Custom Remote Annunciators?

[CadmanNY]

We have a high-end client that asked for their LCD annunciators (come framed with a black overlay) to be customized to match the high-end look of their lobby.
I see that the norm is either a black or a red annunciator. Does anyone have experience with a "linen" or "enamel" annunciator?
(Looking for feedback prior to approaching the AHJ)

 

[petersonra]

Is there some reason you can't have the annunciator company paint the black part another color?

 

[CadmanNY]

Is there some reason you can't have the annunciator company paint the black part another color?

That's the idea... to have the annunciator faceplate either painted a glossy enamel or sheathed in linen - if the AHJ has no objections.
I was trying to see if anyone on here had ever had a similar experience.

 

[gadfly56]

That's the idea... to have the annunciator faceplate either painted a glossy enamel or sheathed in linen - if the AHJ has no objections.
I was trying to see if anyone on here had ever had a similar experience.

Even though it doesn't sound like it could interfere with the operation of the annunciator, I'd bet most manufacturers would run away from that idea shouting "Unclean! Unclean!!" I don't know exactly what's in UL864, but if it hasn't been submitted to UL, I doubt anyone will approve of altering the surface of their equipment. But you can always ask.

 

[CadmanNY]

Even though it doesn't sound like it could interfere with the operation of the annunciator, I'd bet most manufacturers would run away from that idea shouting "Unclean! Unclean!!" I don't know exactly what's in UL864, but if it hasn't been submitted to UL, I doubt anyone will approve of altering the surface of their equipment. But you can always ask.

Thank you. That's my fear - of violating some obscure UL rule or something.
I reached out to the AHJ and posed the question.

 

[gadfly56]

Thank you. That's my fear - of violating some obscure UL rule or something.
I reached out to the AHJ and posed the question.

Have a conversation with the area rep for the manufacturer of the equipment you're installing. You can usually find the territory reps on the manufacturer's web site. The AHJ and vendor/distributor won't have much skin in the game for this proposition and are unlikely to follow up.