radio power is within specifications. Check forward/reflected radio power is within specifications. Verify solid electrical connections with no observable corrosion. Verify proper operation and mounting is not compromised. a Some transmission equipment (such as but not limited to cable modems, fiber-optic interface nodes, and VoIP interfaces) are typically powered by the building's electrical system using a secondary (standby) power supply that does not meet the requirements of this Code. This is intended to ensure that the testing authority verifies full secondary (standby) power as required by Chapter 10. Additionally, refer to Table , items 7 through 9, for secondary (standby) power supply testing. b The automatic transmission of the check-in (handshake) signal can take up to 60 minutes to occur. c See Table , Item 4(a) for the testing of transmission equipment. d Example: 4000 mah 1 25 = 160 ma charging current at 77 F (25 C). e The voltmeter sensitivity has been changed from 1000 ohms per volt to 100 ohms per volt so that the false ground readings (caused by induced voltages) are minimized.

137 137 of /20/ :02 AM f Initiating devices such as smoke detectors used for elevator recall, closing dampers, or releasing doors held in the open position that are permitted by the Code (see NFPA ) to initiate supervisory signals at the fire alarm control unit (FACU) should be tested at the same frequency (annual) as those devices when they are generating an alarm signal. They are not supervisory devices, but they initiate a supervisory signal at the FACU. g Fusible thermal link detectors are commonly used to close fire doors and fire dampers. They are actuated by the presence of external heat, which causes a solder element in the link to fuse, or by an electric thermal device, which, when energized, generates heat within the body of the link, causing the link to fuse and separate. h Note, it is customary for the manufacturer of the smoke detector to test a particular product from an aerosol provider to determine acceptability for use in smoke entry testing of their smoke detector/ smoke alarm. Magnets are not acceptable for smoke entry tests. i There are some detectors that use magnets as a manufacturer's calibrated sensitivity test instrument. j For example, it might not be possible to individually test the heat sensor in a thermally enhanced smoke detector. k Manufacturer's instructions should be consulted to ensure a proper operational test. No suppression gas or agent is expected to be discharged during the test of the solenoid. See Test Plan of l Testing of CO device should be done to the requirements of NFPA 720. m A monitor module installed on an interface device is not considered a supervisory device and therefore not subject to the quarterly testing frequency requirement. Test frequencies for interface devices should be in accordance with the applicable standard. For example, fire pump controller alarms such as phase reversal are required to be tested annually. If a monitor module is installed to identify phase reversal on the fire alarm control panel, it is not necessary to test for phase reversal four times a year. n Chapter 18 would require 15 db over average ambient sound for public mode spaces. Sometimes the ambient sound levels are different from what the design was based upon. Private operating mode would require 10 db over average ambient at the location of the device. o Where building, system, or occupancy changes have been observed, the owner should be notified of the changes. New devices might need to be installed and tested per the initial acceptance testing criteria. p See A , and Table , Item Video image smoke and flame detectors shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's published instructions Gas detectors shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturers' published instructions * Testing Frequency. Unless otherwise permitted by other sections of this Code, testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in Table or more often if required by the authority having jurisdiction Devices or equipment that are inaccessible for safety considerations (e.g., continuous process operations, energized electrical equipment, radiation, and excessive height) shall be permitted to be tested during scheduled shutdowns if approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Extended intervals shall not exceed 18 months If automatic testing is performed at least weekly by a remotely monitored fire alarm control unit specifically listed for the application, the manual testing frequency shall be permitted to be extended to annually. Table shall apply *

138 138 of /20/ :02 AM In other than one- and two-family dwellings, sensitivity of smoke detectors shall be tested in accordance with through Sensitivity shall be checked within 1 year after installation Sensitivity shall be checked every alternate year thereafter unless otherwise permitted by compliance with After the second required calibration test, if sensitivity tests indicate that the device has remained within its listed and marked sensitivity range (or 4 percent obscuration light gray smoke, if not marked), the length of time between calibration tests shall be permitted to be extended to a maximum of 5 years If the frequency is extended, records of nuisance alarms and subsequent trends of these alarms shall be maintained In zones or in areas where nuisance alarms show any increase over the previous year, calibration tests shall be performed Unless otherwise permitted by , smoke detectors found to have a sensitivity outside the listed and marked sensitivity range shall be cleaned and recalibrated or be replaced Smoke detectors listed as field adjustable shall be permitted to either be adjusted within the listed and marked sensitivity range, cleaned, and recalibrated, or be replaced The detector sensitivity shall not be tested or measured using any device that administers an unmeasured concentration of smoke or other aerosol into the detector or smoke alarm Test frequency of interfaced equipment shall be the same as specified by the applicable NFPA standards for the equipment being supervised Restorable fixed-temperature, spot-type heat detectors shall be tested in accordance with through Two or more detectors shall be tested on each initiating circuit annually Different detectors shall be tested each year Test records shall be kept by the building owner specifying which detectors have been tested Within 5 years, each detector shall have been tested * Circuit and pathway testing of each monitored circuit or pathway shall be conducted with initial acceptance or reacceptance testing to verify signals are indicated at the control unit for each of the abnormal conditions specified in Sections 23.5 through Single- and Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms. (SIG-HOU)

139 139 of /20/ :02 AM Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and connected appliances shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with and the manufacturer's published instructions Smoke alarms and connected appliances shall be inspected and tested at least monthly * The responsibility for inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke alarms and connected appliances shall be in accordance with Smoke alarms shall be replaced when they fail to respond to operability tests Smoke alarms shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture, unless otherwise provided by the manufacturer s published instructions * Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms shall be replaced when the end-of-life signal activates or 10 years from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first, unless otherwise provided by the manufacturer's published instructions Where batteries are used as a source of energy for smoke alarms or combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms or single- and multiple-station smoke alarms, the batteries shall be replaced in accordance with the alarm equipment manufacturer s published instructions Household Fire Alarm Systems Testing. Household fire alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified service technician at least annually according to the methods of Table The installing contractor shall be required to provide this information in writing to the customer upon completion of the system installation. To the extent that the fire alarm system is monitored offsite, the supervising station contractor shall provide notice of this requirement to the customer on a yearly basis. (SIG-HOU) Maintenance. Maintenance of household fire alarm systems shall be conducted according to the manufacturer s published instructions. (SIG-HOU) Circuits from Central Station. Circuits extending from the central station that have had no signal activity in the preceding 24 hours shall be tested at intervals of not more than 24 hours Public Emergency Alarm Reporting Systems Emergency power sources other than batteries shall be tested at least weekly in accordance with and Testing shall include operation of the power source to supply the system for a continuous period of 1 hour Testing shall require simulated failure of the normal power source Unless otherwise permitted by , testing facilities shall be installed at the communications center and each subsidiary communications center, if used.

140 140 of /20/ :02 AM Testing facilities for systems leased from a nonmunicipal organization shall be permitted to be installed at locations other than the communications center if approved by the authority having jurisdiction In-Building Emergency Radio Communication Systems. In-building emergency radio communication systems shall be inspected and operationally tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA * Voice Intelligibility Voice communication using prerecorded messages and manual voice announcements shall be verified as being intelligible in accordance with the requirements of Intelligibility shall not be required to be determined through quantitative measurements Quantitative measurements as described in Annex D shall be permitted but shall not be required Maintenance System equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions The frequency of maintenance of system equipment shall depend on the type of equipment and the local ambient conditions The frequency of cleaning of system equipment shall depend on the type of equipment and the local ambient conditions All apparatus requiring rewinding or resetting to maintain normal operation shall be rewound or reset as promptly as possible after each test and alarm Unless otherwise permitted by , the retransmission means as defined in Section 26.3 shall be tested at intervals of not more than 12 hours When the retransmission means is the public-switched telephone network, testing shall be permitted at weekly intervals to confirm its operation to each communications center As a part of the testing required in , the retransmission signal and the time and date of the retransmission shall be recorded in the central station Records * Permanent Records. After successful completion of acceptance tests approved by the authority having jurisdiction, the requirements in through shall apply A set of reproducible as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation shall be provided to the building owner or the owner s designated representative The requirements of shall apply to site-specific software.

141 141 of /20/ :02 AM The system owner shall be responsible for maintaining these records for the life of the system for examination by any authority having jurisdiction. Paper or electronic media shall be permitted Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Records Records shall be retained until the next test and for 1 year thereafter For systems with restorable fixed-temperature, spot-type heat detectors tested over multiple years, records shall be retained for the 5 years of testing and for 1 year thereafter The records shall be on a medium that will survive the retention period. Paper or electronic media shall be permitted * A record of all inspections, testing, and maintenance shall be provided in accordance with Supervising Station Records. For supervising station alarm systems, records pertaining to signals received at the supervising station that result from maintenance, inspection, and testing shall be maintained for not less than 12 months Records shall be permitted to be maintained on either paper or electronic media Upon request, a hard copy record shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction Simulated Operation Note. If the operation of a device, circuit, fire alarm control unit function, or special hazard system interface is simulated, it shall be noted on the inspection/test form that the operation was simulated. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 12:18:59 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The SIG-HOU Committee has formed a task group to review Tables and , along with NFPA 720 tables and to ensure that all requirements are consistent.

