Section 5.13.8, NFPA 72, 2007 Edition, also stipulates that, in larger buildings, manual pulls must be positioned so there is one within every 200 feet: "Additional manual fire alarm boxes shall be provided so that the travel distance to the nearest fire alarm box will not be in excess of 200 feet measured horizontally on the same floor." Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance -rated assembly. Fire alarm systems required by the provisions of Section 907.2 of this code and the New York City Fire Code shall be monitored by a central supervising station in accordance with Section 907.14. Exception: Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms required by Section 907.2.11. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies. Specifications Voltage 24VDC (16-33VDC) - 150 (-35 - 66 Version - 5.75 H x 4.75 W x 3.25 D - 5.75 H x 4.75 W x 4.18 Connections accept 18 - 12 AWG Weight Version Single gang, double gang, or square back box Version - Surface mount back box lbs. PAGE 1 OF 4 75 Candela, Outdoor Strobe Standard or LP Enclosure Number 4890057 Color NFPA 101 provides requirements for compartmentation, on-site fire protection including fire alarm and automatic sprinkler systems, exiting and staff training. The barriers used delay or prevent fire and smoke from spreading to different areas. In most cases, building fire rating requirements and use of smoke detectors in conjunction with required by the applicable building or fire code. 1.3 Application. 1.3.1 Alarm systems shall be classified as follows: (1) Fire alarm systems (a) Household fire alarm systems (b) Protected premises (local) fire alarm systems (2) Supervising station alarm systems (a) Central station (service) alarm systems (b) Remote supervising station alarm Manual Fire Alarm Boxes (Pull Stations) - The height of the manual fire alarm boxes shall be a minimum of 42 inches and a maximum of 54 inches measured vertically, from the floor level to the activating handle or lever of the box. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be red in color. For every 25 sleeping rooms up to 100, a place of lodging must have one fire alarm strobe equipped room. For buildings with 101 to 150 rooms, there must be five equipped rooms. Buildings with 151 to 200 sleeping rooms, six rooms must be equipped. If there are 201 to 300 sleeping rooms, seven rooms should have fire alarm strobes installed. Clearance To ensure that an electrical panel can be accessed at all times - during inspection, maintenance or emergency - OSHA has determined that the working space in front of the equipment must be at least 30-inches wide (or the width of the equipment). A clearance of at least 3 feet is required for equipment using 120 to 250 volts. (2) In a building that is sprinklered, a manual pull station is not required at an exterior egress doorway from a suite that does not lead to an interior shared means of egress in a hotel not more than 3 storeys in building height, provided each suite is served by an exterior exit facility leading directly to ground level. Height of working space Sec.