Location Considerations when Designing a Security or Fire Alarm System

Each component of a home security and surveillance system is designed to be used in a specific location. Window sensors have requirements that are different from door sensor requirements, and smoke and heat detectors each have special location requirements. Computer systems can be integrated with control protocols such as X10 and CEBus to operate and manage security systems. In the following paragraphs, you will discover how smoke detectors work and where they are located. Also covered are the functional design requirements for various types of home security system components.

Home Utility Outlet Specifications

Home security systems require a number of utility outlets to support ...

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