142 142 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Testing. Household fire alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified service technician at least annually according to the methods of Table The installing contractor shall be required to provide this information in writing by official correspondence to the customer upon completion of the system installation. To the extent that the fire alarm system is monitored offsite, the supervising station contractor shall provide notice of this requirement to the customer on a yearly basis. (SIG-HOU) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-HOU Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 12:08:12 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-HOU refers PI 17 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU agrees with updating the referenced document. SIG-TMS refers PI 17 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS agrees with these changes and would like to make a First Revision exactly as submitted. Public Input No. 17-NFPA [Section No ]

143 143 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] Testing. Household fire alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified service technician at least annually according to the methods of Table The installing contractor shall be required to provide this information in writing to the customer upon completion of the system installation. To the extent that the fire alarm system is monitored offsite, the supervising station contractor shall provide notice of this requirement to the customer on a yearly basis. (SIG-HOU) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-TMS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 12:09:39 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-TMS refers PI 627 to the Correlating Committee. The Technical Committee agrees with these changes and would like to make a First Revision exactly as submitted. Public Input No. 627-NFPA [Section No ]

144 144 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ New Section after ] * Voltage Drop Calculations Voltage drop calculations shall be performed for new notification appliance circuits and whenever changes are made to existing notification appliance circuits The allowable voltage drop in a notification appliance circuit shall be no more than that specified by the manufacturer(s) of the notification appliances. A Voltage drop calculations should be performed using one of the following methods: (1) The lump sum calculation method, which should be calculated as follows: (2) Calculate the voltage drop using one of these formulas: (3) VD = I * ((R * 2 * L)/1,000) OR (4) VD = (2 * K * I * L)/CM (5) Subtract this calculated voltage drop from 20.4 volts (VS) in order to get the voltage value at the end of the circuit (VS VD = VEOL). The value for VEOL should be a minimum of 16 volts (the minimum operating voltage required for a listed 24 vdc notification device). (6) The point-to point method, which requires a math-intensive approach where the voltage drop between each notification appliance is reiterated. This method is best done by utilizing a spreadsheet program. The calculated voltage at the last device on the circuit should be a minimum of 16 volts (the minimum operating voltage required for a listed 24 vdc notification device). Where: VD = Voltage Drop VS = Starting voltage (20.4vdc, or the end of useful battery life) VEOL = Voltage at the end-of-line resistor I =Total load of the circuit in amperes utilizing current draws for each notification 16vdc (the UL maximum draws at the minimum listed voltage) R = Resistance in ohms per 1,000 feet, with respect to conductor K = ohms (the constant representing the mil-foot resistance of copper wire) L = length of circuit in feet (distance from panel to end-of-line resistor for class B circuits) CM = circular mill of wire, with respect to conductor. VSOURCE = voltage calculated at the previous device (1) Other methods acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as the center-load calculation method. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 15:35:58 EDT 2016

145 145 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee has formed a Task Group to provide voltage drop guidance in response to PI 712.

146 146 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No ] 18.5* Visible Characteristics Public Mode * Visible Signaling Public mode visible signaling shall meet the requirements of Section 18.5 using visible notification appliances * The coverage area for visible occupant notification shall be as required by other governing laws, codes, or standards. Where the other governing laws, codes, or standards require visible occupant notification for all or part of an area or space, coverage shall only be required in occupiable areas as defined in Ambient light levels have an effect on the selection of proper candela ratings in indirect viewing of visible notification appliances. The amount of ambient light is normally from two sources; artificial lighting and natural light from outside In rooms or areas requiring artificial illumination, the ambient Lux value for selecting candela values shall be based on the maximum light intensity the artificial sources provide In rooms or areas that have natural outside light the ambient Lux value shall be that of the maximum light level with shades or curtains fully open during daylight hours * Ambient light shall be measured using an approved Lux light meter in the approximate center of the room 4 above the floor facing upward. A An approved Lux light meter shall measure light level from 0 to 50,000 Lux with a precision photo diode and color correction filter, and have accuracy of /- 5% For design purposes, the average illumination for various locations and activities shown in table (a) may be used as a guide for the selection of appropriate visual signal intensity. Table (a) Locations and Activities Illumination (lux, lumen/m 2 ) Unoccupied Rooms (only Emergency Lighting active) Warehouses, Homes, Theaters, Archives 150 Offices, Classrooms 250 Normal Offices, Study Library, Grocery, Show Rooms, Laboratories 500 Supermarkets, Mechanical Workshops, Office Landscapes 750 Detailed Work Spaces, Operation Theaters 1, A visible notification appliance may alert an occupant to an emergency condition by means of direct visual alerting or indirect visual alerting For direct visual alerting, the visible notification appliance (usually a strobe light) is within the occupant's field of vision For indirect visual alerting, the visible notification appliance is not with within the occupant's field of vision and alerting is only achieved by reflected light Area of Coverage.

147 147 of /20/ :02 AM The designer of the visible notification system shall document the rooms and spaces that will have visible notification and those where visible notification will not be provided * Unless otherwise specified or required by other sections of this Code, the required coverage area for visible occupant notification shall be as required by other governing laws, codes, or standards Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, documentation of the effective intensity (cd) of the visible appliances for the area of coverage shall be submitted for review and approval Light, Color, and Pulse Characteristics The flash rate shall not exceed two flashes per second (2 Hz) nor be less than one flash every second (1 Hz) throughout the listed voltage range of the appliance * The maximum light pulse duration shall be 20 milliseconds with a maximum duty cycle of 40 percent. Exception: Lights used to meet the requirements of 18. per Table shall be permitted to be listed and labeled to have pulse durations up to 100 milliseconds. 4.1(e) The pulse duration shall be defined as the time interval between initial and final points of 10 percent of maximum signal * Lights used for fire alarm signaling only or to signal the intent for complete evacuation shall be clear or nominal white and shall not exceed 1000 cd (effective intensity) Lights used to signal occupants to seek information or instructions shall be clear, nominal white, or other color as required by the emergency plan and the authority having jurisdiction for the area or building * The strobe synchronization requirements of this chapter shall not apply where the visible notification appliances located inside the building are viewed from outside of the building * Appliance Photometrics. The light output shall comply with the polar dispersion requirements of ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, or equivalent Appliance Location * Wall-mounted appliances shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than 80 in. (2.03 m) and not greater than 96 in. (2.44 m) above the finished floor or at the mounting height specified using the performance-based alternative of Where low ceiling heights do not permit wall mounting at a minimum of 80 in. (2.03 m), wall mounted visible appliances shall be mounted within 6 in. (150 mm) of the ceiling. The room size covered by a strobe of a given value shall be reduced by twice the difference between the minimum mounting height of 80 in. (2.03 m) and the actual lower mounting height * Visible appliances listed for mounting parallel to the floor shall be permitted to be located on the ceiling or suspended below the ceiling.

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150 150 of /20/ :02 AM Spacing for products with flash duration less than 1ms shall be in accordance with either Table (a) and Figure or Table (b). Table (a) Room Spacing for Wall-Mounted Visible Appliances Maximum Room Size Minimum Required Light Output [Effective Intensity (cd)] ft m One Light per Room Four Lights per Room (One Light per Wall) NA NA NA NA: Not allowable. Table (b) Room Spacing for Ceiling-Mounted Visible Appliances Maximum Room Size Maximum Lens Height* Minimum Required Light Output ft m ft m (Effective Intensity); One Light (cd)

151 151 of /20/ :02 AM Maximum Room Size Maximum Lens Height* Minimum Required Light Output ft m ft m (Effective Intensity); One Light (cd) *This does not preclude mounting lens at lower heights. Figure Room Spacing for Wall-Mounted Visible Appliances. Table (c) [See attached Word Doc] Table (d) [See attached Word Doc] Table (e) [See attached Word Doc] Spacing for products with flash duration longer than 1ms but less than 20ms shall be in accordance with Table (c) and Table (d) To determine the minimum light output levels for a desired flash duration of longer than 21msec but less than 200ms, multiply the standard candela requirement from table (c) or (d) by the required effective candela multiplier found in Table (e) Visible notification appliances shall be installed in accordance with Table (a) or, Table (b), Table (c), Table (d), or Table (e) using one of the following: (1) A single visible notification appliance. (2) * Two groups of visible notification appliances, where visual appliances of each group are synchronized, in the same room or adjacent space within the field of view. This shall include synchronization of strobes operated by separate systems. (3) More than two visible notification appliances or groups of synchronized appliances in the same room or adjacent space within the field of view that flash in synchronization Room spacing in accordance with Table (a) and Figure for wall-mounted appliances shall be based on locating the visible notification appliance at the halfway distance of the wall.

