FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSPECTION, TESTING AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN S-98 Flashcards
_______ is the color classification for heat detector rated at _______.
Blue; 275F
________ is the minimum listed minimum spacing for a combination smoke/heat detector.
50 feet
What is the minimum listed spacing for a combination smoke/heat detector?
50 feet
The maximum number of supervisory signal-initiating devices permitted to be connected to a single initiating device circuit shall be ________.
20
The maximum number of water-flow switches that can be connected to a initiating device circuit is ____.
5
How many smoke detectors are required for a room with a level ceiling of a 900 square feet or less?
1
Visual notification appliances on a fire alarm system shall not be located more than __________ from the end of the corridor.
15 feet
Flame detectors are suitable for use in _____________________.
high ceiling open spaced buildings
When connecting visual notification appliances on a fire alarm system, the flash rate shall not exceed ____________.
two flashes per second
A fire alarm control panel shall recharge batteries within _________ after fully charged batteries have been subject to a single discharge.
48 hours
At minimum, how long shall a supervising station maintain records on signals received from maintenance, inspections and testing?
36 months
The temperature classification a heat-sensing fire detector with a green color code means __________.
very extra high
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 ______.
110db
The maximum allowable response delay on an alarm signal from an initiating device shall receipt by the control unit shall be _________.
10 Seconds
An engine driven generator for public fire alarm reporting system __________.
Shall be tested weekly
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 _____.
81db
A fire alarm system in which components are used in whole or in part, in common with a non-fire signaling system.
A combination system
For all other water tanks a signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises _______.
12 inches
Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted or delayed by more than ________ as a result of the primary power failure.
10 seconds
Fire alarm system providing general emergency voice alarm communication must provide for _________ hours of stand by power followed by ___________ minutes of alarm.
24; 15
_______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 sq. ft. or less.
One
Pressure tank signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises ______ inches.
three
Fire alarm systems providing general evacuation need to provide ________ of standby power, followed by a _________ of alarm power.
24 hours; 15 minutes
Establishing notification zones within premises shall ____________________.
be consistent with the building evacuation plan.
Required signals shall not be interrupted or delayed by more than _______ as a result of a primary power failure
10 seconds
The operable part of each manual fire alarm box shall be not less than ___________.
3 1/2 feet (3 feet 6 inches)
The minimum required light output for a single wall mounted visible notification appliance on a 50ft by 50ft room is ________.
94CD
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 ________________________.
Identify his or her location to the control center by voice.
The average ambient sound level for business occupancies is _______.
60dba
Indicates the need for action in relation to the equipment or maintenance features to related systems
Supervisory Signal
A Self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within
90 seconds
Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be located no closer than _________ from the adjusting wall surface.
4 inches
An individual that is designated by the building owner can be an ___________.
impairment coordinator
A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within _______
90 Seconds
A system component that generates transmission of a change of state condition is called an ___________.
initiating device
Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance?
The property owner
Up to ________ warden phones can be used simultaneously in a common talk mode.
five
Smoke detectors are required to be installed within _________ of a peeked ceiling .
3 Feet
If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm is used as a power source shall comply with __________
NFPA 110
Alarm verification time cannot delay the alarm longer than ____________ if a smoke detector is programmed for alarm verification.
60 seconds
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 ___________.
NFPA 110
______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 square feet or less.
one
What standard covers the installation of audible and visible notifications appliances?
NFPA 72 2007, Ch. 7
_______ 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
Two
In 40 feet by 40 feet room with 10 feet high ceiling ________ is the number of 15cd strobe lights installed.
4
The standard fire alarm evacuation signal is a _________ temporal pattern
three pulse
Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be no closer than _______ from the surface wall
4 inches
Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within _________.
200 seconds
_____ smoke detector is required for a room with level ceiling of 200 feet or less.
one
According to NFPA 72, how often shall manual fire alarm pull stations be tested?
Every 12 months
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.
21 feet
______ is the number of speakers required for each notification zone.
two
When connecting visual notification appliances to the fire alarm system, the flashes shall not exceed ______________.
two flashes per second
A coded supervisory signal shall be permitted to consist of _________ if the number transmitted to indicate a supervisory off-normal condition
Two rounds
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 ______.
75dba
Rechargeable batteries shall be either __________ or __________
Trickle; Float-Charged (pick only one if both not listed)
The minimum audible level that is required for a sleeping area is _____ and must be measured at the ______.
75db; pillow
A junction box installed outside of a building to facilitated access to fire suppressions alarm initiating device circuits must be ____________________________________.
be equipped with tamperproof screws, or it must have a device to initiate a trouble signal when the box is opened.
A coded alarm consists of not less that complete three rounds of the number transmitted, each round shall consist of not less than ___________
Three Impulses
