Standard verification in a monitored alarm system is defined as what?

• A. Automatic alert to building occupants via email.
• B. Attempt by monitoring station to verify emergency exists via call, voice contact or other electronic means.
• C. No verification needed.
• D. Only rely on siren activation.

Answer: (B)

Standard verification means the monitoring station actively checks whether an alarm signal really indicates an emergency by contacting the site or a responsible person through a phone call, two-way voice, or other electronic means before dispatching responders. This process helps confirm the situation and reduce false alarms.

Automatic emails to occupants aren’t verification of an emergency; they’re notifications. Saying no verification is needed ignores a key safety step that helps avoid unnecessary emergency responses. Relying only on a siren doesn’t verify the emergency either; the siren alerts people but doesn’t confirm to responders that an actual incident is occurring.