152 152 of /20/ :02 AM In square rooms with appliances not centered or in nonsquare rooms, the effective intensity (cd) from one visible wall-mounted notification appliance shall be determined by maximum room size dimensions obtained either by measuring the distance to the farthest wall or by doubling the distance to the farthest adjacent wall, whichever is greater, as required by Table (a) and Figure If a room configuration is not square, the square room size that allows the entire room to be encompassed or allows the room to be subdivided into multiple squares shall be used * If ceiling heights exceed 30 ft (9.14 m), ceiling-mounted visible notification appliances shall be suspended at or below 30 ft (9.14 m) or at the mounting height determined using the performance-based alternative of , or wall-mounted visible notification appliances shall be installed in accordance with Table (a) Table (b) shall be used if the ceiling-mounted visible notification appliance is at the center of the room. If the ceiling-mounted visible notification appliance is not located at the center of the room, the effective intensity (cd) shall be determined by doubling the distance from the appliance to the farthest wall to obtain the maximum room size * Spacing in Corridors The installation of visible notification appliances in corridors 20 ft (6.1 m) or less in width shall be in accordance with the requirements of either or Paragraph shall apply to corridors not exceeding 20 ft (6.1 m) in width In a corridor application, visible appliances shall be rated not less than 15 cd Corridors greater than 20 ft (6.1 m) wide shall comply with the spacing requirements for rooms in accordance with * Visible notification appliances shall be located not more than 15 ft (4.57 m) from the end of the corridor with a separation not greater than 100 ft (30.5 m) between appliances If there is an interruption of the concentrated viewing path, such as a fire door, an elevation change, or any other obstruction, the area shall be treated as a separate corridor In corridors where more than two visible notification appliances are in any field of view, they shall flash in synchronization Wall-mounted visible notification appliances in corridors shall be permitted to be mounted on either the end wall or the side wall of the corridor in accordance with spacing requirements of * Performance-Based Alternative Any design that provides a minimum of lumens/ft 2 ( lumens/m 2 ) of illumination at any point within the covered area at all angles specified by the polar dispersion planes for wall- or ceiling-mounted visual appliances in ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, or equivalent, as calculated for the maximum distance from the nearest visual notification appliance, shall be permitted in lieu of the requirements of , excluding

153 153 of /20/ :02 AM Documentation provided to the authority having jurisdiction shall include the following: (1) Inverse Square Law calculations using each of the vertical and horizontal polar distribution angles in ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, or equivalent. (2) The calculations shall account for the effects of polar distribution using one of the following: (3) The percentages from the applicable table(s) in ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, or equivalent (4) The actual results of laboratory tests of the specific appliance to be used as recorded by the listing organization Sleeping Areas Combination smoke detectors and visible notification appliances or combination smoke alarms and visible notification appliances shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Chapters 17, 18, and * Table shall apply to sleeping areas. Table Effective Intensity Requirements for Sleeping Area Visible Notification Appliances Distance from Ceiling to Top of Lens Minimum Intensity (cd) in. mm <24 < For rooms with a linear dimension greater than 16 ft (4.87 m), the visible notification appliance shall be located within 16 ft (4.87 m) of the pillow Location of Visible Notification Appliances for Wide Area Signaling. Visible notification appliances for wide area signaling shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, approved design documents, and the manufacturer s instructions to achieve the required performance. Supplemental Information File Name CI_for_PI_596.docx Description Shows proposed language for committee input Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-NAS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 26 19:07:02 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

154 154 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee agrees that the proposal has merit, but also requests additional research to address pulse durations. This additional research from UL LLC is expected to be completed before the second draft meeting. Public Input No. 596-NFPA [Section No. 18.5]

155 155 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No. 542-NFPA [ Section No ] Evaluation For new Public Address Systems that will be utilized in whole or as part of an emergency communication system, said system shall be in conformance with Chapter For existing Public Address Systems, evaluation documentation in accordance with shall be provided by the emergency communications system designer to the AHJ attesting to the fact that the public address system has been evaluated and meets the performance requirements needs of Chapter 24 and the emergency response plan and, where not compliant with the prescriptive requirements of Chapter 24, shall provide equivalent system performance requirements. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-ECS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jul 29 11:49:26 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee is considering language to address new and existing public address systems separately.

156 156 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Chapter 26 ] Chapter 26 Supervising Station Alarm Systems 26.1* Application. The performance, installation, and operation of alarm systems at a continuously attended supervising station and between the protected premises and the continuously attended supervising station shall comply with the requirements of this chapter * Where any system regulated by this Code sends signals to a supervising station, the entire system shall become a supervising station alarm system The requirements of Chapters 7, 10, 12, 14, and 23 shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to Chapter 29 unless otherwise noted General Alarm Signal Disposition Alarm signals initiated by manual fire alarm boxes, automatic fire detectors, waterflow fromthe automatic sprinkler system, or actuation of other fire suppression system(s) or equipment shall be treated as fire alarm signals * Except as permitted by and , all fire alarm signals received by a supervising station shall be immediately retransmitted to the communications center Fire alarm signals received at the supervising station by a zone or zones shall be retransmitted by zone to the communications center Fire alarm signals received at the supervising station that are identified as an individual point or points shall be retransmitted by point identifier to the communications center * Alarm Signal Verification.

157 157 of /20/ :02 AM For applications other than those addressed under the scope of , supervising station personnel shall attempt to verify alarm signals prior to reporting them to the communication center where all the following conditions exist: (1) (2) Documentation of the requirement for alarm signal verification is provided by the responsible fire department to the supervising station and the protected premises. (3) If the requirement for verification changes, the responsible fire department shall notify the supervising station and the protected premises. (4) (5) Verification of a true fire is received from anyone on premises or verification of an unwanted alarm signal is received only from a pre-assigned list of authorized personnel within the protected premises. (6) (7) (8) * Alarm signal verification is required by the responsible fire department for a specific protected premises. * The verification process does not take longer than 90 seconds from the time the alarm signal is received at the supervising station until the time that retransmission of the verified alarm signal is initiated. * Verified alarm signals are immediately retransmitted to the communications center and include information that the signal was verified at the protected premises to be an emergency. * Alarm signals where verification is not conclusive are immediately retransmitted to the communications center. * Alarm signals that are verified as unwanted alarms shall be reported to the responsible fire department in a manner and at a frequency specified by the responsible fire department Alarm Signal Content. Where required by the enforcing authority, governing laws, codes, or standards, alarm signals transmitted to a supervising station shall be by addressable device or zone identification Restoral Signals All supervising station fire alarm systems shall be programmed to report restoral signals to the supervising station of all alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals upon restoration of the activation * Any signal received by the supervising station that has not restored to normal condition within 24 hours of initial receipt shall be redisplayed to an operator as a nonrestored signal and shall be reported to the subscriber. Exception: This provision shall not apply to scheduled impairments Multiple Buildings. For multiple building premises, the requirements of shall apply to the alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals transmitted to the supervising station * Change of Service * Supervising station customers or clients and the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified in writing via Official Correspondence by the new supervising station within 30 calendar days of any change of service provider that results in signals from the client's property being handled by a new supervising station Where the new provider of supervising station services covered by also provides the required testing, the new provider shall test zones, points, and signals from each affected property in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 14 at or prior to the next scheduled periodic test.

158 158 of /20/ :02 AM Where the new provider of supervising station services covered by does not provide the required testing, the new provider shall notify the alarm system owner of the need to test zones, points, and signals from each affected property in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 14 prior to or at the next scheduled periodic test The supervising station shall notify the authority having jurisdiction prior to terminating service Supervising Station Signal Processing Equipment. Signal processing equipment located at the supervising station listed to ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment Part 1: General Requirements, and used for computer-aided alarm and supervisory signal processing shall not be required to comply with provided it is installed and operated conforming to ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, within an environment that is maintained at a level within the temperature, humidity, and voltage rating range of the equipment, and the equipment manufacturer's published instructions are available for examination Qualification of Supervising Station Operators. Supervising station operators shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of Central Station Service Alarm Systems. Alarm systems used to provide central station service shall comply with the general requirements and the use requirements of Section System Scope. Alarm systems for central station service shall include the central station physical plant, exterior communications channels, subsidiary stations, and alarm and signaling equipment located at the protected premises * Service Scope. Section 26.3 shall apply to central station service, which consists of the following elements: (1) Installation of alarm transmitters (2) Alarm, guard, supervisory, and trouble signal monitoring (3) Retransmission (4) Associated record keeping and reporting (5) Testing and maintenance (6) Runner service Contract Requirements. The central station service elements shall be provided under contract to a subscriber by a prime contractor that has a listing for central station fire alarm services The prime contractor shall be responsible for code-compliant service delivery, regardless of any subcontracting arrangements involved in the delivery of service Signal monitoring, retransmission, and associated recordkeeping and reporting shall be provided by a company that has a listing for central station alarm services covering these elements * Indication of Central Station Service. The prime contractor shall conspicuously indicate that the alarm system providing service at a protected premises complies with all the requirements of this Code through the use of a systematic follow-up program under the control of the organization that has listed the prime contractor Documentation indicating Code compliance of the alarm system shall be issued by the organization that has listed the prime contractor.

