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Fire Alarm Application Note
About Fire Alarm Codes
There are various fire alarm codes written by industry associations and institutes.
For example, the National Fire Alarm Protection Association writes the National Life
Safety Code, also known as NFPA 101. There are other fire alarm codes written by
other associations or institutes such as BOCA and ICBO that specify whether or not
a given building or structure type is required to have a fire alarm system and if so
what fire alarm system functions must be supported. Each state and local
government jurisdiction adopts in part or in entirety these codes which become that
jurisdiction’s code.
In addition there are also standards that govern the design, installation and service
of fire alarm systems. For instance, the use and placement of smoke and fire
detection devices is specified in the National Fire Alarm Code. The most popularly
adopted code is the National Fire Alarm Code, commonly referred to as NFPA 72.
Code Enforcement
Codes are enforced by the person who is designated by the state or local government
as the “Authority Having Jurisdiction,” also simply referred to as the “AHJ.” The
AHJ has the delegated power to review and interpret the code as it may pertain to a
particular structure. The AHJ must interpret codes because structures often are not
uniform. So for example, the AHJ will review a fire alarm design for the correct
number of smoke detectors and their placement in relation to the structure’s layout.
ADT’s FOCUS 200 Plus Fire Alarm System Capabilities
The FOCUS CADET security system is Underwriters Laboratories listed for, and
can support, addressable smoke and fire detection, as well as provide fire alarm
warning to your premise’s occupants. It is a best fit for many structures that require
fire alarm in those jurisdictions that allow combination security and fire alarm
systems.
ADT can help you with all your fire alarm system requirements. Even if you already
have a fire alarm system, be sure to involve your local ADT office anytime you are
renovating or expanding your facility. Your local representative can help you
determine how to protect your facility whether it be for fire, security, or critical item
monitoring such as cooler temperatures or storage tank levels.