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Manual Fire Alarm Box (Pull Station)

A manually operated initiating device. Required within 5 ft of each exit door on each floor, mounted 42–48 in to the handle, with travel distance not exceeding 200 ft on any floor.

NFPA 72: 17.15

Section numbers vary by edition — confirm in the edition your AHJ has adopted.

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