Thanks John and thanks to everyone that replied. I'm enlightened.

Tony 

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Subject: RE: Sprinkler Tree - Code Path

Code Path - Fire Alarm - Class 1 Division 2 applications

2010 NFPA-72

12.2.4* The installation of all pathway wiring, cable, and equipment shall
be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and the applicable
requirements of 12.2.4.1 through 12.2.4.5.

12.2.4.3* Fire alarm system wiring and equipment, including all circuits
controlled and powered by the fire alarm system, shall be installed in
accordance with the requirements of this Code and of NFPA 70, National
Electrical Code, Article 760. 

2008/2011 NFPA-70 (NEC)

760.3 Other Articles. Circuits and equipment shall comply with 760.3(A)
through (K). Only those sections of Article 300 referenced in this article
shall apply to fire alarm systems.

(C) Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Articles 500 through
516 and Article 517, Part IV, where installed in hazardous
(classified) locations.

500.1 Scope - Articles 500 Through 504. Articles 500 through 504 cover the
requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all
voltages in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2; Class II, Divisions 1 and 2; and
Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 locations where fire or explosion hazards may
exist due to flammable gases, flammable liquid-produced vapors, combustible
liquid-produced vapors, combustible dusts, or ignitible fibers/flyings.

(2) Class I, Division 2. A Class I, Division 2 location is a location
(1) In which volatile flammable gases, flammable liquid- produced vapors, or
combustible liquid-produced vapors are handled, processed, or used, but in
which the liquids, vapors, or gases will normally be confined within closed
containers or closed systems from which they can escape only in case of
accidental rupture or breakdown of such containers or systems or in case of
abnormal operation of equipment

Hope that helps,

John Drucker, CET
Fire Protection Subcode Official
Fire / Building / Electrical Inspector
New Jersey


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Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 1:03 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Sprinkler Tree

NEC Hazardous Location. Class I - Flammable Vapors. Division 2 vapors not
normally present. Explosion Proof or Intrinsic required if in the classified
area. 
John Drucker - Mobile Email

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To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun Mar 17 00:24:00 2013
Subject: Sprinkler Tree

I had an electrical contractor commenting on a sprinkler tree, as following:

"The tamper switch and low flow switch are not rated for Class 1 Division 2
applications. Also, the brass body valve and gauges should also be
replaced".

Anyone know what he is talking about?

Tony

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