NFPA 72 2016 Chapter 14 Changes - Testing

NFPA 72 2016 Chapter 14 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

There are not too many updates to chapter 14 in the newest version of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

All information highlighted in this light blue color is NEW to the 2016 edition of NFPA 72.

• 14.2.2.2
• 1.2.2.2.4 In the event that any equipment is observed to be part of a recall program, the system owner or the systems owner's designated representative shall be notified in writing.

The following updated code section only applies to the State of California:

• 14.4.6.1 Testing.  Household fire alarm systems shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's published instructions according to the methods of Table 14.4.3.2.

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