In the fourth part of a series on the FacilityCare website focusing on navigating fire safety codes, the authors take a closer look at Standard EC.02.03.05, EP5, which addresses the notification of off-site fire responders.

Proper testing and documentation of the transmission signals to off-premises responders is one of the requirements that is often misunderstood. The testing requirement is on a quarterly basis and can be met through the annual inspection by the fire alarm vendor, paired with the quarterly inspections by the sprinkler contractor, according to the article. 

The way the testing of the transmission signal is performed is crucial and will determine whether the testing complies with the code, the article said. It is important for hospital facility directors to familiarize themselves with NFPA code requirements related to the testing of transmission signals for the notification of off-site fire responders.

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