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A fire protection system may be disabled during maintenance or testing procedures, provided that proper notification and permits have been obtained. This is done to ensure that necessary checks and repairs can be conducted without compromising safety. During these times, it is crucial for the responsible parties to communicate with relevant personnel to make sure that all safety measures are in place and that everyone understands the temporary disabling of the system. This allows for maintenance work to be performed efficiently while mitigating the risk of unexpected incidents.

The other scenarios, such as during fire drills or in response to false alarms, typically do not involve disabling the fire protection systems. Fire drills are conducted to ensure readiness and typically require that systems be fully operational. Similarly, false alarms should be investigated without disabling the protections, to ensure that building occupants remain safe. Under extreme weather conditions, it is generally advisable to maintain systems in operation, as they are essential for safety during emergencies.