Practice question

Per NFPA 72, what happens when the fire alarm system detects loss of primary AC power?

  1. System shuts down
  2. System transfers to battery power within 10 seconds and generates a trouble signal
  3. System sounds a full alarm
  4. System waits 5 minutes before switching

Answer: B — System transfers to battery power within 10 seconds and generates a trouble signal

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