Fire & Life Safety for Healthcare in Central Florida
Many patients in hospitals, surgery centers and assisted living facilities cannot leave the building on their own, so these buildings are designed to protect people in place. That depends on fire alarm and sprinkler systems that are tested on schedule and documented for surveys.
Systems
Systems that typically apply
- Fire AlarmDetection, notification and panel service.
- Fire SprinklerInstallation, testing and repair of sprinkler systems.
- Inspections & Code ComplianceScheduled inspection and testing with documentation.
- BDA / ERRCSIn-building radio coverage for responders where the AHJ requires it.
- Access ControlControlled doors for pharmacies, records and staff areas.
- 24/7 MonitoringRound-the-clock alarm monitoring.
Codes & standards
Codes that commonly apply
- NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code
- NFPA 101: Life Safety Code (health care occupancies)
- NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
- NFPA 13: sprinkler system installation
- NFPA 25: inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based systems
- NFPA 1221 / NFPA 1225: emergency responder radio coverage
Which codes and editions apply depends on the building, its occupancy and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). In Florida, the Florida Fire Prevention Code sets the adopted editions. We can help confirm what applies to your building.