159 159 of /20/ :02 AM The documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Name of the prime contractor involved with the ongoing Code compliance of the central station service (2) * Full description of the alarm system as installed (3) Issue and expiration dates of the documentation (4) Name, address, and contact information of the organization issuing the document (5) Identification of the authority(ies) having jurisdiction for the central station service installation The documentation shall be physically posted within 3 ft (1 m) of the control unit, and copies of the documentation shall be made available to the authority(ies) having jurisdiction upon request A central repository of issued documentation, accessible to the authority having jurisdiction, shall be maintained by the organization that has listed the prime contractor * Alarm system service that does not comply with all the requirements of Section 26.3 shall not be designated as central station service * For the purpose of Section 26.3, the subscriber shall notify the prime contractor, in writing, via Official Correspondence of the identity of the authority(ies) having jurisdiction The authority(ies) having jurisdiction identified in (5) shall be notified within 30 calendar days of the expiration or cancellation by the organization that has listed the prime contractor The subscriber shall surrender expired or canceled documentation to the prime contractor within 30 days of the termination date Facilities The central station building or that portion of a building occupied by a central station shall conform to the construction, fire protection, restricted access, emergency lighting, and power facilities requirements of the latest edition of ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services Subsidiary station buildings or those portions of buildings occupied by subsidiary stations shall conform to the construction, fire protection, restricted access, emergency lighting, and power facilities requirements of the latest edition of ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services All intrusion, fire, power, and environmental control systems for subsidiary station buildings shall be monitored by the central station in accordance with The subsidiary facility shall be inspected at least monthly by central station personnel for the purpose of verifying the operation of all supervised equipment, all telephones, all battery conditions, and all fluid levels of batteries and generators In the event of the failure of equipment at the subsidiary station or the communications channel to the central station, a backup shall be operational within 90 seconds With respect to , restoration of a failed unit shall be accomplished within 5 days.

160 160 of /20/ :02 AM Each communications channel shall be continuously supervised between the subsidiary station and the central station When the communications channel between the subsidiary station and the supervising station fails, the communications shall be switched to an alternate path. Public switched telephone network facilities shall be used only as an alternate path In the subsidiary station, there shall be a communications path, such as a cellular telephone, that is independent of the telephone cable between the subsidiary station and the serving wire center A plan of action to provide for restoration of services specified by this Code shall exist for each subsidiary station. (A) This plan shall provide for restoration of services within 4 hours of any impairment that causes loss of signals from the subsidiary station to the central station. (B) An exercise to demonstrate the adequacy of the plan shall be conducted at least annually Equipment The central station and all subsidiary stations shall be equipped so as to receive and record all signals in accordance with Circuit-adjusting means for emergency operation shall be permitted to be automatic or to be provided through manual operation upon receipt of a trouble signal Computer-aided alarm and supervisory signal processing hardware and software shall be listed for the purpose Power supplies shall comply with the requirements of Chapter Transmission means shall comply with the requirements of Section * Two independent means shall be provided to retransmit an alarm signal to the designated communications center The use of a universal emergency number, such as the 911 public safety answering point, shall not meet the intent of this Code for the principal means of retransmission If the principal means of retransmission is not equipped to allow the communications center to acknowledge receipt of each alarm report, both means shall be used to retransmit The retransmission means shall be tested in accordance with Chapter The retransmission signal and the time and date of retransmission shall be recorded at the central station Personnel.

161 161 of /20/ :02 AM The central station shall have not less than two qualified operators on duty at the central station at all times to ensure disposition of signals in accordance with the requirements of Operation and supervision shall be the primary functions of the operators, and no other interest or activity shall take precedence over the protective service Disposition of Signals Alarm Signals The central station shall perform the following actions: (1) * Retransmit the alarm to the communications center in accordance with (2) Dispatch a runner or technician to the protected premises to arrive within 2 hours after receipt of a signal if equipment needs to be manually reset by the prime contractor. Except where prohibited by the authority having jurisdiction, the runner or technician shall be permitted to be recalled prior to arrival at the premises if a qualified representative of the subscriber at the premises can provide the necessary resetting of the equipment and is able to place the system back in operating condition. (3) Immediately notify the subscriber. (4) Provide notice to the subscriber or authority having jurisdiction, or both, if required. Exception: If the alarm signal results from a prearranged test, the actions specified by (1) and (3) shall not be required Guard s Tour Supervisory Signal Upon failure to receive a guard s tour supervisory signal within a 15-minute maximum grace period, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) Communicate without unreasonable delay with personnel at the protected premises (2) Dispatch a runner to the protected premises to arrive within 30 minutes of the delinquency if communications cannot be established (3) Report all delinquencies to the subscriber or authority having jurisdiction, or both, if required Failure of the guard to follow a prescribed route in transmitting signals shall be handled as a delinquency * Supervisory Signals. Upon receipt of a supervisory signal that is not prearranged, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) * Communicate immediately with the persons designated by the subscriber and notify the fire department, law enforcement agency, or both when required by the authority having jurisdiction (2) Dispatch a runner or maintenance person to arrive within 2 hours to investigate unless the supervisory signal is cleared in accordance with a scheduled procedure determined by (1) (3) Notify the authority having jurisdiction and the subscriber when sprinkler systems or other fire suppression systems or equipment have been wholly or partially out of service for 8 hours (4) When service has been restored, provide notice to the subscriber and the authority having jurisdiction of the nature of the signal, the time of occurrence, and the restoration of service when equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more

162 162 of /20/ :02 AM Trouble Signals. Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to matters of equipment maintenance of the alarm systems, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) * Communicate immediately with persons designated by the subscriber (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance, if necessary (3) When the interruption is more than 8 hours, provide notice to the subscriber and the fire department if so required by the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the interruption, the time of occurrence, and the restoration of service Test Signals All test signals received shall be recorded to indicate date, time, and type Test signals initiated by the subscriber, including those for the benefit of an authority having jurisdiction, shall be acknowledged by central station personnel whenever the subscriber or authority inquires * Any test signal not received by the central station shall be investigated immediately, and action shall be taken to reestablish system integrity The central station shall dispatch personnel to arrive within 2 hours if protected premises equipment needs to be manually reset after testing The prime contractor shall provide each of its representatives and each alarm system user with a unique personal identification code In order to authorize the placing of an alarm system into test status, a representative of the prime contractor or an alarm system user shall first provide the central station with his or her personal identification code Record Keeping and Reporting Complete records of all signals received shall be retained for at least 1 year Testing and maintenance records shall be retained as required by The central station shall make arrangements to furnish reports of signals received to the authority having jurisdiction in a manner approved by the authority having jurisdiction Testing and Maintenance. Testing and maintenance for central station service shall be performed in accordance with Chapter Proprietary Supervising Station Alarm Systems Application. Supervising facilities of proprietary alarm systems shall comply with the operating procedures of Section The facilities, equipment, personnel, operation, testing, and maintenance of the proprietary supervising station shall also comply with Section General Proprietary supervising stations shall be operated by trained, competent personnel in constant attendance who are responsible to the owner of the protected property.

163 163 of /20/ :02 AM The protected property shall be either a contiguous property or noncontiguous properties under one ownership If a protected premises control unit is integral to or colocated with the supervising station equipment, the requirements of Section 26.6 shall not apply Facilities * The proprietary supervising station shall be located in either of the following: (1) Fire-resistive, detached building (2) A fire-resistive room protected from the hazardous parts of the building Access to the proprietary supervising station shall be restricted to those persons directly concerned with the implementation and direction of emergency action and procedure The proprietary supervising station, as well as remotely located power rooms for batteries or engine-driven generators, shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers that comply with the requirements of NFPA The emergency lighting system shall comply with the requirements of through The proprietary supervising station shall be provided with an automatic emergency lighting system The emergency source shall be independent of the primary lighting source In the event of a loss of the primary lighting for the supervising station, the emergency lighting system shall provide illumination for a period of not less than 26 hours to permit the operators to carry on operations and shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of Chapter If 25 or more protected buildings or premises are connected to a subsidiary station, both of the following shall be provided at the subsidiary station: (1) Automatic means for receiving and recording signals under emergency staffing conditions (2) A telephone Equipment Signal-Receiving Equipment Signal-receiving equipment in a proprietary supervising station shall comply with Provision shall be made to designate the building in which a signal originates The floor, section, or other subdivision of the building in which a signal originates shall be designated at the proprietary supervising station or at the building that is protected. Exception: Where the area, height, or special conditions of occupancy make detailed designation unessential as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

164 164 of /20/ :02 AM Designation, as required by and , shall use private-mode notification appliances approved by the authority having jurisdiction Signal-Alerting Equipment The proprietary supervising station shall have, in addition to a recording device, two different means for alerting the operator when each signal is received that indicates a change of state of any connected initiating device circuit One of these means shall be an audible signal, which shall persist until manually acknowledged Means shall include the receipt of alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals, including signals indicating restoration If means is provided in the proprietary supervising station to identify the type of signal received, a common audible indicating appliance shall be permitted to be used for alarm, supervisory, and trouble indication At a proprietary supervising station, an audible trouble signal shall be permitted to be silenced, provided that the act of silencing does not prevent the signal from operating immediately upon receipt of a subsequent trouble signal All signals required to be received by the proprietary supervising station that show a change in status shall be automatically and permanently recorded, including time and date of occurrence, in a form that expedites operator interpretation in accordance with any one of the means detailed in through If a visual display is used that automatically provides change of status information for each required signal, including type and location of occurrence, any form of automatic permanent visual record shall be permitted. (A) The recorded information shall include the content described in (B) The visual display shall show status information content at all times and be distinctly different after the operator has manually acknowledged each signal. (C) Acknowledgment shall produce recorded information indicating the time and date of acknowledgment If a visual display is not provided, required signal content information shall be automatically recorded on duplicate, permanent visual recording instruments One recording instrument shall be used for recording all incoming signals, while the other shall be used for required alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals only. (A) Failure to acknowledge a signal shall not prevent subsequent signals from recording. (B) Restoration of the signal to its prior condition shall be recorded

