Description

Get advanced knowledge about new technologies and innovative fire alarm applications in the 2016 NFPA 72® Handbook.

Access a powerhouse of support for correct design and installation of fire alarm and emergency communications systems in the 2016 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook. Now in its 8th edition, NFPA’s exclusive full-color Handbook helps you answer questions, verify interpretations, and comply with the 2016 edition of NFPA 72. Nobody knows the Code better!

Updates from cover to cover and a new design give you the edge in compliance. Only the 2016 NFPA 72 Handbook has it all:

• The full text of the 2016 edition of NFPA 72 provides the latest requirements for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and mass notification systems and components.
• Authoritative commentary written by experts gives you an insider perspective on NFPA 72 Get additional information about the Code’s first-time coverage of Class N circuits along with other major changes.
• “Closer Look” features provide in-depth, detailed explanations.
• Charts, tables, color photos, and other graphics clarify concepts.
• Code Update icons indicate where a significant change in the Code has occurred.
• System Design Tips help architects and engineers avoid common errors in application that can result in costly delays or charge backs.
• Updated FAQs answer questions from the field.
• Code excerpts from other standards are highlighted in the commentary.
• All-new supplement Class N Circuits – Using Networks for Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems helps you work with the Class N circuits in revised Chapters 12, 21, 23 and 24.
• Supplements address performance-based design, voice intelligibility for voice/alarm systems, and — for the first time — an overview of technical changes from 2013 to the 2016 editions of NFPA 72.

Product Details

Published:

2015

ISBN(s):

9781455909360

Number of Pages:

1152

Product Code(s):

STDSPOT20471