Fire Alarm Systems Design and Installation

The NTC Brown Book is the most important desk reference for those involved in the design and installation of fire alarm systems, and is the most complete reference for fire alarm systems in the industry. Covering fire alarm system planning, documentation, contracts, design and installation, the invaluable resource clearly explains code requirements and is also a great reference for NICET Certification. The book includes many of the topics covered by the NICET exam that cannot be found anywhere else. The NTC Brown Book directly applies to 77 NICET work elements. Do not test without it!

The NTC Brown Book contains 486 pages of informative text, pictures and diagrams, a complete list of fire alarm symbols, and advanced concepts for fire alarm system design. The book makes understanding the complexities of national and local codes easy. All the requirements in the NTC Brown Book are based on the most current code requirements and standard industry practices.

Spacing and location of devices is one of the most difficult aspects of fire alarm system design and installation. The NTC Brown Book covers the requirements for smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations and notification appliances. All of the ADA requirements are covered as well. Further, the NTC Brown Book details the requirements for each type of building occupancy and use group. 486 pp.

• Most complete reference for fire alarm systems in the industry
• Clearly explains code requirements
• Makes design concepts easy to understand
• Great reference for NICET Certification
• 486 pages of important fire alarm systems information
• Pictures and diagrams make this reference easy to read
• Covers requirements for ADA compliance
• Includes complete list of fire alarm symbols
• Critical fire alarm system documentation is included
• Advanced concepts for fire alarm system design are covered

NTC Brown Book: Fire Alarm Systems Design and Installation - Table of Contents:

• Importance of the Codes
• Job Planning, Bidding & Contracts
• Life Safety and Building Codes
• Types of Fire Alarm Systems
• Initiating Devices
• Notification Appliances
• Fire Safety Functions
• Power Supplies
• Signals and Signaling for Fire Alarm Systems
• Communications Methods for Fire Alarm Systems
• Public Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Alarm System Wiring
• Fire Alarm System Testing, Inspections and Service
• Insurance Authorities and Government Agencies
• Household Fire Protection
• Fire Signatures and Detection
• Plans Review
• Listing Agency Requirements
• Performance Based Design
• Principles of Smoke Movement in Buildings
• Fire Hazard Analysis
• Extinguishing Systems
• Appendix A Fire Alarm Symbols
• Appendix B Electronics for Fire Alarm Systems
• Appendix C Documentation for Fire Alarm Systems
• Appendix D Metric Conversions
• Appendix E What is NICET
• Appendix F Sample Battery Calculation