Attendees will learn about the NFPA and the specifics of the NFPA 1221 Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems. Attendees will also learn what specific parts of the criteria which apply to the fire rating through the PIAL and why they are essential metrics to meet. The presentation will cover the exceptions to the performance metrics that are in the standard. The audience will be able to take away ideas of what can be done to meet the NFPA 1221 standards in their Emergency Communications Centers.