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What is the main disadvantage of using Class B wiring for notification appliance circuits (NACs)?

Class B wiring is generally discouraged for critical notification in high-rise buildings because a single fire-induced break at the start of the circuit would s

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Question: What is the main disadvantage of using Class B wiring for notification appliance circuits (NACs)?

Answer options:

  • It is easier to verify. ✅ A single break prevents all devices 'past' the break from operating.
  • It uses too much wire.
  • It cannot be used for smoke detectors.

Correct answer: A single break prevents all devices 'past' the break from operating.

Explanation: Class B wiring is generally discouraged for critical notification in high-rise buildings because a single fire-induced break at the start of the circuit would silence all speakers on the floors above.

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