A: 2015 IBC/IFC
[F] 907.4.2.5 Protective covers. The fire code official
is authorized to require the installation of listed manual
fire alarm box protective covers to prevent malicious
false alarms or to provide the manual fire alarm box
with protection from physical damage. The protective
cover shall be transparent or red in color with a transparent
face to permit visibility of the manual fire alarm
box. Each cover shall include proper operating instructions.
A PROTECTIVE COVER THAT EMITS A LOCAL ALARM SIGNAL
SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED UNLESS APPROVED. Protective covers
shall not project more than that permitted by Section
1003.3.3.
APPROVED. Acceptable to the building (fire subcode official in New Jersey) official.
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Answer provided by: Yvette Holladay (5/4/2016)