Non-power-limited fire alarm circuits and their requirements are discussed in which code?

Non-power-limited fire alarm circuits and their requirements are discussed in which code?

• A. NFPA 72
• B. NFPA 70 Article 760 Part II
• C. NFPA 13
• D. NFPA 101

Answer: (B)

Nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits are addressed in the electrical code, not in the fire-standards or life-safety handbooks. Specifically, the NEC (NFPA 70) places fire alarm systems under Article 760, and the nonpower-limited circuits are covered in Part II of that article. This distinction matters because nonpower-limited circuits have different installation rules and protection requirements than power-limited ones, ensuring they stay reliable under fault conditions. The other codes listed cover different areas: NFPA 72 deals with the design, testing, and performance of fire alarm systems in general; NFPA 13 covers automatic sprinkler systems; NFPA 101 is the Life Safety Code. So the correct code for nonpower-limited fire alarm circuit requirements is NFPA 70, Article 760 Part II.

Nonpower-limited fire alarm circuits are addressed in the electrical code, not in the fire-standards or life-safety handbooks. Specifically, the NEC (NFPA 70) places fire alarm systems under Article 760, and the nonpower-limited circuits are covered in Part II of that article. This distinction matters because nonpower-limited circuits have different installation rules and protection requirements than power-limited ones, ensuring they stay reliable under fault conditions.

The other codes listed cover different areas: NFPA 72 deals with the design, testing, and performance of fire alarm systems in general; NFPA 13 covers automatic sprinkler systems; NFPA 101 is the Life Safety Code. So the correct code for nonpower-limited fire alarm circuit requirements is NFPA 70, Article 760 Part II.