NFPA 72 Training Course Outline
DAY ONE
Module 1 – NFPA 72 Scope, Structure, and Code Application
• Purpose, scope, and enforceability of NFPA 72
• Relationship to building codes, fire codes, and electrical codes
• Code organization, definitions, and mandatory vs advisory language
Module 2 – Overview of Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems
• Protected-premises systems
• Supervising-station systems
• Public fire alarm reporting systems
• Household and residential alarm systems
Module 3 – Initiating Devices and Detection Technologies
• Smoke, heat, and multi-criteria detectors
• Manual fire alarm boxes and supervisory devices
• New and emerging detection methods recognized in the 2025 edition
• Application and limitations based on occupancy and environment
Module 4 – Notification Appliances and Signaling
• Audible and visible notification requirements
• Appliance placement, spacing, synchronization, and intelligibility
• Emergency voice/alarm communication considerations
Module 5 – Control Units, Power Supplies, and Circuits
• Fire alarm control units and system interfaces
• Circuit and pathway classifications
• Survivability and system integrity requirements
Module 6 – Emergency Communications and Mass Notification Systems
• ECS system architecture and intent
• Integration with fire alarm systems
• Performance and operational requirements
DAY TWO
Module 7 – Cybersecurity and Remote Access (New 2025 Focus)
• Cybersecurity risks affecting fire alarm systems
• New Chapter 11 requirements
• Remote access controls, authorization, and documentation
• Owner, service provider, and system responsibility
Module 8 – Installation Requirements
• Wiring methods and installation practices
• Grounding, protection, and pathway routing
• Coordination with other building systems
Module 9 – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
• Required inspection and testing intervals
• Acceptable methods and documentation
• Handling impairments, failures, and corrective actions
Module 10 – Documentation, Records, and Compliance
• Required design, installation, and testing records
• Owner responsibilities vs contractor responsibilities
• Preparing for audits, inspections, and AHJ review
Module 11 – Applying 2025 Changes to Existing Systems
• Evaluating legacy systems under the new code
• Identifying upgrade and mitigation needs
• Practical compliance strategies
Module 12 – Review, Application, and Q&A
• Interpreting code language in real-world scenarios
• Common compliance pitfalls
• Final discussion and participant questions
Questions and Answers
COURSE TIMETABLE
Start: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
