11/5 Specific Hazards : Special Extinguishing Systems

Question 1

Foam extinguishing system, water spray system, cardon dioxide extinguishing system and fixed water spray systems are tested ____

Answer 1

annual, look for the State fire Marshal certified tester tag.

Question 2

Dry chem extinguishing system: Tested ____ by a State Fire Marshal certified tester

Answer 2

semi-annually

Question 3

Halon and clean agent systems: tested ____

Answer 3

Annually , All systems shall be tested by a state certified tester

Question 4

An approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for:
Every apartment house ____ stories in height or containing ____ dwelling units.

Answer 4

three or more / 16 or more

Question 5

Fire alarm system :
Every hotel ____ stories in height or containing ____ guest rooms. (57.122.08) The operation of fire alarm systems in hotels and apartments must be checked at least once a month. This check is to be performed by the responsible person or by an authorized service agency. A record of these tests is to be kept at the control panel. The installer’s name and telephone number shall be placed inside the control panel cabinet.

Answer 5

three or more / 20 or more

Question 6

An approved permanent sign which reads, “_____” shall be installed by each manual pull station and annunciator panel. 57.122.06

Answer 6

LOCAL ALARM ONLY - CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Question 7

Fire Alarm Systems shall be tested ____ to the satisfaction of the Chief’s Regulation #4. An accurate record of such tests shall be kept and these records shall be open to examination by the Chief.

Answer 7

annually

Question 8

Single-station smoke detectors shall be provided in _____ by Section 91.1210 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

Answer 8

multiple dwelling occupancies

Question 9

Smoke detectors shall be installed by _____ in all existing multiple dwelling occupancies and duplexes.

Answer 9

August 1, 1983

Question 10

Installation shall be made directly to the _____ of the occupancy.

Answer 10

electrical wiring

Question 11

Smoke detectors shall be installed in every ____ room and the corridor or area ____ to any such sleeping room.

Answer 11

sleeping / giving access

Question 12

Existing single-family dwellings shall have smoke detectors installed at the time of sale, or when an improvement requires a permit and the total valuation of the improvement exceeds ____.

Answer 12

$1,000.

Question 13

Group R, Division 1 occupancies. (Hotel, Apts. and Condominiums) Single-station smoke detectors required by Section 91.1210 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested ___ or as otherwise required by the Chief.

Answer 13

every six months

Question 14

Group R, Division 3, occupancies. (Duplexes, Multi-Unit Bldgs., Single Family Residence) Single-station smoke detectors required by Section 91.1210 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every ____ or as otherwise required by the Chief.

Answer 14

six months

Question 15

An owner or the owner’s agent may enter any dwelling unit, efficiency dwelling unit, guest room and suite owned by such owner for purpose of ________.

Answer 15

installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining single-station smoke detectors

Question 16

The top of any smoke detector installed on a wall shall be no closer than ______ to the ceiling and no farther than ___ from the ceiling.

Answer 16

six inches / twelve (12) inches

Question 17

All required detectors shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; with no part of the detector located more than ____ below the ceiling.

Answer 17

12 inches