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NFPA codes,standards, ecommendedpractices,and guides,of which the document contained herein is one,are de-veloped through a consensusstandardsdevelopment processapproved by the American National Standards nstitute.This processbrings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and intereststo achieve consensuson fire andother safety issues.While the NFPA administers the processand establishes ules to promote fairness in the develop-ment of consensus, t does not independently est, evaluate,or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundnessof any udgments contained n its codes and standards.The NFPA disclaims liability for any personal njury, property or other damagesof any nature wharsoever,whetherspecial, ndirect, consequentialor compensatory,directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or relianceon this document. The NFPA also makesno guarantyor warranty as o the accuracyor completeness f any informationpublished herein.In issu ing and making this document available, the NFPA is not undertaking to renderprofessional or other servicesfor or on behalf of any personor entity. Nor is the NFPA under taking to perform any duty owed by any personor entityto someoneelse. Anyone using this document should rely on his or her own independent udgment og as appropriate,seek he advice of a competentprofessional n determining the exercise of reasonable ue in any given circumstances.The NFPA has no power, nor does t undertake, o police or enforce compliance with the contentsof this document.Nor does the NFPA list, certif test or inspect products, designs, or installations for compliance with this document.Any certification or other statementof compliance with the requirements of this document shall not be attributable tothe NFPA and is solely the responsibilityof the certifier o r maker of the statement.Important Notices and Disclaimers continuedon insideback cover.

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Copyright @2005, National Fire Protection Association, All Righs ResewedNF?A73T

Standard for eInstallation of Elechonic Premises Security S;rstems

2006EditionThiseditionofNFPAT3l, Standard,forthelrutattationofElz)tanicPremiseslieatritySystems,wasprepared by the Technical Committee on Premises Security and acted on by NFPAat itsJuneAssociation Technical Meeting held June 6-10, 2005, in Las Vegas,NV It was issued by theStandards Council onJuly 29,200b, with an effective date ofAugusr 18, 2005.This edition of NFPA731 was approved as anAmerican National Standard onAugust 18,2005.

O"igt" and Development of NFPA 731The 2006 edition of NFPA 73L, Stand.ard ur thz Installatio'n of Elzctronic PremisesSeanifySystems,s the first edition of this standard, This standard was developed in parallel withNTPA 730, Guidz or Premises ecurity.NTPA 731 provides details of how ro install electronicpremises security equipment. In addition to installation requirements, testing, inspection,and maintenance are addressed to prode a comprehensive document.

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73t-2 INSTALI-ATION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURITYSYSTEMSTechnical Committee on Premises Securitv

Wa1'neD. Moore, ChairHughesAssociates, Inc., RI [SE]Raymond A. Grill, SecretaryThe RJAGroup, Inc., VA [SE]

Allan M. Aro, Insurance ServicesOfiice, Inc., \f IIJCharick Callaghan, Marriott International, Inc.,DC ulRep. American Society for Industrial SecurityLouis Chavez, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., IL [RI]Thomas L. Chronister, Oxnard Police Department,c"{ ElDavid S. Collins, The Preew Group, Inc., OH tSElRep. American Institute of ArchitectsJ.r"l'M. Cordasco, Compass Technologies, PA [M]Wendell H. Couch, Six Continents Hotels, GA [U]Rep. American Hotel & LodgingAssociationMchael D. DeVore. State Farm MutualAutomobileInsurance Co., IL tulRep. NFPA Industrial Fire Protection SectionJohn C. Fannin, III, SafePlaceCorporation, DE tSEl

Rep. State of Delaware, Departrnent of Safety andHomeland SecurityLouis T. fiore, L. T. Fiore, Inc., I$ [IMlRep. Professional Alarm Services Organizations ofNorthAmericaAlternates

Shane M. Clary, BayAlarm Compan C"{ tIMl(Alt. toJ. M. Lombardi)Kurtw. Collins, The \fAGroup, Inc., IL [SE](41t. ro RA Grilt)Larry R Dischert, TycolADT Security Services, Inc.,NJ M](Alt. to M. A. Visbal)IGoi"J. Gainor, Tyco International, MA [M](Alt. to B. Fraser)Mark M. Hankevycz, Gage-Babcock &Associates, Inc.,vA sEl(VotingAlt. to Gage-Babcock Rep.)Robert G, Harrington, Pyramid Management Group,Inc., NY [U ](Alt. ro B. H. Strother)Richard P. Bielen. NFPA Staff Liaison

Bruce Fraser, Tyco/SimplexGrinnell, MA [M]Dale M. Gigandel Pacom Systems nc., FL [M]Charles E. Habl, The Protection Engineering Group,PLC, VA [SE]Patrick D. flarris, Virginia Crime Prevention Association,VA U]Walter W. Jones, U.S. National Institute of Standards& Technology, MD tRTlStewart Kidd, Loss Prevention Consultancy, Ltd., UnitedKingdom [SE]John M. Lombardi, Commercial Instruments &AlarmSystems, nc., NY [IM]Rep. Central Station Alarm AssociationTom G. Snith, Cox SystemsTechnology, OK [IM]Rep. National Electrical Contractors AssociationBill H. Strother, Weingarten Realty Management Co.,Tx tulRep. International Council of Shopping CentersMchael Tierne Builders Hardware ManufacturersAssociation, gf tMlMark.d Visbal, Security IndustryAssociation, VA [M]RaymondWalker, Town ofWindso CT [E]Gnegory Kurasz, \4rginia Crime Prevention Association,vAlul(Alt. to P. D. Harris)Parick M. Murph Marriott International, Inc., DC [U](Alt. to C. Callaghan)Armando Porto, Metropolitan Transportation Authority,NrYtul(VotingAlt.)Steven.d Schmit, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,IL IRT](AIr. ro L. Chavez)Dea I( Wilson, HughesAssociates, Inc., PA [SE](Alt. to W. D. Moore)

This list rqresents thz menbenhip at the time the Cotnmitfeeuas ballntd on the innl text of this edition. Sinee hat timc,changes n the mnnbenhip may hate occuned. Akq to classifuations isfound, at thz bork of thz doeumntt.NOTE: Membership on acommittee shall not in and of itself constitute ari endorsement of theAssociation orany document developed by the committee on which the member serves.Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on the overall securityprogram for the protection of premises, people, property, and information specific to a particular occu-pancy. The Committee shall have responsibility for the installation of premises security systems.

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CONTENTS 73t-3Contents

Chapter I Administration ............. 731- 41.1 Scope ... . . . . . . . . . 731- 4L.2 Purpose 731- 41.3 Applicat ion .. . . . 731- 41.4 Retroactivity .... 731- 41.5 Equivalency .. . . . 731- 41.6 Units and Formulas 731- 5

Chapter 2 Referenced Pubcations . 731- 52. I General 731- 52.2 NFPAPublicat ions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 731- 52.3 OtherPublicat ions .. . . . . . . . . .. . 731- 52.4 References for Extracts in MandatorySect ions .. . . . . . . . 731- 5Chapter 3 Definitions 731- 53.1 General 73L- 53.2 NFPAOffrcialDefinitions ..... 731- 53.3 General Definitions 731- 6Chapter 4 Fundamentals 781- 74.1 Application ..... 731- 74.2 PowerSuppl ies .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731- 74.3 System Functions 731- S4. 4 Performanceand Limitat ions .. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 731- 94.b Instal lat ionandDesign .. . . . . . .731- S4.6 System Requirements 731-114.7 Documentat ion .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731-124.8 Central Station Electronic PremisesSecurity Slstems 731-12Chapter 5 Intrusion Detection Systems 731-125.1 General 731-12.2 Exterior Detection Systems .. . 731-135.3 Interior Detection Systems .. . 731-135.4 'Vaults and Safes 731-Lb

Chapter 6 Electronic Access Contol Systems . . . 731-1 56.1 Fundamentals .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731-156.2 Administrat ion Tools/Interface .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 f -1 66.3 Network Interface Device ..... 73f-16Chapter 7 Video Suseillance Sptems 731-L67.1 General 731-L67.2 Cameras .. . . . . . . .731-167.3 Lory-Level Lighting Conditions 731-L67.4 Enclosures .. . . . .731-167.5 General Hardware and Mounts 731-177.6 Lens ... . . . . . . . . . . . 731-177.7 Physical Conductors 731-177.8 Applications of Conductors .. 731-177.9 Radio Frequency (RF). (Reserved) 731-17Chapter 8 Holdup, Duress, andArnbushSystems .... 731-178.1 General 731-178.2 HoldupAlann Systems ... . . . . . 731-188.3 DuressAlarm Systems 73f-188. 4 AmbushAlarm Systems ... . . . . . 731-18Chapter9 Testingar f rnspections .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 f -1 9Ll Scope ... . . . . . . . . . 731-fg9. 2 Impairments .. . 73f-199.3 General Testing, Inspection, andMaintenance . . .731-199.4 SystemTesting . 731-199.5 Inspection and Testing Frequency 731-25AnnexA ExplanatoryMaterial ........ 731-25AnnexB CameraSpecifications .....73141Annex C CameraSelection ............. 73142Annex D Informational References . 73113Index ... . . . . . . 72144

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7rt4 INSTALI.{TION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURIT\YSTEMSNFPAT3T

Standard for theInstallation of Electronic PremisesSecuriw Srstems

2006;;""IMrcBTANT NOTE: This NFPA dacument is tnade mailablc forusesubjec,to intportn t naties and' Icgal disclaimert. Thcse nti'cesand disclaimcrs appear in all publicatiotts containing thk docu'ntctttand may befound lndcr the hcading *In|orta Notices utd Di*claimers CorwerningNFPADoctunen*.o Tlwy can also be obtafurcdon reqtrcst rcm NFPA or ezoedat uturutnpa.g/ disclaimefi -NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number or letter des'ignating a paragraph indicates that explanatory material on theparagraph can be found inAnnexAA reference in brackets [ ] following a section or para-graph indicates material that has been extracted from an-ther NFPA document. As an aid to the user' the completetitle and edition of the source documents for extracts inmandatory sections of the document are given in Chapter 2and those for extracts in informational sections are given inAnnex D. Editorial changes to extracted material consist ofrevising references to an appropriate division in this docu-ment ;r the inclusion of the document number with thedivision number when the reference is to the original docu-ment. Requests for interpretations or revisions of extractedtext shall 6e sent to the technical committee responsible forthe source document.Information on referenced publications can be found inChapter 2 andAnnex D.

