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Fire Alarm Systems

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 11, art. New York City Amendments to the 2020 National Electrical Code., art. 760
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NYC Electrical Code § 760.1

Section 760.1 Section 760.1 – Revise Section 760.1 to read as follows: 760.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of wiring and equipment of fire alarm systems including all circuits controlled and powered by the fire alarm system. Informational Note No. 1: Fire alarm systems include fire detection and alarm notification, sprinkler waterflow, and sprinkler supervisory systems. Circuits controlled and powered by the fire alarm system include circuits for the control of building systems safety functions, elevator capture, elevator shutdown, door release, smoke doors and damper control, fire doors and damper control and fan shutdown, but only where these circuits are powered by and controlled by the fire alarm system. For further information on the installation and monitoring of integrity requirements for fire alarm systems, refer to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, as amended by Appendix Q of the New York City Building Code. Informational Note No. 2: Class 1, 2, and 3 circuits are defined in Article 725. Informational Note No. 3: See Section 907 of the New York City Building Code for components description and use.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.2

Section 760.2 Section 760.2 – Revise Section 760.2 to add new definitions for “Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System (DFS)”, “Dedicated Function Fire Alarm Control Unit (DFCU)”, and “Releasing Fire Alarm System (RFAS)” in alphabetical order to read as follows: Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System (DFS). A protected premises fire alarm system installed specifically to perform emergency control function(s) where a building fire alarm system is not required. (NFPA 72 - 3.3.103.4.2 as amended by Appendix Q of New York City Building Code.) Dedicated Function Fire Alarm Control Unit (DFCU). A protected premises fire alarm control unit that is intended to operate specifically identified emergency control function(s). {NFPA 72 – 3.3.100.2.1 as amended by Appendix Q of the New York City Building Code.} Informational Note: Examples of a dedicated function fire alarm control unit include a supervisory control unit and either an automatic sprinkler alarm or an elevator recall control. Releasing Fire Alarm System (RFAS). A protected premises fire alarm system that is part of a fire suppression system or that provides control inputs to a fire suppression system related to the fire suppression system’s sequence of operations and outputs for other signaling and notification. {NFPA 72 - 3.3.103.4.3 as amended by Appendix Q of the New York City Building Code.} Informational Note: Examples of a releasing service fire alarm system include pre-action and clean air agent systems.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.3

Section 760.3 Section 760.3 – Revise Section 760.3(F) to read as follows: (F) Optical Fiber Cables. Where optical fiber cables are utilized for fire alarm circuits, the cables shall be supervised and installed in EMT, IMC or RMC and terminated in equipment listed for fire alarm use. Where installed underground between buildings, optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be installed in non-metallic conduit buried or concrete encased. Section 760.3 – Revise Section 760.3(L) to read as follows: (L) DELETED. Section 760.3 – Revise Section 760.3(M) to read as follows: (M) DELETED. Section 760.3 – Revise the Exception to Section 760.3(O) to read as follows: Exception: DELETED.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.24

Section 760.24 Section 760.24 – Revise Section 760.24(B) to read as follows: (B) Circuit Integrity (CI) Cable. Where permitted to be exposed, Circuit Integrity (CI) cable shall be supported at a distance not exceeding 24 in. (610 mm) Cable supports and fasteners shall be steel. Informational Note: For additional information, refer to Sections 760.52(A), 760.130(B)(1), and 760.131(A), as applicable.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.32

Section 760.32 Section 760.32 – Revise the Informational Note in Section 760.32 to read as follows: Informational Note: An example of a protective device suitable to provide protection is a device tested to the requirements of ANSI/UL 497B, Standard for Protectors for Data Communications and Fire Alarm Circuits.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.33

Section 760.33 Section 760.33 – Add a new Section 760.33 to read as follows: 760.33 Fire Alarm System and Equipment Grounding. Fire alarm system and equipment grounding shall be installed in accordance with the following: (A) Grounding Electrode Conductor. Each service or separately derived system supplying a fire alarm system shall be provided with a separate grounding electrode conductor originating at any point on the building grounding electrode system and sized and installed in accordance with Part III of Article 250. (B) Equipment Grounding Conductor. Where there are conduits supplying 120V to the fire command center, control unit, or distributed control cabinets, a separate green insulated equipment grounding conductor shall be sized and installed in accordance with Article 250, Table 250.122.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.41

