Under NBFAA minimum standards, wiring shall be in accordance with which standards and regulations?

• A. NFPA codes and standards
• B. NFPA codes and standards and state/local regulations
• C. NFPA codes and standards and NEC
• D. Local regulations only

Answer: (D)

Wiring for alarm installations must follow established, widely adopted codes rather than relying on ad-hoc rules. Under NBFAA minimum standards, the wiring should be in accordance with NFPA codes and standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The NFPA standards cover fire alarm design, installation, and signaling, while the NEC provides the electrical wiring requirements. Local or state regulations can add requirements, but they do not replace the need to follow NFPA/NEC requirements. Therefore, the correct guidance is to follow NFPA codes and standards and the NEC, with any applicable state/local regulations also applying. Local regulations alone do not satisfy the standard.