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Chapter 2: Safety Precautions
Series SPB Audio Boosters Manual, Revision A
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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 Series SPB Audio Booster, installation, testing and
maintenance is always 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).
It is recommended that the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspect and approve the
proposed placement of all the notification appliances.
2.4 Property Insurance Recommendation
The Voice Evacuation System containing the SPB Series Audio Booster panel 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
wearing devices that plug or cover the ears, and those who have recently used
drugs or alcohol.
The output of the audio system may not be heard by an alert person if the output
device is placed in an area which is isolated by a closed door, or is located on a
different floor from the person in a hazardous situation or is placed too far away