Code Blue
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259 Hedcor Street
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Holland, MI 49423 USA
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800.205.7186
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www.codeblue.com
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Public Address System
Administrator Guide
3 Before You Start
3.1
NFPA 72 Chapter 24
This regulation covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection,
testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public
emergency alarm reporting systems, fire warning equipment and emergency communi-
cations systems (ECS), and their components.
3.2 UFC-4-021-1
This provides technical criteria for systems that implement mass notification in compli-
ance with the Department of Defense’s antiterrorism requirements. Implement national
design standards and recommendations for mass notification systems, as provided in
NFPA 72, including Annex E.
3.3 Precautions
Code Blue recommends professional services before the order and installation of all PAS
products.
For survey information, please email [email protected].
3.3.1 PAS Site Survey – call for scheduling and pricing
• Ambient Noise Survey: Measures the sound energy flowing into, or outward
from, a specified area.
• System Design Survey – Involves the placement, wiring and installation of PAS
equipment.
• Complete Survey – Includes ambient noise and system design of PAS equip-
ment.
3.4 In Case of Breakdown
Code Blue Technical Support
Email: [email protected]
Toll free: 800-205-7186, Opt. 3
3.5 In Case of Abnormal Operation
If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell, water or other foreign materials enter the en-
closure, or the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged, power off immediately and
contact Code Blue Customer Service.
Email:
Toll free: 800-205-7186, Opt. 2
