Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 26, Problem 19R
When installing a fire alarm system or a complete security system package in a home, always follow the installation instructions from (Circle the correct answer.)
- a. the manufacturer of the product and applicable codes.
- b. your neighbor, because he knows a lot about codes and standards.
- c. the man at the home center who sold you the product.
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