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When an existing fire alarm system is extended or altered by adding more than one device, what is required by S537?

S537 Section 5.1 specifically requires that when a system is modified, all new devices must be verified, AND the interface between the new and existing system m

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Question: When an existing fire alarm system is extended or altered by adding more than one device, what is required by S537?

Answer options:

  • The entire building must be re-verified from scratch
  • No verification is required for fewer than 5 devices ✅ The new devices and the interface with the existing system must be verified
  • Only the new devices need to be tested for power

Correct answer: The new devices and the interface with the existing system must be verified

Explanation: S537 Section 5.1 specifically requires that when a system is modified, all new devices must be verified, AND the interface between the new and existing system must be tested to ensure existing functions are not compromised.

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