Technical data

Chapter 2: Safety Precautions

WARNING: Certain hardware functions on the SP40S Multi-

Function Facility Communication System are not supervised. If any

such hardware functions fail, the SP40S Multi-Function Facility

Communication System may not provide the intended warning and/or

not indicate a trouble condition.

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).

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.

SP40S Multi-Function Facility Communication System Manual, Revision D