NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, 2025 Paperback – October 1, 2024

NFPA 72 delivers the most up-to-date life safety requirements for fire detection, alarm, signaling, and emergency communications systems, reflecting the evolving risks faced by modern society.

While its primary focus remains on fire alarm systems, the Code also establishes clear requirements for mass notification systems designed to protect occupants during weather-related emergencies, terrorist incidents, and biological, chemical, or nuclear threats, along with other large-scale hazards.

By addressing both traditional fire protection and multi-hazard emergency communication, NFPA 72 serves as a critical reference for ensuring effective system design, installation, and operation across a wide range of emergency scenarios.

This Code is essential for professionals responsible for building safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance, providing a unified framework to support reliable alerting, occupant notification, and coordinated emergency response.