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Under what condition must the fire alarm system interface with the HVAC system to shut down fans?

NBCC 3.2.6 requires fans to stop in specific high-building scenarios. The fire alarm system provides a dry contact for the HVAC 'Hand-Off-Auto' (HOA) station. T

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Question: Under what condition must the fire alarm system interface with the HVAC system to shut down fans?

Answer options:

  • When the ambient temperature reaches 30°C
  • Every time a manual station is activated, regardless of location
  • Only during the annual inspection ✅ In response to an alarm signal to prevent smoke spread per the building design

Correct answer: In response to an alarm signal to prevent smoke spread per the building design

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.6 requires fans to stop in specific high-building scenarios. The fire alarm system provides a dry contact for the HVAC 'Hand-Off-Auto' (HOA) station. The override must be bypassed by the fire alarm system to ensure safety.

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