What may the secondary power for a protective premise fire alarm system consist of?

The secondary power for a protective premise fire alarm system is critical for ensuring the system operates during a primary power failure. The use of storage batteries dedicated to the system provides a reliable and consistent source of power specifically designed to meet the demands of the fire alarm system during emergencies.

These batteries are typically designed to take over automatically when the main power source is interrupted, thus allowing the fire alarm system to function without any delay or loss of functionality. The batteries can be sized to provide adequate power for the required duration to maintain operation until the primary power source is restored or until the system can be serviced.

This option is well-aligned with the regulatory standards and guidelines that govern fire alarm systems, which emphasize the need for reliable backup power to ensure life safety during emergency conditions. Other alternatives, while possibly useful in some contexts, do not offer the same level of specificity or reliability as dedicated storage batteries.