NFPA standards for fire alarm systems mandate conformance with NFPA 70 and the National Electric Code.

NFPA standards for fire alarm systems mandate conformance with NFPA 70 and the National Electric Code.

• A. False
• B. Not Specified
• C. Only NFPA 70
• D. True

Answer: (D)

The important idea is that fire alarm systems must follow electrical safety rules as part of their overall Code compliance. NFPA 72, which guides the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, assumes safe electrical practices as defined by the National Electrical Code. The NEC (NFPA 70) covers how wiring is installed, how circuits are protected, grounding, and other fundamental electrical requirements. Since NFPA 72 references NFPA 70 and most jurisdictions enforce NEC provisions for electrical work, conformance with NFPA 70 (the NEC) is required for fire alarm installations. That’s why the statement is true.

The important idea is that fire alarm systems must follow electrical safety rules as part of their overall Code compliance. NFPA 72, which guides the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, assumes safe electrical practices as defined by the National Electrical Code. The NEC (NFPA 70) covers how wiring is installed, how circuits are protected, grounding, and other fundamental electrical requirements. Since NFPA 72 references NFPA 70 and most jurisdictions enforce NEC provisions for electrical work, conformance with NFPA 70 (the NEC) is required for fire alarm installations. That’s why the statement is true.