- Author
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association
- Title
- High Rise Fire Alarm Systems. Recommendations for State and Local Codes.
- Coporate
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Washington, DC
- Keywords
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high rise buildings
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fire alarm systems
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building codes
- Abstract
- The tragic multiple death hotel fires which occurred in 1981 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas and at the Stouffers Inn in Harrison, New York, focused national attention on the need for more effective fire alarm systems in both new and existing commercial and high rise occupancies. Many cities, counties, and states are now reviewing their building codes and fire codes to see where they can be upgraded to prevent needless tragedies in the future. To aid those officials responsible for upgrading existing codes or for reviewing proposed codes, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has prepared this booklet. It contains an overview of city and state codes which apply to high rise occupancies plus detailed information about those sections of the model building and fire codes which apply to those same high-rise occupancies. Each of the codes reference should be consulted to determine the exact wording of high rise fire code provisions.