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Alarm Signal

A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a fire. It has priority over supervisory and trouble signals and triggers notification appliances and emergency control functions.

NFPA 72: 10.7 (signal priority)

Section numbers vary by edition — confirm in the edition your AHJ has adopted.

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