Chapter I Administrationl.l Scope. This standard covers e application, location, instal-tation, prformance, testing, and maintenance of electronic pre-mises security qstems and their components.1.2 Purpose.1.2.1 The purpose of this standard is to define the means ofsignal initition, transmission, notification' and annunciation;ttre levels of performance; and the reliability of electronic pre-mises security s)stems.1.2.2 This standard defines the features associatedwith thesesystemsand also provides information necessary o modi$ orupgrade an existing rystem to meet the requirements of a par-ticular application.1.2.3 This standard establishes minimum required levels ofperformance, extent f redundanc and quality of installationbut does not establish the only methods by which these re-quirements are to be achieved.1.2.4 This standard shall not be interPreted to require a levelof premises security other than that required by the applicablecodes and standards.1.3 Appcaon.1.3.1 Electronic Premises Security Systems. Electronic pre-mises security systemsshall include one or more of the follow-ing system types:(1) Intrusion detection systems

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(2) Accesscontrol systems(3) Video surveillance systems(4) Asset protection slstems(5) Enronmental detection systems(6) Holdup and duress systems(7) Integrated systems1.3.2 Endorsemenl Any reference or implied reference to aparticular qpe of hardware is for the PurPose of clarity and shallnot be interpreted as an endorsement.1.3.3 Technical Terms. The intent and meaning of the termsused in this standard shall be, unless otherwise defined herein,the same as those of NFPA70, NationalElctrimlCodE.1.3.4 Covered Locations.1.3.4.1 Electr,onic llardware Components. This standard applies to new installations of electronic premises security sys-tems or their components installed for protection of buildinginteriors, building perimeters, and surrounding property.1.3.4.2 Other Hardwae Components. This standarcl appliesto nonelectronic building and physical security componentswhere these items interface with, or become part of, an elec-tronic premises security s)6tem.1.3.4.3 Softr'are. In this standard, software includes the sys-tem firmware.1.3.5 E:rclusions.1.3.5.1 One- and TweFamily Dwellings. Electronic premisessecurity systems nstalled in one- and two-family dwellings arenot covered by this standard.1.3.5.2 Information Tecbnology Systems. The security of dataor software in information technology or computer systems snot covered by this standard.1.3.5.3 Portable Assets. The authorized remoral of portablearticles is not covered by this standard.1.3.5.4 Transmission Methods. Transmission methods of opremises communication networks and receipt of signals atmonitoring stations are not covered by this standard.1.3.5.5 Monitoring Stations. Monitoring stations that are re-ceiving signals from electronic premises security systemsandare not located at the protected property are not covered bythis standard.1.4 Retroactity.1.4.1 The provisions of this standard reflect situations andthe state of the art at the time the standard was issued'1.4.2 Unless otherwise noted, it is not intended that the provi-sions of this standard be applied to fucilities, equipment' struc-tures, or installations thatwere existing or approved for construc-tion or installation prior to the effective date of this standard.1.5 Equivalency.1.5.1 Adevice or system having materials or forms that differfrom those detailed in this standard shall be permitted to beexamined and tested according to the intent of the standardand, if found equir,alent, shall be approved.1.5.2 Technical documentation shall be submitted to the au-thority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equiralency.

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DEFINITIONS 73t-51.6 Units and Fomrlas.1.6.1 Unia. Metric units of measurement in this standard arein accordance with the modernized metric system known asthe International System of Unis (SI).1.6.2 Primary and Equivalent Values. If a ralue for a measure-ment asgiven in this standard is followed by an equivalentvaluein other units, the first stated vlue shall be regarded as the re-quiremenL A given equi%lent lalue might be approximate.1.6.3 Conversion Procedure. SI units have been converted bymultiplying the quantity by the conversion factor and enrounding the result to the appropriate number of significantdigits.

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in thischapter are referenced within this standard and shall be con-sidered part of the requirements of this document.2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association.1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA02I69-7471.

NFPA 70, Natim,al Elc rical Codt@, 005 edition.NFPA 110, Standard for Emngency and Standby Puuer System.s,2005 edition.NFPA f 11, Standard, o'n Stmed Elzctrical Energ Emtrgmq and,Standb, Purn Systens, 005 edition.NFPA 780, Stand,ard r thz Installation of Lightning ProtectionS1stems,2004 dition.2.3 Other Publications.2.3.1 ANSI Publication. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, NewYork, NY 10036.

ANSI 51.41983 (R 2001) with Amd. 51.4A-1985,Specifica-tion fm Sound Lnel Meters,2001.2.3.2 SIA Publications. Security IndustryAssociation, 635 Slat-ers Lane, Suite 110,Alexandria, VA22314.

ANSI/SIA PIR{I, Passiae nfrared, Motfun DeUAmStandard -Fea.turesfm Fnhancing FalseAlnrm lrnmunily, 2000.ANSI/SIA CP-01, Cantrol Panel Standard - Feattaes or FakeAhtrm lductfun,2OOO.

2.3.3 (lL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.UL294, StandardforAccessControl SystemUnits, 1999, revised2004.L:L 365, Standnrd.fm Pokce Station ConnectdBurglar AlannCnis nd Systems, 997, resed 2001.L-I- 606, Standard fm Linings and Screensm Usezaith Bmglnr--llatm S,stems, 999.L-I- 634. Stand,ard, m Connectms and Switchs for Use withts wgla nllarn Sy bns, 2000.L1 636, Standmdfm Hol.d.upAlarm Units and Systmx, 1996,resired 2001.L1639. Stanndfor Safetyor Intrusion-Detection Units,reri:ed fl)02.L1 681, Standardfor Installntion and, Clnssificatfun of Burglarwd Holdup Alarm Srsterns,1999, evised 2001.

UL 2044, Standard for Commercial Closed,Circuit TbluisionEquipmmt, 1997, revised 2004.2.3.4 U.S. Goverrment Publication. U.S. Government Print-ing Ofiice, Washington, DC 20 402.

Tttle 47, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, 'Radio Fre-quency Devices.'2.3.5 Other Publication.Meam-Webster\ Collegfu,tcDictnary, Merriam-Webster Inc.,Springfield, 1\{A, 2003.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

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Chapter 3 Definitions3.1* General. The definitions contained in this chapter shallapply to the terms used in this standard. Where terrns are notdefined in this chapter or within another chapter, they shallbe defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings withinthe context in which they are used. Mariam-Webster\ CollegiateDictionary, llth edition, shall be the source for the ordinarilyaccepted meaning.3.2 NFPA Official Denitions.3.2.1* Apprcved. Acceptable to the authority havingjurisdic-tion.3.2.2* Authority Haviry Jurisdicdon (AID. An oganization,office, or indidual responsible for enforcing the requirementsof a code or standard, or for approng equipmeng materials, aninstallation, or a procedure.3.2.3 I-abeled. Equipment or materials to which has been at-tached a label, slmbol, or other identifying mark of an oqganiza-tion at is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction andconcerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic in-spection of production of labeled equipment or materials, andby whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance withappropriate standardsor performance in a specified manner.3.2.4* Listed. Equipment, materials, or sewices included in alist published by an organization that is acceptable to rhe au-thority hang jurisdiction and concerned wi er,aluation ofproducts or services, hat maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic elaluationof services,and whose listing states that eier the equipment,material, or service meets appropriate designated standards orhas been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.3.2.5 Sbatl. Indicates a mandatory requirement.3.2.6 Shorld- Indicates a recommendation or that which isadsed but not required.3.2.7 Standard. Adocument, the main textofwhich containsonly mandatory prosions using the word "shall' to indicaterequirements and which is in a form generally suitable formandatory reference by another standard or code or for adoption into law. Nonmandatory provisions shall be located in anappendix or annex, footnote, or fine-print note and are not tobe considered a part of the requirements of a standard.

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7314 INSTALI-{TION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURITYSYSTEMS3.3 General Definitions.3.3.1* Access Control The monitoring or control of trafficthrough portals of a protected area by identifying e requestorand approng entrance or exit.3.3.2* Active l"ods An electric locking dece that holds aportal closed and cannot be opened for egress by normal operation ofthe door hardware.3.3.3* AncitlayFrmctions. Monitored points that are not se-curity points but are incorporated into an electronic premisessecurity system or outputs that are not necessary to the func-tion of the electronic premises security sptem.3.3.4* Annunciator, Aunit containing one or more indicatorlamps, alphanumeric displals, computer monitor, or otherequilalent means on which each indication provides statusinformation about a circuit, condition, system, or location.3.3.5* CXosed Circuit Television (CCT9. A video system inwhich an analog or digital video signal travels from the camerato video monitoring stations at the protected premises.3.3.6 Conol Uni Asystem component that monitors inPutsand controls outputs through various types ofcircuits.172,200213.3.7 Contollen A control unit used to prode the logic inan accesscontrol system.3.3.8 Detec{ion.

3.3.8.f Irusim Detcciion The ability to detect the eny orattempted entry of a person or vehicle into a protected area.3.3.8.2 fuiord Detctiot. Recognition of an audio patternindicative of unauthorized activity.

3.3.9 Device.33.9.f Initiating Det)@. A system component that origi-nates transmission of a change-of-state condition.3.3.9.1.1 AmbushNsnn Iniating Device. An initiating de-ce or procedure that personnel authorized to disarm theintnsion system at a protected premises can use to trans-mit a signal indicating a forced disarming of an intrusiondetection system.3.3.9.1.2* Durcss Alann Iniriating Datiee. An initiating de-vice intended to enable a person at protected premises toindicate a hostile situation.3.3.9.1.3* Holdup Alann Initi.ating Deuice. An initiating de-vice intended to enable an employee of a protected premisesto transmit a signal indicating a robbery has transpired.3.3.9.2 Signaling Defue. A device that indicates an alarmor abnormal condition by means of audible, visual, or bothmethods, including sirens, bells, horns, and strobes.

3.3.10 Elecronic hcmises Security System. See 3.3.24.4.3.3.11* FaseAlm. Notification of an alarm condition whenno evidence of the event that the alarm signalwas designed toreport is found.33.12* FoiL An electrically conductive ribbon used for asensing circuit.33.f3 fg/pad. A dece that is a tJpe of human/machineinterhce (HMI) with numerical or function keys that can in-corporate an annunciator or signaling device.

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3.3.14* Monitoring Station. A facility that receives signalsand has personnel in attendance at all times to respond tothese signals.3.3.15 Position fulsor, Adevice that indicates whether a por-tal is open or closed.3.3.16 Protecdve$tuftg.