Section 760.41 Section 760.41 – Revise Section 760.41 to read as follows: 760.41 NPLFA Circuit Power Source Requirements. The power source for fire alarm circuits shall comply with (A) through (E). (A) Primary Power Source. All fire alarm circuits shall be provided with a primary power source not exceeding 600 volts nominal supplied by utility company power or isolated plant. The primary power supply to the fire alarm system shall comply with the following: (1) Primary Power Supply for the Fire Alarm System(s). Where a fire alarm system is installed as required by the New York City Building Code, primary power supply shall be connected to the primary power source ahead of all building service disconnecting means so that the building service disconnecting means can be opened without de-energizing the fire alarm supply. (2) Primary Power Supply for Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System. Primary power supply for Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System shall be permitted to be connected to the power supply through the protected area of such system by means of a connection ahead of the disconnecting means for the power supply to the protected area. (3) Primary Power Supply for Releasing Fire Alarm System(s). Where the building is not equipped with an automatic or manual fire alarm system power riser, primary power supply for Releasing Fire Alarm System shall be permitted to be connected to the power supply through the protected area of such system by means of a connection ahead of the disconnecting means for the power supply to the protected area. (4) For Nonrequired (Voluntary) Fire Alarm Systems Primary Power Supply. Primary power supply for nonrequired (voluntary) fire alarm system shall be permitted to be connected to the power supply through the protected area of such system by means of a connection ahead of the disconnecting means for the power supply to the protected area. Informational Note: Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System (required and voluntary) and Releasing Fire Alarm System may also use the connected means defined in paragraph (1) where available. (B) Secondary Power Source. Where an emergency power system is provided or required to be provided for emergency system loads, the fire alarm circuits shall be connected to the emergency power system. The secondary power supply shall be connected such that all other disconnecting means serving other building emergency loads can be opened without de-energizing the facility fire alarm secondary power supply. All building fire alarm systems connected to an emergency generator shall be provided with a dedicated transfer switch and be connected ahead of the emergency generator overcurrent protective devices as follows: (1) 208Y/120 volts systems-by a dedicated fused disconnecting means. (2) 480Y/277 volts systems-by a dedicated fused disconnecting means on the secondary of the associated transformer. (C) Battery. Regardless of whether a secondary power source is also provided, each fire alarm system shall be equipped with a storage battery power supply sized to meet the operating power requirements of the system in accordance with (1), (2) or (3) below and shall automatically connect to and operate the fire alarm system upon failure of the primary or secondary power supply or sources. (1) With Voice Communications Capability. Supervisory operation for 24 hours followed by full load operation for 6 hours for systems with voice communications capability. Informational Note: A 45-minute period of voice and alarm operation at the maximum connected load shall be considered equivalent to 6 hours of total system operation. (2) Without Voice Communications Capability. Supervisory operation for 24 hours followed by full load operation for 15 minutes for systems without voice communications capability. (3) DFS and RFAS. Supervisory operation for 24 hours followed by full load operation for 15 minutes. (D) Arrangement of Power Sources. 1 source of power shall be connected to the fire alarm system at all times. The primary and secondary power sources shall be arranged and controlled by an automatic transfer switch dedicated to the fire alarm system such that the secondary source will be automatically connected to the fire alarm system should the primary power source fail. The following conditions shall be met where applicable: (1) Intermediary devices between the fire alarm system power supply and the power source, other than fused disconnect switches, transformers and automatic transfer switches are prohibited. Such disconnect switches, transformers, and automatic transfer switches shall supply only the fire alarm system and other systems specifically permitted by applicable New York City rules and regulations. (2) The primary and secondary power source shall each be provided with a means of disconnecting from the fire alarm system. Each disconnecting means shall consist of a fused disconnect switch, locked in the ON position. The key shall be kept on premises and made accessible only to authorized personnel. Such disconnect shall be painted red and permanently identified as a fire alarm circuit and labeled as to system/location served. (3) The fire alarm system fused disconnect switch on the transformer secondary side shall comply with the requirements of the primary and secondary power source fused disconnect switches pursuant to Article 240. (4) For buildings served at up to 300 volts to ground, the service voltage shall be transformed to 208/120 volts and a fire alarm fused disconnect, provided within a circuit length of 10 feet (3 m), shall be connected at the transformer secondary on the 208/120 volt side. (5) Approved disconnecting means assembly, such as fusible panel boards with compact branch fused disconnects or fusible switches, with selectively coordinated overcurrent protection device shall be provided where multiple circuits are required to support the fire alarm system and related auxiliaries. (E) Branch Circuit. An individual branch circuit shall be required for the supply of the power source. The location of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device shall be permanently identified. The circuit disconnecting means shall have red identification, shall be accessible only to qualified personnel, shall not contain any splices, and shall be identified as “FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT”. This branch circuit shall not be supplied through ground-fault circuit interrupter or arc-fault circuit interrupters. Where splicing is necessary, a listed method utilizing irreversible mechanical wire termination shall be permitted. The fire alarm branch-circuit disconnecting means shall be permitted to be secured in the ON position.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.43

