Re: Pull Station Listing Question

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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  Case in point - when replacing an outdated control panel, is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.