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FIRE ALARM COMMUNICATOR <br /> NFPA72 (2013ed) 26.6.3.3.2 COMPLIANCE: <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.1— Independent Receivers <br /> The requirements of 26.6.3.3.2(a-c)for a radio alarm repeater station receiver(RARSR)shall be satisfied <br /> if the signals from each radio alarm transmitter(RAT)are received and supervised, in accordance with <br /> Chapter 26, by at least two independently powered, independently operating, and separately located <br /> RARSRs or radio alarm supervising station receivers(RASSRs), or by one of each.At least two separate <br /> paths shall be provided from a RAT to the ultimate RASSR. <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.1—GSS Satisfaction: Guardian utilizes RARSR's in the Bellingham office, located at 1501 <br /> Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA. Guardian Security is not required to provide staffing (per 8.5.3.5) because <br /> the following criteria is met: <br /> • There are 2 RASAR units; both in secure locations within a UL listed area of the building. <br /> • The RARSR's are powered from different power supplies within the building. <br /> • The RARSR's both have independent antennas permanently affixed to the roof. <br /> • The RARSR's are independently operating, and each have a unique subscriber ID. <br /> • The RASAR to RARSR connection is via fixed IP link. <br /> • Back up dedicated phone lines should the IP link fail <br /> • Supervision at Central Station (1743 15Y Ave S, Seattle,WA) for communication failure,via <br /> proprietary UL listed (as part of AES listing) software. <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.2—Maximum Operating Time <br /> The end-to-end operating time parameters allowed for a two-way alarm system shall be as follows: <br /> Please see NFPA 72-2013 edition for further text. <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.2—GSS Satisfaction: As part of UL listing on the RAT's,these criteria are met through the <br /> manufacturer. <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.3—Supervision: <br /> Equipment shall be provided at the supervising station for the supervisory and control functions of the <br /> supervision or subsidiary station for the repeater station radio transmitting and receiving equipment. <br /> This shall be accomplished via a supervised circuit where the radio equipment is remotely located from <br /> the system unit. <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.3—GSS Satisfaction: As part of the UL listing of both the manufacturer, and Guardian <br /> Security's Central Station,this requirement has been tested and is in compliance.This compliance covers <br /> 26.6.3.3.2.3 A-D. <br />