Section 760.43 Section 760.43 – Revise Section 760.43 to read as follows: 760.43 NPLFA Circuit Overcurrent Protection. Overcurrent protection for conductors 14 AWG and larger shall be provided in accordance with the conductor ampacity without applying the ampacity adjustment and correction factors of 310.15 to the ampacity calculation. Exception: This section does not apply to other articles of this Code that permit or require other overcurrent protection.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.46

Section 760.46 Section 760.46 – Revise Section 760.46 to read as follows: 760.46 NPLFA Circuit Wiring. Installation of non-power limited fire alarm feeders and branch circuits shall be in accordance with applicable portions of 110.3(B), 300.7, 300.11, 300.15, 300.17, 300.19(B) and other appropriate articles of Chapter 3 using raceway methods described in Articles 342, 344, and 358, or use Type MI Cable in accordance with Article 332. For the last 3 ft (914 mm) of NPLFA branch circuit, a Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC) or Liquidtight Flexible Metallic Conduit (LFMC) shall be permitted. Exception No. 1: As provided in 760.48 through 760.52. Exception No. 2: This section does not apply where other articles of this Code require other methods. Exception No. 3: Where other articles of this code require other wiring to be used, a listed electrical protective system with minimum 2-hour fire rating shall be permitted.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.48

Section 760.48 Section 760.48 – Revise Section 760.48(A) to read as follows: 760.48 Conductors of Different Circuits in Same Cable, Enclosure, or Raceway. (A) NPLFA Circuits. Non-power limited fire alarm circuit conductors shall not be permitted to occupy the same cable, enclosure, or raceway with circuit conductors of other systems. Section 760.48 – Revise Section 760.48(B) to read as follows: (B) Fire Alarm with Power-Supply Circuits. Power supply and fire alarm circuit conductors shall be permitted in the same enclosure only where connected to the same equipment.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.49

Section 760.49 Section 760.49 – Revise Section 760.49 to read as follows: (A) Sizes and Use. Only copper conductors size 14 AWG and larger shall be permitted to be used as NPLFA circuit conductors. (B) Insulation. Insulation on conductors shall be suitable for 600 volts, 90 C, and shall comply with Article 310. Conductors shall be Type THHN, THWN/THHN, TFFN, TFN, FEP, RHH, RHW2, XHH, XHHW, MI, or listed electrical protective systems. Application of conductor ampacity shall be in accordance with 110.14 for terminal device ratings. (C) Conductor Materials. Conductors shall be solid copper up to size 10 AWG. Stranded copper conductors shall be used for sizes 8 AWG and larger.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.51

Section 760.51 Section 760.51 – Revise Section 760.51 to read as follows: (A) NPLFA Circuits. Where only non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors are in a raceway, the number of conductors shall be determined in accordance with 300.17. The ampacity adjustment factors given in 310.15(C)(1) shall apply if such conductors carry continuous load in excess of 10 percent of the ampacity of each conductor. (B) DELETED. (C) DELETED.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.52

