Re: Pull Station Listing Question

["Roland More" <NoSpamroland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Notifier panel

And you can't buy Notifier unless you're a Notifier dealer.

"Frank Olson" <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> craigslistanonymoususer@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Does anyone know if pull stations are required to be listed (U.L. or
>> otherwise) to specific fire alarm control panel models or
>> manufacturers in the way a smoke detector or a horn strobe unit would
>> be?  Case in point - when replacing an outdated control panel, is
>> there any reason or requirement to replace the pull stations or does
>> that not matter since all they are is essentially a dry pair of
>> contacts?  If it is required would you also be able to point out who
>> it is required by (i.e. NFPA, manufacturer etc.).
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>
> To add to the comments already made to this thread, the only stumbling
> block we encounter on panel upgrades is to ensure all the pull stations
> are of the same type (i.e.  single action or double action).  Personally I
> like the Edwards 270SPO.  They're rugged units and will probably outlast
> the building they're installed in (although a bit on the pricey side).
>
> In Canada, on systems with addressable pull stations they have to be of
> the same manufacture as the common control.  In other words, you can't put
> a Mircom addressable pull on a Notifier panel (even though both units are
> made by System Sensor).  The ULC labels have to match for compatibility.