NFPA 731 Documentation.

Upon final acceptance of the system, documentation shall be delivered to the responsible party for the protected premises.
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Upon final acceptance of the system, documentation shall be delivered to the responsible party for the protected premises.

NFPA 731 Section 4.12.2 is all about having proper documentation for the security system. It is the responsibility of the security system installer to provide all documentation mentioned below to the owner or other responsible party upon completion of the installation.

Below is a sample of NFPA 731. For the complete section, see the actual NFPA 731 text at NFPA.ORG. Once there, click on the free access link to the latest edition of NFPA 731.

4.12.2 Documentation.

4.12.2.1 Every system installation shall include the following documentation:

(1) Owner’s manual

(2) User's instructions

(3) A record of completion by the system installer

(4) Name and contact telephone number of the organization maintaining the premises security system

(5) Name and contact telephone number of the organization monitoring the premises security system displayed at the control unit

(6) Any other documentation required by law or the AHJ

4.12.2.2 Upon final acceptance of the system, documentation shall be delivered to the responsible party for the protected premises.

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NFPA 731 Documentation.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following is required for a security system installation?

A: A record of completion by the system installer must be provided to the Better Business Bureau.
B: The name and contact telephone number of the organization monitoring the premises security system must be displayed at each sensor.
C: Upon final acceptance of the system, documentation shall be delivered to the responsible party for the protected premises.
D: The owner’s manual and user instructions must be discarded after installation for security reasons.
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