Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, Shawn Mahoney, P.E., Senior Technical Services Engineer at NFPA, breaks down the requirements for mounting manually initiated fire alarm devices — commonly known as pull stations or manual call points — as defined in NFPA 72®, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®.
Items covered include:
• Single-action vs. Double-action
• When pull stations are required in buildings
• Mounting height requirements and installation tolerances
Whether you’re a designer, electrician, or AHJ, this quick overview will help you apply the code correctly and confidently in real-world installations.
Learn more: about fire alarm system basics in this blog series nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2021/03/03/a-guide-to-fire-alarm-basics
Download the Fire Alarm Equipment Installation Quick Guide here: https://nfpa.social/4obsINv
Important Notice:
Any opinion expressed in this video is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of NFPA or its Technical Committees. In addition, this piece is neither intended nor should it be relied upon to provide professional consultation or services.
In this video, Shawn Mahoney, P.E., Senior Technical Services Engineer at NFPA, breaks down the requirements for mounting manually initiated fire alarm devices — commonly known as pull stations or manual call points — as defined in NFPA 72®, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®.
Items covered include:
• Single-action vs. Double-action
• When pull stations are required in buildings
• Mounting height requirements and installation tolerances
Whether you’re a designer, electrician, or AHJ, this quick overview will help you apply the code correctly and confidently in real-world installations.
Learn more: about fire alarm system basics in this blog series nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2021/03/03/a-guide-to-fire-alarm-basics
Download the Fire Alarm Equipment Installation Quick Guide here: https://nfpa.social/4obsINv
Important Notice:
Any opinion expressed in this video is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the official position of NFPA or its Technical Committees. In addition, this piece is neither intended nor should it be relied upon to provide professional consultation or services.
