Who shall be notified when a system or portion thereof is impaired?

• A. The system owner
• B. The local fire department
• C. The property manager
• D. The building occupant

Answer: (A)

When a fire alarm system or part of it is impaired, the person or entity responsible for the system—the system owner—must be notified. This person holds the ultimate responsibility for operation, maintenance, and restoration, so they can authorize repairs, ensure proper documentation, and coordinate with installers or authorities as needed. The building’s daily management or occupants may need to know for safety, but they aren’t the designated party to receive the formal impairment notice. The local fire department’s involvement may occur in certain procedures, but the notification requirement centers on the system owner to keep accountability clear and the system back in service promptly.