3.3.16.f Fitc Wre Locing. Bare, handdrawn, solid cop-per wire not larger than 24 AWG or film-coated solidcopper wire not larger than 26 AWG or the equivalentapplied to a door or similar surface in continuous paral-le l strips.3.3.16.2 Grcned S,riptng. Soft wooden half round dowelsthat are assembled to a surf,ace n parallel runs of oppositepolarity.3.3.16.3 OPer. ,fNring. A form of protective wiring usedacross skylights and in areas not subject to damage consist-ing of bare, harddrawn solid copper wire not larger than24 A\,VG that is arranged in two perpendicular banks ofhorizontal runs ofopposite polarity at intervals not exceed-ing 102mm (4 in.).

3.3.17* Reader. Adece that allo*s an identification creden-tial to be entered into an accesscontrol system.3.3.18 Record of C.ompletion. Adocument that acknowledgesthe features of installation, operation (performance), service,and equipment with representation by the property o\{ner, s}s.tem installer, system supplier, service organization, and the au-thority havingjurisdiction. 172,200213.3.19 Safe. An iron, steel, or equiralent container that hasis door(s) equipped with a combination lock.3.3.20* Soeens. A fully framed assembly of grooved-wooddowels or meshed screening that is intended to form a protec-tive barrier over windows or on doors, and on which fine wirelacing is installed in parallel rr.ns of opposite polarity at inter-rals not exceeding 102 mm (a in.).3.3.2f Security Personnel Employees or conract service per-sonnel charged with duties to aid in the protection at a pro-tected premises.3.3.22 Signals.

3.3.22.L* AIaNrn Sigtak. Asignal indicating an unauthorizedevent at a protected premises.3.3.22.2 Supentisory Signrlls. A signal indicating the needfor action in connection with the supewision of guardtours, unverified exterior alarm, or environmental or othernonintnuion monitored point or system.3.3.22.3 Trvuble Signak. A signal indicating a fault in amonitored circuit or componenL

3.3.23 Sain Relief. Cable termination that provides struc-nral rigidity ofconductors under conditions offlexure.3.3.24 S)stem.

3.3.24.1 Conbitnot Esten Asystem of multiple controlunits that work together to provide one integrated control.3.3.24.2* Agrtul Imaging Esten (DIS). A deo system inwhich a digital deo signal travels from the camera and canbe viewed by any authorized user at or away from the protected premises.

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FUNDAMENTAIS 73t-73.3.24.3 DurcssAlann $stem.3.3.24.3.1 Priaate DnessMarn Ssten- Asystem or portionthereof in which the action to acti .te the duress signal isknown only to the person activating the device.3.3.24.5.2 Publia DurcssAlrn $stern. A system or portionthereof in which the ability to acti te a duress signal isarrilable o any person at the protected premises.3.3.24.4 Elcctronic henises Seaffit! qstun. A system orportion of a combination system that consists of compo.nents and circuits arranged to monitor or control activity ator access o a protected premises.3.3.24.5 Holdup Alann Esten.3.3.24.5.1 MaNunl Holdup Alarm Systern A system or por-tion thereof in which the initiation of a holdup signal de-pends solely on operation of manually operated hand orfoot initiating devices installed thin the working area.3.3.24.5.2 Semiaubmar Holdup Nann stem. Aslstem orportion thereof in which the initiation of a holdup signal doesnot depend solelyon operation of manually operated hand orfoot initiating devices installed within the working area.3.3.24.6* Intcgrated Systern. A control unit that includesother gpes of s).sterns n addition to e electronic premisessecurity system.3.3,24,7 Partitiot $stem. A part of one control unit thatthrough software acts as a separate control unit.

3.3.25 Trap.3.3.25.1* Ball Tt'ap. A device consisting of vo spring-tensioned balls that form a connector into which a flat metalclip that is attached to a conductor can be inserted to com-plete a circuit3.3.25.2 B@ricr furfrup. Adevice consisting of a pressure-sensitive switch that is mounted onto one end of an a{ustablebar that is installed across an opening.3.3.25.3* Discomwc,tingTrap. Ad,evice intended to super-vise the position of an air conditioner, small fan, fixedpanel, or similar opening against movement in eitherdirection th the use of a conductor or trip cord ex-tenaed across the opening.

3.3.26* Vaul A room constructed of iron, steel, brick, con-crete, stone, tile, or similar masonry units permanently builtinto or assembled on the premises and having an iron, steel,or equilalent door and frame with a combination lock.

Chapter4 Frmdamentals4.1 Appcation.4.1.1 This standard shall apply to new installations and providethe information necessaryto modif or upgrade an efsting qn-tem to meet the requirements for a particular q?e of q/stem.4.1.2 The provisions of Chapter 4 shall apply to Chapters 5through 9.4.1.3 When an electronic premises security slstem connectsto fire alarm or other life safety systems, he requirements ofother codes and standards shall be followed.

4.1.4 General.4.1.4.L The provisions of Chapter 4 shall cover the basic func-tions of an electronic premises security slstem.4.1.4.2 These slstems shall be primarily intended to prodenotification of alarm, supervisory and trouble conditions; toalert the occupants; to summon appropriate aid; and to con-trol premises security functions.4.1.5 F,quipment4.1.5.1 Where applicable nationally recognized standards exisgequipmentconstmcted and installed in conformitywith this stan-dard shall be listed for the purpose forwhich it is used.4.L.5.2 Compatibility. All electronic premises security systemdevices that receive their power from the initiating dece cir-cuit or signaling line circuit of an electronic premises securitycontrol unit shall be listed for use with the control unit.4.1.5.3 Equipment that utilizes initiating, annunciating,and remote control devices that prode signaling by meansof low power radio frequency shall operate in accordancewith 47 CFR 15.4.1.6* System Doign. Personswho are experienced in the de-sign, application, installation, and testing of electronic pre-mises security systemsshall develop plans and specifications inaccordance with this standard.4.1.6.1 The sptem designer shall be identified on the systemdesign documents.4.L.6,2 Evidence of qualifications shall be provided when re-quested by the authority havingjurisdiction.4.1.6.3 Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limitedto, the following:(1) Equipment manufacturer trained and certified personnel(2) Personnel licensed and certified by state or local authority(3) Personnel certified by an accreditation program accept-

able to the authority hangjurisdiction (AIIJ)4.1.7* System Installation.4.1.7.1 Instllation personnel shall be supervised by personswho are qualified and experienced in the installation, inspec-tion, and testing of electronic premises security systems.4.1.7.2 Qualifred personnel shall include, but not be limitedto, the following:(1) Equipment manufacturer trained and certified personnel(2) Personnel licensed or certified by federal, state, or localauthority(3) Personnel certified by an accreditation program accept-able to theAHJ(4) Trained and qualified personnel employed by an organi-zation listed by a national testing laboratory for the servic-ing of electronic premises security systems4.2 PowerSuppes.4.2.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply topower supplies used for electronic premises security slstems.4.2.2 Code Confonnance. AII power supplies shall be installedin conformity with the reqrements of NFPA 70, National Elical Cotl, or such equipment and with the requirements indi-cated in this subsection.

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731-8 INSTALI-ATION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSE,CURITYSISTEMS4.2.3 Power Sources.4.2.3.1 The following electronic premises security systemsshall be required to be providedwith at least two independentand reliable power supplies:(1) Intnxion detection systems(2) Holdup, duress, and ambush systems4.2.3.2 When required by 4.2.3.1, all power supplies and subpanels shall meet the requirements of 4.2.3.L.4.2.3.3* When required by 4.2.3.1, systemsshall be providedwith atleast two independentand reliable powersupplies, oneprimary and one secondary (standby), each of which shall beof adequate capacity for the application.4.2.3.4 Where direct current (dc) voltages are employed, theyshall be limited to no more than 350 vols above earth ground.4.2.4 Primary Supply.4.2.4.1 Dedicated Branch Circui4.2.4.1.1 One of the following dedicated bmnch circuits shallsupply primary power:(1) Commercial light and power(2) An enginedriven generator or equivalent in accordancewith 4.2.9, where a Person specifically trained in its opera-tion is on duty at all times(3) An enginedriven gener:rtor or equivalent arranged forcogeneration with commercial light and power in accor-dance with 4.2.9, where a person specifically trained in itsoperation is on duty at all times4.2.4.1.2 The primary supply shall have a high degree of reliability and adequate capacity for the intended service-4.2.4.2 Mechanical Protection.4.2.4.2.1 Circuit disconnecting means shall have a blue mark-ing, shall be accessibleonly to authorized personnel, and shallbe identified as "PREMISES SECURITYCIRCUIT."4.2.4.2.2 The location of the circuit disconnecting means shallbe permanently identified at the premises security control unit4.2.4.3 Overcurent Prctection An overcurrent Protective de-vice of suitable current carrying capacity and capable of inter-nrpting the miximum short-circuit current to which it can besubjected to shall be provided in each ungrounded conductor.4.2.4.4 Transient Voltage Surge Plotection. A transient volt-age surge protection dece or circuit shall be installed at orincorporated into the primary power supply for the following:(1) Microprocessor-based control units(2) Microprocessor-based sub-panels(3) Microprocessor-based annunciators(4) Oer microprocessor-based equipment4.2.4.5 Cirqrit Beakers md Fngine Stops. Circuit breakers orengine stops shall not be installed in such a manner as to cutoffthe power for lighting or for operating elevators.4.2.5 gbt and Power Senice.4.2.5.1 The secondary (standby) power supply shall supply en-erBy to the system in the event of total filure of the primary(main) power supply or when the primary voltage drops to a levelinsuftcient to maintain rnctionality of the control equipmentand system components.

