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The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) 87 areas covered by the Code include fire detection general requirements, when specified; fire suppression, where called for; fire detector locations required in a limited number of occupancies; alarm and notification of occupants; egress lighting and safety; and notification of emergency services. This Code establishes the type of fire detection and suppression systems required by occupancy type, while NFPA 72 provides the standard for installation, operation, and maintenance of the alarm and detection systems Fire suppression equipment installation requirements would be covered under a different code. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code Ò covers a large number of topics, including structural fireproofing requirements; means of egress; classification of occupancy and content hazards; fire protection features; fire protection equipment and building services; interior furnishings and contents; and occupancy requirements. Of particular interest from an electrical engineering standpoint are the following design areas: Fire detection, alarm, and communications systems Emergency lighting and power requirements Illumination and marking of means of egress Means of egress smoke control