While there are a lot of similarities between fire alarms and security systems, it is crucial to be aware of the differences, and wiring is one of the biggest. Like security panels, fire alarm control ...

In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

In this episode, Russ shows us an alarming wiring violation. As per Sec. 760.130(B)(1) of the 2017 Edition of the NEC, these cable splices should be placed in a listed box, enclosure or fire alarm ...