165 165 of /20/ :02 AM In the event that a system combines the use of a sequential visual display and recorded permanent visual presentation, the required signal content information shall be displayed and recorded. (A) The visual information component shall be retained either on the display until manually acknowledged or repeated at intervals not greater than 5 seconds, for durations of 2 seconds each, until manually acknowledged. (B) Each new displayed status change shall be accompanied by an audible indication that persists until manual acknowledgment of the signal is performed * Redisplay of Status. A means shall be provided for the operator to redisplay the status of required signal-initiating inputs that have been acknowledged but not yet restored If the system retains the signal on the visual display until manually acknowledged, subsequent recorded presentations shall not be inhibited upon failure to acknowledge Alarm signals shall be segregated on a separate visual display in this configuration. Exception: Alarm signals shall not be required to be segregated on a separate display if given priority status on the common visual display Display Rate. To facilitate the prompt receipt of alarm signals from systems handling other types of signals that are able to produce multiple simultaneous status changes, the requirements of either of the following shall be met: (1) Record simultaneous status changes at a rate not slower than either a quantity of 50 or 10 percent of the total number of initiating device circuits connected, within 90 seconds, whichever number is smaller, without loss of any signal (2) Display or record alarm signals at a rate not slower than one every 10 seconds, regardless of the rate or number of status changes occurring, without loss of any signals Trouble Signals. Trouble signals and their restoration shall be automatically indicated and recorded at the proprietary supervising station The recorded information for the occurrence of any trouble condition of signaling line circuit, leg facility, or trunk facility that prevents receipt of alarm signals at the proprietary supervising station shall be such that the operator is able to determine the presence of the trouble condition Trouble conditions in a leg facility shall not affect or delay receipt of signals at the proprietary supervising station from other leg facilities on the same trunk facility Personnel The proprietary supervising station shall have at least two qualified operators on duty at all times. One of the two operators shall be permitted to be a runner. Exception: If the means for transmitting alarms to the fire department is automatic, at least one operator shall be on duty at all times When the runner is not in attendance at the proprietary supervising station, the runner shall establish two-way communications with the station at intervals not exceeding 15 minutes, unless otherwise permitted by

166 166 of /20/ :02 AM Where two or more operators are on duty in the supervising station, a runner physically in attendance at a noncontiguous protected premises and immediately available via telephone or other approved means of communication shall not be required to maintain two-way communications at 15-minute intervals if that runner is not responsible for another protected premises The primary duties of the operator(s) shall be to monitor signals, operate the system, and take such action as shall be required by the authority having jurisdiction The operator(s) shall not be assigned any additional duties that would take precedence over the primary duties Operations Communications and Transmission Channels All communications and transmission channels between the proprietary supervising station and the protected premises control unit shall be operated manually or automatically once every 24 hours to verify operation If a communications or transmission channel fails to operate, the operator shall immediately notify the person(s) identified by the owner or authority having jurisdiction Operator Controls All operator controls at the proprietary supervising station(s) designated by the authority having jurisdiction shall be operated at each change of shift If operator controls fail, the operator shall immediately notify the person(s) identified by the owner or authority having jurisdiction Retransmission. Indication of a fire shall be promptly retransmitted to the communications center or other locations accepted by the authority having jurisdiction, indicating the building or group of buildings from which the alarm has been received * Retransmission Means. The means of retransmission shall be accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and shall be in accordance with , , or Chapter 27. Exception: Secondary power supply capacity shall be as required in Chapter * Coded Retransmission. Retransmission by coded signals shall be confirmed by two-way voice communications indicating the nature of the alarm Dispositions of Signals Alarms. Upon receipt of an alarm signal, the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following: (1) Notify the communications center, the emergency response team, and such other parties as the authority having jurisdiction requires in accordance with (2) Dispatch a runner or technician to the alarm location to arrive within 2 hours after receipt of a signal (3) Restore the system as soon as possible after disposition of the cause of the alarm signal

167 167 of /20/ :02 AM Guard s Tour Supervisory Signal. If a guard s tour supervisory signal is not received from a guard within a 15-minute maximum grace period, or if a guard fails to follow a prescribed route in transmitting the signals (where a prescribed route has been established), the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following: (1) Communicate at once with the protected areas or premises by telephone, radio, calling back over the system circuit, or other means accepted by the authority having jurisdiction (2) Dispatch a runner to arrive within 30 minutes to investigate the delinquency if communications with the guard cannot be promptly established Supervisory Signals. Upon receipt of sprinkler system and other supervisory signals, the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following, if required: (1) Communicate immediately with the designated person(s) to ascertain the reason for the signal (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 2 hours to investigate, unless supervisory conditions are promptly restored (3) Notify the fire department if required by the authority having jurisdiction (4) Notify the authority having jurisdiction when sprinkler systems are wholly or partially out of service for 8 hours or more (5) * Provide written notice to the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the signal, time of occurrence, and restoration of service when equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more Trouble Signals. Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to matters of equipment maintenance of the alarm system, the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following, if required: (1) Communicate immediately with the designated person(s) to ascertain reason for the signal (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance, if necessary (3) Notify the fire department if required by the authority having jurisdiction (4) Notify the authority having jurisdiction when interruption of service exists for 4 hours or more (5) When equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more, provide written notice to the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the signal, time of occurrence, and restoration of service Record Keeping and Reporting Complete records of all signals received shall be retained for at least 1 year Testing and maintenance records shall be retained as required by The proprietary supervising station shall make arrangements to furnish reports of signals received to the authority having jurisdiction in a manner approved by the authority having jurisdiction Testing and Maintenance. Testing and maintenance of proprietary alarm systems shall be performed in accordance with Chapter Remote Supervising Station Alarm Systems Application and General Section 26.5 shall apply where central station service is neither required nor elected.

168 168 of /20/ :02 AM The installation, maintenance, testing, and use of a remote supervising station alarm system that serves properties under various ownership from a remote supervising station shall comply with the requirements of Section Remote supervising station physical facilities, equipment, operating personnel, response, retransmission, signals, reports, and testing shall comply with the minimum requirements of Section Remote supervising station alarm systems shall provide an automatic audible and visible indication of alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions at a location remote from the protected premises Section 26.5 shall not require the use of audible or visible notification appliances other than those required at the remote supervising station. If it is desired to provide alarm evacuation signals in the protected premises, the alarm signals, circuits, and controls shall comply with the provisions of Chapters 18 and 23 in addition to the provisions of Section The loading capacities of the remote supervising station equipment for any approved method of transmission shall be as designated in Section Indication of Remote Station Service. Owners utilizing remote station alarm systems shall provide annual documentation to the authority having jurisdiction identifying the party responsible for the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements of Chapter 14. This documentation shall take one of the following forms: (1) * Affidavit attesting to the responsibilities and qualifications of the parties performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance and accepting responsibility of compliance with Chapter 14 and signed by a representative of the service provider (2) Documentation indicating code compliance of the remote station alarm system issued by the organization that listed the service provider (3) Other documentation acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction * Facilities Alarm systems utilizing remote supervising station connections shall transmit alarm and supervisory signals to a facility meeting the requirements of , , , or Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be permitted to be received at a communications center that complies with the requirements of NFPA Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be permitted to be received at the fire station or at the governmental agency that has public responsibility for taking prescribed action to ensure response upon receipt of an alarm signal Where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction, alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be permitted to be received at a listed central supervising station * Where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction, alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be permitted to be received at an alternate location approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

169 169 of /20/ :02 AM * Trouble signals shall be permitted to be received at an approved location that has personnel on duty who are trained to recognize the type of signal received and to take prescribed action. The location shall be permitted to be other than that at which alarm and supervisory signals are received If locations other than the communications center are used for the receipt of signals, access to receiving equipment shall be restricted in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Equipment Signal-receiving equipment shall indicate receipt of each signal both audibly and visibly Audible signals shall meet the requirements of Chapter 18 for the private operating mode Means for silencing alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be provided and shall be arranged so that subsequent signals shall re-sound A trouble signal shall be received when the system or any portion of the system at the protected premises is placed in a bypass or test mode An audible and visible indication shall be provided upon restoration of the system after receipt of any signal If visible means are provided in the remote supervising station to identify the type of signal received, a common audible notification appliance shall be permitted to be used Power supplies shall comply with the requirements of Chapter Transmission means shall comply with the requirements of Section Retransmission of an alarm signal, if required, shall be by one of the following methods, which appear in descending order of preference as follows: (1) A dedicated circuit that is independent of any switched telephone network. This circuit shall be permitted to be used for voice or data communications. (2) A one-way (outgoing only) telephone at the remote supervising station that utilizes the public-switched telephone network. This telephone shall be used primarily for voice transmission of alarms to a telephone at the communications center that cannot be used for outgoing calls. (3) A private radio system using the fire department frequency, where permitted by the fire department. (4) Other methods accepted by the authority having jurisdiction Personnel The remote supervising station shall have not less than two qualified operators on duty at the remote supervising station at all times to ensure disposition of signals in accordance with the requirements of Duties pertaining to other than operation of the remote supervising station receiving and transmitting equipment shall be permitted, subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction Disposition of Signals.

