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Today, 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. The 2012 NFPA 76: Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities provides the latest requirements for 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 includes both performance-based and prescriptive options for:

• 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

Among the changes in the 2012 edition of NFPA 76 are:

• New Section on Hot/Cold Aisle Containment Systems
• New definitions extracted from the 2011 NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
• Additional annex material to better supplement the requirements of the Standard
• Updated references
• Revised Chapter 1 removes non-enforceable language

Meet society's needs for reliable telecommunications services by working with the 2012 NFPA 76.