Fire Alarm Survey

During the fire alarm survey, an ISO field representative will interview the official responsible for receiving and handling fire alarms and will visit the communications center and other relevant facilities, such as 9-1-1 centers. Here's what you can expect:

Interview
The ISO field representative will request info on:

• alarm dispatch circuits
• radio and telephone facilities
• overall system operation

Communications center visit
The ISO field representative will review:

• operating procedures
• equipment for power supply
• alarm facilities

The representative will examine records of testing for emergency power facilities and call-detail reports. The representative will verify alarm answering and dispatch times.

Other facilities
The ISO field representative will examine call-detail recording reports for the previous 12 months to verify the time between the initial phone ring and the operator answering the emergency call. The representative will also review computer-aided dispatch (CAD) reports to verify dispatch times.

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