JOURNAL ARTICLE

Surviving survivability: A guide to life safety pathway survivability.

  • Published In: Consulting-Specifying Engineer, 2026, v. 63, n. 2. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cook, Carson; Rietz, Larry D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article details the complex code requirements for pathway survivability of fire alarm and life safety system circuits, which must remain operational during a fire. Topics include the defined levels of survivability in NFPA 72, the influence of building construction and evacuation strategies; and the specific two-hour protection requirements for smoke control system wiring in the International Building Code.

Additional Information

  • Source:Consulting-Specifying Engineer. 2026/03, Vol. 63, Issue 2, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Construction and Building
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0892-5046
  • Accession Number:192137940

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