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Fire Alarm Requirement Wizard

A quick screening tool for common IBC/IFC fire alarm trigger points. Enter the occupancy, occupant load, building conditions, and special features to build a practical review summary.

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Fast start

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Step-by-step screen

Project inputs

Use conservative numbers. If something is unknown, leave it unknown and the result will call it out.

1. Occupancy and scope
2. Assembly details

Assembly use and occupant load can change the trigger path. This field helps the copied summary read smarter.

2. Storage details

Storage occupancies are often project-specific. Self-storage with common interior areas is a common review item.

2. Residential R-2 details
3. Sprinkler, notification, and monitoring
4. Special building features
Optional occupant-load helper

Enter an area and choose a common factor to estimate occupant load. Always verify the exact Table 1004.5 factor.

No occupant load calculated yet.

Reference workflow

Use the wizard as a screening checklist

1Confirm adopted code edition and amendments.
2Classify occupancy and mixed-use conditions.
3Calculate occupant load by story and space.
4Check IBC/IFC §907.2 occupancy triggers.
5Overlay special features and interfaces.
6Verify exceptions, monitoring, and NFPA 72 design handoff.