Yes The Section #1.4 Equivalency
( remember, we cannot do anything we what )
Technical documentation shall be submitted to the AHJ for approval for all demonstrated equivalency. ( NFPA 99 - 2012,2015,2018, 2021 and older Codes )
But that's not the question at hand.
Per NFPA 99 - 2012,2015,2018 & 2021 Editions:
My simple question is this.
SCENARIO
An existing Category 1 Hospital is installing, a new HBO Center.
The existing Bulk Oxygen Site is to supply both the Hospital and HBO Center.
Both the existing Master Alarm Panels, meet's all current codes.
A new high and low pressure switch and the signals are to be suppled and installed into the two existing Master Alarm Panels, for the new HBO mainline pressure.
? Within any of the following Editions of NFPA 99 - 2012,2015,2018 or 2021 ?
Is their a requirement for the HBO Center to have a 3rd Master Alarm Panel installed inside the new HBO Chamber Treatment Staff Location ?
In this SCENARIO
Please vote for one of the following after reviewing again the scenario.
1) A single area alarm panel is the only alarm panel required.
2) Both a master and area alarm panels are required inside the new HBO.
3) A 3rd master alarm panel is required inside this new HBO Center
4) No alarms are required