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4.2.5.2 When primary power is lost or incapable of prodingthe minimum voltage required for proper operation, the sec-ondary supply shall automatically supply the energy to the sys-tem without loss of signals or causing transmission of an alarm.4.2.5.3 For an integrated system, the secondary supply capac-ity required by 4.2.3.I shall include the load of all premisessecurity-related equipment, functions, or features that are notautomatically disconnected upon transfer of operating powerto the secondary supply.4.2.5.4 The secondary supply shall consist of one of the fol-lowing:(1 A storage battery dedicated to the electronic premises se-curity system arranged in accordance with 4.2.8(2) Adedicated branch circuit of an automatic-starting engine-driven generator arranged in accordance with 4.2.9 and stor-age batteries dedicated to the electronic premises secu-rity system with 15 minutes of capacity under maximumalarm load(3) An emergency generating q/stem as defined in NFPA 70'National Elctrical Cotl.Artlcle 7004.2.6 Capacity.4.2.6.1* Under maximum quiescent oad (rystem unctioning ina nonalarm condition), the secondarysupply shall have sufficientcapacity to operate an electronic premises security qatem for aminimum of 24 hours and, at the end of that period, shall becapable of operating all alarm sounding deces for 15 minutes,where required.4.2.6.2 Seconday Power Oreration.4.2.6.2.1 Operation of secondary power shall not afect the re-quired performance of an electronic premises security qntem.4.2.6.2.2 The sJstem shall produce the same alarm and troublesignals and indications, excluding e ac power indicator, whenoperating from the standby power source as are produced whenthe unit is operating from the primary power source.4.2.7 Continuity of Power Supplies.4.2.7.1 The secondary power supply shall automatically pro-de power to the electronic premises security system within10 seconds, whenever the primary power supply fails to pro'vide e minimum voltage required for operation.4.2.7.2 Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted, ordelayed by more than 10 seconds as a result of the primarypower failure.4.2,7.2.1 Storage batteries dedicated to the electronic premisessecurity slstem or ari uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ar-ranged in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 111, Starulnrd'on StorcdElctrirel Ercrg Emerymq and Stand$ Pouw Systens,hallbe permitted to supplement the secondary power suPPly to en-sure required operation during the transfer period.4.2.7.2.2 Where a UPS is employed in 4.2.7.2.1, a positivemeans for disconnecting the input and output of the UPS sys-tem while maintaining continuity of the power supply to theload shall be proded.4.2.8 Storage Batteries'.4.2.8.1 Marking. Batteries shall be permanently marked withthe month and year of manufacture.

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FUNDAMENTALS 73r-4.2.8.2 ReplacemenL4.2.8.2.1 Batteriesshall be replaced in accordancewith the rec-ommendations of the electronic premises security equipmentmanuhcnrrer.4.2.8.2.2 Sealed ead-acid batteries shall be replaced within5 years of manufacture.4.2.8.3 Location. Storage batteries shall be located so that thepremises security equipmeng including overcurrent devices,arenot adversely afiected by battery gasesand shall conform to therequirements of NFPA 70, Naonal Elzctrical Cod,Article 4804.2.8.3.1 Cells shall be insulated against grounds and crossesand shall be mounted securely in such a manner so as not tobe subject to mechanical injury.4.2.8.3.2 Racks shall be protected against deterioration,4.2.8.3.3 If not located in or adjacent to the electronic pre-mises securitv slstem control unit, the batteries and theircharger location shall be permanently identified at the pre-mises securitv control unit.4.2.8.3.4 In-line overcurrent protection shall be betweenthe secondary power supply batteries and the secondarypower supplr'.4.2.8.4 Battery Cnarging.4.2.8.4.1 A means shall be provided to automatically main-tain the battery fully charged under all conditions of nor-mal operation.4.2.8.4.2 A means shall be provided to recharge batterieswithin 24 hours after fully charged batteries have been subject*_1o discharge.4.2.8.4.3 Upon attaining a firlly charged condirion, the chagerate shall not result in battery damage.4.2.8.5 Overcunrcnt Potection.4.2.8.5.1 The batteries shall be protected against excessiveload current by overcurrent devices.4.2.8.5.2 The batteries shall be protected from excessive harg-ing current by overcurrent devices or by automatic current-Iimiting design of the charging source.4.2.3.6 Charger Superision. Supervision means appropriatefor the batteries and charger employed shall be provided todetect a failure ofbattery charging and initiate a trouble signalin accordancewith 5.1.1.1.4.2.9 Engine.Driven Generator Installation. The installationof enginedriven genecrtors shall conform to the provisions ofNFPA 70, Natianal Elctrical Cod, Arcle 700, and NTPA 110,Stand.arilfm Emtrgmq and Standfu PouterSystens.4.3 SystemFunctions.4.3.1 Electronic Pemises Security System.4.3.1.1 Elecronic premises securitv system unctions shall bepermitted to be performed automatically.4,3.1.2 The performance of electronic premisessecuritysptemfunctions shall not interfere with power for fire alarms, Iighting,or operation of eler,ators or other building control ryatems.4.3.1.3 The performance of electronic premises security sys-tem functions shall not preclude the combination of othersewices requiring monitoring of operations.

4.3.2 Time Delay. The time delays shall be determined byother sections of this standard.4.3.3 Distinctive Signals. Electronic premises security systemalarms, supewisorysignals, and trouble signals shall be distinctively and descriptively annunciated.4.4 Performance and Limitations.4.4.1 Voltage, Temperature, and Humidity Variation. Equipment shall be designed so that it is capable of performing itsintended functions under the following conditions:(l ) At 8S,percent and at 110 percent of the nameplate primary (main) and secondary (standby) input voltage(s)(2) At ambient temperatures of 0"C (32"F) and 49"C (120"F(3) At a relative humidiry of 85 percent and an ambient temperature of30"C (86"F)4.4.2 Darnp, Wet, or Exterior Environments. Equipment intended foruse in damp, wet, or exterior environmens shall belisted for its use.4.5 Installation and Design.4.5.1 AIlf Appr,oval. All sptems shall be installed in accordancewith the specifications and standards approved by theAHJ.4.5.2* Site Inspction. The site shall be inspected for environ-mental factors that affect the operation of the electronic premises security system.4.5.3 Envionment. The devices installed shall perform theirintended functions in the environmental conditions at theProtected premises.4.5.4 Equipment Mounting.4.5.4,L Devices, appliances, and control units shall be locatedand mounted so that accidental operation or failure is notcausedby bration orjarring.4.5.4.2 Unless otherwise permitted by the manufacnrreq control units, power supplies, and batteries shall be mounted inthe vertical, upright position.4.5.5 Manual Resettiag. All equipment requiring manual resetting to maintain normal operation shall have an indicationto the user that the device has not been restored to normal.4.5.6 Equipment Location.4.5.6.1 Equipment shall be installed in locations where con-ditions do not exceed the voltage, tempetature, and humiditylimits specified in 4.4.1 unless listed for the application.4.5.6.2 Interconnecting Contol Units.4.5.6.2.1 Control units, subcontrols, and deces that are usedto interconnect the control unit to protection deces shall belocated within the area being protected by the s)6tem.4.5.6.2.2 If the enclosures for such equipment are not lc.cated in such an area, the enclosures shall be protected by oneof e following methods:(l) Continuously under the notice of assigned security per-sonnel(2) Located in an area that is accessible only to authorizedpersonnel(3) Supervised to annunciate tampering4.5.6.3* Control units and subcontrols shall be readily accessible to service personnel.

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73r-r0 TNSTAII.ATION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURITY SYSTEMS4.5.? Prctection. To reduce the possibility of damage by in-duced transients, circuits and equipmentshall be Protected inaccordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, Natim'al Elctri-cal Coilc, Article 800.4.5.8 Wfring.4.5.8.1 General.4.5.8.1.1 The installation of all wiring, cable, and equip-ment shall be performed in a workman-like manner in ac-cordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Coil,and specifi-cally with Article 725 or 800, where applicable.4.5.8.1.2 Optical fiber cables shall be protected against me-chanical injury in accordance with NIPA 70, National ElzctriralCod,Article 770.4.5.8.2* A conductor shall be spliced or joined with a me-chanical splicing device listed for this Purpose.4.5.8.3* Unless specifically allowed by the manufacturer'swiring specifications, low voltage electronic premises secu-rity systm wiring shall be spaced at least 5.08 cm (2 in.)from conductors ofany light and power circuits, unless oneof the circuits is in metal raceway.4.5.3.4 Electronic premises security s)stemwiring and cablesshall be of the appropriate ga.uge,strands, insulation, and electri--cal properties as specified by the equipment manufachrrer.4.5.8.5 Termination.4.5.8.5.1 Connections of conductors to terminal parts shallensure a good connection without damaging the conductorsand be made by means of pressure connectors, wire bindingscrews,or splices to flexible leads.4.5.8.5.2 Conductors shall be connected to devices and tofitngs so that tension is not transmitted tojoins or terminals'4.5.8.5.3 Wires and cables shall not be placed in such a man-ner as to prevent access o equipment.4.5.8.5.4 Terminals for more than one conductor shall beidentified and intended for the purPose.4.5.8.5.5 Conductors shall be of the same size and composition.4.5.8.5.6 Terminals shall be marked or colored coded wherenecessary o indicate the proper connections.4.5.8.6* All racewayconnections tojunction boxes and at allopen ends of raceway or flexible raceway shall be Protectedfrom abrasion and fixed in position in accordance withNFPA 70, National Electrical Code,Articles 725 and 800.4.5.8.7 Circuit Identification4.5.8.7.f Circuit identification shall be within the controlpanel and enclosures rsedfor wiring connections.4.5.8.7.2 Grcuit identification shall be at all field terminations'4.5.8.7.3 Circuit identification shall not be visible to the public.4.5.8.8 Strain Relief. Suain relief shall be provided for wiringleang control panels andjunction boxes not utilizing racew:ry.4.5.8.9 Service Loop Metallic Conductors.4.5.8.9.1 Aminimum T5.24cro:, 6 in.) service loop shall be atcontrol panels and enclosures used for ring terminations.4.5.8.9.2 Aminimum t5.24cm (6 in.) service oop shall be atfield terminations.

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4.5.8.9.3 Service loops shall be mechanically protected.4.5.8.10 Service Loop Optical Fiber Cable.4.5.8.10.1 Aservice loop shall be at control panels and enclo-sures used for terminations.4.5.8.f0.1.1 The radius of the service loop shall meet themanufacturer's specifications.4.5.8.10.1.2 If no manufacturer's specifications exist, the ra-dius shall not be less than 10 times the cable diameter.4.5.8.10.2 Aservice loop shall be at freld terminations.4.5.8.10.2.1 The radius of the sewice loop shall meet themanufacturer's specif,ications.4.5.8.f0.2.2 If no manufacturer's specifications exist, the ra-dius shall not be less than 10 times the cable diameter.4.5.8.10.3 Service loops shall be mechanically protected.4.5.9* Low-Poweed Radio (Wr,eless) Systems.4.5.9.18 I.isdng Requirements. Compliance with 4'5.9 shall re-quire the rxe of lowpowered radio equiPment specifically listedfor the purpose.4.5.5.2 Power Supplies. A primary battery (dry cell) shall bepermitted to be used as the sole povrer source of a low-powerradio transmitterwhere all of the following conditions are met:(1) Each transmitter shall serve only one dece and shall beindividually identified at the receiver/control unit.(2) The battery shall be capable of operating the low-poweredradio transmitter for not less than 1 year before the bat-tery depletion threshold is met.(3) A battery depletion signal shall be transmitted before thebattery has been depleted to a level below that required tosupport alarm transmission after 7 additional daln on non-alarm operation.(4) The battery depletion signal shall be distinctive from alarm,supewisory and trouble signals; shall visibly identi$ the af-fected lowpowered radio transmitteq and when silenced,shall automatically re+ound at least once every 4 hours.(5) Catastrophic (open or short) battery failure shall carxe atrouble signal identifing the affected low-powered radiotransmitter at its receiver,/control unit.(6) When silenced, the trouble signal shall automatically re-sound at least once every 4 hours.(7) Any mode of failure of a primary battery in a low-poweredradio transmitter shall not affect any other low-power ra-dio transmitter.4.5.9.3 Alann Signals.4.5.9.3.1* When actuated, each low-powered radio transmittershall automatically transmit a signal indicating the cause ofthe actilation.4.5.9.3.2 Each low-powered radio transmitter shall automati-cally repeat alarm transmissions at intervals not exceeding60 seconds until the initiating device is returned to its non-alarm condition.4.5.9.3.3 Fire alarm signals shall have priority over all other signals, including those from electronic premises security systems.4.5.9.3.4 The maximum allowable response delay from acti-vation of an initiating device to receipt and display by thereceiver/control unit shall be 90 seconds.