170 170 of /20/ :02 AM If the remote supervising station is at a location other than the communications center, alarm signals shall be retransmitted to the communications center in accordance with Upon receipt of an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal by the remote supervising station, the operator on duty shall be responsible for immediately notifying the owner or the owner s designated representative and, where required, the authority having jurisdiction Operations. All operator controls at the remote supervising station shall be operated at the beginning of each shift or change in personnel, and the status of all alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be noted and recorded Record Keeping and Reporting A permanent record of the time, date, and location of all signals and restorations received and the action taken shall be maintained for at least 1 year and shall be able to be provided to the authority having jurisdiction Testing and maintenance records shall be retained as required in Records shall be permitted to be created by manual means Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Inspection, testing, and maintenance for remote supervising stations shall be performed in accordance with Chapter Where required, inspection, testing, and maintenance reports shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction in a form acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction Communications Methods for Supervising Station Alarm Systems * Application The methods of communications between the protected premises and the supervising station shall comply with the requirements in Section These requirements shall include the following: (1) Transmitter located at the protected premises (2) Transmission channel between the protected premises and the supervising station or subsidiary station (3) If used, any subsidiary station and its communications channel (4) Signal receiving, processing, display, and recording equipment at the supervising station The minimum signaling requirement shall be an alarm signal, trouble signal, and supervisory signal, where used General Master Control Unit. If the protected premises master control unit is neither integral to nor colocated with the supervising station, the communications methods of Section 26.6 shall be used to connect the protected premises to either a subsidiary station, if used, or a supervising station for central station service in accordance with Section 26.3, proprietary station in accordance with Section 26.4, or remote station in accordance with Section 26.5.

171 171 of /20/ :02 AM * Alternate Methods. Nothing in Chapter 26 shall be interpreted as prohibiting the use of listed equipment using alternate communications methods that provide a level of reliability and supervision consistent with the requirements of Chapter 10 and the intended level of protection * Equipment Alarm system equipment and installations shall comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations, as applicable, concerning the following: (1) Electromagnetic radiation (2) Use of radio frequencies (3) Connection to the public switched telephone network of telephone equipment, systems, and protection apparatus Equipment shall be installed in compliance with NFPA The external antennas of all radio transmitting and receiving equipment shall be protected in order to minimize the possibility of damage by static discharge or lightning Communications Technologies. The communications methods used to transmit signals to supervising stations shall meet the requirements of for performance-based technologies, or or for prescriptive-based technologies * Performance-Based Technologies Conformance. Communications methods operating on principles different from specific methods covered by this chapter shall be permitted to be installed if they conform to the performance requirements of this section and to all other applicable requirements of this Code Communications Integrity. Provision shall be made to monitor the integrity of the transmission technology and its communications path Single Communications Path. Unless prohibited by the enforcing authority, governing laws, codes, or standards, a single transmission path shall be permitted, and the path shall be supervised at an interval of not more than 60 minutes. A failure of the path shall be annunciated at the supervising station within not more than 60 minutes. The failure to complete a signal transmission shall be annunciated at the protected premises in accordance with Section Multiple Communications Paths. If multiple transmission paths are used, the following requirements shall be met: (1) Each path shall be supervised within not more than 6 hours. (2) The failure of any path of a multipath system shall be annunciated at the supervising station within not more than 6 hours. (3) Multiple communications paths shall be arranged so that a single point of failure shall not cause more than a single path to fail. (4) The failure to complete a signal transmission shall be annunciated at the protected premises in accordance with Section * Single Technology. A single technology shall be permitted to be used to create the multiple paths provided that the requirements of (1) through (4) are met.

172 172 of /20/ :02 AM Spare System Unit Equipment. An inventory of spare equipment shall be maintained at the supervising station such that any failed piece of equipment can be replaced and the systems unit restored to full operation within 30 minutes of failure Loading Capacity of System Unit The maximum number of independent fire alarm systems connected to a single system unit shall be limited to If duplicate spare system units are maintained at the supervising station and switchover can be achieved in 30 seconds, then the system capacity shall be permitted to be unlimited End-to-End Communication Time for Alarm. The maximum duration between the initiation of an alarm signal at the protected premises, transmission of the signal, and subsequent display and recording of the alarm signal at the supervising station shall not exceed 90 seconds Unique Identifier. If a transmitter shares a transmission or communications channel with other transmitters, it shall have a unique transmitter identifier Recording and Display Rate of Subsequent Alarms. Recording and display of alarms at the supervising station shall be at a rate no slower than one complete signal every 10 seconds Signal Error Detection and Correction Communication of alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be in accordance with this section to prevent degradation of the signal in transit, which in turn would result in either of the following: (1) Failure of the signal to be displayed and recorded at the supervising station (2) Incorrect corrupted signal displayed and recorded at the supervising station Reliability of the signal shall be achieved by any of the following: (1) Signal repetition multiple transmissions repeating the same signal (2) Parity check a mathematically check sum algorithm of a digital message that verifies correlation between transmitted and received message (3) An equivalent means to (1) or (2) that provides a certainty of percent that the received message is identical to the transmitted message * Sharing Communications Equipment On-Premises. If the fire alarm transmitter is sharing on-premises communications equipment, the shared equipment shall be listed as communications or information technology equipment * Secondary Power Premises Equipment. The secondary power capacity for all transmitters and shared equipment necessary for the transmission of alarm, supervisory, trouble, and other signals located at the protected premises shall be a minimum of 24 hours or as permitted by (2). Exception: Secondary power capacity for shared equipment shall be permitted to have a capacity of 8 hours where acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and where a risk analysis is performed to ensure acceptable availability is provided.

173 173 of /20/ :02 AM Supervising Station. Secondary power capacity for all equipment necessary for reception of alarm, supervisory, trouble, and other signals located at the supervising station shall comply with Unique Flaws Not Covered by This Code. If a communications technology has a unique flaw that could result in the failure to communicate a signal, the implementation of that technology for alarm signaling shall compensate for that flaw so as to eliminate the risk of missing an alarm signal Digital Alarm Communicator Systems Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) * Public Switched Telephone Network. A DACT shall be connected to the public switched telephone network upstream of any private telephone system at the protected premises. (A) The connections to the public switched telephone network shall be under the control of the subscriber for whom service is being provided by the supervising station alarm system. (B) Special attention shall be required to ensure that this connection is made only to a loop start telephone circuit and not to a ground start telephone circuit Signal Verification. All information exchanged between the DACT at the protected premises and the digital alarm communicator receiver (DACR) at the supervising or subsidiary station shall be by digital code or some other approved means. Signal repetition, digital parity check, or some other approved means of signal verification shall be used * Requirements for DACTs. (A) A DACT shall be configured so that, when it is required to transmit a signal to the supervising station, it shall seize the telephone line (going off-hook) at the protected premises and disconnect an outgoing or incoming telephone call and prevent use of the telephone line for outgoing telephone calls until signal transmission has been completed. A DACT shall not be connected to a party line telephone facility. (B) A DACT shall have the means to satisfactorily obtain a dial tone, dial the number(s) of the DACR, obtain verification that the DACR is able to receive signals, transmit the signal, and receive acknowledgment that the DACR has accepted that signal. In no event shall the time from going off-hook to on-hook exceed 90 seconds per attempt. (C)* A DACT shall have means to reset and retry if the first attempt to complete a signal transmission sequence is unsuccessful. A failure to complete connection shall not prevent subsequent attempts to transmit an alarm where such alarm is generated from any other initiating device circuit or signaling line circuit, or both. Additional attempts shall be made until the signal transmission sequence has been completed, up to a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 attempts. (D) If the maximum number of attempts to complete the sequence is reached, an indication of the failure shall be made at the premises Transmission Channels.

174 174 of /20/ :02 AM (A) A system employing a DACT shall employ one telephone line (number). In addition, one of the following transmission means shall be employed: (1) One-way private radio alarm system (2) Two-way RF multiplex system (3) Transmission means complying with Exception: Where access to two technologies in the preceding list is not available at the protected premises, with the approval of the authority having jurisdiction, a telephone line (number) shall be permitted to be used as the second transmission means. Each DACT shall be programmed to call a second DACR line (number) when the signal transmission sequence to the first called line (number) is unsuccessful. The DACT shall be capable of selecting the operable means of transmission in the event of failure of the other means. Where two telephone lines (numbers) are used, it shall be permitted to test each telephone line (number) at alternating 6-hour intervals. (B) The following requirements shall apply to all combinations listed in (A): (1) The means for supervising each channel shall be in a manner approved for the method of transmission employed. (2) If a signal has not been processed over the subject channel in the previous 6 hours, a test signal shall be processed. (3) The failure of either channel shall send a trouble signal on the other channel within 4 minutes. (4) When one transmission channel has failed, all status change signals shall be sent over the other channel. (5) The primary channel shall be capable of delivering an indication to the DACT that the message has been received by the supervising station. (6) * The first attempt to send a status change signal shall use the primary channel. Exception: When the primary channel is known to have failed. (7) Simultaneous transmission over both channels shall be permitted. (8) Failure of telephone lines (numbers) shall be annunciated locally.

