Which reference contains the requirements for audible appliances installed in sleeping areas?

Which reference contains the requirements for audible appliances installed in sleeping areas?

• A. NFPA 70
• B. NFPA 72
• C. NFPA 101
• D. UL 963

Answer: (B)

Audible notification devices in sleeping areas are addressed by the fire alarm signaling code. NFPA 72 specifies how these audible appliances must perform and be arranged so occupants, even when asleep, can hear the alarm. It covers sound levels, placement to ensure audibility in sleeping spaces, and testing requirements to verify proper operation. The other references focus on different aspects: NFPA 70 is about electrical wiring, NFPA 101 is the Life Safety Code at a broader level, and UL 963 is a product standard rather than the system-level signaling code.

Audible notification devices in sleeping areas are addressed by the fire alarm signaling code. NFPA 72 specifies how these audible appliances must perform and be arranged so occupants, even when asleep, can hear the alarm. It covers sound levels, placement to ensure audibility in sleeping spaces, and testing requirements to verify proper operation. The other references focus on different aspects: NFPA 70 is about electrical wiring, NFPA 101 is the Life Safety Code at a broader level, and UL 963 is a product standard rather than the system-level signaling code.