An alarm system that does not retransmit an alarm to any agency or group away from the premises is called

• A. Local Alarm
• B. Central Station Alarm
• C. Monitored Alarm
• D. Proprietary Alarm

Answer: (A)

A local alarm is an alarm system that triggers alerts on-site only, without sending signals to any off-site agency or monitoring group. It relies on audible or visible warnings inside and around the building to alert occupants and nearby people, but there is no retransmission to a central monitoring station, authorities, or outside groups. This fits the scenario where the alarm does not reach any agency away from the premises.

Understanding the other types helps clarify the distinction: central station or monitored alarms involve transmitting alarm signals to a remote monitoring center or security facility, which can notify authorities or designated responders. A proprietary alarm is owned and operated by the building’s organization and may also involve internal monitoring or an external link, but still involves some off-site or specialized monitoring arrangement. Since the scenario explicitly states no retransmission to any agency away from the premises, a local alarm is the correct match.