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Fire Protection & Compliance Glossary

47 industry terms covering NFPA standards, NYC Local Laws, inspection procedures, equipment, and business terminology.

NFPA
National Fire Protection Association. The organization that develops and publishes consensus codes and standards for fire protection and prevention.
NFPA 10
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Covers selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, recharging, and testing.
NFPA 13
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Covers design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
NFPA 20
Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. Covers fire pump installation and testing.
NFPA 25
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. Covers sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump ITM.
NFPA 72
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Covers fire alarm system installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
NFPA 80
Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives. Covers inspection and maintenance of fire door assemblies.
NFPA 96
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Covers kitchen hood suppression systems.
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code. Covers egress, emergency lighting, exit signs, and life safety requirements in buildings.
UL 300
Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment.
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing fire code requirements in a specific area.
ITM
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. The three types of activities required to keep fire protection systems in proper working condition.
Deficiency
A condition found during inspection that does not meet code requirements and needs correction.
Certificate of Fitness
An FDNY-issued credential required for individuals performing certain fire safety duties.
Sensitivity Testing
Testing smoke detectors to verify they respond within their listed sensitivity range, required per NFPA 72.
Hydrostatic Test
A pressure test performed on fire extinguisher cylinders every 12 years to verify structural integrity.
Pull-Through Revenue
Additional repair and service revenue generated from deficiencies found during inspections.
Service Agreement
A contract for recurring inspection services, typically annual, covering specific equipment and frequencies.
FDNY
Fire Department of New York. Responsible for fire prevention, fire code enforcement, and emergency response in NYC.
DOB
Department of Buildings. NYC agency that oversees building construction, alteration, and compliance.
HPD
Housing Preservation and Development. NYC agency responsible for housing code enforcement.
ECB
Environmental Control Board. Adjudicates violations issued by NYC agencies.
Local Law 11
FISP (Facade Inspection and Safety Program). Requires facade inspections every 5 years for buildings over 6 stories.
Local Law 16
Requires fire safety compliance reports and fire drills for certain building types.
Local Law 26
Requires periodic elevator inspections (CAT1 annual, CAT5 five-year).
Local Law 87
Requires energy audits and retro-commissioning for buildings over 50,000 square feet.
Local Law 97
Climate Mobilization Act. Sets carbon emissions limits for buildings over 25,000 square feet.
Local Law 152
Requires periodic gas piping inspections for all NYC buildings with gas service.
GPS-2 Form
Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification form filed with DOB after Local Law 152 inspections.
FISP
Facade Inspection and Safety Program. The inspection program under Local Law 11.
Certificate of Correction
Document filed with DOB certifying that a violation has been corrected.
NJ DCA
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. State agency overseeing building codes and fire code enforcement.
NJ Uniform Fire Code
New Jersey's fire prevention code governing fire inspections in commercial and multi-family buildings.
CT DESPP
Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Oversees the state fire marshal's office.
CT Fire Safety Code
Connecticut's fire safety regulations governing building fire protection systems and inspections.
Tri-State Area
The metropolitan region encompassing New York City, northern New Jersey, and southwestern Connecticut.
Initiating Device
Any fire alarm device that triggers an alarm signal, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, and waterflow switches.
Notification Appliance
Fire alarm device that alerts building occupants, including horns, strobes, speakers, and chimes.
NAC
Notification Appliance Circuit. The wiring circuit that powers notification appliances in a fire alarm system.
Fusible Link
A heat-sensitive device that melts at a specific temperature to release a mechanism, used in fire dampers and kitchen suppression systems.
Fire Damper
A device installed in ductwork that closes automatically when exposed to heat to prevent fire spread through HVAC systems.
Backflow Preventer
A device that prevents contaminated water from flowing back into the potable water supply.
Standpipe
A piping system installed in buildings to provide water for firefighting operations on upper floors.
Recurring Revenue
Predictable income from ongoing inspection contracts and service agreements.
Deficiency Lifecycle
The process from finding a deficiency through quoting, approval, repair, and verification.
Compliance Calendar
A schedule of all inspection deadlines and filing requirements for a building or portfolio.
Client Portal
A web-based dashboard that gives building owners visibility into their compliance status.

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