NFPA Fire System

Question 1

Two separate receiving networks are required on a Type A radio frequency system because_____.

a. There will always be a concern with radio interference from neighboring properties

b. The transmission network is subject to box failure

c. There is a large volume of signal traffic on a type A system

d. There is no back-up power supply required for the transmission networks.

Answer 1

c. There is a large volume of signal traffic on a type A system

Question 2

An example of a combination system is:

a. Fire/range hood.

b. Elevator/smoke control.

c. Fire/door closure. d. Fire/burglary.

Answer 2

d. Fire/burglary.

Question 3

A combination system can share any of its components and wiring, as long as:
* a. Loss of the non-fire component or wiring is annunciated at the alarm company.
* b. Loss of the non-fire component or wiring doesn’t cause the inability to transmit fire alarm signals.
* c. There is a separate listing for all of the equipment. d. There is a valid reason for combing the systems.

Answer 3

b. Loss of the non-fire component or wiring doesn’t cause the inability to transmit fire alarm signals.

Question 4

The major components of a protected premises fire alarm system are:
* a. Initiating devices, a control unit and a connection to the alarm company.
* b. Initiating devices, a server and notification appliances.
* c. Heat detectors, a control unit and notification appliances.
* d. Initiating devices, a control unit and notification appliances.

Answer 4

d. Initiating devices, a control unit and notification appliances.

Question 5

Initiating devices are connected to:
a. Signaling line or supplemental circuits.
b. Signaling line or initiating device circuits.
c. Initiating device or notification circuits.
d. Initiating devices or supplemental circuits.

Answer 5

b. Signaling line or initiating device circuits.

Question 6

The power supply for the alarm station is a Form 4-B arrangement. What is the requirement for the backup batteries to have in capacity?
* a. 24 hours
* b. 4 hours
* c. 8 hours
* d. 16 hours

Answer 6

b. 4 hours

Question 7

The very basic difference between a code and a standard is:
* a. A code is enforceable under law, and a standard is not.
* b. A code lists requirements, and a standard most times provides the method to fulfill the requirements.
* c. A standard is enforceable under law, and a code is not.
* d. A code reflects all of the amendments that a jurisdiction makes, and a standard does not.

Answer 7

b. A code lists requirements, and a standard most times provides the method to fulfill the requirements.

Question 8

The box on the outside of the building is a master box. This means that this fire alarm box?
* a. Can have the building fire alarm system connected to it, but it can’t be used as a manual box to alert the fire department.
* b. Doesn’t have the building fire alarm system connected to it, and it can’t be manually actuated.
* c. Doesn’t have the building fire alarm system connected to it, and it can be manually actuated.
* d. Can have the building fire alarm system connected to it, and can be used as a manual box to alert the fire department.

Answer 8

d. Has the building fire alarm system connected to it, and can be used as a manual box to alert the fire department.

Question 9

Military specifications for fire protection are called:
* a. Specsintact
* b. Unilateral Facilities Protection Criteria
* c. Uniform Facilities Criteria
* d. Master Specification for the Military.

Answer 9

c. Uniform Facilities Criteria

Question 10

The remote station has to be staffed by at least: a. Two people at all times that are in constant attendance at the alarm receiving equipment. b. One person, dedicated to the alarm receiving equipment. c. Two people, but they can be assigned other duties also. d. One person, who can be assigned other duties, as long as their primary function is dedicated to the alarm receiving equipment.

Answer 10

c. Two people, but they can be assigned other duties also.

Question 11

A Sprinkler specification reads that all of the sprinkler heads must be mounted within two inches of the metal roof deck. You know that this will be an issue in your design of the fire sprinkler system installation. You have been working with the local fire marshal who has specified requirements. Does the insurance company have the strict right to allow you to change the requirements for sprinklers this close to the deck? a. Probably not. The fire marshal has the overriding judgment in this case. b. Most likely yes. The insurance company can determine this to be incorrect installation and force the change. c. Yes. They are the overriding authority having jurisdiction in this property. d. Definitely not. This isn’t their problem.

Answer 11

a. Probably not. The fire marshal has the overriding judgment in this case.

Question 12

A master box is connected to _________________ and _______________. a. A telephone pole….the remote station b. A building….the proprietary station. c. A protected premises fire alarm system…. The public reporting system. d. A Protected premises….a radio frequency receiver.