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FUNDAMENTALS 73r-14.5.9.3.5 An alarm signal from a low-powered radio ransmit-ter shall latch at its receiver/control unit until manually resetand shall identif the particular initiating device in alarm.4.5.9.4 Monitoring for Integrity.4.5.9.4.1* The lowpowered radio transmitter shall be specifi-cally listed as using a transmission method that is highly resis-tant to misinterpretation of simultaneous transmissions and tointerference.4.5.9,4,2 The occurrence of a single fault that disables trans-mission between any low-powered radio transmitter and thereceiver/control unit shall cause a latching trouble signalwithin 200 seconds,Exception: Whne Federal Comm.unications Corntni,ssion (FCC)regulations pratmt meeting the 200-second, equirement, the timperiod,for a lout-powered ad,io transmitter with only a singlc, con-nectedalarm-initiating dece shall bepermitted to be ncreased ofour times the minimum time interual permitted,for a L-secondlransmission up lo lhe ollouing:(1) Four hours maximurn for a transrnitter senting a single initi-ating dcuice(2) Four hoursmnximumfm a retrarumissian dnfue (repearer)uhnedisabkng of thc repeateror its transmission doesnot pranmt tfureaipt of signls at threceiuer/contmlunit frorn any initiatingdatice transnitter

4.5.9.43 A single fault on the signaling channel shall notcause an alarm signal.4.5.9.4.4 The periodic transmission required to comply with4.5.9.4.2 from a low-powered radio transmitter shall ensuresuccessfulalarm transmission capability.4.5.9.4.5 Removal of a low-powered radio transmitter from irsinstalled location shall cause immediate ansmission of a dis-tinctive supewisory signal that indicates its remor,al and individually identifies the affected device.4.5.5.4.5.1 The requirement of 4.5.9.4.5 shall not apply todwelling unit electronic premises security systems.4.5.9.4.6 Trouble Indication.4.5.9.4.6.1 Reception of any unwanted (interfering) trans-mission by a retransmission device (repeater) or by the mainreceiver/control unit for a continuous period of20 seconds ormore shall cause an audible and visible trouble indication atthe main receiver/control unit.4.5.9.4.6.2 The trouble indication shall identif e specifictrouble condition as an interfering signal.4.5.9.5 Output Signals fom Receiver,/Control. When ereceiver/control is used to actuate remote appliances, such asrelays,bywireless means, the remote appliances shall meet thefollong requiremen ts:(1) Power supplies shall comply with Chapter 4 or the re-quirements of 4.5.9.2.(2) Al l supervision requirements of Chapter 4 or 4..9.4shall apply.(3) The maximum allowble response delay from activtion ofan initiating device to activtion of required alarm functionsshall be 90 seconds.

(4) Each receiver/control shall automatically repeat alanntransmission at intert?ls not exceeding 60 seconds or un-til confirmation that the output appliance has receivedthe alarm signal.(5) The appliances shall continue to operrte (latch-in) untilreset at the control.4.5.10 Grounding.4.5.f 0.1 All grounding shall be in accordance with NFPA 70National Electrical Cod,Ar,cles250 and 800.4.5.10.2 Additional grounding shall be in accordance withmanufacdrer's requirements.4.5.10.3 All other circuits shall test free of grounds.4.5.11 Zoning and Annunciation.4.5.11.1* General. All required annunciation means shall bereadily accessible to responding personnel and shall be located as required by theAHJ to facilitate an efficient responseto the event.4.5.11.2 Visible Zone Indication.4.5.11.2.1*When required, the location of an operated initiat-ing device shall be visibly indicated by building, floor, or otherapproved subdivision by annunciation, printout, or other approved means.4.5.11.2.2 When required, the sible indication shall not becanceled by the operation of,an audible alarm silencing means.4.5.11.2.3* \4sual annunciators shall be capable ofdisplayingall locations in alarm.4.5.11.2.4 If all locations in alarm are not displayed simul-taneously, visual indication shall show that other locationsare in alarm.4.5.12 Testing. All electronic premises security systemsshalbe maintained and tested in accordance with Chapter 9.4.5.13 Softn'ae Contol.4.5.13.f Where required, all softwre proded with an electronic premises security slstem shall be listed for use with theequipment on which it is installed.4.5.13.2 A record of installed software version numbers shalbe maintained at t}re location of the electronic premises security s)stem.4.5.13.3* All software shall be protected from unauthorizedchanges.4.5.13.4 Al l changes shall be tested in accordance withChapter 9.4.6 Srtem Requirements.4.6.1 Electonic Pemises Security Control Units.4.6.1.1 General.4.6.f .1.1 Electronic premises security systemsshall be permir-ted to be either integrated systemscombining all detection,notification, and auxiliary functions in a single system or acombination of component subs]4stems.4.6.1.1.2 Electonic premisessecuritysystemcomponents shalbe permitted to share control equipment or be able to operate asstand-alone subrystems that are both arranged to function as asingle slstem.

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781-t2 INSTALT.{TION OF ELECTROMC PREMISESSECURITY SIsTEMS4.6.1.f .3 All component subslstems shall be capable of simul-taneous, full load operation without degradation of the re-quired, overall system Performance.4.6.1.2 Where required by other sectionsof this standard, addi-tional power supplies proded for control units, circuit inter-faces,or other equipment essential o systemoperation, locatedremote from the main control uniq shall be comprised of a pri-mary porder supply and a secondary power supply that shall meetthe same requirements as hose of 4.2.3 through 4.2.8.4.6.1.3 When required, the method of interconnection of con-trol units shall meet the monitoring requirements of ChaPter 5,comply with NI?A 70, Nafim,al Electri'cal Coil,Arcles 725 and800,and be achieved by one of the following recognized means:( I ) Electrical contacts listed for the connected load(2) Listed digital data interfaces such as serial communica-tions ports and gateways(3) Other listed methods4.6.1.4 .If approved by the AHJ, interconnected control unitsproding localized detection, signaling, and ancillary func-tions shall be permitted to be monitored bv an electronic pre-mises security system as initiating deces.4.6:1.4.1 Each interconnected control unit shall be separatelymonitored for alarm, trouble, and supervisoryconditions'4.6.1.4.2 Interconnected control unit alarm signalsshall be per-mitted to be monitored by zone or combined colrnon signals.4.6.2 Combination Systems.4.6.2.L Systems other than electronic premises security sys-tems shall be permitted to share comPonents, equipment, cir-cuitry and installation wiring with premises security systems.4.6.2.2 To maintain the integrity of electronic Premisessecuritysptem functions, the provision for removI, replacement, ilure,or maintenance procedure on any supplementary hardware,software, or circuit(s) shall not impair the required operation ofthe electronic premises security rystem.4.6.3 If the AHJ determines that the information being dis-played or annunciated on a combination system is excessiveand is causing confusion and delayed resPonse to an emer-gency, theAHJ shall be permitted to require a separate displayor annunciation of information for the electronic premisessecurity system.4.7 Documentation.4.7.1 Approval and Acceptance.4,7,1.1 The AHJ shall be notified prior to installation'4.7.1.1.L Notification of alteration of equipment or wiringshall be provided to the AIIJ, if requested.4.7.1.1.2 At theAHJ's request' comPlete information regard-ing the system or system alterations, including specificationsand battery calculations, shall be proded.4.1.1.2 Before requesting final approval of the installation,if required by the AHJ, the installing contractor shall fur-nish a written statement stating that the system has beeninstalled in accordance with the specifications tested in ac-cordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the ap-propriate NFPA requirements.

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4.7.2 Documentation and User Training.4.7 2.L* Documentation. Every system shall include the follow-ing documentation, which shall be delivered to the owner orthe responsible party upon final acceptance of the system:(1)*Owner's manual and installation instructions covering allsystem equipment(2) User's instructions(3)*Electronic Premises Security Record of Completion formcompleted by the installer of the systemName and contact telephone number of the organizationmaintaining the electronic premises security systemName and contact telephone number of the organizationmonitoring the electronic premises security system dis-played at the control unit4.7.2.2 Training.4.7.2.2.1* The owner or responsible party shall arrange for anappropriate level of training of the system users.4.1.2.2.2* The user training shall be documented and main-tained for 1 year, with the system documentation made alail-able to the AHJ upon request.4.8 Central Station Electronic Premises Security Systems.4.8.1 If required, it shall be conspicuously indicated by theprime contractor that the electronic premises security systemproding service at a protected premises complies with allapplicable requirements of this standard by providing docu-mentation as specified in 4.8.2.1.4.8.2 The installed system shall be certificated.4.8.2.1 Central station electronic premises securitys)stemsPro-ding sewice that complies with atl requirements of this stan-dard shall be certificated by the organization that has listed theprime contractor, and a document attesting to this certificationshall be located on or near the premises security s),stem controlunit or, where no control unit exists, on or near an electronicpremises security sptem componenl4.8.2.2 A central repository of issued certification documents,accessible to the A{f, shall be maintained by the organizationat has isted e central station.

Chapter 5 Intrusion Detection Systems5.1 General.5.1.1 Monitoring Integrity of Conductors.5.l.f .l All means of interconnecting wiring connections be-tween a control unit, kelpads, power supplies, and accessoriesto the control unit shall be monitored for the integrity of theinterconnecting conductors or equivalent path so that the oc-currence ofa single open or a single ground-fault condition inthe installation conductors or other signaling channels andtheir restoration to nonnal shall be automatically indicatedwithin 90 seconds.5.1.1.2 Wiring to all initiating devices of an intrusion detec-tion system shall be monitored for integrity so that the Pres-ence of an off-normal condition is automatically indicated tothe user upon arming of the system.

