Which NFPA standard covers visual inspections of smoke and heat detectors?

Which NFPA standard covers visual inspections of smoke and heat detectors?

• A. NFPA 16
• B. NFPA 25
• C. NFPA 72
• D. NFPA 11

Answer: (C)

NFPA 72 covers visual inspections of smoke and heat detectors. This standard, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, governs the upkeep of fire alarm systems, including routine visual checks of detectors to ensure they’re present, unobstructed, properly mounted, and not damaged, with power and signaling indicators functioning. Regular visual inspection is part of ongoing maintenance to catch physical problems before they prevent a detector from responding in a fire. The other standards address different systems: NFPA 16 focuses on standpipe and hose systems, NFPA 25 on the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, and NFPA 11 on foam firefighting systems.

NFPA 72 covers visual inspections of smoke and heat detectors. This standard, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, governs the upkeep of fire alarm systems, including routine visual checks of detectors to ensure they’re present, unobstructed, properly mounted, and not damaged, with power and signaling indicators functioning. Regular visual inspection is part of ongoing maintenance to catch physical problems before they prevent a detector from responding in a fire. The other standards address different systems: NFPA 16 focuses on standpipe and hose systems, NFPA 25 on the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, and NFPA 11 on foam firefighting systems.