Nfpa.72 May 2026

– Specifies where and how to place smoke detectors, heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and manual pull stations. For example, smoke detectors in corridors must be within 30 feet of a wall, and spacing cannot exceed 41 feet between centers.

– Establishes the purpose of systems: to provide notification of fire, supervise circuits, and control fire safety functions. It also introduces performance-based design options. nfpa.72

In the event of a fire or other life-threatening emergency, seconds matter. But how do we ensure that alarms, strobes, speakers, and notification systems work exactly as designed—every single time? That is the purpose of NFPA 72 . What Is NFPA 72? NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code . Published and updated every three years by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), it is the benchmark for the application, installation, performance, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, emergency communication systems (ECS), and mass notification systems (MNS). – Specifies where and how to place smoke