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INTRUSION DETECTION SIGTEMS 731-t35.1.1.3 When the sptem is armed, wiring to all initiating decesshall be monitored for integri ty, so that the occurrence of a singleopen, a single ground-fault condition, or a wire-to-wire short shallbe indicated at the control unil5.1.1.4 Interconnecting wiring of a stationary computer andthe computer's keyboard, video monitor, mouse-type device,or touch screen need not be supervised,when the intercon-necting wiring is as follows:(1) Does not e xceed 2.4 m (8 ft) in length.(2) Is a listed computer/data processing cable as permittedby NFPA 70, National Elctrical Cod.(3) Failure of the wiring does not cause the filure of the re-quired system functions not initiated from the keyboard,mouse, or touch screen.5.1.1.5 Afault on wiring to initiating devicesshall not restoreor clear an unacknowledged alarm signal at the control unit.5.1.2 Reserved.5.1.3 EntrylExit Dela5.1.3.1 Asingle entry delay circuit shall be used on a system,subsystem, or partition.5.1.3.2 A delay circuit tha t allowsentry into a protected pre-misesshall be limited to only those initiating devices,such asdoor contacts installed on entry doors and interior sensors,that must be bypassed to allow access o the mechanism that isused to place the system n a disarmed state.5.f.3.3 The maximum intenal of time between the openingof an entry door and reaching the mechanism that is used todisarm the system shall be no greater than one-half of theentry delay time programmed for the system.5.1.3.4 The exit delay shall be in compliance with ANSI/SIA CP-01, Control Panel Stand,ard, Featuresor FalseAlarmRed,uctio'n,e tion 4.2.2.5.1.3.5 The entry/eit delay time shall not exceed240 seconds.5. .3.6 The entry,/exit delay shall be in compliance with ANSI/SIA CP41, Csntml Parul Standard- Featwes urFalseAlnrm Rerc-on, Secon 4.2.3.5.1.4 Installation Requirements.5.1.4.1 Deces shall be installed as per the manufacturer'sinstructions.5.L.4.2 Coverage and spacing of devices shall be based uponthe intended threat as specified by the designer in consulta-tion with the end user.5.2 Exterior Detection Systems.5.2.1 Physical Verification.5.2.1.1 Signals rom exterior detection devices shall not beretransmitted to the AFIJ unless physical verification of an in-trusion is made.5.2.1.2 Physical verification shall be made by one of the fol-Iowing:(l ) On*ite verification(2) \4deo verification5.2.2 Signals transmitted to an offsite monitoring station shallbe a supewisory signal.

5.2.3 \4'hen acti ted, exterior detection devices shall annun-ciate at the protected prope rty and transmit a supewisory sig-nal for verification.5.2.4 Exterior Space Detection.5.2.4.1 Photo Electric Cell (PEC).5.2.4.f .f PEC units shall be listed in accordancewith UL 639,Standard,for Safetyor Intntsion-Detection Units.5.2.4.1.2 An alarm signal shall be initiated when a minimumof two of the following parallel units mounted on the samevertical plane are activated:(1)*Two PE Cunia(2) One PEC unit and one unit ofanothe r technology as de-scribed in this standard5.2.4.2 Motion Detection.5.2.4.2.1 Motion detection units shall be listed in accordancewith UL 639, Standardfor Safetyor Intnnio'n-Detectio,n Units.5.2.4.2.2 Passive nfrared (PIR) units shall meet the require-menS ofANSI/SIAPIR-O1, Passiuenfrared.Motion Detuctor tan-dard - Featureslm Enhancing FalseAlam Imrnunity.5.2.4.3 Exterior Structural Detectors.5.2.4.3.1 Exterior str-uctural detectors shall be listed in accor-dance with UL 634, Standard,fm Connecttyrs nd Suifc lrcsm Usezuith Burglar-Alarm Systems, nd UL 639, Standard for Safety arIntntsion-Detectio'n nits, where applicable.5.2.4.3.2 Exterior stmctural detectors shall include the fol-lowing:(1) Audio(2) Contacts(3) Fiber optic(4) Protective cabling(5) Proximity(6) Shock sensors(7) Stresssensors5.2.4.4 Exterior Buried Detectors.5.2.4.4.1 Exterior buried detectors shall be listed in accor-dance with UL 639, Standaril for Safety or Intrusion-DetectionUn ls, where applicable.5.2.4.4.2 Exterior buried detectors shall include the follow-ing types:(1) Electromagnetic(2) Fiber optic(3) Leaky coaxial(4) Seismic5.3 Interior Detection Systems.5.3.1 Interior detection devices shall be installed in accor-dance with UL 681, Standartlfm Installatim and,Classification, fBurglnr and, Holdup Alarm Systuns.5.3.2 When actir,ated, nterior protection deces shall annunci-ate at the protected property and transmit an alarm signal.5.3.3 Interior Perimeter Detection.5.3.3.1 Doors,Wndows, and Other Openings.5.3.3.1.1 Contacts. Contacts shall be listed in accordance withUL 634, Standardfor Connectorcand Szuitth,esm LIsewith Burgtar-Alnrm Systems.

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73L-L4 INSTALI..ATION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURITYSTSTEMS5.3.3. 1.2 Protecve Wring.t.3.3.1.2.1 Protective wiring shall be listed in accordance withJL 634, Standard.m Conructon and, Swif.chcsor Use utith Bmfur-llarm Systems, r UL 606, Standnrd m Linings and Screensor Useuith Burglar-Alnrm Sytens, asapplicable.5.3.5.1.2.2 Protective wiring shall include the following:(1) Grooved striping(2) Lacing(3) Open wiring(4) Screens, ncluding wood doweling and mesh rype5.3.3.1.5 Foil. Foil shall be listed in accordance with UL 634,Stantlard,fm Co'nnectorsand, &titches for Use zuith Burglar-AlarmSystems.5.3.3.1.4 Traps.5.3.3.1.4.1 Traps shall be listed in accordance with UL 634,Standard, or Co'nnectorsand Szuitchesor Use uith Burglar-AlnrmSystens.5.5.9.1.4.2 Traps shall include the following types:(l ) Ball(2 ) Barrier bar(3) Disconnecting5.3.3.1.5 Shock (Vibration) Sensors. Shock sensors shall belisted in accordance with UL 639, Standnrdfm Safetyor Intnrion-DetedmUnix.5.3.3.f.6 Glass Break Sensors.5.3.3.1.6.1 Glass break sensorsshall be listed in accordancewith UL 639, Standnrd, or Safay or Intnuion-Detection Units.5.3.3.1.6.2 Glassbreak sensorsshall nclude the following q?es:

ShockAudio5.3.3.1.7 Sound Detectors. Sound detectors shall be listedin accordance wi th UL 639, Standardfor Safety or Intrusion-Detection Units.5.3.3.1.8 Photo Electric Cell (PEC). PEC units shall be listedin accordance with UL 639, Stand,ard,m Safety or Intnnion-DetectionUnits.5.3.3.1.9 Motion Detection.5.3.3.1.9.1 Motion detectors shall be listed in accordancewith UL 639, Standardfor SafAy or Intnsion-Detection Units.5.3.3.1.9.2 Motion detectors shall be used only in an environ-ment and for an opening or are a that is suitable.5.3.3.1.9.3 Motion detectors shall include the following:(1) Two or more technologies(2) Microwave(3) Passive nfrared (PIR)5.3.3.1.10 Video Motion Detection (VIIID). When actirated,video motion detectors shall annunciate at the protected pre-mises and display the captured image.5.3.4 Walls.5.3.4.1 Protective lltring.5.3.4.1.1 Protective wiring shall be listed in accordance withUL 639, Standardfm Safetyor Intrusion-Detection Units.

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5.8.4.1.2 Protective wiring shall include the following:(1) Fine wire lacing(2) Grooved striping5.3.4.2 Shock (\iibration) Sensors.Shock sensors shall be listedin accordance with UL 639, Standard for Safay fm Intrusion-DetectionUnits.5.3.4.3 Sound Detectors. Sound detectors shall be listed inaccordance with UL 639, Stand,ard,or Safety or Intrusion-Detection Units.5.3.4.4 Photo Electric Cell (PEC). PEC units shall be listedin accordance with UL 639, Stanilard for Safety or Inhasion-Detection Units.5.3.4.5 Motion Detection.5.3.4.5.1 Motion detectors shall be listed in accordance withUL 639, Standard for Safetyor Intnuion-Detction Units.5.3.4.5.2 Motion detectors shall be used only in an enron-ment and for an opening that is suitable.5,5.4.5.3 Motion detectors shall include the following:(1) Two or more technologies(2) Microwave(3) Passive nfrared (PIR)5.3.4.6 deo Motion Detection (VMD). When activated, videomotion detectors shall annunciate at the protected premisesand display the captured image.5.3.5 Interior Space Protection.5.3.5.1 For the protection of interior doors and openings thatmake up the boundary of an interior protected space, devicesshall be installed in accordance with UL 681, Standnrd,fm nstalln-tion and Clnssfuafion ofBurglar and,Hold;upAlarm Sysnns.5.3.5.2 Pressure.Sensitive Devices.5.3.5.2.1 Pressure*ensitivedeces shall be listed in accordancewith UL 634, Standard fm Conructorcand Szuitchesor Use uhBurgka-Ala,m Systnns, r UL 639, Standmd,fm SaPy for Inhwion-DetectnUnils, as applicable.5.3.5.2.2 Pressure-sensitive eces shall include e following:(l ) Floor mats(2) Stair treads(3) Stresssensors5.3.5.3 Photo Electric Cell (PEC). PEC units shall be listedin accordance with UL 639, Standard for Safety or Intntsion-Detection Units.5.3,5.4 Motion Detection.5.3.5.4.1 Motion detectors shall be listed in accordance withUL 639, Stand,ardfor SafeQm Intnnion-Detection IInik.5.3.5.4.2 Motion detectors shall be used only in an environ-ment and for a space that is suitable.5,3.5.4.3 Motion detecton shall include the following:(1) Two or more technologies(2) Microwave(3) Passive nfrared (PIR)5.3.5.5 deo Motion Detection (VMD). When activated,deo motion detectors shall annunciate at the protected pre-mises and display the captured image.