Section 760.52 Section 760.52 – Add a new Section 760.52 to read as follows: 760.52 NPLFA Mechanical Execution of Work. Installation shall comply with the following: (A) Mechanical Rooms, Elevator Rooms, Garages and Loading Docks. All wiring installed up to 3 ft (2.4 m) above the finished floor in garages, loading docks, mechanical rooms, and elevator rooms shall meet the installation requirements of Article 344. All wiring installed over 8 ft (2.4 m) above the finished floor shall meet the installation requirements of Articles 332, 342, 344, or 358. Where flexibility is required after installation, Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC) or Liquidtight Flexible Metallic Conduit (LFMC) shall be permitted up to 36” at the last termination. Exception No. 1: For mechanical rooms and elevator rooms having a floor area of less than 900 square feet (83.6 square meters), installation pursuant to Articles 332, 342, 344, or 358 is permitted without height limitation. Exception No. 2: Where pathway survivability is required, a listed electrical protective system with minimum 2-hour fire rating shall be permitted. (B) Installation. Installation of raceways, boxes, enclosures, cabinets, and wiring shall conform to the following requirements: (1) Covers of boxes, enclosures, and cabinets shall be painted red and permanently identified as to use. (2) Penetrations through rated walls, ceilings, and floors shall be fire stopped. (3) Raceways or wiring shall not penetrate the top of any control equipment cabinet or enclosure. (4) Raceways shall not be installed in stairs enclosures unless they are serving the stairways. Informational Note: Refer to Chapter 10 of the New York City Building Code for raceway requirements allowed in stairs enclosures.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.121

Section 760.121 Section 760.121 – Revise Section 760.121(B) to read as follows: (B) Branch Circuit. For power source requirements, refer to 760.41.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.124

Section 760.124 Section 760.124 – Revise the Informational Note in Section 760.124 to read as follows: Informational Note: DELETED.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.130

Section 760.130 Section 760.130 – Revise Section 760.130 to read as follows: (A) NPLFA Wiring Methods and Materials. Installation shall be in accordance with 760.46, and conductors shall be solid or stranded copper. Exception: The ampacity adjustment factors given in 310.15(B)(3)(a) shall not apply. (B) PLFA Wiring Methods and Materials. Power-limited fire alarm conductors and cables described in 760.179 shall be installed as detailed in 760.130(B)(1), (B)(2), or (B)(3) of this section and 300.7. Devices shall be installed in accordance with 110.3(B), 300.11(A) and 300.15 with all wiring supported from the building structure independently. (1) In Raceways, Exposed on Ceilings or Sidewalls, or Fished in Concealed Spaces. In raceways or exposed above 8 ft (2.4 m) on the surface of ceiling and sidewalls, or fished in concealed spaces, cable splices or terminations shall be made in listed fittings, boxes, enclosures, fire alarm devices, or utilization equipment. Where installed exposed, cables shall be supported at a maximum of 5 ft (1.5 m) spacing and installed in such a way that maximum protection against physical damage is afforded by building construction. Where located within 8 ft (2.4 m) of the floor, cables shall be installed in raceway as per Article 342, 344, 358 or 386. Where flexibility is required after installation, Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC) or Liquidtight Flexible Metallic Conduit (LFMC) shall be permitted up to 36 inches (915 mm) at the last termination. (2) Passing Through a Floor or Wall. Cables shall be installed in metal raceways where passing through a floor or wall to a height of 8 ft (2.4 m) above the floor, unless adequate protection can be afforded by building construction such as detailed in 760.130(B)(1) or unless an equivalent solid guard is provided. Informational Note: Protection by building construction includes, but is not limited to, raised floors, shafts, telephone and communications equipment rooms and closets, and rooms used exclusively for fire alarm equipment. (3) In Hoistways. Cables shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing, where installed in hoistways. Exception: As provided for in 620.21 for elevators and similar equipment. (4) Terminations and Splices. Terminations and splices shall be made in listed fittings, boxes, enclosures, fire alarm devices, or utilization equipment. Splices shall be limited to locations where the conditions of installation require the use of splices. Splices and terminations in riser cables are prohibited except where made in fire alarm equipment terminal cabinets. Mechanical connections shall be listed in accordance with UL 486A - 486C or if soldered, conductors shall first be joined so as to be mechanically and electrically secure prior to soldering. Temperature rating of completed splices shall be equal to or exceed the temperature rating of the highest rated conductor. (5) Physical Protection. Where a Smoke Control System is provided, all wiring, regardless of voltage, shall be installed in raceways. Informational Note: For additional information on Smoke Control System wiring requirements, refer to Chapter 9 of the New York City Building Code.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.131

