Re: Notifier

["Doug" <not@xxxxxxxx>]

CM cable is a permitted substitute for FPL cable, minimum conductor size in
a multi conductor is 26AWG so cat 5, as unlikely as it may seem, appears to
meet code, assuming the manufacturers installation instructions don't
prohibit its use.
NEC 760.61

Doug

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"Robert L Bass" <sales@bassburglaralarms> wrote in message
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>>> all smokes are homerun on...Cat3...nice eh?
>>
>> I have always heard different points of viw on
>> this; but what if you used the CAT 3 for a data
>> loop with popits or SIMS? Would you have to
>> use approved fire wire to the smokes just for
>> the data loop in residential? I heard it both ways.
>
> If it's a fire alarm the cable would still have to be
> listed for the purpose.
>
> On a related subject, when doing combo burg/fire
> alarms in residences in CT we would occasionally
> meet inspectors who required not only the smoke
> detectors to be run with fire alarm cable, but also
> the sirens, strobes and keypads.  That was fine
> since keypads in those days invariably used
> ordinary 22/4.  We simply made it SOP to run
> 18/4 fire cable to them and there was no problem.
>
> With newer panels starting to use CAT5 for the
> keypads and expansion modules the situation is
> changing.  I wonder how long it will take for some
> of the older inspectors to "catch up" to the new
> technology.  It's easier for me now.  I explain
> what the manufacturer specifies and warn DIY
> customers to check with the local AHJ.
>
> For the home described in the opening post of
> this thread I'd terminate the CAT3 and use
> wireless smokes.
>
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> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>