2024 NFPA 101 Changes: A Closer Look at Fire Alarm System Definitions

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The 2024 edition of NFPA 101 introduces key definitions in the context of fire alarms:

1. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: This alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide. It could be a single unit or part of a larger system.
2. Initiating Device: A component that detects a change, like smoke or manual fire alarm activation, and triggers the system.
3. Single-Station Alarm: This is a self-contained detector with a sensor, control components, and an alarm, powered either internally or externally.
4. Smoke Alarm: Similar to the carbon monoxide alarm, this device can detect smoke and can be either a standalone unit or part of a multiple-station system.

These definitions are crucial for understanding and implementing fire safety systems in various environments.