175 175 of /20/ :02 AM DACT Transmission Means. The following requirements shall apply to all DACTs: (1) A DACT shall be connected to two separate means of transmission at the protected premises so that a single point of failure on one means of transmission shall not affect the second means of transmission. (2) The DACT shall be capable of selecting the operable means of transmission in the event of failure of the other means. (3) The primary means of transmission shall be a telephone line (number) connected to the public switched network. (4) * The first transmission attempt shall utilize the primary means of transmission. (5) Each DACT shall be programmed to call a second receiver when the signal transmission sequence to the first called line (number) is unsuccessful. (6) Each transmission means shall automatically initiate and complete a test signal transmission sequence to its associated receiver at least once every 6 hours. A successful signal transmission sequence of any other type, within the same 6-hour period, shall fulfill the requirement to verify the integrity of the reporting system, provided that signal processing is automated so that 6-hour delinquencies are individually acknowledged by supervising station personnel. (7) * If a DACT is programmed to call a telephone line (number) that is call forwarded to the line (number) of the DACR, a means shall be implemented to verify the integrity of the call forwarding feature every 4 hours Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR) Equipment. (A) Spare DACRs shall be provided in the supervising or subsidiary station. The spare DACRs shall be on line or able to be switched into the place of a failed unit within 30 seconds after detection of failure. (B) One spare DACR shall be permitted to serve as a backup for up to five DACRs in use. (C) The number of incoming telephone lines to a DACR shall be limited to eight lines, unless the signalreceiving, processing, display, and recording equipment at the supervising or subsidiary station is duplicated and a switchover is able to be accomplished in less than 30 seconds with no loss of signal during this period, in which case the number of incoming lines to the unit shall be permitted to be unlimited Transmission Channels. (A)* The DACR equipment at the supervising or subsidiary station shall be connected to a minimum of two separate incoming telephone lines (numbers). The lines (numbers) shall have the following characteristics: (1) If the lines (numbers) are in a single hunt group, they shall be individually accessible; otherwise, separate hunt groups shall be required. (2) The lines (numbers) shall be used for no other purpose than receiving signals from a DACT. (3) The lines (numbers) shall be unlisted. (B) The failure of any telephone line (number) connected to a DACR due to loss of line voltage shall be annunciated visually and audibly in the supervising station.

176 176 of /20/ :02 AM (C)* The loading capacity for a hunt group shall be in accordance with Table (C) or be capable of demonstrating a 90 percent probability of immediately answering an incoming call. (1) Table (C) shall be based on an average distribution of calls and an average connected time of 30 seconds for a message. (2) The loading figures in Table (C) shall presume that the lines are in a hunt group (i.e., DACT is able to access any line not in use). (3) A single-line DACR shall not be allowed for any of the configurations shown in Table (C). Table (C) Loading Capacities for Hunt Groups Number of Lines in Hunt Group System Loading at the Supervising Station With DACR lines processed in parallel Number of initiating circuits NA 5,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 Number of DACTs NA 500 1,500 3,000 3,000 With DACR lines processed serially (put on hold, then answered one at a time) Number of initiating circuits NA 3,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 Number of DACTs NA ,000 1,000 NA: Not allowed. (D) Each supervised burglar alarm (open/close) or each suppressed guard s tour transmitter shall reduce the allowable DACTs as follows: (1) Up to a four-line hunt group, by 10 (2) Up to a five-line hunt group, by 7 (3) Up to a six-line hunt group, by 6 (4) Up to a seven-line hunt group, by 5 (5) Up to an eight-line hunt group, by 4 (E) Each guard s tour transmitter shall reduce the allowable DACTs as follows: (1) Up to a four-line hunt group, by 30 (2) Up to a five-line hunt group, by 21 (3) Up to a six-line hunt group, by 18 (4) Up to a seven-line hunt group, by 15 (5) Up to an eight-line hunt group, by 12 (F) A signal shall be received on each individual incoming DACR line at least once every 6 hours. (G) The failure to receive a test signal from the protected premises shall be treated as a trouble signal Radio Systems Two-Way Radio Frequency (RF) Multiplex Systems.

177 177 of /20/ :02 AM Maximum Operating Time. The maximum end-to-end operating time parameters allowed for a two-way RF multiplex system shall be as follows: (1) The maximum allowable time lapse from the initiation of a single alarm signal until it is recorded at the supervising station shall not exceed 90 seconds. When any number of subsequent alarm signals occur at any rate, they shall be recorded at a rate no slower than one every additional 10 seconds. (2) The maximum allowable time lapse from the occurrence of an adverse condition in any transmission channel until recording of the adverse condition is started shall not exceed 200 seconds for Type 4 and Type 5 systems. The requirements of shall apply. (3) In addition to the maximum operating time allowed for alarm signals, the requirements of one of the following shall be met: (4) A system unit that has more than 500 initiating device circuits shall be able to record not less than 50 simultaneous status changes within 90 seconds. (5) A system unit that has fewer than 500 initiating device circuits shall be able to record not less than 10 percent of the total number of simultaneous status changes within 90 seconds Supervisory and Control Functions. Facilities shall be provided at the supervising station for the following supervisory and control functions of the supervising or subsidiary station and the repeater station radio transmitting and receiving equipment, which shall be accomplished via a supervised circuit where the radio equipment is remotely located from the system unit: (1) RF transmitter in use (radiating) (2) Failure of ac power supplying the radio equipment (3) RF receiver malfunction (4) Indication of automatic switchover (5) Independent deactivation of either RF transmitter controlled from the supervising station Transmission Channel. (A) The RF multiplex transmission channel shall terminate in an RF transmitter/receiver at the protected premises and in a system unit at the supervising or subsidiary station. (B) Operation of the transmission channel shall conform to the requirements of this Code whether channels are private facilities, such as microwave, or leased facilities furnished by a communications utility company. If private signal transmission facilities are used, the equipment necessary to transmit signals shall also comply with requirements for duplicate equipment or replacement of critical components, as described in * Categories. Two-way RF multiplex systems shall be divided into Type 4 or Type 5 classifications based on their ability to perform under adverse conditions.

178 178 of /20/ :02 AM (A) A Type 4 system shall have two or more control sites configured as follows: (1) Each site shall have an RF receiver interconnected to the supervising or subsidiary station by a separate channel. (2) The RF transmitter/receiver located at the protected premises shall be within transmission range of at least two RF receiving sites. (3) The system shall contain two RF transmitters that are one of the following: (4) Located at one site with the capability of interrogating all of the RF transmitters/receivers on the premises (5) Dispersed with all of the RF transmitters/receivers on the premises having the capability to be interrogated by two different RF transmitters (6) Each RF transmitter shall maintain a status that allows immediate use at all times. Facilities shall be provided in the supervising or subsidiary station to operate any off-line RF transmitter at least once every 8 hours. (7) Any failure of one of the RF receivers shall in no way interfere with the operation of the system from the other RF receiver. Failure of any receiver shall be annunciated at the supervising station. (8) A physically separate channel shall be required between each RF transmitter or RF receiver site, or both, and the system unit. (B) A Type 5 system shall have a single control site configured as follows: (1) A minimum of one RF receiving site (2) A minimum of one RF transmitting site Loading Capacities. (A) The loading capacities of two-way RF multiplex systems shall be based on the overall reliability of the signal receiving, processing, display, and recording equipment at the supervising or subsidiary station and the capability to transmit signals during adverse conditions of the transmission channels.

179 179 of /20/ :02 AM (B) Allowable loading capacities shall comply with Table (B). Table (B) Loading Capacities for Two-Way RF Multiplex Systems Trunks System Type Maximum number of alarm service initiating device circuits per primary trunk facility 5,120 1,280 Maximum number of leg facilities for alarm service per primary trunk facility Maximum number of leg facilities for all types of alarm service per secondary trunk facility* Maximum number of all types of initiating device circuits per primary trunk facility in any combination 10,240 2,560 Maximum number of leg facilities for types of alarm service per primary trunk facility in any combination* 1, System Units at the Supervising Station Maximum number of all types of initiating device circuits per system unit* 10,240 10,240 Maximum number of protected buildings and premises per system unit Maximum number of alarm service initiating device circuits per system 5,120 5,120 Systems Emitting from Subsidiary Station *Includes every initiating device circuit (e.g., waterflow, alarm, supervisory, guard, burglary, hold-up). Same as system units at the supervising station. (C) The capacity of a system unit shall be permitted to be unlimited if the signal-receiving, processing, display, and recording equipment are duplicated at the supervising station and a switchover is able to be accomplished in not more than 30 seconds, with no loss of signals during this period Adverse Conditions. (A) The occurrence of an adverse condition on the transmission channel between a protected premises and the supervising station that prevents the transmission of any status change signal shall be automatically indicated and recorded at the supervising station. This indication and record shall identify the affected portions of the system so that the supervising station operator will be able to determine the location of the adverse condition by trunk or leg facility, or both. (B) For two-way RF multiplex systems that are part of a central station alarm system, restoration of service to the affected portions of the system shall be automatically recorded. When service is restored, the first status change of any initiating device circuit, any initiating device directly connected to a signaling line circuit, or any combination thereof that occurred at any of the affected premises during the service interruption also shall be recorded * One-Way Private Radio Alarm Systems Independent Receivers. (A) The requirements of for a radio alarm repeater station receiver (RARSR) shall be satisfied if the signals from each radio alarm transmitter (RAT) are received and supervised, in accordance with Chapter 26, by at least two independently powered, independently operating, and separately located RARSRs or radio alarm supervising station receivers (RASSRs), or by one of each. (B) At least two separate paths shall be provided from a RAT to the ultimate RASSR. Type 4 Type 5

