
These include, but are not limited to:Īssembly Use Group – A fire protective signaling system shall be installed and maintained in all occupancies in Assembly Use Group.īusiness Use Group – A fire protective signaling system shall be installed and maintained in all occupancies in Business Use Group where such buildings have occupied floors which are two or more stories above the lowest level of exit discharge or which have floors two or more stories below the highest level of exit discharge.

Where Required – A fire protective signaling system shall be installed and maintained in full operating condition in these Amherst College locations, as described in Massachusetts Building Code. The system must be installed in accordance with article 9 of the Building Code and NFPA 72Īpproval – All devices, combinations of devices, appliances and equipment shall be approved for the fire protective signaling purpose for which such equipment was used.

The Fire Alarm System – Including but not limited to the fire control panel, annunciators, and initiating and supervisory devices shall be of an approved typed and shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 72.įire Protection Construction Documents – When the Massachusetts State Building Code requires a fire alarm system Fire Protection Construction Documents shall show the location and number of all alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, proposed zoning, and a complete sequence of operation for the system. (The form is also available on the “I” drive.

Fire Detection and Suppression System Impairment Policy.Fire Detection and Suppression Guidelines.Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Work Permit.Construction and General Industry Safety.
