Ch. 14 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Flashcards
The main fire alarm system component that monitors equipment and circuits, receives input signals from initiating devices, activates notification appliances and transmits signals off-site. Formerly called the fire alarm control panel (FACP). What is this called?
Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACU)
On page 608 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, FACU’s can perform other functions such as:
Two way FF communication
Providing remote annunciator integration
Controlling other fire protection features
On page 609 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, if a generator is used, either a trained operator must be on duty 24 hours a day or the system must contain multiple engine driven generators. One of these generators must always be set for _____ starting.
Automatic
On page 610 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ____ power sources can consist of batteries with chargers, engine driven generators with a storage battery, or multiple engine-driven generators, of which one must be set for automatic starting.
Secondary
On page 610 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the devices then send a signal to the FACU using one of two methods: a _______ system or a ______ conveyed by radio wav over a special frequency to a radio receiver in the panel.
hand-wired system or generated signal
On page 610 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, _____ signaling appliances are the most common types of alarm-signaling systems used for signaling a fire alarm in a structure.
Audible notification
On page 611 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, notification appliances fall under the following categories:
Audible
Visual
Textual
Tactile
On page 613 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Fire detection and alarm systems are equipped with three types of specialty signals:
Alarm signal
Supervisory signal
Trouble signal
On page 613 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a _______ signal indicates an off-normal condition of the complete fire protection system. Also includes a returned to normal signal, meaning that the condition has been resolved.
Supervisory
On page 613 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ____ signal indicates a problem with a monitored circuit or component of the fire alarm system or the system’s power supply. Each signal must be audibly and visually displayed.
Trouble
On page 613 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, an ___ signal is a warning of a fire emergency or dangerous condition that demands immediate attention.
Alarm
On page 614 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ___ signal indicates a problem with the fire detection and alarm system. A ____ alarm indicates a problem with an accessory of the fire alarm system.
trouble; supervisory
On page 614 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ____ switches are devices used to supervise indicating valves installed in a fire protection water supply system. These switches monitor water shutoff valves that supply the sprinkler system. If a water shutoff valve within the water-based fire protection system is closed a _____ signal is annunciated at the FACU and transmitted to a supervising station.
Tamper switches; supervisory signal
Alarm system that alerts and notifies only occupants on the premises of the existence of a fire so that they can safely exit the building and call the fire department. If a response by a public safety agency is required, an occupant hearing the alarm must notify the agency. This system is called what?
Protected Premises System (local alarm system)
On page 615 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ________ alarms may be employed where occupants need assistance to evacuate in a safe and orderly manner. This signal is usually a separate signal that is recognizable only be personnel who are familiar with the system. It maybe a recorded message over an intercom, a soft alarm signal or a pager notification.
Presignal alarms
On page 615 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the presignal alarm may be a:
Recorded message over intercom
Soft alarm signal
Pager notification
On page 615 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ___ system is the simplest type of protected premises alarm system. When an alarm-initiating device sends a signal to the FACU, all alarm signaling devices operate simultaneously. It will operate continuously until the FACU is reset.
Conventional system
On page 617 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ___ system causes the signaling devices to sound in a unique pattern for each zone. It is not permitted in new installations, but may exist in older installations.
Coded system
On page 617 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a coded system’s audible pattern consists of a series of ___ rings, a brief ____, and a second series of ____ rings, followed by a _____.
short rings, brief pause, short rings, long pause
On page 617 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ____ alarm systems display the location of each initiating device on the FACU and an annunciator panel if provided. This connection enables emergency responders to pinpoint the specific device that has been activated.
Addressable Alarm
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ____ station is a facility that receives signals from a protected premises fire alarm system and where the signal is processed by personnel.
Supervising station
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, NFPA 72 designates supervising stations as:
Central
Proprietary
Remote
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ____ supervising station is a supervising station under the same ownership as the buildings protected by the fire alarm systems. Personnel are constantly in attendance to supervise and investigate fire alarm system signals.
A. Proprietary
B. Remote
C. Central
Proprietary
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ___ supervising station is an independent business that is also listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
A. Proprietary
B. Remote
C. Central
Central
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ____ supervising station is not listed and operates as a business. Personnel are in attendance at all times to supervise and investigate signals.
A. Proprietary
B. Remote
C. Central
Remote
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, A ____ station is recognized as the most reliable type of supervising station.
Central
Alarm system that transmits a signal to a constantly attended location operated by an alarm company is called what?
Central station system
On page 618 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the primary difference between a central station system and a proprietary system is that the receiving point for alarms in a central station system is located _____ the protected premises and is monitored by a contracted service.
outside
On page 619 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ____ system is used to protect large commercial and industrial buildings, high-rise structures, and groups of commonly owned facilities such as a college campus or industrial complex in single or multiple locations.
Proprietary system
Fire alarm system owned and operated by the property owner is called what?
Proprietary alarm system