Currently personnel rely on manually operated sirens to raise an alarm in the event of an emergency. This however is not a reliable method for raising alarms. It is therefore recommended a manual fire alarm call point system is installed to enable personnel to raise an alarm as soon as an emergency situation is discovered. The call points should typically be installed at exit points in each building, not more than 1.5 m away from the exit doorway or stairway. Alarm signals from the call points should be received at a fire alarm control panel located at a continuously manned location. All installations should be designed and installed in accordance to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm.