FA Basic standerds

Question 1

In what causes are T-taps not allowed ?

Answer 1

On indicating circuits such as horns, bells , strobes

Question 2

What is an indicating circuit ?

Answer 2

Any circuit that is connected to a device that is used to alert people, usually associated wit FA

Question 3

ALL pull boxes, conduits, fittings and supports are furnished by ___________________

Answer 3

The electrical contractor

Question 4

What does it mean when an electrical component is furnished ?

Answer 4

All the relevant connections, wire and testing required for that component to operate have been accomplished.

Question 5

What is a pull box?

Answer 5

an electrical box that allows access to pull electrical cables through raceways and conduit.

Question 6

Ceiling mounted smoke detectors must be mounted___________________

Answer 6

At least 3 feet from supply air register

Question 7

What is a supply air register ?

Answer 7

An air supply vent

Question 8

Manual pull station must be installed under what three agencies requirements?

Answer 8

UL, NFPA,ADA

Question 9

What two cable types should not be in the same race way ?

Answer 9

Fire alarm cables and non fire alarm cables should not be in the same race way

Question 10

What is a raceway ?

Answer 10

A raceway (sometimes referred to as a raceway system) is an enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring. Raceways protect wires and cables from heat, humidity, corrosion, water intrusion and general physical threats.

Question 11

What type of cabling should not be installed near the sources of alternating currents Ex (lighting ,power)

Answer 11

Fire alarm cables

Question 12

Strobes should be installed in accordance what the requirements ?

Answer 12

UL, NFPA, and ADA

Question 13

Most Fire alarm circuits are polarity sensitive, what does that mean

Answer 13

f the wires aren’t landed so the positive wire is on the “+” terminal and the negative wire is on the “-“ terminal, the smoke detector won’t work.

Question 14

What are the requirements for insulation for Fa circuits in NY ?

Answer 14

The insulation must be the required for the specific system being installed and they must be the ones required by the building and the electrical code of NYC.

Question 15

What are the requirements for FA equipment in terms of maintenance and repair

Answer 15

All equipment must be fully available for maintenance to be done.

Question 16

All devices must be securely fastened ______________

Answer 16

to the building structure

Question 17

Installation of all visual and audio fire alarm boxes must be a minimum of _______from finished floor or __________ from ceiling which ever on is lower

Answer 17

80 inches, 6 inches

Question 18

What holds more weight then the drawing?

Answer 18

The instruction of the contractor or the NYC code

Question 19

What are the requirements for existing equipment to remain in a project ?

Answer 19

it is required that all wiring must be intact and connected to the FA system.

Question 20

What is the requirement for fire alarm wiring below 8 feet ?

Answer 20

it must be in approved raceways

Question 21

What is the smallest conduit size allowed ?

Answer 21

3/4”

Question 22

What is a single gang box ?

Answer 22

a standard rectangular electrical box used to hold one electrical device, such as a switch or receptacle

Question 23

What type of housing would a strobe only light recieive ?

Answer 23

On single gang boxes

Question 24

What type of housing is required for a speaker/strobe ?

Answer 24

using a 4” deep box

Question 25

What is a deep box ?

Answer 25

a larger then average metallic enclosure that can hold electrical wiring.

Question 26

what is the ADA

Answer 26

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities.

Question 27

What does NFPA mean ?

Answer 27

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been

Question 28

What does UL stand for ?

Answer 28

Underwriters’ Laboratories, or UL as it is universally known, tests and evaluates components and products that allows a certification mark to be placed by the manufacturer.