1.1 These requirements cover electrically operated smoke detector monitors intended to be used in ordinary indoor locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; the Life Safety Code,NFPA 101; and Chapter 2 of the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72.
1.2 As covered by these requirements, a smoke detector monitor is a unit that provides for the connection and supervision of initiating circuits which are, in turn, to be connected to smoke detectors. The smoke detectors may be single station or multiple station and are installed within individual living units of multifamily residences or hotel or motel rooms. The monitor provides alarm or trouble indications at an attended central monitoring location as a supplement to the signal indication provided at the location of the smoke detector. These units are not intended for use as fire protective signaling control units.
