Re: using CAT5 for smoke detectors

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Kid wrote:
> "Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:WUu2n.8359$V_3.682@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Christopher Glaeser wrote:
>>> What are the building codes regarding the use of CAT5 to wire smoke
>>> detectors in states like California?  Are there legal rammifications for
>>> licensed installers?
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Christopher
>>>
>>>
>> Can't do it. NFPA72 says 18 gauge fire rated wire. I use 18/4 just in case
>> we need to use 4 wire smokes in the future. I also use 18/4 for the
>> transformer, and sirens. It keeps from stocking too many different wires
>> on the truck. Please also note that if you use the fire keys on the
>> keypad, that is considered a pull station. 18/4 for that as well. It
>> sucks, but that's life.
>>
>> Jim Rojas
>>
>
> ok Frank.  where is your post about how that is not a pull station?  or
> won't you pull that on Rojas?
>
>


Hey...  For Jim to say that, it must be (in Fohida at least).  :-)