NFPA 72 Handbook-2019 PDF Download

The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook, whose 2019 edition is edited by Richard J. Roux, Barry D. Chase, and Christopher D. Coache, provides a comprehensive guide to applying the NFPA 72 standard. This Handbook, now in its 9th edition, helps users understand and apply the requirements of NFPA 72 correctly. It features the full text of the 2019 edition of NFPA 72, including its provisions for fire alarm, carbon monoxide, and emergency communications systems. The Handbook also includes authoritative commentary from experts, in-depth explanations, charts, tables, color photos, and other visuals to clarify concepts.

The Handbook is updated to reflect recent changes in the Code and the field, making it an essential resource for engineers, contractors, consultants, designers, architects, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). It includes shaded sections highlighting code changes, system design tips, and frequently asked questions from the field. Additionally, it addresses technical changes from the 2016 edition to the 2019 edition, such as the incorporation of carbon monoxide detection from NFPA 720, greater explanation about fire service access elevators, and changes related to Ethernet wiring for fire alarm and mass notification systems.