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Monday, November 14, 2022
Question:
Good morning CQD. Is a Surge Protection Device required for the supply circuit feeding a fire alarm control panel? Thank you in advance for your time, Charles Davidsons
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Answer:
Charles, thanks for your question. Yes, a listed SPD would be required. This was added during the last revision. Section 760.33 in the 2023
NEC® states:
“A listed surge-protective device (SPD) shall be installed on the supply side of a fire alarm control panel in accordance with Part II of Article 242.”