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NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) State Adoption Reference

Review current NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code adoption records across 2 US jurisdictions, with editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

The table reports the latest active record per US jurisdiction in MeltPlan's source data. Confirm applicability with the authority having jurisdiction.

Current NFPA 72 records by state

StateBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Maine 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) NFPA Nov 27, 2019 Standard Official source
Rhode Island 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) NFPA Jul 1, 2021 Amended Official source

NFPA 72 adoption questions

How many states currently have a NFPA 72 record in this dataset?

2 US jurisdictions have a current record under the NFPA 72 identifier. This count describes the dataset and is not a legal conclusion about every local jurisdiction.

Which NFPA 72 editions appear in the current records?

The edition years represented are 2019. A project may be governed by a different edition because of local amendments or transition rules.

Does a NFPA 72 state record apply in every city or county?

Not necessarily. Home-rule authority, local amendments, project type, occupancy, and enforcement dates may change which requirements apply.

How should I verify a NFPA 72 adoption?

Open the official source where one is listed, then confirm the adopted edition, amendments, effective date, and project jurisdiction with the authority having jurisdiction.