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What are the typical duration requirements for battery standby and alarm for a building using a voice communication system?

The building code specifies 24 hours of standby followed by 30 minutes of full alarm for most buildings. (5 mins for some, but 30 is the standard for high-rise/

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Question: What are the typical duration requirements for battery standby and alarm for a building using a voice communication system?

Answer options:

  • 12 hours standby / 5 minutes alarm
  • 24 hours standby / 15 minutes alarm ✅ 24 hours standby / 30 minutes alarm
  • 48 hours standby / 60 minutes alarm

Correct answer: 24 hours standby / 30 minutes alarm

Explanation: The building code specifies 24 hours of standby followed by 30 minutes of full alarm for most buildings. (5 mins for some, but 30 is the standard for high-rise/voice).

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