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According to the National Building Code of Canada, what is the minimum standby power duration required for a standard fire alarm system?

NBCC 3.2.4.7 requires the system to operate for 24 hours under supervisory conditions and then 5 minutes under full alarm load.

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Question: According to the National Building Code of Canada, what is the minimum standby power duration required for a standard fire alarm system?

Answer options:

  • 12 hours standby / 2 minutes alarm
  • 48 hours standby / 15 minutes alarm
  • 24 hours standby / 30 minutes alarm ✅ 24 hours standby / 5 minutes alarm

Correct answer: 24 hours standby / 5 minutes alarm

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.7 requires the system to operate for 24 hours under supervisory conditions and then 5 minutes under full alarm load.

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