This regulation specifies fire alarm notification requirements for healthcare occupancies, covering both existing and new buildings. Facilities must provide automatic occupant notification via audible and visual signals, with visual-only alarms permitted in critical care areas. The fire alarm system must automatically transmit alerts to emergency forces, and new construction must include annunciation zoning not exceeding 22,500 square feet per zone.
View official sourceK343 Fire Alarm – Notification 2012 EXISTING Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 are permitted in buildings protected throughout by a sprinkler system. Occupant notification is provided automatically in accordance with 9.6.3 by audible and visual signals. In critical care areas, visual alarms are sufficient. The fire alarm system transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in the event of a fire. 19.3.4.3, 19.3.4.3.1, 19.3.4.3.2, 9.6.4, 9.7.1.1(1) 2012 NEW Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 are permitted. Occupant notification is provided automatically in accordance with 9.6.3 by audible and visual signals. In critical care areas, visual alarms are sufficient. The fire alarm system transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in the event of a fire. Annunciation and annunciation zoning for fire alarm and sprinklers shall be provided by audible and visual indicators and zones shall not be larger than 22,500 square feet per zone. 18.3.4.3 through 18.3.4.3.3, 9.6.4