Answer 12

c. A protected premises fire alarm system…. The public reporting system.

Question 13

On a radio box system the number of fire alarm boxes allowed on a frequency can’t exceed ____. a. 250 b. 500 c. 750 d. 2500

Answer 13

b. 500

Question 14

What is the purpose of these specifications? a. These specifications may be issued to solicit bids for the project. b. These specifications may be issued for the sole purpose of outlining general construction requirements. c. The specifications may be issued for the sole purpose of explaining the drawings to which they are attached. d. None of the above.

Answer 14

a. These specifications may be issued to solicit bids for the project.

Question 15

An example of a combination system is one in which the control panel is listed for: a. Releasing and fire service b. Fire service and burglary c. Burglary and fire pump control d. Fire service and supervisory service.

Answer 15

b. Fire service and burglary

Question 16

A specification outlines a requirement for the installation to be in accordance with NFPA 13 and amendments issued by the state. This means what? a. That all of the requirements in NFPA 13 must be followed, as well as all of the amendments issued by the state. b. That any requirement in NFPA 13 that hasn’t been amended by the state must me followed. c. That the amendments are optional installation methods to be followed at the discretion of the contractor. d. The city has no authority to further amend the requirements.

Answer 16

b. That any requirement in NFPA 13 that hasn’t been amended by the state must me followed.

Question 17

NFPA 13 can be part of the legal requirements for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in a community: a. Through adoption by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). b. Through adoption by the state fire marshal. c. Through adoption by technicians and installer/maintainers. d. Through adoption by the International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.

Answer 17

b. Through adoption by the state fire marshal.

Question 18

In a hospital, sprinkler system reviews and approvals- and generally all other fire protection systems reviews and approvals - are usually conducted by: a. The insurance company. b. The fire marshal’s office. c. The organization that accredits the hospital. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

Answer 18

d. All of the above.

Question 19

The model building codes, such as NFPA 5000 and the International Building Code (IBC), contain specific automatic sprinkler code requirements. a. True b. False

Answer 19

b. False

Question 20

An auxiliary station alarm system is a protected premises system connected to___? a. A community dispatch center b. A public reporting system c. A constantly manned private fire alarm receiving station. d. A privately owned security company

Answer 20

b. A public reporting system

Question 21

Which of the following is not an example of an AHJ? a. Underwriters Laboratories b. Factory Mutual Global c. Joint commission for the Accreditation of Hospitals d. Plumbing Inspector.

Answer 21

a. Underwriters Laboratories

Question 22

A protected premises fire alarm system can be interfaced with: a. An elevator control system. b. A smoke control system c. An emergency voice system. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

Answer 22

d. All of the above.

Question 23

Which of the following would emit a dark smoke? 1. Wood 2. Cotton 3. Polyurethane 4. Paper

Answer 23

3. Polyurethane

Question 24

The manager of a station advises that the station operates as a Type A station. What does that mean? a. The alarm station handles more than 2,500 connections to the alarm systems. b. The alarm station retransmits more than 750 alarm signals per year. c. The alarm station connects to more than 2,500 initiating devices or circuits. d. The alarm station retransmits more than 2,500 signals per year.

Answer 24

d. The alarm station retransmits more than 2,500 signals per year.

Question 25

The fire alarm control unit in a protected premise that controls the discharge of an FM-200 system is an example of: a. A building fire alarm system. b. A dedicated function fire alarm system c. A suppression system monitoring panel d. A releasing fire alarm system.

Answer 25

d. A releasing fire alarm system.

Question 26

A auxiliary station has to monitor all of the critical features within the station, including power. If the power drops by ___ an audible and visible trouble signal has to initiate on the station’s fire alarm equipment. a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20%

Answer 26

c. 15%

Question 27

The city is in the process of changing all of the fire alarm boxes to radio frequency boxes. The maximum number of boxes allowed on a single frequency is \_\_\_; but because the system is going to be arranged to use interrogation response technology over the same frequency the number of boxes per frequency is \_\_\_. a. 1,000; 750 b. 500; 250 c. 500; 350 d. 250; 500

Answer 27

b. 500; 250

Question 28

A library with a valuable papers vault decides to protect the vault with a double interlock pre-action sprinkler system. The system comes with its own control panel. The library has its own fire alarm system. Does the control panel that controls the sprinkler system have to be interconnected with the building fire alarm system? a. No, as long as each system can transmit a signal on its own. b. Yes, but only if the AHJ requires it. c. Yes, because all fire alarm control units have to be interconnected with the main fire alarm control unit. d. No, because NFPA 72 doesn’t require it.

