Which NFPA 72 subsection covers testing and maintenance of central station service alarm systems?

• A. 14.2.6.4
• B. 14.4.7
• C. 7.5.3.1
• D. 29.9.3 (2)

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is knowing where NFPA 72 assigns the testing and maintenance responsibilities for central station service alarm systems. That area is NFPA 72, Chapter 14, specifically the subsection that covers Central Station Service testing and maintenance. This part outlines how central station monitored systems must be tested and kept in reliable working order, including the procedures to verify that signals from the protected premises are received by the central station, that the communication paths are functioning, and that records and schedules for ITM are kept. It sets the standards for how often tests are performed, who conducts them, what components are checked (such as the signaling path and central station equipment), and how results are documented.

The other subsections mentioned address different aspects of fire alarm ITM or other system topics and do not focus on central station service testing and maintenance.