Inspector Study Guide - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Flashcards
NFPA _____: National Fire Alarm Code
72
Each floor shall be _____ separately
zoned
A _____ shall not exceed 22,500 square feet in area or be larger than 300 feet in any direction
zone
the Secondary power supply must be able to detect when primary supply fails and makes the system fully operational within _______
10 seconds
secondary power supply must be able to run the system for ________ on normal load plus ______ on an alarm load
24 hours, 5 minutes
_______ signal indicate a system problem monitored by alarm system
supervisory
______ signals indicate a problem within the system itself
trouble
Trouble signals must resound every ______ is condition is not repaired
24 hours
Manual pull stations mounted between ____ and ____ on the walls. (measured at the bottom)
42”, 48”
Manual pull stations must be plainly visible and located within ______ of each exit doorway opening, with a travel distance of not more than _______.
5’, 200’
Which is the slowest type of detector to activate?
heat detectors
Detectors function automatically in response to ______, ______, and ______.
heat, smoke, thermal
Heat detectors have to activate within ________
2 minutes
Three different types of fixed temperature detectors. ______, _______, and _______
fusible element, continuous line, and bimetallic element
Rate of Rise deftectors usually activate when temperature exceeds ______ degrees per minute
12-15
5 types of fire alarm systems
local auxiliary system remote station system proprietary central station
Which alarm system is connected directly to the public dispatch center or other approved answering service?
remote station
Which alarm system is not permitted by IFC
Auxiliary
Which alarm system is designed to transmit the alarm to the immediate premises to alert the occupants only?
local
Which alarm system is only used for life safety?
local
which alarm system is used for large commercial or industrial buildings, or campus or industrial complexes with multiple buildings and is constantly staffed by trained personnel?
proprietary
commercial monitor alarm systems would be which time
central station
Walmart would be an example of a ______ alarm system
proprietary
ADT and Atlas would be an example of this alarm system.
central station
R-2 occupancies (apartments, dormitories) are required to have smoke alarms in these two location
each sleeping area and on each story
for R-2 occupancies, a manual alarm system is required when….
the building is 3 or more stories or with more that 16 units, unless fully sprinklered.
Who is responsible for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire alarm system?
the owner or the owner’s designated rep.
Testing and Maintenance records for fire alarm systems shall be kept for _______
one year after the next test
smoke decectors should be tested ______
annually
It is recommended that the links in a fusible link detector be replaced after _____
5 years
Signally equipment for central station systems should be tested______
monthly
Which type of smoke detector is BEST suited for rooms that contain highly combustible materials
ionization
How often should occupants visually inspect and actively test auxiliary fire alarm systems?
monthly
Tests are required for nonrestorable fixed-temperature detectors _______
15 years after installation
How long must a permanent record of all detector test be maintained?
at least 5 years
