Fire Alarm Horn Strobes

[CRS]

Hello there,
Can anyone tell me if I can mount my horn strobes directly to the wall without a box. Being low voltage, am I able to bring my fire alarm cable directly to the horn strobe? Where can I find this in the code?
Thanks

 

[lowryder88h]

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Take a look at NEC 2005 760.52 (B) (1)

 

[blue spark]

I didn't have my book with me but...I'd set a box for (a) mounting purposes and (b) power supervision circuits or EOL circuits requiring resistors (c) future changes (d) just a good idea.:grin:

 

[DHkorn]

Ditto: Take a look at NEC 2005 760.52 (B) (1)

 

[velocity]

IMO you don't need a box, I've used low voltage rings hundreds of times and passed inspection every time.

 

[e57]

Some commentary from 760.52 A

Section 760.52(A) requires power-limited fire alarm circuits using non–power-limited fire alarm wiring methods and materials to be installed in accordance with 760.25. Section 760.25 requires that non–power-limited devices be mounted in accordance with Chapter 3. Section 300.11(A) requires these devices and equipment to be securely mounted. Section 300.15(B) is also referenced to require non–power-limited circuit terminations to be made in a box or conduit body. However, 300.15(E) permits devices with integral terminal enclosures and mounting brackets to be used without a box. Devices are required to be mounted on a box or conduit body where the instructions or listing indicate the use of a box. Fire alarm system components such as manual fire alarm boxes are frequently tested. Secure mounting is necessary to ensure that they will remain in place.

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Simular wording is also used in the commentary of B

Section 760.52(B) requires mechanical protection at splices and termination points. Since failure of a circuit often occurs at splices or termination points, this requirement offers more protection and strain relief for these cable connections.

Locally I am required to pipe and box everything....