NFPA 72, also known as the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, establishes the minimum requirements for the installation, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and emergency communication systems. Its scope covers fire detection, notification appliances, emergency communication, monitoring, and signaling equipment used to alert building occupants and emergency responders to fire and life safety emergencies. The purpose of NFPA 72 is to ensure reliable, timely, and effective fire alarm systems that protect life and property by facilitating early warning and coordinated emergency response.