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This standard describes practices for installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. These job practices represent a minimum level of quality for fire alarm system installations. This standard is intended to define what is meant by installing equipment in a "neat and workmanlike manner" as required by the National Electrical Code^®, Article 760.

All information in this publication is intended to comply with the following standards. Installers should always follow NFPA 72^®, National Fire Alarm Code^®; NFPA 70™, National Electrical Code^® (NEC^®); applicable state and local codes; and manufacturers' instructions when installing fire alarm equipment and systems.

Note: All references in this standard are to NFPA 72- 2007 and NFPA 70-2008.