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Since the center for medicare and medicaid services cms adopted the 2012 version of nfpa 101 on july 1, 2016, the 2010 version of nfpa 72 is the new fire alarm installation standard since it is referenced by nfpa 101 2012. An industry milestone, the 2016 edition of nfpa 72. Significant changes in red this policy is subject to. Bethesda, md 20814 30 301 2154521 phone 31 301 2154500 fax 32. Nfpa 722010, nfpa 7220, nfpa 722016, and nfpa 722019 this 48hour course is intended to provide qualified journeyman electricians and apprentices with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems. The goal of the revision process is to provide nfpa 72 users with rules that both comprehensively and accurately reflect the field of fire alarm. Nfpa 72 rules regarding synchronization of strobes the. National fire alarm and signaling code covers new ground from beginning to end. The traditional role of fire alarm systems is rapidly evolving. Such people will benefit from this practical handson fire alarm training. Any person who maintains, or is responsible for, fire alarm systems needs to make sure they understand how to stay in compliance. Heres a look at whats new in the most recent version of the code. Know the updates to nfpa 722019 consulting specifying engineer.
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