NFPA (Fire) 1221

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It’s vital that emergency communications work the first time, every time. Maximize system integrity and performance with the 2013 NFPA 1221.

Reliable emergency communications are an integral part of effective emergency responsiveness by the fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and other responders. With continually changing technology affecting both service delivery and the safety of emergency response personnel, working with the most up-to-date edition of NFPA 1221 is a must. This important Standard provides procedural and physical criteria for the installation, performance, operation, and maintenance of public emergency service communications systems and facilities.

Key changes in the 2013 NFPA 1221: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Service Communications Systems include:

• New section 1.4.2 — Retroactivity. In those cases where it is determined that the existing situation involves a distinct hazard to life or property, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require retroactive application of any provisions of this document.
• Revisions to alarm processing times in Section 7.4.2 and 7.4.2.2. The percentage of emergency alarm processing completed within 60 seconds will go from 90% to 80%. Six categories of calls that require additional time to process were also added.
• Major re-write on Chapters 4: Communications Center, including provisions concerning the development of a Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan (TICP) and Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
• Chapter 6: Emergency Response Facilities now states that fire protection shall be provided as required by NFPA 5000: Building Construction and Safety Code or the locally adopted fire code, whichever is more restrictive.

Don’t compromise protection of the public or responders. Put the field’s best emergency communications requirements to work for you.

Fire and law enforcement departments; emergency communication centers; and local and state jurisdictions all need the 2013 NFPA 1221 to facilitate reliable emergency communications.

Product Details

Published:

05/29/2012

ISBN(s):

9781455904426

NFPA (Fire) 1221

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Help protect public welfare with reliable emergency services communications using NFPA 1221.

Prompt and effective emergency response — by the fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and other entities — depends on reliable emergency services communications. NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems covers all aspects of service delivery, from receiving calls to dispatching emergency units to the correct location in the appropriate time period. It provides procedural and physical criteria for the installation, performance, operation, and maintenance of public emergency services communications systems and facilities.

Changes reflect the needs and concerns in the field today.

In response to a tentative interim amendment (TIA) issued for the 2016 edition, new requirements regarding two-way radio communications enhancement systems eliminate the need for pathway survivability for antenna cables. New coverage addresses data security for communication systems to give communities added support in a critical area. Other changes include:

• A global revision to change “alarm” to “event” to recognize the many ways calls for service are processed by emergency communications centers
• Updated definitions based on current terminology
• Updated extracts drawn from the latest codes and standards
• New call processing time benchmarks based on recent evaluations

Help protect the public by keeping your emergency communications systems up to code.

Fire and law enforcement departments, emergency communications centers, and local and state jurisdictions all need the 2019 edition of NFPA 1221 to facilitate reliable and survivable emergency services communications systems. (Softbound, 72 pp., 2019)

Product Details

Published:

05/24/2018

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

73

NFPA (Fire) 1221

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Use the 2002 NFPA 1221 to upgrade your communication center to meet the increased demands for today?s emergency service providers, including fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical services.

This document covers installation performance, operation, and maintenance of public emergency service communications systems and facilities. The 2002 edition provides updated information on call taking and processing and outlines requirements for portable and mobile radio capabilities.

Product Details

Published:

01/01/2002

Number of Pages:

52