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FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSPECTION, TESTING AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN S-98 Flashcards

1
Q

_______ is the color classification for heat detector rated at _______.

A

Blue; 275F

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2
Q

________ is the minimum listed minimum spacing for a combination smoke/heat detector.

A

50 feet

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3
Q

What is the minimum listed spacing for a combination smoke/heat detector?

A

50 feet

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4
Q

The maximum number of supervisory signal-initiating devices permitted to be connected to a single initiating device circuit shall be ________.

A

20

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5
Q

The maximum number of water-flow switches that can be connected to a initiating device circuit is ____.

A

5

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6
Q

How many smoke detectors are required for a room with a level ceiling of a 900 square feet or less?

A

1

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7
Q

Visual notification appliances on a fire alarm system shall not be located more than __________ from the end of the corridor.

A

15 feet

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8
Q

Flame detectors are suitable for use in _____________________.

A

high ceiling open spaced buildings

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9
Q

When connecting visual notification appliances on a fire alarm system, the flash rate shall not exceed ____________.

A

two flashes per second

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10
Q

A fire alarm control panel shall recharge batteries within _________ after fully charged batteries have been subject to a single discharge.

A

48 hours

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11
Q

At minimum, how long shall a supervising station maintain records on signals received from maintenance, inspections and testing?

A

36 months

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12
Q

The temperature classification a heat-sensing fire detector with a green color code means __________.

A

very extra high

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13
Q

The total sound pressure level produced by combining the ambient sound pressure level with all audible notification appliances operating in the occupied area shall not exceed ______.

A

110db

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14
Q

The maximum allowable response delay on an alarm signal from an initiating device shall receipt by the control unit shall be _________.

A

10 Seconds

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15
Q

An engine driven generator for public fire alarm reporting system __________.

A

Shall be tested weekly

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16
Q

A speaker is tapped at 1/4 watt and produces a sound level of 75db, if the speaker is tapped the 1 watt will produce _____.

A

81db

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17
Q

A fire alarm system in which components are used in whole or in part, in common with a non-fire signaling system.

A

A combination system

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18
Q

For all other water tanks a signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises _______.

A

12 inches

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19
Q

Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted or delayed by more than ________ as a result of the primary power failure.

A

10 seconds

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A
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21
Q

Fire alarm system providing general emergency voice alarm communication must provide for _________ hours of stand by power followed by ___________ minutes of alarm.

A

24; 15

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22
Q

_______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 sq. ft. or less.

A

One

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23
Q

Pressure tank signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises ______ inches.

A

three

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24
Q

Fire alarm systems providing general evacuation need to provide ________ of standby power, followed by a _________ of alarm power.

A

24 hours; 15 minutes

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25
Q

Establishing notification zones within premises shall ____________________.

A

be consistent with the building evacuation plan.

26
Q

Required signals shall not be interrupted or delayed by more than _______ as a result of a primary power failure

A

10 seconds

27
Q

The operable part of each manual fire alarm box shall be not less than ___________.

A

3 1/2 feet (3 feet 6 inches)

28
Q

The minimum required light output for a single wall mounted visible notification appliance on a 50ft by 50ft room is ________.

A

94CD

29
Q

In a common talk system if the control equipment does not indicate the location of the telephone station or telephone jack shall be clearly and permanently labeled to ________________________.

A

Identify his or her location to the control center by voice.

30
Q

The average ambient sound level for business occupancies is _______.

A

60dba

31
Q

Indicates the need for action in relation to the equipment or maintenance features to related systems

A

Supervisory Signal

32
Q

A Self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within

A

90 seconds

33
Q

Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be located no closer than _________ from the adjusting wall surface.

A

4 inches

34
Q

An individual that is designated by the building owner can be an ___________.

A

impairment coordinator

35
Q

A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within _______

A

90 Seconds

36
Q

A system component that generates transmission of a change of state condition is called an ___________.

A

initiating device

37
Q

Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance?

A

The property owner

38
Q

Up to ________ warden phones can be used simultaneously in a common talk mode.

A

five

39
Q

Smoke detectors are required to be installed within _________ of a peeked ceiling .

A

3 Feet

40
Q

If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm is used as a power source shall comply with __________

A

NFPA 110

41
Q

Alarm verification time cannot delay the alarm longer than ____________ if a smoke detector is programmed for alarm verification.

A

60 seconds

42
Q

If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm system is used as a power source, the operation of the generator shall comply with ___________.

A

NFPA 110

43
Q

______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 square feet or less.

A

one

44
Q

What standard covers the installation of audible and visible notifications appliances?

A

NFPA 72 2007, Ch. 7

45
Q

_______ is the number of ceiling mount smoke detectors required if the depth of wall section above the door is greater than 610mm (24in) on both sides

A

Two

46
Q

In 40 feet by 40 feet room with 10 feet high ceiling ________ is the number of 15cd strobe lights installed.

A

4

47
Q

The standard fire alarm evacuation signal is a _________ temporal pattern

A

three pulse

48
Q

Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be no closer than _______ from the surface wall

A

4 inches

49
Q

Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within _________.

A

200 seconds

50
Q

_____ smoke detector is required for a room with level ceiling of 200 feet or less.

A

one

51
Q

According to NFPA 72, how often shall manual fire alarm pull stations be tested?

A

Every 12 months

52
Q

A lobby smoke detector shall be located in the ceiling within ___________ of the centerline of each elevator door within the elevator bank under control of the detector.

A

21 feet

53
Q

______ is the number of speakers required for each notification zone.

A

two

54
Q

When connecting visual notification appliances to the fire alarm system, the flashes shall not exceed ______________.

A

two flashes per second

55
Q

A coded supervisory signal shall be permitted to consist of _________ if the number transmitted to indicate a supervisory off-normal condition

A

Two rounds

56
Q

An office space has an ambient sound level of 60dba, the minimum sound level required to ensure that alarm signals are clearly heard should be ______.

A

75dba

57
Q

Rechargeable batteries shall be either __________ or __________

A

Trickle; Float-Charged (pick only one if both not listed)

58
Q

The minimum audible level that is required for a sleeping area is _____ and must be measured at the ______.

A

75db; pillow

59
Q

A junction box installed outside of a building to facilitated access to fire suppressions alarm initiating device circuits must be ____________________________________.

A

be equipped with tamperproof screws, or it must have a device to initiate a trouble signal when the box is opened.

60
Q

A coded alarm consists of not less that complete three rounds of the number transmitted, each round shall consist of not less than ___________

A

Three Impulses

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