During a fire alarm signal, the control unit begins a pre-signal delay before notifying occupants. What is the primary purpose of this delay?
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A
To allow time for automatic suppression systems to activate first
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B
To permit trained personnel to investigate and confirm the alarm before general evacuation
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C
To give the fire department time to arrive on scene before occupants react
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D
To reset the initiating device if it was triggered accidentally