Yes, they can. A fire alarm reaches very high decibel levels, which vary between models. It's best to leave the building while a test is occurring, because a person is not meant to withstand that level of sound for an extended period of time without hearing protection. This is why it is required of landlords to notify tenants of a test 24 hours before the test occurs.
Just in case you miss a notice, or it happens while you are out shopping, at school, or at work: My advice is to buy a pair of ear plugs to wear if an alarm goes off where you are. Hearing loss IS preventable, and they won't take up much space in your car, purse, or whatever you carry with you.
It depends on the type of fire alarm and how loud it is set to and where it actually is. If it is a loud, high pitched alarm then yes it may cause some temporal hearing loss but I doubt permanent.
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To open a fire alarm, you typically need to break the glass or press a button on the alarm panel. This will activate the alarm and alert others of a fire emergency.
The fire alarm technician is in charge of the installation of fire alarm systems. Fire alarm systems include addressable or conventional alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual button alarms, sirens and strobes, signs, etc. A professional fire alarm system is large with professional addressable bus lines alarm systems, addressable detectors for building fire security, or other special field fire security. So, the fire alarm technician should be knowledgeable in alarm systems working principles and installation.
The Fire Alarm was created on 1936-03-09.
Most fire alarm products state that you shoud not paint over the fire alarm detector. This could ruin the sensor, and if it's broken, the company would probably blame you or charge you extra for doing something that they told you not to do. Idealy, you shouldn't do it in any case. The fumes could damage the sensor's components inside. So no, not really!
Mildred initially called the fire alarm about Montag.
Yes, a landlord should install a fire alarm. At least a smoke/heat detector alarm should be installed. It will prevent fire damage. Another answer: It depends on the laws regarding lease/rental units in your area. Many places have laws which require fire alarms in buildings.
Some fire alarm systems are directly connected to the fire service so that wehn the fire alarm is triggered, the fire department are automatically called. If not, then call the emergency services and ask for fire service.
To effectively shut off a fire alarm, locate the alarm panel and enter the code or use a key to silence the alarm. If you cannot do this, contact the fire department for assistance.