22/4 wires on motion sensor

[toymaster458]

I do I leave the builder installed smokes alone and double it up with mine and make sure I use a detector with out a built in siren so it is not to loud when the both go off.

How come you are worried about it being too loud? I think that would be a good thing in the case of a fire...

In my opinion I think the siren from the Builder install and the one used in the alarm panel and the alarm panel is just to much. But that is my opinion.

 

[AutomatedOutlet]

v1rtu0s1ty,

Technically, the wire that is in cat5 (24 guage) will work but, as Toymaster pointed out, local code may have other restrictions especially on a new construction. Codes vary greatly from state to state and even within a state. In New York city, I think the cable needs to not only be fire resistant, but rat resistant too - not kidding.

 

[toymaster458]

Yes Cat5 wire works for almost everything now days but even if it is a exsisting house you should follow Manufacturers recommendations along with local codes on alarm and fire sensors/detectors. You are dealing with the safty of your family and that you can not put a price on.