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According to NBCC, what must happen automatically when a fire alarm signal is initiated in a building required to have fire department notification?

NBCC 2020 3.2.4.7.4 requires that when a fire alarm system is tripped, it must automatically notify the fire department via an independent central station (S561

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Question: According to NBCC, what must happen automatically when a fire alarm signal is initiated in a building required to have fire department notification?

Answer options: ✅ Notify the fire department automatically via a central station

  • Sound a local alarm only for 5 minutes
  • Unlock all magnetic locks only
  • Close all fire dampers only

Correct answer: Notify the fire department automatically via a central station

Explanation: NBCC 2020 3.2.4.7.4 requires that when a fire alarm system is tripped, it must automatically notify the fire department via an independent central station (S561).

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