Industry Standards for Home Security and Surveillance Systems

You will need to know the key standards and codes involved in the installation and configuration of home security and surveillance systems. Installers use these standards when configuring the security system component location and cabling plan. Although numerous standards are available for guidance, local building codes are the final authority when seeking inspection approvals during the construction phase.

The National Electrical Code

Two sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC) describe requirements for security and surveillance systems. NEC Article 725 describes class 1, 2, and 3; remote control; signaling; and power-limited circuits, and NEC article 760 describes fire protective ...

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