Notification and Supervision

Question 1

General Alarm Method

Answer 1

Activates all signaling devices through the building when a fire is discovered

Question 2

Selective Alarm

Answer 2

Activates signaling devices only in areas close to the fire

Question 3

Pre-signal system Method

Answer 3

Sends a signal to a control panel or manned station

Question 4

Who can reset the FACP (fire alarm control panel)?

Answer 4

Fire Department/ Fire Department representative

Question 5

Occupancy Group J/R

Answer 5

Type of building class that certifies the space is primarily used for shelter and sleeping on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis. Residential type buildings

Question 6

Occupancy group E/B

Answer 6

Type of building class that signifies the space is occupied for business activities. Commercial and Government Buildings

Question 7

If a building is residential, what is its building class?

Answer 7

Occupancy Group J/R

Question 8

If a building is a commercial or government building, what is its building class?

Answer 8

Occupancy group E/B

Question 9

Why is it important to know building classes?

Answer 9

Ensures the right equipment and personnel are being sent when a signal is received

Question 10

Supervisory Devices

Answer 10

Electronically monitor valves for the sprinkler system, they notify when a valve is closed as the system will not operate properly.

Question 11

What are the three main types of sprinkler system valves?

Answer 11

Outside Screw and Yoke (OS&Y) ,Post Indicator Valve (PIV), Butterfly

Question 12

What do sprinkler system valves do?

Answer 12

Allow the Fire Department to control water damage in areas of buildings where the fire is already under control

Question 13

Notification Appliances

Answer 13

Alert people of the need to evacuate. (eg: bells, horns, speakers, strobes, text displays, or any combination of these devices)

Question 14

Annunciator Panels

Answer 14

A panel, accessible to fire crews, that indicates the zone or location where the fire alarm has been activated. May be linked to smoke purge control panels and/or emergency communication systems for the building

Question 15

How much standby battery power are fire systems required to have?

Answer 15

24 hours

Question 16

Central Station Signaling Systems

Answer 16

Monitors for another location. Serves multiple businesses. May also monitor other signal types.

Question 17

Proprietary Signaling System:

Answer 17

Serves a property or properties under one ownership. Usually located on the premises. Must be monitored 24 hours by a Certificate of Fitness Holder. Commonly used on large premises.

Question 18

What information needs to be given to dispatch when dispatching?

Answer 18

Borough Information, Active Fire Box and Terminal Number/ Assignments, Address and Name of Location, Types of FDNY Class 3 Fire Alarms, Specific Detailed Info Regarding Location Fire Alarm Covers, Occupancy Type, Central Station Name and FDNY ID Number, Central Station Dispatcher ID Number, Callback Number