The Exit alarm (EA) feature provides a battery powered exit alarm to allow for a simple and effective means of monitoring the use of exits while still maintaining means of egress (for code requirements). When the touchbar is depressed the alarm will sound continuously, indicating that the exit has been engaged. The exit alarm can only be reset by way of a standard 1 1 ⁄4" mortise cylinder with standard "A" cam (5⁄16" wide x 3⁄4" long). The design of the unit will allow the single 9V battery to last for at least six months (on standby mode).