CHAPTER 20 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Flashcards
System component that receives input from automatic and manual fire alarm devices that may provide power to detection devices or communication devices
Fire alarm control panel
Electrical device used to indicate the source or location of an activated fire alarm initiating device or the system
Annunciator panel
Designated room or area in the structure where the status of the fire detection, alarm, and protection system is displayed in the systems can be manually controlled; maybe staffed or unstaffed and can be accessed by the fire department
Fire command center
Alarm system that alerts and notifies only occupants on the premises of the existence of a buyer so that they can safely exit the building and call the fire department
Protected premises system
System that connects the protected property with the fire department alarm communication center by a municipal master fire alarm box for over a dedicated telephone line
Auxiliary alarm system
Auxiliary fire alarm system that has its own power source
Local energy system
And auxiliary fire alarm system that connects a public fire alarm reporting system to initiating devices within a protected premises
Shunt systems
Fire protection system owned and operated by the property owner
Proprietary alarm system
Alarm system that functions through a constantly attended location operated by an alarm company
Central station system
System in which alarm signals from the protected premises are transmitted over at least telephone line or by radio signal to a remote receiving station with 24 hour staff
Remote receiving system
Alarm system component that transmits a signal want to change occurs
Alarm initiating device
Manual fire alarm activator
Manual pull station
Alarm initiating device that is designed to be responsive to a predetermined rate of temperature increase or to a predetermined temperature level
Heat detector
Connecting link device that fuses or melts when exposed to heat
Fusible link
Small glass vial fitted into a detector or sprinkler. The glass vial is partially filled with liquid that expands as he increases
Frangible bulb
Temperature sensitive device that sounds an alarm when the temperature changes at a preset value
Rate of rise heat detector
Alarm initiating device designed to activate one visible or invisible products of combustion are present in the room or space where the unit is installed
Smoke detector
Device designed to sound an alarm when the products of combustion are present in the room where installed. Built in device rather than separate unit
Smoke alarm
Smoke doctor that uses a small light source, either in incandescent bulb, or a light emitting diode, to detect smoke by shining light through the detector chamber. Smoke particles reflect the light into a light-sensitive device called a photocell
Photo electric smoke detector
Type of smoke detector that uses a small amount of radioactive material to make the air within a sensing chamber conduct electricity
Ionized smoke detector
Detection and alarm device used in some fire detection systems that the text light/flames and the ultraviolet waves spectrum or detect light in the infrared waves spectrum
Flame detector
Device used to detect gases produced by a fire within a confined space
Fire gas detector
System of water pipes, discharge nozzles, and control valves designed to activate during fires by automatically discharging enough water to control or extinguish a fire
Automatic sprinkler system
Waterflow discharge device in the sprinkler system; consists of a threaded and take nipple, discharge orifice, he actuated plug, and the deflector to create an effective fire stream pattern that is suitable for fire control
Sprinkler
Vertical water pipe used to carry water for fire protection systems above ground such as a stamp pipe riser or sprinkler riser
Riser
Pipe connecting the sprinkler system to the cross mains
Feeder main
Pipe connecting the feed Maine to the branch lines in which the sprinklers are located
Cross main
A pallet of sod or under compression was in a small cylinder, that melts at a predetermined temperature, allowing a plunger to move down and release the valve Parts.
Chemical pellet
Part of the sprinkler assembly that creates the discharge pattern of the water
Deflector
Water main valve that visually shows the open or close status of the valve
Indicating valve
Valve that allows piping to drain one pressure is relieved in the pipe
Drain valve
Type of check valve installed in the riser an automatic sprinkler system that transmits a waterflow alarm when the water flow system lifts the valve Clapper
Alarm check valve
Chamber that catches and slows the excess water that may be sent through the alarm valve an automatic sprinkler system during momentary water pressure surges
Retard chamber
Detector that recognizes movement of water within the sprinkler standpipe system. Once movement as noted, the waterflow detector gives a local alarm and or may transmit the alarm
Water flow device
Automatic valves are permits liquid flow in only one direction
Check valve
Fire suppression system that is built into a structure or site; piping contains either water or foam solutions continuously
Wet pipe sprinkler system
Fire suppression system that consists of clothes sprinklers attached to a piping system that contains air under pressure. When activates, air is released and activates the water or foam control valve and fuels the piping with extinguishing agent
Dry pipe sprinkler system
Fire suppression system that consists of piping and open sprinklers. A fire detection system is used to activate the water or phone control valve. When the system activates, they extinguishing agent expels from all sprinkler heads in the designated area.
Deluge sprinkler system
Fire suppression system that consists of clothes sprinkler heads attached to a piping system that contains air under pressure and a secondary detection system; both must operate before the extinguishing agent is released into the system
Pre-action sprinkler system
Wet or dry system of pipes and a large single-story or multi story building with firehose outlets installed in different areas or on different levels of the building to be used by firefighters and or the building occupants
Standpipe system
Permanently fixed, private standpipe hoseline
House line
System that limits the exposure of building occupants to smoke may include a combination of compartmentation Control of smoke migration from the affected area, and a means of removing smoke to the XT rear of
Smoke management system
Interface between the smoke management system and the fire response forces
Firefighters smoke control station
An alarm signal must activated if the primary power source to the alarm system is interrupted. True or false?
True
A protected premises alarm signaling system is monitored by responders at a Remote receiving point. True or false?
False – they are designed to notify building occupants on the immediate premises only
A supervising station alarm system continuously monitors a remote location. True or false?
True
Fixed temperature heat detectors are the most prone to false activations. True or false
False – they are least prone
Feasible links infrangible bulbs in heat detectors do not automatically reset after activation. True or false?
True
A heat detector can initiate an alarm more quickly than a smoke detector. True or false?
False – smoke detector activates more quickly
Flame detectors are among the fastest detectors to respond to fires. True or false?
True
Sprinkler systems are designed to discharge enough water to make firefighter response unnecessary. True or false?
False – designed to discharge enough water to extinguish were prevent spread until firefighters arrive
Fire alarm systems are important life safety components of fire protection systems. Fire alarm systems provide notification of an emergency condition to____, and possibly to a local response organization.
Building occupants
NFPA standards specify a minimum design area that should be used to calculate the sprinkler system. This minimum area is based on the maximum number of sprinklers that might be expected to activate at one time, at the assumption that only a___of the sprinklers will activate during a fire
Portion
Sprinkler systems and Hance life safety by limiting products of combustion and preventing the spread of a fire upward and multistory buildings, protecting building occupants. Sprinklers enhance life safety for firefighters by controlling fire in early stages, enhancing life safety during___and fire suppression operations.
Search and rescue
Standpipe systems are valuable during___operations because they reduce the amount of hose needed to reach areas already controlled by sprinklers
Overhaul
When activated, this alarm system component sends a signal to FACP
Initiating device
This alarm system component may control public address or mass notifications
Fire alarm control panel