Who benefits from a remote annunciator displaying alarm status away from the main control panel?

• A. Occupants only.
• B. Responders away from the main control panel.
• C. Maintenance staff only.
• D. Visitors.

Answer: (B)

Remote annunciators extend visibility of the fire alarm status to locations away from the main panel, so people who are not at the panel can quickly see what’s happening and decide what to do. This is especially valuable for responders who are outside the central area—like security, building staff, or firefighting teams—because they can identify which zones are in alarm, where to go, and what actions to take without delaying by returning to the main panel. While occupants benefit from alarms for safety, the remote annunciator’s purpose is to support those who must interpret and respond to the situation away from the panel. Maintenance staff might use it for fault awareness, but it isn’t the primary beneficiary in this context.