If your home theater project is going to require an
electrical permit, you will be subject to the local
electrical code requirements that apply, and how the
enforcement officer interprets those codes. It is not
always easy to tell weather or not your project requires a
permit, but if you are unsure, it is always best to consult
with your local permitting authority.
Electrical codes generally follow the National Electric
Code, which is published by the National Fire Protection
Association. The main purpose of the NEC is to prevent
hazards to human health and safety from electrical shock,
tendency to start or perpetuate a fire, and production of
toxic fumes when exposed to fire. iSky panels are made with
"Class A" fiberglass and covered in a "Class A" material
and or fabric. Wiring harnesses are made from CL2 and CL3
or higher. If installing in a plenum, installer must supply
CL2P, CL3P or CMP, and as always, confirm and conform to
local codes before installing.
The iSky Panel System is designed for easy installation.
Each iSky star panel has it's own low voltage Star Engine
that requires a 12vDC power connection. Up to 50 iSky star
panels can be daisy chained together which makes wiring and
installation a snap. The basic system starts with a Driver
or power supply that is plugged, or connected to a
switched, or controlled circuit. From the Driver, a Leader
Cable carries the power to the iSky Panel System were
Jumper Cables daisy chain the power from one panel to the
next up to 50 panels. For installations with more than 50
star panels, just keep adding additional Drivers and Leader
Cables to the same switched circuit ( do not exceed the
capacity of the switched circuit.)