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In a two-stage fire alarm system, what must be verified if the first-stage alarm is not acknowledged within the 'expired time'?

In a two-stage system, the second stage (General Alarm) must be verified to trigger automatically if the first stage is not acknowledged within the programmed t

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Question: In a two-stage fire alarm system, what must be verified if the first-stage alarm is not acknowledged within the 'expired time'?

Answer options:

  • The system must shut down immediately.
  • A trouble signal is sent to the central station. ✅ The system must automatically initiate the second stage (General Alarm).
  • The smoke detectors must reset automatically.

Correct answer: The system must automatically initiate the second stage (General Alarm).

Explanation: In a two-stage system, the second stage (General Alarm) must be verified to trigger automatically if the first stage is not acknowledged within the programmed time.

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