Updated to reflect the provisions of the 2007 edition of the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) and the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA's Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm System Installation, Second Edition provides all the information you need to design, install, or maintain fire alarm systems. It has been reorganized to follow the order of topics presented within the NFAC, and includes updated requirements for power supplies, survivability, and spacing of detectors and notification appliances.
Includes coverage of:
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Analysis of common system requirements, including power supply requirements, battery calculations, monitoring for integrity, system types, performance limitations, and positive alarm sequence
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Useful Tables, Formulas, and Figures
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Key tables and checklists for inspections, tests, and maintenance
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Reference materials and useful information on working drawings for fire alarm systems
