After what it seems to be a very long bench-testing of my Elk panel, I went to the local AHJ to inquire about the necessary permits to install it permanently and have it inspected to serve as my security and fire alarm system. The person at the counter greeted me very kindly, until she found out that I am planning to install this myself. She stopped smiling when I informed her that I plan to use this to replace the current two (2) line-voltage detectors. All she stated that "you have to bring it up to 'code'" and was not very helpful on completing the required forms.
My home is a 25-years old, 3500 sqft, one-story ranch-style home, with full, mostly-open basement and accessible attic, making the wiring easy(er).
This is my plan: One (1) smoke detector in each bedroom and one (1) in each hallway adjacent to kitchen. Another smoke detector will be on the ceiling of the basement staircase (the highest point of the basement). Will have heat sensors on separate zones in the garage, utility area of basement (in front of furnace that is) and laundry room. So total of 7 smoke detector and 3 heat sensors. The smoke detectors will have sounders in them and will use a reversing relay for tandem operation. The alarm panel will have battery backup as standard. Keypads by the main and rear door, garage entrance to basement, and master bedroom. Surface-mounted wireless sensors on doors and wired PIR motion, glass-break sensors for security. The wired security is powered from a separate, battery-backed supply. Will be using solid 18/4 FPLP rated red fire-wire for the fire alarm and CMR rated 22/4 for the PIR and glass-break sensors.
I know that this is a lot to ask, but am I missing anything here? Thanks in advance and I understand the any advice is exactly that, thus I will be responsible.
If of any help, the township website lists the following in effect:
Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey
Effective January 5, 1998, the Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey introduced Subchapter #6, which is the Rehabilitation Subcode. This subcode enhances the feasibility of remodeling existing structures that do not comply with today's standards.
The following codes are currently in effect:
My home is a 25-years old, 3500 sqft, one-story ranch-style home, with full, mostly-open basement and accessible attic, making the wiring easy(er).
This is my plan: One (1) smoke detector in each bedroom and one (1) in each hallway adjacent to kitchen. Another smoke detector will be on the ceiling of the basement staircase (the highest point of the basement). Will have heat sensors on separate zones in the garage, utility area of basement (in front of furnace that is) and laundry room. So total of 7 smoke detector and 3 heat sensors. The smoke detectors will have sounders in them and will use a reversing relay for tandem operation. The alarm panel will have battery backup as standard. Keypads by the main and rear door, garage entrance to basement, and master bedroom. Surface-mounted wireless sensors on doors and wired PIR motion, glass-break sensors for security. The wired security is powered from a separate, battery-backed supply. Will be using solid 18/4 FPLP rated red fire-wire for the fire alarm and CMR rated 22/4 for the PIR and glass-break sensors.
I know that this is a lot to ask, but am I missing anything here? Thanks in advance and I understand the any advice is exactly that, thus I will be responsible.
If of any help, the township website lists the following in effect:
Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey
Effective January 5, 1998, the Uniform Construction Code of New Jersey introduced Subchapter #6, which is the Rehabilitation Subcode. This subcode enhances the feasibility of remodeling existing structures that do not comply with today's standards.
The following codes are currently in effect:
International Building Code, 2009 New Jersey Edition
International Residential Code 2009 New Jersey Edition
National Standard Plumbing Code, 2009
National Electric Code, 2008
International Mechanical Code, 2009
International Fuel Gas Code, 2009
2009 International Energy Conservation Code – New Jersey Edition