Re: using CAT5 for smoke detectors

["Kid" <kid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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?