Which three of the following branch circuit characteristics are required for circuit identification and accessibility of the fire alarm equipment's primary power supply? (Choose three.)
A.
The system circuit disconnect shall be permanently identified as "Fire Alarm."
B.
The system circuit disconnect shall be permanently identified at the control unit.
C.
Where a circuit breaker is the disconnecting means, a breaker locking device shall be installed.
D.
Where a circuit breaker is the disconnecting means, a breaker locking device shall be labeled.
NFPA 72 requires strict identification and protection of theprimary power supplycircuit to the fire alarm control unit (FACU) to prevent unauthorized disconnection.
NFPA 72 (2022), Section 10.6.5.2.1:
"The circuit disconnecting means shall be identified as 'FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT' at the point of disconnect and at the fire alarm control unit."
Section 10.6.5.2.2:
"A circuit breaker used as the disconnecting means shall be protected from unauthorized operation by a locking device."
There isno requirementfor the locking device to be labeled — it only must be installed.
Correct answers:
The system circuit disconnect shall be permanently identified as "Fire Alarm."
The system circuit disconnect shall be permanently identified at the control unit.
Where a circuit breaker is the disconnecting means, a breaker locking device shall be installed.
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