Chapter Meeting- National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code Updates
Posted: Tue, Jan 13, 2026
Presented by Dr. Roger Reiswig,SET, PMSFPE, Fellow & VP, Industry Relations Johnson Controls
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 11:30 AM - 1 PM
AGC Building at 3306 Ragsdale Ave NW , 1 LU AIA/CES HSW REGISTER HERE
The 2025 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code introduces significant technical updates that impact the design, installation, inspection, and testing of life safety systems. This course provides a structured review of the most critical changes in the new edition, with an emphasis on how these revisions affect real-world applications and field inspections. Topics include emerging requirements related to cybersecurity for connected life safety systems, updated provisions for reduced audible mode operations (RAMO) to better serve occupants with cognitive or sensory sensitivities, and the integration of new detection technologies now referenced by code.
In addition, the course will examine current requirements for carbon monoxide detection and notification, including design considerations, installation practices, and testing protocols. Through code- based discussion and practical examples, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to apply the 2025 NFPA 72 requirements to ensure compliant, effective, and occupant-centered life safety system design.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Cybersecurity and life safety systems: Cybersecurity is not new in our world but it is new for the life safety industry. How to design and test for proper cybersecurity measures is key as these systems are becoming more connected.
- Reduced Audible Mode Operations, RAMO: NFPA has conducted research on the effectiveness of alarms and those individuals with autism or other cognitive impairments. As a result, there are now allowances to lower the audible notification to help in these applications.
- New Detection Technologies: New leak detection, thermal imaging detection and others are now part of our building codes and as a result need to be designed, installed and maintained properly. This seminar will focus on these new detection technologies.
- Carbon Monoxide Detection and Notification: Attendees will understand and be able to apply new requirements for carbon monoxide detection as well as notification.
This class earns 1 Hr HSW Continuing Education credit
CSI Knoxville meet at the AGC Building at 3306 Ragsdale Ave NW, Knoxville, TN, 37909. Lunch is served at 11:45 and the Program begins at noon. Reservations are encouraged in order to get a head count for meals. First time guests to our chapter can attend this Program Free of Charge. To register as a first time guest, follow the link below and enter the code: V366kFFI. REGISTER HERE
