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1910.1096(f)(1) Signal Characteristics
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The signal shall be a midfrequency complex sound wave amplitude modulated at a subsonic frequency. The complex sound wave in free space shall have a fundamental frequency (f(1)) between 450 and 500 hertz (Hz) modulated at a subsonic rate between 4 and 5 hertz.
A sufficient number of signal units shall be installed such that the requirements of paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this section are met at every location where an individual may be present whose immediate, rapid, and complete evacuation is essential.
The signal shall be unique in the plant or facility in which it is installed.
The minimum duration of the signal shall be sufficient to insure that all affected persons hear the signal.
The signal-generating system shall respond automatically to an initiating event without requiring any human action to sound the signal.
The signal generator shall not be less than 75 decibels at every location where an individual may be present whose immediate, rapid, and complete evacuation is essential.
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