What is a manual call point and where should it be placed?

• A. A smoke detector installed on every floor.
• B. A confirmation button on the panel.
• C. A manual initiating device (pull station) placed at exits and along evacuation routes for quick manual activation.
• D. A watchdog timer on the NAC circuit.

Answer: (C)

A manual call point is a manual initiating device that lets someone trigger the fire alarm themselves, typically a pull station or button. It should be placed at exits and along evacuation routes so it’s easy to reach during an emergency, enabling quick activation as people evacuate. This placement ensures alarms are sounded promptly, giving occupants time to evacuate and responders a heads-up.

Other options aren’t correct because a smoke detector is an automatic initiating device that detects smoke. A confirmation button on the panel is used for operator actions, not to start the alarm. A watchdog timer on the NAC circuit is a technical circuit function, not a manual initiating device.