Why do they test our work fire alarm during office hours?

Question

They said we should stay at our desks and keep working, I think they were just testing the equipment. They tested different alarms and the announce system for about 1/2 an hour, Couldn't they do this in the middle of the night when no one is here?

Answer 1

the people that test it work the same hours as you. and your office is to cheap to pay them for night work

Answer 2

thinking they want u to recognize the sounds so u will know how to react......plus its probably tied into the local fire dept.. and the dont want to have to tst it with them not on call....

Answer 3

Testing is typically done during the day. One reason being because is most businesses thats when people are there.

A reason they probably don't do it at night is because of the sirens/alarms that sound. Can't wake the neighbourhood up right? Plus most cities/towns have a time (10pm-ish) when you're not allowed loud noises. Anything from intentional alarms, loud motorcycles/cars, loud music, etc.

Answer 4

The testers get overtime for 'Off Hours' work.