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ELECTROMC ACCESSCONTROL SVSTEMS 731-155.4 Vaults and Safes.5.4.1 Vaults.5.4.1.1 Vault detection devicesshall be listed in accordancewith UL 634, Standard for Connectorsand Switchesor use withBurglar-Alarm Systems,and UL 639, Standard for Safety forI n ru.son Detecti n IJn s.5.4.1.2 Vault detection devices shall be installed in accor-dance with UL 681, Standardfm Installation and Cl"assificationofBurglar and. Hold,upAlarm Systens.5.4.1.3 Varlt detection shall include one or more of the fol-lowing components:(1) Contacts(2) Embedded cable(3) Foil lining(4) *Heat detection(5) Shock(6)*Smoke detection(7) Sound5.4.2 Safes.5.4.2.1 Safe detection deces shall be listed in accordancewith UL 634, Stanfutrd for Connectmsand Switchzs or UseaithBurgln Akmt Systens, nd UL 639, Standmd.forSafetym Intnni.on-DetectionUniJs.5.4.2.2 Safe detection devicesshall be installed in accordancewith UL 681, Standaril for Installation and,Classification of Burglaran d Hol dup Alarm Systems.5.4.2.3 Safe detection shall include one or more of the fol-lowing devices:(1) Contacts(2) Capacitance(3) Foil lining(4) Shock5.4.3 Automatic Teller Machines.5.4.3.1 Protection of automatic teller machines (ATMs) shall bethe same as or safes,and the requiremen8 of 5.3.2 shall be met.5.4.3.2 Sound detection shall be listed for this application.5.4.4 Secure Container,.s.5.4.4.1 Protection of secure containers shall be the same asfor safes,and the requirements of 5.3.2 shall be met.5.4.4.2 Sound detection shall be listed for this application.

Chapter 6 Electronic Access Control Systems6.1 Frmdamentals. This section shall apply to phl,sical elec-tronic accesscontrol systemsonly.6.1.1 Equipment. Electronic access control equipment shallbe listed in accordance with UL 294, Stand,ardmAccessControlSystemUnik.6.1.2* Portal. The sptem shall be designed to control the unau-thorized accessof people, vehicles, and./or property through aportal asprescribed by theA{f.

6.1.3* Reader,6.1.3.1* Readersshall be mounted in accordance with adoptedlocal codesand the requirements of eA{f.6.f .3.2 When the portal is a door, readers shall be mountedon the latch side.6.1.3.3* Clearance berween the reader and the portal shall beprovided for the portal action appropriate for its application.6.1.3.4 Access to the readers shall not be obstructed whenmanual presentation is required,6.1.3.5 U..r -un,.ul presentation of access credentials isrequired for a vehicle, the reader shall be readily accessiblefrom the operaror's posion of vehiclescommon to the sire.6.1.3.6 All readers shall provide a visual or audible indicationthat the credential has been recognized.6.1.3.7* The maximum interval of time between the recogni-tion of a vlid credential and the unlocking of a portal shallnot exceed 10 seconds.6.1.4 Locking Systems. Access control s'stems shall utilizeelectric locking systems o control the use of portals.6.1.4.1* Control of egress hall comply with the requiremensofthe applicable codes and standards based on the occupancyand usage of the facility.6.1.4.2* Locking systemsshall be installed in accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions.6.1.4.3* Portals shall automatically close and lock when theportal is supervised by the accesscontrol system.6.1.4.4* Where delayed egress unction is rxed in conjunctionwith an accesscontrol s)6tem, equipment shall be listed for epurpose and be installed in accordance with the applicable codesand standards based on the occupancy and tuage of e facility.6.1.4.5 When a portal is a required means of egress and isproded with an active lock, a manual means, independent ofthe accesscontrol s)stem, shall be provided that directly re-leases he active lock.6.1.4.5.1* The manual means of release required for emer-gency egress portals in 6.1.4.5 shall not be required if approved by the AHJ.6.1.5 Position Sensor.6.1.5.1* A position sensor shall be required on all controlledportals.6.1.5.2* A position sensor shall monitor the position of theportal for held-open or forced-open conditions.6.1.5.3 The position sensor shall be mounted such that noportion of the portal can be opened greater than 15.24 cm(6 in.) before actirating the sensor.6.1.5.4 Position sensors shall be monitored as applicable bythe head end controller or an integrated intrusion detectionsystem so as to notifr the system users of an event.6.1.6* Portal Egress.6.f .6.1 Free Egrrcss.6:fj6.f .f Free egress shall employ the rxe of a request-to-exit(RIE) dece.

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731-16 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURITY S"!sTEMS6.1.6.1.2* When the RfE controls the portal lock, the lock shallopen on lossofpower.6.f .6.f .3 When actirated, RTE deces shall prevent the posi-tion sensor from reporting a forced-open alarm.6.1.6.f .4 The RIE shall be either manual or automatic.6.1.6.1.4.1 Manual.(A) The KIE dece shall not require any special instructionor knowledge to use.(B) If a manual RIE dece is used as a fail-safe for an auto-matic RIE device, it shall be installed so as to directly releasethe locking mechanism.6.1.6.1.4.2 Automatic.(A) If the RIE device is a motion detector, i t shall be listed forits purpose.(B) When automatic RTE devices are used to unlock por-tals, they shall be installed so that only intentional requestsare executed.6.1.6.2* Controlled Egress.6.1.6.2.1 Controlled egress hall require the use ofaccesscre-dentials to be presented to a reader that is installed on thesecured side ofthe portal in accordance with 6.1.3.6.1.6.2.2* Active locks used for controlled egressshall meetthe requirements of 6.1.4.5.6.1.7 Controllers.6.1.7.1 Acontroller shall be listed for its purpose.6.L.7.2 Acontroll er shall be installed per manufacturer'sinstructions.6.1.7.3 A controller shall be installed in a space that protects itfrom damage, tampering, and access yunauthorized personnel.6.1.8 Power Supplies.6.1.8.1 Power supplies shall meet the requirements of Sec-tion 4.2.6.1.8.2* Power supplies shall be sized based upon the applica-tion and manufacturer's requirements.6.1.8.3 The voltage and current of the power supply shall bethe same as required by the associated field devices.6.1.8.4 Power supplies shall be installed in a space that pro-tects them from damage, tampering, and accessby unautho-rized personnel.6.2 Administration Tools,/Interface.6.2.1* The configuration of the system operating parametersshall be done in accordance with the facility requirements andsubject to the appro%l of theAHJ.6.2.2 All system operating parameters shall be protectedfrom unauthorized changes.6.2.3 Ancillary functions shall not interfere with the securityand life safety-related functions.6.2.4 Interconnections of components of an accesscontrolsystem shall be verified for compatibility.6.3* Network Interface Dece. In network interface device(NID) configurations, the level of encryption shall complywith the applicable level prescribed by the AFIJ.

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Chapter 7 deo Suneillance Systems7.1 General.7.1.1 This section shall cover the installation requirementsfor closed circuit television (CCTV) systems and analog anddigital imaging systems (DIS).7.1.2 The application and use of these systemsshall be basedon the requirements ofAHJ, and the installer shall ensure thatthe final image meets the design requirements.7.1.3 The system shall be designed to prode positive visualidentification ofaperson, object, or sceneas prescribed by theAIJ. $eeAnnex B.)7.2 Cameras. Camera selection and location shall be basedupon the requirements of the AF{f. (See nnex C.)7.2.f Ail cameras shall be listed for the purpose.7.2.2 All cameras shall be installed as per the manufacturer'sinstructions.7.2.3* The level of randal resistance is determined by a riskassessmentor the requirements of the AHJ.7.2.4 In the absence of a risk assessmentorAF{ requirement,cameras shall be installed so that the image cannot be im-paired by r,andalism.7.2.5 ln addition to the requirements of Chapter 4, camerasshall be installed so that the following environmental conditionsdo not affect their operation:(1 )*Icing(2)*Sunlight angles(3) *Temperature extremes(4)*Wind loading(5)*Rain7.2.6 Backlighting.7.2.6.1* The camera field of view shall not have bright illumi-nation behind the main subject.7.2.6.2* When the backlighting conditions in 7.2.6.1 cannotbe met or the scenes have extreme contrast, high dynamicmnge or backlight compensation cameras shall be used.7.3* Low-Ievel righting Conditions. Low-level lighting con-ditions of l0 lux or less within the field of view shall havespecial provisions to provide an image that meets the re-quirements of 7.I .3.7.4* Enclosures. When enclosures are used, they shall be in-stalled as per the manufacturer's instructions.7.4.1 PhysicalDimensions. The correctsize enclosure shall beselected based on the dimensions of the camera/lens packageand any other required equipment, such as connectors, otherelectronic deces, or transformers.7.4.2 Listed. Enclosures shall be listed in accordance withUL2044, Standnrd,or Com..nncinlClnsed. iratit TbbuisionEquipmenL7.4.3 Tamper Resistance for Enclosures.7.4.3.1 The level of tamper resistance shall be determined bya risk assessmentor the requirements of the AHJ.7.4.5.2 In the absence of a risk assessment or AHJ require-ment, hardware shall be installed so that it cannot be removedwithout the use of hand tools.

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HOLDUP. DURESS, NDAMBUSH SISTEMS 73t-t77.5* General Hardware and Mounts. Mounting brackets shallbe listed in accordance with UL 2044, StandardJor CommtrcialClosed,Circuit Tblrai:ion Equipment.7.5.1 Anchoring.7.5.1.1 Anchoring shall be rated for the load and mountingsurface.7.5.1.2 All anchoring sets shall be installed per manufactur-ers'instructions and be appropriate for the surface to whichthey are mounted.7.5.1.3 All manufacturers' torque specifications shall be ad-hered to as applicable and be appropriate for the surface towhich the anchoring setsare mounted.7.5.2 Mounts. Mounts shall be mted for the weight, externalweight (i.e., snow or rain), twist, and wind loading of the equipment used.7.5.3 Mounting Bolts. Mounting bols and hardware shall betightened in accordance with 7.5.1.3.7.5.4* Tamper Resistance for General Hardware and Mounts.7.5.4.1 The level of tamper resistance shall be determined bya risk assessmentor the requirements of the AHJ.7.5.4.2 In the absence of a risk assessment orA}IJ require-ine nt, hardware shall be installed so that it cannot be removedwithout the use of hand tools.7.6 Lens. Lenses shall be selected to provide the proper fieldof view and image sizeas required in 7.1.3.7.7 Physical Conductors.7 7.L* All cablin g and wiring shall be installed in accordancewith the requirements of 4.5.8.7.7.2 Coaxial Cable.7 7.2.1 Cable Specifications.7.7.2.1.1* Coaxial cable shall haveajacket appropriate for theenvironment and shall be compliant with local codes.7.7.2.1.2 The coaxial cable shall have a dielectric imoedanceof 75 ohms.7.7.2.L.3 The shield of the coaxial cable shall be braided,100 percent copper material with an efficiency rating (ER) of95 percent or bette or reverse foil over copper bmid with a100 percent ER7.7.2.L.3.1 In installations where the coaxial cable flexes,such as pole to pole, a stranded center core shall be used.7.7.2.1.8.2 In installations where the coaxial cable is fixed,such as nside racewa a solid center core shall be used.7.7.2.1,4 The center core shall be 100 percent copperwith anouter diameter that matches the inner diameter of the centertit of the bayonet nut connector (BNC) that is to be installed.7.7.2.2 Coaxial Cable Distances. Coaxial cable shall not beinstalled beyond the manufacturer's rated distances.7.7.2.3 Coaxial Connections.7.7 2.3.1 All connections shall be made with three-piece crimpBNC connectors.7.7.2.3.2* The installer shall possessand understand the useof tools necessary o ensure proper cable stripping and crimping of three-piece BNC connectors.

