Should I hook up a sync module to strobe lights installed in a residential single family home? The lights will not be anywhere near each other.
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18 years ago
Synchronization Of Strobe lights
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18 years ago
No. It's not necessary.
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18 years ago
As long as you can not see any of the other strobes the sync module is not needed this goes for commercail as well. some horns auto sync as well which eliminates using the sync module as well.
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18 years ago
I beleive its specified in 101 that when multiple strobes are within a
110-degree field of view they are required to be synchronized regardless of occupancy classification.- Vote on answer
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18 years ago
NFPA 72 and 101 are vague with regard to synchronizing visible notification appliances installed in SLEEPING ROOMS. Likewise, IBC/IFC and ICC A117.1 are equally vague. Even the newest proposed version of ADAAG references NFPA 72, which I submit is vague.
In my opinion, the RULE is that strobe lights are not required to be synchronized. The EXCEPTION is to synchronize MORE THAN 2 strobe lights that may be within an occupant's field of view (135 degrees - see NFPA 72-2002 A.7.5.4.1.2(3)). That is THREE OR MORE strobes within the same field of view may be required to be synchornized.
Best regards,
Mike
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