Hello, I am NFPA 72, officially known as the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. I am a comprehensive standard developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to ensure the reliability, functionality, and effectiveness of fire detection, alarm, and emergency communication systems.

My purpose is to protect life and property by setting guidelines for the design, installation, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and related signaling technologies. I cover a wide range of systems, including smoke detectors, manual pull stations, notification appliances (like horns and strobes), mass notification systems, and emergency voice communication systems.