Answer 28

c. Yes, because all fire alarm control units have to be interconnected with the main fire alarm control unit.

Question 29

A local energy fire alarm box is provided power from? a. The batteries within the box b. The building to which it is connected c. The municipal circuit to which it is connected d. A non-fused connection to the public utility.

Answer 29

b. The building to which it is connected

Question 30

A type B system has fewer than ____ boxes connected to it. a. 2,500 b. 2,000 c. 1,500 d. 1,000

Answer 30

a. 2,500

Question 31

A remote station fire alarm system typically connects signals from a protected premise to: a. A local control unit. b. A fire department dispatch office. c. The company alarm station. d. A city fire alarm box.

Answer 31

b. A fire department dispatch office.

Question 32

An auxiliary box ____________ a. Has the ability to be connected to the protected premises tire alarm system and can also be operated manually b. Is not allowed to be mounted in the vicinity of the building c. Can only be used on shunt-type connections to the protected premises fire alarm system. d. Does not have a manual actuation capability

Answer 32

d. Does not have a manual actuation capability

Question 33

Local energy fire alarm boxes are more desirable because \_\_\_\_. a. They can be mounted either on the building or a telephone pole for public access. b. They are more reliable because the power to the box is required to be supplied from a back-up supply connected to and inverter or generator. c. It is easier to determine when the municipal fire alarm circuits are out of service. d. It is easier to wire them into the protected premises panel

Answer 33

c. It is easier to determine when the municipal fire alarm circuits are out of service.

Question 34

A City has developed its own building code and has some specific requirements for fire sprinkler systems. The architect has listed all of his requirements as “in accordance with the IBC.” What should you do as a contractor on this job? a. Contact the architect for clarification and get it in writing. b. Install the system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13. c. Never question the architect. d. Design and develop his fire sprinkler system in accordance with the IBC.

Answer 34

a. Contact the architect for clarification and get it in writing.

Question 35

The responsibility of maintaining an auxiliary station fire alarm system falls to \_\_\_\_. a. The owner of the protected premises. b. An alarm service company under contract with the building owner. c. The phone company that owns the circuits. d. The municipality.

Answer 35

d. The municipality.

Question 36

In a building protected entirely by a properly designed fire alarm system, is a complete sprinkler system required? a. No, because the fire alarm systems will satisfy any requirements for a sprinkler system installation. b. Possibly, as it will depend on the occupancy and the total application of the applicable fire and building codes. c. Yes, because even though fire alarm systems will provide early warning, they won’t put the fire out. Therefore, sprinklers are required. d. Yes, as the installation of automatic sprinkler systems is required by NFPA 13.

Answer 36

b. Possibly, as it will depend on the occupancy and the total application of the applicable fire and building codes.

Question 37

General requirements for automatic sprinkler systems can be found in: a. The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing for the equipment. b. The occupancy chapters of the applicable building code. c. Literature obtained from the manufacturer of the equipment. d. Any of the above.

Answer 37

b. The occupancy chapters of the applicable building code.

Question 38

NFPA 5000 is an example of: a. An architectural guide b. A fire code c. An installation guide for fire protection systems d. A building code.

Answer 38

d. A building code.

Question 39

In a Specification for an area of a Naval Base the architect has specified that the fire sprinkler system be design to meet the requirements of the Government’s Unified Facility Criteria. Can this be Correct? a. No. The sprinkler installation has to meet the requirements of the building and fire codes enforced by the State. b. No. The sprinkler installation has to meet the requirements of the standard of care. In this case, that is NFPA 13. c. No. The fire marshal obviously has state permission to require something other than what is required by the state officials. d. Yes. The Navy is an AHJ, and can specify what they want to be used as the requirements.

Answer 39

d. Yes. The Navy is an AHJ, and can specify what they want to be used as the requirements.

Question 40

Whether a system is classified as a Type A or Type B system is based on \_\_\_\_. a. The number of buildings connected to the system. b. The number of alarm signals transmitted through the system per year. c. The number of initiating devices connected to the system. d. The number of circuits connected to it.

Answer 40

b. The number of alarm signals transmitted through the system per year.

