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What Codes Apply When Installing a Fire Alarm System?
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Multiple codes are involved in the installation of fire alarm systems, starting with the building code applicable to the jurisdiction you are working in. The installation and application requirements are covered in the National Electrical Code and NFPA 72.
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Broadband, what we call high speed Internet access today, is now a necessity for everyone, not a luxury.
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