How should alarms be delivered to designated personnel?

• A. Only by weekly email
• B. Only the on-site staff present during testing
• C. On-site audible/visual alarms with remote monitoring or notification to designated personnel
• D. Only at the AHJ

Answer: (C)

Alarm delivery should combine on-site awareness with remote notification to those responsible for the system. The pump area needs audible and visual alarms so anyone nearby immediately knows a test or fault is happening, while a remote path should alert designated personnel who monitor, verify, and respond—whether they’re on site or off site. This dual approach ensures timely action, which is essential during testing and normal operation.

Relying on a weekly email isn’t timely enough for urgent responses, and limiting notifications to on-site staff present during testing leaves off-site responders in the dark. Notifying only the AHJ confines alerts to authorities and doesn’t ensure the designated internal personnel receive prompt notification.