NECA 305 : 2010

Foreword
1. Scope
    1.1 Fire Alarm System Overview
2. Definitions
3. Prepare for Installation
    3.1 Receive, Inventory and Store Equipment
    3.2 Documents
    3.3 Tools
    3.4 Job Supervision
    3.5 Plan the Installation
    3.6 Job Pacs
4. Install Fire Alarm Control Panel(s)
    4.1 Code References
    4.2 Installation Guidelines
    4.3 Enclosure Installation
    4.4 Cautions
5. Install System Wiring
    5.1 Code References
    5.2 Circuits with Special Requirements
    5.3 Installation Guidelines
    5.4 Cautions
6. Install Field Devices
    6.1 Manual Fire Alarm Box
    6.2 Area Smoke Detector (Spot-type)
    6.3 Beam Smoke Detector
    6.4 Duct Smoke Detector
    6.5 Heat Detector
    6.6 Waterflow Switch
    6.7 Supervisory Switches
    6.8 Audible Appliances (Bells, Horns, Chimes, Speakers)
    6.9 Visible Appliances (Strobes)
    6.10 DACT (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter)
7. Check System Wiring
    7.1 Wiring Test Guidelines
    7.2 Voltage
    7.3 Grounds
    7.4 Open Circuits
    7.5 Short Circuits
8. Finish Control Panel Installation
9. Check System Operation
    9.1 Notification of Testing
    9.2 Control Test Units
    9.3 Field Device Test Preparation
    9.4 Monitoring for Integrity Tests (often referred to as
         Circuit Supervision)
    9.5 Device Tests
    9.6 Finalize Job
10. Inspect, Test and Maintain
    10.1 Code References
    10.2 General Procedures
    10.3 Qualifications of Service Personnel
    10.4 Inspection
    10.5 Testing
    10.6 Maintenance
    10.7 Records (Inspection, Testing, Maintenance)
    10.8 Cautions
Appendix A: Reference Standards

Specifies fire alarm system job practices for installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems.