How should the emergency alarm button be reset after the emergency ends?

• A. Hold the button down until receiving a long steady tone (approximately 4 seconds) then release
• B. Release immediately
• C. Hold the button down for 2 seconds and release
• D. Press and release the button quickly twice

Answer: (A)

After an emergency ends, the alarm system needs a deliberate reset action to acknowledge that the incident is over and return the panel to standby. Holding the button down until you hear a long steady tone (about four seconds) followed by releasing is the reset signaling that the system has completed the reset. The long tone acts as an audible confirmation that the reset has been registered and the device is ready for normal use again. Releasing immediately, or using a shorter hold or a double press, does not provide the required reset signal, so the system may stay in an alarm or not return to ready. This sequence helps prevent accidental resets and ensures responders know the alarm is cleared and the equipment is again functional.