NFPA 731:2023

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Retroactivity.
1.5 Equivalency.
1.6 Units and Formulas.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Fundamentals
4.1 General.
4.2 Equipment.
4.3 Personnel Qualifications.
4.4 Power.
4.5 System Functions.
4.6 Installation and Design.
4.7 Special Requirements for Low-Power Radio (Wireless) Systems.
4.8 Grounding.
4.9 Zoning and Annunciation.
4.10 Software Control.
4.11 Interconnected and Combination Systems.
4.12 Documentation and Training.
Chapter 5 Intrusion Detection Systems
5.1 General.
5.2 Exterior Space Detection Systems.
5.3 Interior Detection Systems.
5.4 Vaults, Safes, ATMs, and Secured Containers.
Chapter 6 Electronic Access Control Systems
6.1 General.
6.2 Administration Tools and Interface.
6.3 Network Interface Device.
Chapter 7 Video Surveillance Systems
7.1 General.
7.2 Cameras.
7.3 Low-Level Lighting Conditions.
7.4 Enclosures.
7.5 General Hardware and Mounts.
7.6 Lens.
7.7 Physical Conductors.
7.8 Radio Frequency (RF). (Reserved)
7.9 Camera Imaging.
7.10 Network Video Recorder (NVR).
Chapter 8 Holdup, Duress, and Ambush Systems
8.1 General.
8.2 Holdup Alarm Systems.
8.3 Duress Alarm Systems.
8.4 Ambush Alarm Systems.
Chapter 9 Monitoring Stations
9.1 Application.
9.2 Scope.
9.3 Public Safety Agencies.
9.4 Proprietary Monitoring Stations.
9.5 Central Monitoring Stations.
9.6 Disposition of Signals.
9.7 Transmission and Receiving Technologies.
9.8 Record Keeping and Recording.
9.9 Testing and Maintenance Requirements for All Transmission Technologies.
Chapter 10 Testing and Inspections
10.1 Application.
10.2 Impairments.
10.3 General Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance.
10.4 System Testing.
10.5 Inspection and Testing Frequency.
10.6 Maintenance.
10.7 Records.
Chapter 11 Asset Protection Systems
11.1 General.
11.2 Equipment.
11.3 Power Sources for Asset Protection Systems.
11.4 Antenna.
11.5 Tag.
11.6 Deactivators and Detachers.
11.7 Testing.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Camera Specifications
Annex C Camera Selection
Annex D Homeland Security Advisory System
Annex E Critical Infrastructure Protection
Annex F Special Events
Annex G Special Topics
Annex H Informational References

This standard covers the application, location,installation, performance, testing, and maintenance of prem‐
ises security systems and their components.