According to Annex A Section A.8.2.2.8, The responsible party for the protected premises must ensure that training takes place for all employees expected to use the holdup alarm initiating device. In addition, employees should be trained to follow the procedures provided by the employer and the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.

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8.2 Holdup Alarm Systems.

8.2.1 Installation.

8.2.1.1 The installation of holdup devices shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.2.1.2 Fixed-in-place holdup alarm initiating devices shall be mounted at a height that is accessible from the work position of the individuals responsible for utilizing the device.

8.2.2 Operation.

8.2.2.1 A holdup alarm initiating device shall either lock into the alarm position or display a visual indication when it is operated..

8.2.2.2 Visual displays of the operation of a holdup device shall be permitted at the device, at the control unit to which it is connected, or at the location where the holdup alarm signal is received.

8.2.2.3 Visual indication of the operation of a holdup device shall require a manual operation to reset it.

8.2.2.4 Each holdup alarm initiating device shall require positive intentional action to initiate a holdup alarm signal.

8.2.2.5 Operation of a holdup alarm initiating device shall not result in an audible signal at the protected premises or a visual signal that is visible to an attacking party.

8.2.2.6 Each holdup alarm initiating device shall be located so that it cannot be observed by the public.

8.2.2.7 The operation of a holdup alarm initiating device shall not be obvious to an attacking party.

8.2.2.8 Each employee expected to use a holdup alarm initiating device shall be instructed in the operation of the device.

8.2.2.9 A holdup alarm signal shall be transmitted to a monitoring station.