Where should the receiving station for a fire alarm system be located in an occupied building?

• A. Within the building
• B. Outside the building on a pole
• C. In a separate city building
• D. In the basement of the same building only

Answer: (A)

The receiving station for a fire alarm system in an occupied building should be located inside the building. Keeping the receiving/monitoring point on-site ensures fast verification, easy access for occupants and staff, and reliable coordination with any supervising or central monitoring arrangements. Placing it outside, on a pole, or in a separate distant building introduces delays and potential communication failures, while restricting it to the basement is unnecessarily limiting. An on-site, protected location within the building aligns with standard practice for prompt and reliable alarm monitoring.