Public safety and security demand a reliable telecommunications network -- including telephone, data, wireless, Internet, and video services. Make sure your fire protection plan complies with NFPA 76.

Society and the economy are more dependent than ever on the telecommunications network for emergency communications, security, and transfer of electronic data, so protecting the public network from threats is essential. NFPA 76, Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities addresses the fire protection of facilities providing telephone, data, wireless, Internet, and video services to the public -- as well as life safety for the occupants plus protection of equipment and service continuity.

Comprehensive coverage gives designers, architects, facility owners, and AHJs both performance-based and prescriptive options for telecommunication facilities, including:

• Telecommunications equipment spaces
• Cable entrance facilities
• Power areas and battery spaces
• Main distribution frames
• Standby engine areas
• Technical support areas
• Administrative areas
• Building services and support areas within large and small facilities

Know if your facility is fine "as is" or requires any additional upgrading to increase the level of safety.