Sandpiper
Active Member
I'm just wondering.......I've heard that many jurisdictions (AHJ) are requiring FPL rated wire (also known as firewire) for burglar alarm system keypads which have a "FIRE" alarm key on the keypad. I've been told that by having this key, it becomes a fire alarm panel and the fire codes must then be followed. I have heard that, in this case, the keypad, the speakers (notification appliances), any smoke or heat detectors, and the power wiring must be FPL. Also, I have heard that some are saying the entire system must be FPL. This is exactly what the NEC says for a fire alarm system.
Have any of you run into this? My Elk M1 keypads were installed with telephone wire, but I have installed others with the vendor recommended Cat 5.
Let me hear your opinion and your experiences concerning this.
Have any of you run into this? My Elk M1 keypads were installed with telephone wire, but I have installed others with the vendor recommended Cat 5.
Let me hear your opinion and your experiences concerning this.