Elliot pulled out his NFPA 72 handbook from his bag—tabbed, highlighted, coffee-stained. Section 10.14.2: “Prohibited suppression of notification appliances unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction.”

If you are an electrical engineer, a building contractor, a fire marshal, or a facility manager, understanding NFPA 72 is not optional—it is mandatory. This code dictates how fire alarm systems are designed, installed, tested, maintained, and monitored. Failing to comply with NFPA 72 doesn't just risk code violations; it risks lives.