Section 760.131 Section 760.131 – Add a new Section 760.131 to read as follows: 760.131 PLFA Mechanical Execution of Work. Installation shall conform to the following requirements: (A) Mechanical Rooms, Elevator Rooms, Garages and Loading Docks. All wiring installed up to 8 ft (2.4 m) above the finished floor in garages, loading docks, mechanical rooms, and elevator rooms shall meet the installation requirements of Article 344. Wiring installed above 8 ft (2.4 m) above finished floor shall meet the installation requirement of Articles 342, 344, and 358, or use Type MI Cable in accordance with Article 332. Where flexibility is required after installation, Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC) or Liquidtight Flexible Metallic Conduit (LFMC) shall be permitted up to 36 inches (915 mm) at the last termination. Exception: For mechanical rooms and elevator rooms having a floor area of less than 900 square feet (83.6 square meters), installation pursuant to Articles 332, 342, 344, or 358 is permitted without height limitation. (B) Releasing Fire Alarm Systems. Suppression systems activated by automatic fire detection and using fire alarm cables shall be installed pursuant to Articles 332, 342, 344, or 358. Such systems shall include, but not be limited to, pre-action sprinkler, deluge sprinkler, water mist, clean air agent, Halon, range hood, CO2, and dry chemicals." (C) Installation. Installation of raceways, boxes, enclosures, cabinets, and wiring shall conform to the following requirements: (1) Covers of boxes, enclosures, and cabinets shall be painted red and permanently identified as to use. (2) Penetrations through rated walls, ceilings, and floors shall be firestopped. (3) Raceways or wiring shall not penetrate the top of any control equipment cabinet or enclosure. (4) Raceways shall not be installed in stair enclosures unless they are serving the stairways. Informational Note: For allowed raceways that are serving stairs enclosures, refer to Section 1023.5 of the New York City Building Code. (5) Cables shall be secured by cable ties, straps, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage cables. Such fittings shall be secured in place at intervals not exceeding 5 ft (1.5 m) on center and within 1 ft (300 mm) of associated cabinet, enclosure, or box.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.135

Section 760.135 Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(B) to read as follows: (B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated for Environmental Air. The following cables shall be permitted in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B), if they are directly associated with the air distribution system: (1) Types FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” and FPLP-CI cables in lengths as short as practicable to perform the required function (2) Types FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” and FPLP-CI installed in raceways that are installed in compliance with 300.22(B) Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in fabricated ducts, see 4.3.4.1 and 4.3.11.3.3 of NFPA 90A-2018, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(C) to read as follows: (C) Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air (Plenums). The following cables shall be permitted in other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C): (1) Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable”. (2) Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” installed in plenum communications raceways. (3) Types FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” and FPLP-CI cables supported by open metallic cable trays or cable tray systems. (4) Types FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” installed in raceways that are installed in compliance with 300.22(C). (5) Types FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) as described in 300.22(C). (6) Types FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” installed in plenum communications raceways, riser communications raceways, or general-purpose communications raceways supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) as described in 300.22(C). Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(D) to read as follows: (D) Risers — Cables in Vertical Runs. Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” shall be permitted in vertical runs penetrating 1 or more floors and in vertical runs in a shaft: Informational Note: See 300.21 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations. Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(E) to read as follows: (E) Risers — Cables in Metal Raceways. Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” shall be permitted in metal raceways in a riser having firestops at each floor: Informational Note: See 300.21 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations. Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(F) to read as follows: (F) Risers — Cables in Fireproof Shafts. Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” shall be permitted to be installed in fireproof riser shafts having firestops at each floor. Informational Note: See 300.21 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations. Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(G) to read as follows: (G) Risers — One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cables” shall be permitted in one- and two-family dwellings. Section 760.135 – Revise Section 760.135(H) to read as follows: (H) Other Building Locations. Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” shall be permitted to be installed in building locations other than the locations covered in 770.113(B) through (H).

NYC Electrical Code § 760.136

Section 760.136 Section 760.136 – Revise Section 760.136(D)(2) to read as follows: (2) The circuit conductors operate at 150 volts or less to ground and also comply with 1 of the following: a. The fire alarm power-limited circuits are installed using Type FPLP “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable” provided these power-limited cable conductors extending beyond the jacket are separated by a minimum of 0.25 in. (6 mm) or by a nonconductive sleeve or nonconductive barrier from all other conductors. b. DELETED. Section 760.136 – Revise Section 760.136(F) to read as follows: (F) In Hoistways. In hoistways, power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing. For elevators or similar equipment, these conductors shall be permitted to be installed as provided in 620.21. Section 760.136 – Revise Section 760.136(G)(1) to read as follows: (1) Either (a) all of the electric light, power, Class 1, nonpower-limited fire alarm, and medium-power network powered broadband communications circuit conductors or (b) all of the power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors are in a raceway or metal-sheathed or metal-clad cables.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.142

Section 760.142 Section 760.142 – Revise Section 760.142 to read as follows: 760.142 Conductor Size. Conductors shall not be smaller than 18 AWG in size.

