Joe,

As you know,, here in NJ we have Fire Sub Code officials which enforce the location of all fire alarm equipment. As an AHJ I will check the wiring methods of any and all wiring going on in the building butdesign and location and even if the smokes,horns,strobes,etc work or not falls with the Fire AHJ. The same goes for us and elevators. NJ has their own elevator inspectors. I have very little to do with them.