ANSWERS
Alarm Silence Switch - ANS used to silence the building audible and visual devices after
evacuation is complete while the source of the alarm is being investigated.
Building Occupants - ANS All persons in the shelter, including employees, clients, staff and
visitors.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm - ANS A single or multiple-station alarm responsive to carbon
monoxide, containing a build-in initiation sensor, audible sounder (notification device), and
power supply (battery or electric with battery backup) and is not connected to a system.
Carbon Monoxide Detector - ANS An automatic device that senses carbon monoxide and is
connected to the fire alarm control panel
Central Station Company - ANS A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected
premise and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the FDNY
Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters - ANS F-80 Certificate of
Fitness holders
Deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters - ANS When the
Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters is absent, a deputy
Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters shall be present in the
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