180 180 of /20/ :02 AM (C) Only one path to the RASSR shall be required to be utilized in the event alarms can be transmitted from a RAT to the RASSR and the RAT has the ability to receive a positive acknowledgment that the RASSR has received the signal * Maximum Operating Time. The end-to-end operating time parameters allowed for a one-way radio alarm system shall be as follows: (1) There shall be a 90 percent probability that the time between the initiation of a single alarm signal until it is recorded at the supervising station will not exceed 90 seconds. (2) There shall be a 99 percent probability that the time between the initiation of a single alarm signal until it is recorded at the supervising station will not exceed 180 seconds. (3) There shall be a percent probability that the time between the initiation of a single alarm signal until it is recorded at the supervising station will not exceed 7.5 minutes (450 seconds), at which time the RAT shall cease transmitting. When any number of subsequent alarm signals occurs at any rate, they shall be recorded at an average rate no slower than one every additional 10 seconds. (4) In addition to the maximum operating time allowed for alarm signals, the system shall be able to record not less than 12 simultaneous status changes within 90 seconds at the supervising station. (5) The system shall be supervised to ensure that at least two independent RARSRs or one RARSR and one independent RASSR are receiving signals for each RAT during each 24-hour period Supervision. Equipment shall be provided at the supervising station for the supervisory and control functions of the supervising or subsidiary station and for the repeater station radio transmitting and receiving equipment. This shall be accomplished via a supervised circuit where the radio equipment is remotely located from the system unit and the conditions of (A) through (D) are met. (A) The following conditions shall be supervised at the supervising station: (1) Failure of ac power supplying the radio equipment (2) Malfunction of RF receiver (3) Indication of automatic switchover, if applicable (B) Interconnections between elements of transmitting equipment, including any antennas, shall be supervised either to cause an indication of failure at the protected premises or to transmit a trouble signal to the supervising station. (C) If elements of transmitting equipment are physically separated, the wiring or cabling between them shall be protected by conduit. (D) Personnel shall be dispatched to arrive within 12 hours to initiate maintenance after detection of primary power failure Transmission Channels. Transmission channels shall comply with (A) through (F). (A) The one-way RF transmission channel shall originate with a RAT at the protected premises and shall terminate at the RF receiving system of an RARSR or RASSR capable of receiving transmissions from such transmitting devices. (B) A receiving network transmission channel shall terminate at an RARSR at one end and with either another RARSR or an RASSR at the other end.

181 181 of /20/ :02 AM (C) Operation of receiving network transmission channels shall conform to the requirements of this Code whether channels are private facilities, such as microwave, or leased facilities furnished by a communications utility company. (D) If private signal transmission facilities are used, the equipment necessary to transmit signals shall also comply with requirements for duplicate equipment or replacement of critical components as described in (E) The system shall provide information that indicates the quality of the received signal for each RARSR supervising each RAT in accordance with and shall provide information at the supervising station when such signal quality falls below the minimum signal quality levels set forth in (F) Each RAT shall be installed in such a manner so as to provide a signal quality over at least two independent one-way RF transmission channels, of the minimum quality level specified, that satisfies the performance requirements in and System Categories. One-way radio alarm systems shall be divided into two categories on the basis of the following number of RASSRs present in the system: (1) A Type 6 system shall have one RASSR and at least two RARSRs. (2) A Type 7 system shall have more than one RASSR and at least two RARSRs. (3) In a Type 7 system, when more than one RARSR is out of service and, as a result, any RATs are no longer being supervised, the affected supervising station shall be notified. (4) In a Type 6 system, when any RARSR is out of service, a trouble signal shall be annunciated at the supervising station Loading Capacities. The loading capacities of one-way radio alarm systems shall be based on the overall reliability of the signal-receiving, processing, display, and recording equipment at the supervising or subsidiary station and the capability to transmit signals during adverse conditions of the transmission channels. Loading capacities shall comply with (A) and (B).

182 182 of /20/ :02 AM (A) Allowable loading capacities shall be in accordance with Table (A), except as modified by the following: (1) Each guard s tour transmitter shall reduce the allowable RATs by 15. (2) Each two-way protected premises radio transmitter shall reduce the allowable RATs by two. (3) Each supervised burglar alarm (open/close) or each suppressed guard s tour transmitter shall reduce the allowable RATs by five. Table (A) Loading Capacities of One-Way Radio Alarm Systems System Type Type Type Radio Alarm Repeater Station Receiver (RARSR) 6 7 Maximum number of fire alarm service initiating device circuits per RARSR 5,120 5,120 Maximum number of RATs for fire Maximum number of all types of initiating device circuits per RARSR in any combination* 10,240 10,240 Maximum number of RATs for all types of fire alarm service per RARSR in any combination* 1,024 1,024 System Units at the Supervising Station Maximum number of all types of initiating device circuits per system unit* 10,240 10,240 Maximum number of fire-protected buildings and premises per system unit Maximum number of fire alarm service initiating device circuits per system unit 5,120 5,120 *Includes every initiating device circuit (e.g., waterflow, fire alarm, supervisory, guard, burglary, hold-up). (B) If the signal-receiving, processing, display, and recording equipment is duplicated at the supervising station and a switchover is able to be accomplished in not more than 30 seconds, with no loss of signals during this period, the capacity of a system unit shall be permitted to be unlimited Adverse Conditions. The system shall be supervised to ensure that at least two independent radio alarm repeater station receivers (RARSRs) are receiving signals for each radio alarm transmitter (RAT) during each 24-hour period. (A) The occurrence of a failure to receive a signal by either RARSR shall be automatically indicated and recorded at the supervising station. (B) The indication shall identify which RARSR failed to receive such supervisory signals. (C) Received test signals shall not be required to be indicated at the supervising station Display and Recording Requirements for All Transmission Technologies.

183 183 of /20/ :02 AM * Any status changes, including the initiation or restoration to normal of a trouble condition, that occur in an initiating device or in any interconnecting circuits or equipment, including the local protected premises controls from the location of the initiating device(s) to the supervising station, shall be presented in a form to expedite prompt operator interpretation. Status change signals shall provide the following information: (1) Identification of the type of signal to show whether it is an alarm, supervisory, delinquency, or trouble signal (2) Identification of the signal to differentiate between an initiation of an alarm, a supervisory, a delinquency, or a trouble signal and a clearing from one or more of these conditions (3) Identification of the site of origin of each status change signal (4) * Identification of specific types of signals that dictate a different response * If duplicate equipment for signal receiving, processing, display, and recording is not provided, the installed equipment shall be designed so that any critical assembly is able to be replaced from on-premises spares and the system is able to be restored to service within 30 minutes. A critical assembly shall be an assembly in which a malfunction prevents the receipt and interpretation of signals by the supervising station operator. Exception: Proprietary station systems * Any method of recording and display or indication of change of status signals shall be permitted, provided that all of the following conditions are met: (1) Each change of status signal requiring action to be taken by the operator shall result in an audible signal and not less than two independent methods of identifying the type, condition, and location of the status change. (2) Each change of status signal shall be automatically recorded. The record shall provide the type of signal, condition, and location, as required by , in addition to the time and date the signal was received. (3) Failure of an operator to acknowledge or act upon a change of status signal shall not prevent subsequent alarm signals from being received, indicated or displayed, and recorded. (4) Change of status signals requiring action to be taken by the operator shall be displayed or indicated in a manner that clearly differentiates them from those that have been acted upon and acknowledged. (5) Each incoming signal to a DACR shall cause an audible signal that persists until manually acknowledged. Exception: Test signals required by (6) received at a DACR Testing and Maintenance Requirements for All Transmission Technologies. Testing and maintenance of communications methods shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 14. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-TMS Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Aug 11 12:04:13 EDT 2016 Committee Statement

184 184 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Statement: Response Message: SIG-TMS refers to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS wishes to resolve this Public Input because this is not within our purview, as it doesn't affect SIG-TMS. Public Input No. 527-NFPA [Chapter 26]

185 185 of /20/ :02 AM Committee Input No NFPA [ Section No. A.7.8.2(1) ]

186 186 of /20/ :02 AM A.7.8.2(1)

187 187 of /20/ :02 AM Examples of completed record of completion forms are shown in Figure A.7.8.2(1)(a) through Figure A.7.8.2(1)(f). Figure A.7.8.2(1)(a) Example of Completed System Record of Completion.

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