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What is the requirement for the interconnection between a fire alarm panel and a non-fire building management system (BMS)?

A fire alarm system should be designed such that even if the ancillary system (like the BMS) fails, the fire alarm system remains fully operational.

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Question: What is the requirement for the interconnection between a fire alarm panel and a non-fire building management system (BMS)?

Answer options: ✅ Electrically isolated or supervised such that a fault in the ancillary circuit does not affect the fire alarm circuit

  • Wired in series with the smoke detectors
  • Powered by the same circuit breaker as the elevator motors
  • Connected via a wireless Wi-Fi bridge for safety

Correct answer: Electrically isolated or supervised such that a fault in the ancillary circuit does not affect the fire alarm circuit

Explanation: A fire alarm system should be designed such that even if the ancillary system (like the BMS) fails, the fire alarm system remains fully operational.

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