Which of the following resources would you review to learn more about the codes and standards for determining the operational readiness of fire alarm systems?

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Understanding how fire alarm systems are evaluated for readiness relies on standards that specify how they should operate, be tested, and be maintained. The resource that covers these requirements for fire alarm systems is NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. It details the performance criteria for detection, initiation, notification, power supplies, monitoring, testing intervals, inspection procedures, and maintenance practices that determine whether a system is ready to perform when needed. The other standards focus on different systems or broad fire code issues: NFPA 10 addresses portable extinguishers; NFPA 1 is the overarching Fire Code; NFPA 25 covers inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based sprinkler systems. So NFPA 72 is the best reference for understanding the codes and standards governing the operational readiness of fire alarm systems.