Re: Hospitality fire alarms

["Barney" <spam@xxxxxx>]

"FIRETEK"
<firetech-aka-"bug"(change-the-ch-to-k-and-drop-aka-"bug")@telus.net> wrote
in message news:ODQzh.55013$Oa.6531@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Yup.  Invariably we're upgrading an existing system and most have been
> wired
> conventionally.  On new systems it's a "toss-up" and depends on what the
> Engineer has spec'd and what the electrician is comfortable dealing with.
> Unlike most jurisdictions in the US, in BC, you have to be an electrician
> to
> install fire alarm systems.  Some of the guys are pretty good at it too
> (familiar with the code issues and wiring requirements), but for those
> that
> aren't they'll call in someone like me.  :)

gotta be an electrician to install fire alarms in the US too, a low voltage
electrician.  :)