Question 41

This town and the surrounding county has six different fire districts, and the two career city fire stations have receiving equipment installed that is the same as the municipal signal office. Is this allowed? a. No. There can only be one alarm receiving point in a municipal system. b. Yes. But only because the city departments are career departments and the county departments are not. c. No. if one fire station has redundant equipment, they all have to have it. d. Yes. NFPA 72 allows multiple fire alarm receiving stations, such as fire departments to receive simultaneous signals.

Answer 41

d. Yes. NFPA 72 allows multiple fire alarm receiving stations, such as fire departments to receive simultaneous signals.

Question 42

Wiring and components shared in a combination system have to be arranged so that: a. Both system are capable of operating over the failure of the other system. b. The non-fire system has to operate upon the failure of the fire alarm system. c. The fire alarm system must operate if the non-fire system fails. d. Neither can fail.

Answer 42

c. The fire alarm system must operate if the non-fire system fails.

Question 43

The purpose of the specification issued for the fire sprinkler system is to: a. Outline the general requirements for the design and installation of the sprinkler system. b. Outline the specific intent of the performance of the sprinkler system. c. Control the bid process for the system. d. Manager all of the as-built documentation for the system.

Answer 43

b. Outline the specific intent of the performance of the sprinkler system.

Question 44

If a site has a complete automatic fire alarm system. Does this change any of the requirements for the sprinkler system? a. No, because fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems are entirely different. b. No, because all of the codes require both sprinkler and fire alarm systems for all occupancies. c. Yes, because there may be some reduction of sprinkler system requirements based on the building being completely protected by a total and complete fire alarm system. d. Yes, but not significantly, so both are required.

Answer 44

c. Yes, because there may be some reduction of sprinkler system requirements based on the building being completely protected by a total and complete fire alarm system.

Question 45

Speakers that are connected to the fire alarm system can be used for non-fire systems, such as a public address system as long as: a. The speakers are not connected to an automatic system. b. Trained personnel can capture the system and override the non-fire use. c. The amplifiers are not necessary for the fire alarm system. d. The speakers are using a variable volume controller.

Answer 45

b. Trained personnel can capture the system and override the non-fire use.

Question 46

A control panel that is connected to a double interlock pre-action sprinkler system is an example of a: a. Dedicated function fire alarm system b. A building fire alarm system c. A releasing fire alarm system d. A notification fire alarm system

Answer 46

c. A releasing fire alarm system

Question 47

You notice that the fire alarm signals are received at a funeral parlor, and the fire department is dispatched from this location also…is this acceptable? a. No – a funeral parlor is not an acceptable location to receive fire alarm signals. b. Yes – as long as the funeral parlor is constantly attended and the location is acceptable to the AHJ. c. No – the location has to be a publicly accessible facility. d. Yes – as long as the building is of non-combustible construction.

Answer 47

b. Yes – as long as the funeral parlor is constantly attended and the location is acceptable to the AHJ.

Question 48

The means to send signals from a property to the remote station is limited to: a. Dedicated leased telephone lines. b. Digital communications. c. Multiplexed signals. d. Radio transmission e. All of the above. f. None of the above.

Answer 48

e. All of the above.

Question 49

Typically a fire alarm master box is capable of transmitting _____________ and a radio frequency box is cable of transmitting \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a. Fire alarm signals…fire alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals b. Fire alarm , trouble and supervisory signals….fire alarm signals. c. Fire alarm signals… trouble, supervisory and security signals. d. Fire alarm signals…process control signals, if a programmable logic controller is installed in the box.

Answer 49

a. Fire alarm signals…fire alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals

Question 50

Protected premises fire alarm systems can use: a. Either initiating device or signaling line circuits, but not both in the same building. b. Either initiating device or signaling line circuits in the same building. c. Initiating device circuits only. d. Signaling line circuits only.

Answer 50

b. Either initiating device or signaling line circuits in the same building.

Question 51

The remote station has to be staffed by at least: a. Two people because there has to be one person in attendance at all times. b. One person, depending on the number of connected properties. c. Three people, because remote stations are usually in fire departments, and two of the operators will be assigned apparatus duty during a fire. d. Three people, unless there is an allowance for two by the local AHJ.

Answer 51

a. Two people because there has to be one person in attendance at all times.

