NFPA 72

Fire Alarm Systems: The Life Safety Scope That Requires Specialty Design, Permit, and Commissioning

Fire alarm systems — detection, notification, control — are life safety infrastructure governed by NFPA 72, designed by specialty engineers, installed by certified technicians, and commissioned with integrated testing. The scope interacts with HVAC, elevators, emergency power, and building automation. Getting fire alarm right is non-negotiable; getting it wrong creates life safety risk and prevents occupancy. Understanding fire alarm scope helps GCs coordinate this critical specialty.