NYC Electrical Code § 760.176

Section 760.176 Section 760.176 – Revise Section 760.176(G) to read as follows: (G) NPLFA Cable Markings. Non-power-limited fire alarm circuit cables shall be permitted to be marked with a maximum usage voltage rating of 150 volts. Cables that are listed for circuit integrity shall be identified with the suffix “CI” as defined in 760.176(F).

NYC Electrical Code § 760.179

Section 760.179 Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(B) to read as follows: (B) Conductor Size. The size of conductors in single or multi-conductor cables shall not be smaller than 18 AWG. Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(D) to read as follows: (D) Type FPLP. Type FPLP power-limited fire alarm plenum cable shall be listed as being suitable for use in ducts, plenums, and other space used for environmental air and shall also be listed as having adequate fire-resistant and low smoke–producing characteristics. Type FPLP power-limited fire alarm cable shall be listed with the following additional requirements: (1) Type FPLP only; minimum insulation thickness 15 mils; minimum temperature 150 C. (2) Red colored jacket overall; minimum thickness 25 mils. (3) Cable shall bear additional description “ALSO CLASSIFIED FOR USE AS FIRE ALARM CABLE IN NEW YORK CITY,” and shall be legible without removing jacket. Informational Note: 1 method of defining a cable that is low-smoke producing cable and fire-resistant cable is that the cable exhibits a maximum peak optical density of 0.50 or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 5 ft (1.52 m) or less when tested in accordance with NFPA 262-2019, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces. Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(E) to read as follows: (E) DELETED. Section 760.179(F) – Revise Section 760.179(F) to read as follows: (F) DELETED. Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(G) to read as follows: (G) Fire Alarm Circuit Integrity (CI) Cable or Electrical Circuit Protective System. Cables that are used for survivability of critical circuits under fire conditions shall meet either 760.179(G)(1) or (G)(2). Informational Note No. 1: Fire alarm circuit integrity (CI) cable and electrical circuit protective systems may be used for fire alarm circuits to comply with the survivability requirements of NFPA 72-2019, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 12.4.3 and 12.4.4, that the circuit maintain its electrical function during fire conditions for a defined period of time. Informational Note No. 2: 1 method of defining circuit integrity (CI) cable or an electrical circuit protective system is by establishing a minimum 2-hour fire-resistive rating for the cable when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 2196-2017, Standard for Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, Instrumentation, Control and Data Cables Informational Note No. 3: UL guide information for electrical circuit protective systems (FHIT) contains information on proper installation requirements for maintaining the fire rating. (1) Circuit Integrity (CI) Cables. Circuit integrity (CI) cables specified in 760.179(D) and used for survivability of critical circuits shall have an additional classification using the suffix “CI.” Circuit integrity (CI) cables shall only be permitted to be installed in a raceway where specifically listed and marked as part of an electrical circuit protective system as covered in 760.179(G)(2). (2) Electrical Circuit Protective System. Cables specified in 760.179(D) and (G)(1), which are part of an electrical circuit protective system, shall be identified with the protective system number and hourly rating printed on the outer jacket of the cable and installed in accordance with the listing of the protective system. Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(H) to read as follows: (H) DELETED. Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(I) to read as follows: (I) Cable Marking. The cable shall be marked in accordance with subsection 760.179(D)(3) and its rating marked as “NYC Certified Fire Alarm Cable”. Cables that are listed for circuit integrity shall be identified with the suffix CI as defined in 760.179(G). Informational Note: Voltage ratings on cables may be misinterpreted to suggest that the cables may be suitable for Class 1, electric light, and power applications. Exception: Voltage markings shall be permitted where the cable has multiple listings and voltage marking is required for 1 or more of the listings. Section 760.179 – Revise Section 760.179(J) to read as follows: (J) Insulated Continuous Line-Type Fire Detectors. Insulated continuous line-type fire detectors shall be rated in accordance with 760.179(C), listed as being resistant to the spread of fire in accordance with 760.179(D), marked in accordance with 760.179(I), and the jacket compound shall have a high degree of abrasion resistance.
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