A fire alarm notification appliance is any fire alarm system component that provides an audible, visible or tactile output from the fire alarm system.

The entire purpose of fire alarm notification appliances is to "notify" someone that a condition requiring action exists.

Notification can be classified as either public mode or private mode. Public mode notification is intended to alert all occupants of the building. Private mode notification is intended to alert only selected individuals that action is required.

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