Question 52

An auxiliary fire alarm system is typically owned by? a. The property owner b. The municipality c. The alarm company d. The alarm maintenance contractor

Answer 52

b. The municipality

Question 53

When reviewing a specification to a job and you see direct conflict with the latest edition of NFPA 13 and the state’s amendments. What should you do? a. Proceed to bid to install the system per NFAP 13 requirements. b. Proceed to bid to install the system per the requirements as indicated in the specifications. c. Proceed to bid to install the system per NFPA 13 requirements, as amended, and forgo the specification. d. Question the developer of the specification to determine how to proceed.

Answer 53

d. Question the developer of the specification to determine how to proceed.

Question 54

A protected premises fire alarm system’s initiating devices transmit signals to: a. An on-premises alarm office. b. The fire alarm control unit in the building. c. An off-premises fire alarm receiving station d. None of the above.

Answer 54

b. The fire alarm control unit in the building.

Question 55

NFPA 72 recommends that the coverage area for a single zone should not extend beyond a floor of a building. a)True b)False c)True only for residential homes d)True only for non-residential homes

Answer 55

a)True

Question 56

At the max you can have _____ waterflow switches and ______ supervisory switches connected to a single zone. a)5, 20 b)6, 30 c)7, 40 d)8, 50 e)9, 60 f)10, 70

Answer 56

a)5, 20 23.8.5.5.2\* The number of waterflow alarm-initiating devices permitted to be connected to a single initiating device circuit shall not exceed five.(NFPA 72 2016). 23.8.5.6.2\* The number of supervisory signal–initiating devices permitted to be connected to a single initiating device circuit shall not exceed 20. (NFPA 72 2016) Note: F.2.15 Initiating Device Circuit with Parallel Waterflow Alarm Switches and Series Supervisory Valve Switch That No Longer Meets Requirements of NFPA 72. An open fault in the circuit wiring or operation of the valve switch should cause a trouble signal. See Figure F.2.15.

Question 57

When you place smoke and heat detectors on the peaked ceiling, you should measure _____ feet horizontally from the peak in both directions. a)2 b)3 c)4 d)5 e)6 f)7 g)8

Answer 57

b)3 17.7.3.3\* Peaked. Detectors shall first be spaced and located within 36 in. (910 mm) of the peak, measured horizontally. The number and spacing of additional detectors, if any, shall be based on the horizontal projection of the ceiling. (NFPA 72 2026) 29.8.3.1\* Peaked Ceilings. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors mounted on a peaked ceiling shall be located within 36 in. (910 mm) horizontally of the peak, but not closer than 4 in. (100 mm) vertically to the peak. (NFPA 72 2026)

Question 58

When you install smoke detectors under raised floors: a)the detectors should be mounted in the orientation in which they are listed. b)the detectors should NOT be mounted in an orientation in which they are listed.

Answer 58

a)the detectors should be mounted in the orientation in which they are listed. 17.7.3.2.2\* To minimize dust contamination, smoke detectors, where installed under raised floors, shall be mounted only in an orientation for which they have been listed. (NFPA 72 2016)

Question 59

Smoke detectors should be installed only after construction cleanup. There is no exception at all. a)True b)False

Answer 59

b)False 17.7.1.11\* Protection During Construction. (NFPA 72 2016) 17.7.1.11.1 Where detectors are installed for signal initiation during construction, they shall be cleaned and verified to be operating in accordance with the listed sensitivity, or they shall be replaced prior to the final acceptance test of the system. 17.7.1.11.2 Where detectors are installed but not operational during construction, they shall be protected from construction debris, dust, dirt, and damage in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and verified to be operating in accordance with the listed sensitivity, or they shall be replaced prior to the final acceptance test of the system. 17.7.1.11.3 Where detection is not required during construction, detectors shall not be installed until after all other construction trades have completed cleanup.

Question 60

Sprinkler Waterflow alarm-Initiating Device, activation should take place within ________ seconds of waterflow at the device. a)30 b)60 c)90 d)120 e)150 f)180

Answer 60

c)90 17.12.2\* Activation of the initiating device shall occur within 90 seconds of waterflow at the alarm-initiating device when flow occurs that is equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.

Question 61

Manual fire alarm boxes should be installed in a manner which is: a)conspicuous, unobstructed, and accessible. b)not easily accessible. c)free form monitoring.

Answer 61

a)conspicuous, unobstructed, and accessible. 17.14.8.2 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed so that they are conspicuous, unobstructed, and accessible.

