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Editors: Richard J. Roux, Barry D. Chase and Christopher D. Coache

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• The full text of the 2019 edition of NFPA 72 provides the latest requirements for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm, carbon monoxide, and mass notification systems and components.
• Authoritative commentary -- written by experts -- gives you an insider perspective.
• "Closer Look" features provide in-depth, detailed explanations.
• Charts, tables, color photos, and other graphics clarify concepts.
• Code changes are shaded, so they're easy to spot.
• System Design Tips help architects and engineers avoid common errors in application that can result in costly delays or charge backs.
• Updated FAQs answer questions from the field.
• Code excerpts from other standards are highlighted in the commentary providing better discussion context without the need to locate other documents.
• The "NFPA 720" icon indicates requirements added to the Code from NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, which has been withdrawn.
• The "FM" icon indicates material in Chapter 14 of special interest to facility managers.
• Annexes address performance-based design, and voice intelligibility for voice/alarm systems.
• Technical changes from 2016 to the 2019 editions of NFPA 72 are explained, including major changes such as carbon monoxide detection incorporated from NFPA 720.
• Greater explanation and discussion pertaining to fire service access elevators, occupant evacuation elevators (OEE), and occupant evacuation operation (OEO).
• Changes pertaining to Ethernet wiring for fire alarm systems and mass notification systems are explained and detailed in the commentary.

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