Wiring between a battery or power supply to an audible signal shall be of significant gauge to have not greater than 15 percent voltage drop. Alarm wiring shall not be run in the same conduit as high voltage power lines. Connection of wires to screw terminals shall be made using a spade lug, either crimp or solder type. Terminal boards with clamping washers will not require a spade lug or soldering. Each system is to be tested completely after installation.
Test is to include operation on backup power where provided.
All exterior burglar alarm audibles shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff. Any system installed in accordance with UL specifications shall be considered acceptable under these standards. Responding authorities shall be notified in writing of each new installation if so requested by the responding authority. Users of alarm systems are to be thoroughly instructed verbally and in writing in the operation of all equipment and procedures to be followed in the event of an accidental alarm. All customers shall be instructed in writing of procedures to follow to test the system.