Question 62

In existing residential dwellings, you should have at least how many detectors installed per floor? a)1 b)2 c)4 d)6 e)8

Answer 62

a)1 29.5.1.1\* Where required by other governing laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1)\*In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2)\*Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 21 ft (6.4 m) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path of travel (3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements (4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics (5)\*In the living area(s) of a guest suite (6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility)

Question 63

A digital alarm communicator receiver can not accept and display signals sent from a digital alarm communicator transmitter over the public switched telephone network. a)True b)False

Answer 63

b)False 26.6.4.1.5 DACT Transmission Means. The following requirements shall apply to all DACTs: (1) A DACT shall be connected to two separate means of transmission at the protected premises so that a single point of failure on one means of transmission shall not affect the second means of transmission. (2) The DACT shall be capable of selecting the operable means of transmission in the event of failure of the other means. (3) The primary means of transmission shall be a telephone line (number) connected to the public switched network. (4)\*The first transmission attempt shall utilize the primary means of transmission.

Question 64

When you install smoke detectors on the ceiling, no portion of these detectors should be placed within ____ of any sidewall. a)2" b)4" c)6" d)8" e)9"

Answer 64

b)4" Note: this is an old code as of 2010 and beyond there is no minim placement to the sidewall for the Spot type smoke detector, however a heat detector and Beam detectors do still hold the 4" requirement.

Question 65

Talking about visual notification, when multiple strobes are in the field of vision: a)These strobes must be synchronized in their flashing. b)These strobes must not be synchronized in their flashing.

Answer 65

a)These strobes must be synchronized in their flashing. A.18.5.5.4.2 Testing has shown that high flash rates of high-intensity strobe lights can pose a potential risk of seizure to people with photosensitive epilepsy. To reduce this risk, more than two visible appliances are not permitted in any field of view unless their flashes are synchronized. This does not preclude synchronization of appliances that are not within the same field of view.

Question 66

In existing residential dwellings, smoke detectors should at least be installed outside of the bedrooms in the immediat vicinity of the bedrooms. **a)**True **b)**False **c)**True only before 2008 **d)**True only after 2012

Answer 66

**a)**True In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas and in each bedroom, Chapter 29 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional level of the dwelling unit, including the basement.

Question 67

You must have the operable part of a pull station located between _______ feet and _____ feet from the finished floor. **a)**3.5, 4.5 **b)**4.5, 6.5 **c)**3.5, 7.5 **d)**3.5, 8.5

Answer 67

**a)**3.5, 4.5 17.14.5 The operable part of a manually actuated alarminitiating device shall be not less than 42 in. (1.07 m) and not more than 48 in. (1.22 m) from the finished floor. (NFPA 72 2016) But because of ADA you will find them at 48 in. In older versions of NFPA 72 it was 42 in. to 54 in. This is a older question.

Question 68

You should have pull stations placed within ____ feet of the egress on each floor. **a)**4 **b)**5 **c)**6 **d)**7 **e)**8 **f)**9

Answer 68

**b)**5 17. 14.8.4 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within 5 ft (1. 5 m) of each exit doorway on each floor. (NFPA 72 2016)

Question 69

Talking about visual notification, wall mont strobes must be mounted between ____ and ____ inches from the finshed floor. **a)**60, 90 **b)**70, 96 **c)**80, 96 **d)**80, 86 **e)**80, 106

Answer 69

c) 80, 96 18. 5.5.1\* Wall-mounted appliances shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than 80 in. (2.03 m) and not greater than 96 in. (2.44 m) above the finished floor or at the mounting height specified using the performance-based alternative of 18.5.5.6. (NFPA 72 2016)

Question 70

When you insall smoke detectors on a wall, no portion of these detectors should be installed within _____ of the ceiling. **a)**4" **b)**5" **c)**6" **d)**7" **e)**8" **f)**4.5" **g)**3.4"

Answer 70

**a)**4" This is a old code and is nolonger a part of the NFPA 72 2016 code for spot type smoke detectors.

Question 71

A fire alarm system's secondary power source must not be implemented through using battery back up. **a)**True **b)**False **c)**True after 2013 **d)**True after 2011

Answer 71

**b)**False 10. 6.7.3 Secondary Power Supply for Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems and Emergency Communications Systems. 10. 6.7.3.1 the secondary power supply shall consist of one of the following: (1) A storage battery dedicated to the system arranged in accordance with 10.6.10 (NFPA 72 2016)

