Fire Flashcards
The specifications outlines a requirement for the installation to be in accordance with the NEC, Article ___, Fire alarm systems a. 300 b. 490 c. 760 d. There are no articles in the NEC titled Fire Alarm Systems.
c. 760
Think about the goals for the basic system design for your firm. While all are applicable, which of the following are your more immediate concerns? You can choose more than one. A. Life Safety B. Mission continuity continuing the business C. Heritage preservation company’s image and stature in the community D. Property protection E. Environmental protection 1. B and E. 2. C and D. 3. B and D. 4. Only A.
- C and D
Which of the following is an example of an Authority Having Jurisdiction for the installation of a fire alarm system? a. Electrical Inspector b. Inspector for the Joint Commission that accredits hospitals c. Insurance company underwriter d. Building owner e. All of the above f. None of the above
e. All of the above
The local AHJ has the authority to approve an installation that may not be entirely in conformance with the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. a. True b. False
a. True
Will the fire marshal be considered an authority having jurisdiction in the convention center? a. No, the fire marshal will defer to the insurance company for all decisions, as this is a high dollar value property. b. No, as this will be a workplace for many, the department of labor will be the approving authority. c. Yes, as this will be a very public structure, and life safety is the responsibility of the local fire officials. d. Yes, but only to the extent that the insurance officials defer to them, as this is a property insurance issue.
c. Yes, as this will be a very public structure, and life safety is the responsibility of the local fire officials.
Now that the hotel project is well underway, your firm has secured the installation of the fire alarm system for a Bachelor’s Quarters on a Naval Base in South Dakota. You are reviewing plans submitted by the architect, and they specify that the fire alarm system design must meet the requirements of the South Dakota Fire Marshal’s office. Is this correct? a. Yes, because the local state jurisdiction applies, and the fire marshal’s responsibility. b. Yes, because the military will always defer to the local AHJ for requirements. c. No, because the military uses its own criteria. d. No, because on a military reservation, there are no applicable codes and standards. The federal government does not comply with any codes or standards.
c. No, because the military uses its own criteria.
The purpose of the specification issued for the fire alarm system is to: a. Specifically outline where each component in the system is to be located. b. Explain, among other things, the intent of the design of the fire alarm system. c. Relay the intent of the equipment manufacture that is providing the components for the installation. d. None of the above.
b. Explain, among other things, the intent of the design of the fire alarm system.
Which of the following would emit a dark smoke? 1. Wood 2. Cotton 3. Polyurethane 4. Paper
- Polyurethane
What is the purpose of these specifications? a. Listing the specific equipment manufacturer for the equipment to be used in the system. b. Provide wording that conveys the design intent of the system. c. Provide specific building construction feature descriptions. d. Explain the architect’s code analysis for the installation of the system.
b. Provide wording that conveys the design intent of the system.
The specifications that you read indicate that all of the notification appliances must be installed at a height of 96 inches. You know that this will be an issue in your design of the fire alarm system installation. You have been working with the local fire marshal who has specified requirements. Does the insurance company have the right to allow you to change the requirement to allow higher mounting of the appliances? a. No, because the 96-inch height is exactly what the code dictates. b. No, because the insurance company may be overruling the local fire marshal’s legally mandated requirements. c. Yes, because the insurance company will pay the loss. d. Yes, as the insurance company requirements are going to override the fire marshal’s requirements.
b. No, because the insurance company may be overruling the local fire marshal’s legally mandated requirements.
Which of the following are dry contact devices? ( Choose all that apply)
a) Pull stations
b) heat detectors
c) four wire smoke detectors
d) Flow switches
a) Pull stations
b) heat detectors
c) four wire smoke detectors
d) Flow switches
Powered devices must be listed for compatibility.
a) True
b) False
c) True only after 2011
d) True only after 2013
a) True
Powered devices always operate on a “Go/NoGo” manner only.
a) True
b) False
c) True only for manual devices.
a) True
For residntial buildings, it is okay to use smoke detectors that are battery operated.
a) True
b) False
c) True only after 2011
d) True only after 2013
e) True only in California
f) True only in California, Delaware and Florida.
a) True
In residential buildings, garages and crawl spces may be exempted from smoke dtector requirements due to concerns on:
a) cost of maintenance
b) power leak
c) moisture
d) false alarms
d) false alarms
