Where is a remote annunciator typically installed in a facility?

• A. In a security or facilities office
• B. In the basement
• C. In the parking lot
• D. On the roof

Answer: (B)

A remote annunciator provides a secondary display of the fire alarm system, letting facilities personnel monitor alarms, trouble signals, and supervisory statuses from a location away from the main control panel. It’s typically installed in the basement because that area often houses the fire alarm control panel, power supplies, and other mechanical/electrical equipment. Keeping the annunciator near these components centralizes wiring and keeps monitoring in a secure, controlled space where staff responsible for the system can quickly respond without needing to access the main panel room. Placing it in the basement also avoids placing status indicators in areas with high occupant traffic or outdoors, where access and visibility would be less reliable.