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In what state should electromagnetic door holders be upon a system alarm?

Door release hardware must release immediately upon loss of power to the fire alarm panel or upon an alarm signal.

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Question: In what state should electromagnetic door holders be upon a system alarm?

Answer options: ✅ Fail-safe (Doors unlock/close)

  • Fail-secure (Doors remain locked)
  • Delayed (Wait 30 minutes before releasing)
  • Manual-only (Must be released by a key)

Correct answer: Fail-safe (Doors unlock/close)

Explanation: Door release hardware must release immediately upon loss of power to the fire alarm panel or upon an alarm signal.

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