7.7.2.3.3 The installer shall ensure that the inner diameter ofthe center tit of the connector matches the outer diameter of thecenter core ofttre cable.7.7.2.3.4 Any discrepancies shall be corrected prior to theinstallation of such connectors.7.7.2.3.5 The installer shall ensure that proper male to female,male to male, and female to female inline barrel connectors areused at all splice poins.7.7.3 Unshielded Twisted Pair. Unshielded twisted pair wireshall be installed in accordance with 4.5.8.7.7.4 Ftbei Optio. Fiber optic cable shall be installed in ac-cordance rvith 4.5.8.7.8* Applications of Conductors.7.8.1* Control Wring. All control wiring shall be sized to de-liver the manufacturer's optimum operating voltage from thepower supply or controller to the dece being driven.7.8.2 Power Cabling. Minimum size of power cabling shall bein accordance with NFPA 70, National ElctricalCod.7.8.3 \deo Signal Transmission.7.8.3.1* For nonamplified coaxial cable applications, distancesshall not exceed those listed in Thble 7.8.3.1.Table 7.8.3.1 Coaxial Cable

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7.8.3.2 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). When UTP is usedfor video signal transmission, the maximum distance shall notexceed the manufachrrer's instmctions.7.8.3.3 Fiber Optic (FO) Cable. When FO is used for deosignal transmission, the maximum distance shall not exceed themanufacturer's instructions.7.9* Radio Frequency (RF). (Reserrved)

Chapter 8 Holdup, Duress, andAmbush Sratems8.1 General.8.1.1 Construction.8.l.l.l The construction of holdup alarm initiating decesshall be listed in accordance with UL 636, Standardfm Hold,upAlarm Units and, Systerrc.8.f .1.2 The constmction of duress alarm initiating devicesshall be listed in accordance with UL 636, Stand,ard,forHoLdupAlarm UniX and Systems.8.1.1.3 The construction of ambush alarm initiating devicesshall be listed in accordance with UL 365, Standard for PoliceStation ConnectdBurglarAla.nn Units and Systens.

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731-18 INSTALI-ATION OF ELECTRONIC PREMISESSECURITYSYSTEMS8.1.2 Installation.8.1.2.1 Systems that utilize wiring or low-powered radio fre-quency to connect initiating, annunciating, and remote con-trol devices shall comply with Chapter 4.8.L.2.2 The means of interconnecting ring connections be-neen nitiating, annunciating, and remote control devicesshallbe supervised so that the occurrence of a single open or singleground-fault condition in the installation wiring and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within 200 seconds.8.1.2.3 Initiating deces shall be located in such a manner toprevent unintentional operation by employees,janitors, clean-ers, and others with access o the equipment.8.f .2.4 Initiating deces shall be mounted in such a mannerto prevent unintentional operation byjarring, vibration, fall-ing objects, and similar causes.8.1.2.5* Portabl initiating devices shall require positive, in-tentional action to initiate an alarm signal in accordance withANSI/SIA CP-01, Control Panel Standard - Features for FalseAhtrm Rduction,Sectiott 4.2.4.8.2 Holdup Alann Sptems.8.2.1 rnstallation.8.2.1.1 The installation of holdup devicesshall meet the re-quirements of UL 681, Stand,ardor Installation and Classifica-tion of Burglar and,Holdup Alarm Systems.8.2.f .2 Fixed-in-place holdup alarm initiating deces shall bemounted at a height that is accessible rom their normal workposition to the individuals responsible for utilizing the device8.2.2 Operation.8.2.2.1 A holdup alarm initiating device shall lock into thealarm position or shall display a sual indication when it isoperated.8.2,2.2 \4sual displays of the operation of a holdup deviceshall be permitted at the device, at the control unit to which itis connected, or at the location where the holdup alarm signalis received.8.2.2.3 Visual indication of the operation of a holdup deviceshall require a manual operation to reset it.8.2.2.4 Each holdup alarm initiating dece shall requirepositive, intentional action to initiate a holdup alarm signal.8,2.2.5 Operation of a holdup alarm initiating dece shallnot result in an audible signal at the protected premises or avisual signal that can be observed by an attacking party.8.2.2.6 Each holdup alarm initiating dece shall be locatedso that it cannot be obsewed by the public.8.2.2.7 The operation of a holdup alarmshall not be obvious to an attacking party.8.2.2.8* Each employee expected to use a holdup alarm initi -ating device shall be instructed in the operation ofthe device.8.2.2.9* A holdup signal shall be transmitted to a constantlyattended law enforcement center equipped for broadcastinginstructions to response vehicles or to a constantly attendedlocation that is approved by theAHJ.

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8.3 Duress Alann S'stems.8.3.1 Installations.8.3.1.1 Audible and visual signaling deces shall be locatedat a point that is visible from the location of the duress alarminitiating device.8.3.1.2 Fixed-in-place duress alarm initiating devices shall beinstalled within 1.2 m (4 ft) of the workstation and accessiblefrom their normalwork position to the individuals responsiblefor utilizing the dece.8.3.f .3 Portable duress alarm initiating deces shall be i com-pliance with ANSI/SIA CP4 I , Control Parul Standard- FeatmesmFalse lnrm Rdu"ction,Section .2.4.8.3.2 Operation.8.3.2.1 Aduress alarm initiating dece shall lock into the alarmposition or shall displaya sual indication when it is operated.8.3.2.2 \4sual displays of the operation of a duress deviceshall be permitted at the dece, at the control unit to which itis connected, or at the location where the duress alarm signalis received.8.3.2.3 \4sual indication of the operation of a duress deviceshall require a manual operation to reset it.8.3.2.4 Each duress alarm initiating device shall require posi-tive, intentional action to initiate a duress alarm signal.8.3.2.5* Operation of a duress alarm initiating device shallresult in an audible signal or a visual signal at the location ofthe initiating dece or at a staffed location elsewhere on theprotected property.8.3.2.6 Private Duress Alann Systems.8.3.2.6.1 Each duress alarm initiating device shall be locatedso that it cannot be obsewed by the public.8.3.2.6.2 The activation of a duress alarm initiating deviceshall not be oborx to a hostile party.8.3.2.6.3 Each person expected to use a duress alarm initiat-ing dece shall be instructed in the operation of the device.8.3.2.7 Public Duess Alarm Systems.8.5.2.7.1 Each duress alarm initiating device shall be locatedso that it can be observed by the public.8.3.2.7.2 Each duress alarm initiating device shall be capableofbeing operated by the public.8.3.2.7 3 Instructions for the operation of each alarm initiat-ing dece shall be clearly visible to a user of the device.8.4 Ambush Alarm Systems.8.4.1 Installation. Ambush alarm initiating deces shall be lo-cated in or adjacent to the mechanism that is used to disarmthe intrusion detection system.8.4.2 Operation.8.4.2.1* The initiation of an ambush signal shall be accom-plished by entering a code sequence that is not similar toany code sequence that is used to perform any other opera-tion in access control, intrusion detection, and holdup orduress systems.8.4.2.1.1* Alarms that are manually initiated at an arming sta-tion shall require a double action trigger.

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TESTING AND INSPECTIONS 78t-198.4.2.2 Operation of an ambush alarm initiating dece shallnot result in an audible signal at the protected premises or avisual signal that can be observed by an attacking party.8.4.2.3 The operation of an ambush alarm initiating deviceshall not be obvious to an attacking party.8.4.2.4* Each person expected to use an ambush alarm initiat-ing device shall be instructed in the operation of the device.8.4.2.5* An ambush alarm signal shall be ransmitted to a con-stantly attended law enforcement center equipped for broad-casting instructions to response vehicles or to a constantly at-tended oFpremises location that is approved by the AHJ.

Chapter I Testing and Inspections9.1* Scope. This chapter shall cover the minimum requirementsfor the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electronic pre-misessecurity s)4stemss specified in Section 4.7.9.1.1 This chapter shall apply to those systems nstalled un-der the provisions of this standard.9.1.2 Inspection, testing, and maintenance programs shall dothe following:(f ) Satisfy the requirements of this standard(2) Conform to the equipment manufacturer's recommenda-tions(3) Verify correct operation of the electronic premises secu-riry systems )9.1.3* The owner or the responsible party shall be responsiblefor the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the slntem andalterations to the system.9.1.4* When the delegation of the responsibilityforg.l.3 is rrans-ferred to a third parE, it shall be given in writing with a copy ofsuch delegation proded to theAHJ upon requesr and noted onthe record of completion documents on premises with each ad-dition ofchanges.9.2 Impainnents.9.2.1* System defects and malfunctions shall be corrected.9.2.1.1 The repair shall begin within 24 hours of the indica-tion that repair is required.9.2.2* When it is determined that there is not a risk to theprotected property or the occupants, repair to the systemshallbe permitted to begin outside of the time period required by9.2.1.1 if the owner or responsible party is notified in writing.9.2.3 If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclu-sion of system nspection, testing, or maintenance, written notice shall be proded to the system owner or responsible partywithin 24 hours.9.2.4 A record shall be maintained by the system owner orresponsible party for a period of 1 year from the date the im-pairment is corrected.9.3 General Testing Inspection, and Maintenance.9.3.1 Nothing in Chapter g shall be intended to prevent theuse of alternate test methods or testing devices.9.3.2 Alternate test methods or testing devices shall prodethe same level of effectiveness and safe y.

9.3.3 Alternate test methods shall meet the intent of the re-quirements of Chapter 9.9.3.4 Inspection, testing, or maintenance shall be permitted tobe performed by a person or oqganizationother than the ownerifconducted under a written contracl9.3.5 Service Personnel.9.3.5.1 Service personnel shall be qualified and experiencedin the inspection, testing, and maintenance