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Chapter 2: Safety Precautions
SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision L
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2.3 Compliance with Applicable Codes,
Regulations, Laws, Standards, and Guidelines
Comply with all of the latest applicable codes, regulations, laws, standards, and guidelines.
WARNING: Ensure that for emergency, life safety applications using
the SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System,
installation, testing and maintenance always be performed by
qualified personnel in accordance with all the latest National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL),
National Electric Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), state, county, local, province, district,
federal, and other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines,
regulations, laws, and codes including, but not limited to, all
appendices and amendments and requirements of the Local Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
WARNING: All Electrical installations shall be in accordance with
the appropriate national electrical code – CAN/ULC S524, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1, National Building Code of Canada. Final
acceptance is subject to Authorities Having Jurisdiction
It is recommended that the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspect and approve the
proposed placement of all the notification appliances.
2.4 Insurance Recommendation
The SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System is not a substitute for insurance.
Make sure that you have adequate levels of life and property insurance.
2.5 Audio Output Considerations
WARNING: Audible signals may mask medical equipment
monitoring alarms. Where medical equipment monitoring alarms are
in use, do not use audible signals; provide visual notification
appliances in highly visible locations.
CAUTION: The output of the audio system may not be heard in all cases. Sound
can be blocked or reduced by walls, doors, carpeting, wall coverings, furniture,
insulation, bed coverings, and other obstacles that may temporarily or
permanently impede the output of the audio system. Sound is also reduced by
distance and masked by background noise.
The output of the audio system may not be sufficient to alert all occupants,
especially those who are asleep, those who are hearing-impaired, those who are