SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation - No Fire Condition Flashcards
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions
In the event that personnel have determined the alarm to be false, they may? 3
- use the “signal alarm silence” button
- announce using the voice communication system
- reset fire alarm panel (personnel reset)
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions
Personnel shall not intervene directly to correct fire protection system but may?
- provide info or guidance to the owner / occupant or their rep as to the possible corrective measures that may be taken to alleviate the problem
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions
If unable to reset - issue a?
- Notice to rectify
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions On arrival at an alarm activation with no obvious signs of fire, personnel should:
a) Immediately silence the alarm
b) Establish contact with individuals on the premises
c) Ignore the alarm and wait for further instructions
d) Evacuate the building
b) Establish contact with individuals on the premises
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions What may be required when no persons are present and/or after-hours to access the premises?
a) Alarm code
b) Key box keys
c) Building blueprints
d) Security pass
b) Key box keys
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions Where should personnel attempt to locate the alarm panel to determine the cause and location of the alarm?
a) Main entrance
b) Fire truck
c) Elevator
d) Security room
a) Main entrance
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions In the event of a false alarm, personnel may use the “signal alarm silence” button to:
a) Activate the sprinkler system
b) Silence the bells from unnecessary ringing
c) Trigger the voice communication system
d) Call the building owner
b) Silence the bells from unnecessary ringing
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions What action should personnel take if they cannot reset the fire alarm panel on the first or second attempt?
a) Evacuate the building immediately
b) Wait one minute to silence the bells
c) Reset it as many times as needed
d) Ignore the issue
b) Wait one minute to silence the bells
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions If the fire alarm panel fails to reset, what should personnel advise the owner/tenant to do?
a) Ignore the issue
b) Contact the media
c) Call the fire department
d) Have a qualified service representative repair the system
d) Have a qualified service representative repair the system
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions What is the consequence of leaving the fire alarm panel in the alarm condition after a false alarm?
a) Automatic evacuation
b) Increased monitoring
c) Building lockdown
d) Monitoring without the area/floor of the alarm
d) Monitoring without the area/floor of the alarm
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions What is the recommended action if the bell module is found to be removed from the fire alarm system?
a) Replace it with a new module
b) Issue a Notice to Rectify
c) Silence the bells manually
d) Ignore the issue
b) Issue a Notice to Rectify
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions When investigating an alarm activation, what should personnel do if no apparent cause is found for the alarm after silencing it?
a) Evacuate the building
b) Repeat the investigation
c) Wait for the building owner to arrive
d) Activate the sprinkler system
b) Repeat the investigation
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions What should personnel advise occupants not to do regarding the fire alarm?
a) Reset it before the arrival of fire personnel
b) Silence it immediately
c) Ignore it
d) Activate it themselves
a) Reset it before the arrival of fire personnel
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions What action should personnel take if access to a premise has been gained through a key-box or other than normal means?
a) Leave the premise as found
b) Trigger another alarm
c) Activate the sprinkler system
d) Evacuate the building
a) Leave the premise as found
According to SOG 23-01 Fire Alarm Activation no Fire Conditions In case of using a portable radio, why should personnel turn to the side when using it in front of the fire alarm panel?
a) To avoid being seen by occupants
b) To prevent radio waves from damaging the fire alarm system
c) To improve communication clarity
d) To signal for help
b) To prevent radio waves from damaging the fire alarm system
