Message Intelligibility Testing
- Notify occupants before testing begins
- Broadcast pre-recorded and live evacuation messages
- Assess intelligibility at multiple zone points
- Record clarity observations and feedback
- Document issues for remediation
- Verify clarity in high-noise environments
Sound Pressure Level Measurement
- Use sound meter to measure ambient noise
- Activate test message at normal system volume
- Measure speaker output at standard height (5 feet)
- Ensure volume ≥ 15dB above ambient
- Repeat in all key locations and corners
- Document compliance or note corrective actions
Battery Backup Testing
- Confirm normal operation on primary power
- Switch off mains power to trigger battery backup
- Ensure uninterrupted system function
- Operate system on battery for defined period
- Reconnect mains and check battery charging
- Log all performance results
Fire Alarm Integration Test
- Coordinate test with alarm monitoring service
- Trigger fire alarm manually or via sensor test
- Verify automatic speaker activation and message
- Test override and prioritization controls
- Reset alarm and verify speaker reset
- Document results with timestamps