Question 72

Talking about visual notification, the max room area that may be covered by a ceiling mounted strobe should be no more than: **a)**15 feet by 15 feet **b)**50 feet by 50 feet **c)**150 feet by 150 feet **d)**250 feet by 250 feet **e)**500 feet by 500 feet

Answer 72

**b)**50 feet by 50 feet This is an old question and I can not find it in todays code. In NFPA 72 2016 you can find settings for a room up to 70x70

Question 73

Talking about notification, building codes usually call for the installation of voice evecuation systems. **a)**True **b)**Fales **c)**True only in California **d)**True only in California, Delaware and Florida **e)**True only in California and Florida

Answer 73

**a)**True

Question 74

Normally, manual fire alarm pull stations are required to be ____ in color. **a)**Blue **b)**Red **c)**Yellow **d)**Green

Answer 74

b) Red 17. 14.8.3\* Unless installed in an environment that precludes the use of red paint or red plastic, manual fire alarm boxes shall be red in color. (NFPA 72 2016)

Question 75

When the ceiling height exceeds ______ the heat detector spacing will have to be reduced. a) 10 feet b) 12 feet c) 8 feet d) 9 feet e) 6 feet

Answer 75

a) 10 feet NFPA 72 2016 17.6.3.5.1\* On ceilings 10 ft to 30 ft (3.0mto 9.1 m) high, heat detector spacing shall be reduced in accordance with Table 17.6.3.5.1 prior to any additional reductions for beams, joists, or slope, where applicable.

Question 76

Talking about audible notification, wall mounted devices should be located such that the top of it is at least ________ inches below the ceiling. a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7 e) 8 f) 9

Answer 76

c) 6

Question 77

Talking about visual notification, visual appliances may be installed in what orientation(s)? a) wall mounted only. b) ceiling mount only c) bottom Mount only. d) wall mount and bottom mount. e) wall mount and ceiling mount.

Answer 77

e) wall mount and ceiling mount.

Question 78

Talking about visual notification, flashing strobes are always listed for a particular orientation only. a) True b) False c) True only after 2008 d) True only after 2013

Answer 78

a) True

Question 79

Talking about visual notification, spacing requirements for visual devices are based on: a) IBC 2008 b) IBC 2011 c) NFPA 72 d) NFPA 70 e) NFPA 110 f) case law.

Answer 79

c) NFPA 72

Question 80

Talking about visual notification, the max ceiling height osf a ceiling mounted strobe should be no more thatn ____ Feet. a) 20 b) 30 c) 40 d) 50 e) 60 f) )70 g) 80

Answer 80

b) 30 NFPA 72 (2016) 18.5.5.4.6\* If ceiling heights exceed 30 ft (9.14 m), ceilingmounted visible notification appliances shall be suspended at or below 30 ft (9.14 m) or at the mounting height determined using the performance-based alternative of 18.5.5.6, or wallmounted visible notification appliances shall be installed in accordance with Table 18.5.5.4.1(a).

Question 81

Talking about the audible notification's level of loudness, measurement in sleeping areas should be conducted at what level? a) ground b) ceiling c) sidewall d) pillow

Answer 81

d) pillow NFPA 72 (2016) 18.4.5.1\* Where audible appliances are installed to provide signals for sleeping areas, they shall have a sound level of at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds or a sound level of at least 75 dBA, whichever is greater, _measured at the pillow level_ in the area required to be served by the system using the A-weighted scale (dBA). 18.4.5.2 If any barrier, such as a door, curtain, or retractable partition, is located between the notification appliance and the pillow, the sound pressure level shall be measured with the barrier placed between the appliance and the pillow.

Question 82

A manual fire alarm boz should be located within _____ feet of the ezit doorway opening at the exit. a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6 e) 7 f) 8

Answer 82

c) 5 NFPA 72 (2016) 17.14.8.4 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within 5 ft (1.5 m) of each exit doorway on each floor.

Question 83

Talking about notification, almost all installations require audible signals via (choose all that apply): a) horns b) bells c) chimes d) Pagers

Answer 83

a) horns b) bells c) chimes

Question 84

Talking about audible notification, you should at least go for a sound level which is at lease \_\_\_\_\_dBA above the normal sound level. a) 10 b) 12 c) 15 d) 18 e) 22

Answer 84

c) 15