a) Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Flashcards

1
Q

Name The Four Fire Stages In Order

A

Incipient
Smouldering
Flame
High Heat/Heat

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2
Q

A basic F.A.S must contain at least three components:

A

Manual pull station
Fire Alarm Control Unit
Audible Signal Device

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3
Q

Alert signals and alarm signals in a two-stage system are both considered alarm conditions. T or F?

A

True

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4
Q

What are the two styles of technology used in F.A.S’s?

A

Conventional aka non-addressable
And Addressable

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5
Q

What is the purpose of electrical supervision?

A

To continuously monitor the wiring between the fire alarm control panel and the system devices to detect and announce or annunciate any fault condition that interferes with normal operation.

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6
Q

What does NBC : AE stand for?

A

National Building Code [ Alberta Edition ]

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7
Q

In a two stage system a pull station is used. If it is determined that there is no fire, what would be done to the first stage alert at the F.A.C.U?

A

It can be acknowledged

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8
Q

An emergency power supply can be fed from a combination of a generator and battery. T or F?

A

True

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9
Q

What does EVCS stand for?

A

Emergency Voice Communication System

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10
Q

What is the max permitted height to the top of a F.A.C.P from the finished floor?

A

2400 mm

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11
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Unqualified persons are allowed to operate the trouble signal silencing switches. T or F?

A

False. Only authorized personnel

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12
Q

The operating temperature of a heat detector should be at least ___ to ____ degrees above the maximum expected ambient temperature in the area it is located in.

A

20 to 25

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13
Q

Smoke detectors are used to detect the __________ stages of a fire.

A

Earliest

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14
Q

State two advantages of Ionization detectors:

A

Can detect a fire before the production of visible smoke
Can detect fast-flaming fires faster than photoelectric detectors
Respond quickly to dark or black smoke

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15
Q

Aspirating Smoke Detectors are used in what location?

A

Where high sensitivity to smoke is necessary, such as areas with computer equipment.

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16
Q

Ultraviolet is what sort of a detector?

A

Flame Detector

17
Q

What is the minimum dBA in sleeping areas?

A

75 dbA

18
Q

Components that have a life-safety application but aren’t part of the F.A.S are called:

A

Ancillary Equipment/Devices

19
Q

What are the four types of Automatic Sprinkler Systems?

A

Wet-pipe
Dry- pipe
Pre-action
Deluge

20
Q

In non-dwelling units such as hotels, motels, and fire stations, smoke alarms shall be installed in every sleeping room. T or F?

A

True