4. Operation of the hoistway vent as required by the VA Construction Standard (15900-18)
will be independent of the fire alarm system unless a system smoke detector is required to
be installed at the top of the hoistway for elevator recall purposes as identified above.
7.5 Communications between Buildings:
A. Buildings shall communicate trouble , supervisory, and alarm signals to a main 24-hour staffed
location such as the telephone operator or VA police. This is in addition to VA fire
department notification. Provide a printer to make a hard copy of all signals and operator
responses. A backup printer is recommended at another 24-hour staffed location. Coordinate
with the facility.
Note: Trouble and supervisory signals will be handled at the 24-hour staffed location.
The facility will have to institute a system to handle supervisory signals immediately as
required by the National Fire Alarm Code.
B. Where staff response to carry out the fire plan is required from more than one building,
provide notification to other buildings. Coordinate with the facility.
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