1.1 These requirements cover alarm accessories for automatic water-supply control valves for use in automatic sprinkler equipment for fire protection service. Accessories may include water motors and gongs, pressure-operated switches, and other electrical and nonelectrical attachments, components, or units commonly used with alarm, dry-pipe and pre-action valves.

1.2 Requirements for the installation and use of alarm accessories with automatic water-supply control valves are included in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13.

1.3 The electrical alarm accessories for automatic water-supply control valves are intended for fire-protective signaling use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.