TB 042 - Single-Station Smoke Detectors

Question 1

Fire is the ___ leading cause of accident death in the United States

Answer 1

3rd

Question 2

Six out of ten fatal home fires start between __ p.m. and __ a.m.

Answer 2

9

6

Question 3

In new and existing duplexes, apartments, condominiums, and hotels, smoke detectors are required as of August __, 19___.

Answer 3

8, 1980

Question 4

Existing apartment hotels and hotels over ___ feet in height require smoke detectors by August 1, 19___

Answer 4

75

81

Question 5

If the building complies with the retroactive high-rise requirements of Title ___, smoke detector installation may be delayed until August 1, 1982.

Answer 5

19

Question 6

The chamber detects products of combustion by one of two methods—___________ or __________.

Answer 6

photoelectric

ionization

Question 7

Concern for loss of electrical power is answered by the Department of Water and Power stating that the average residence is without power only __ minutes per year

Answer 7

3

Question 8

Detectors are approved to give an area of coverage equivalent to a ___’ diameter

Answer 8

25’

Question 9

Therefore, in order to shy away from wall heaters, kitchens, or other heat-producing appliances, a detector could be moved ____’ away from the bedroom door and still be protecting the area giving access to the bedroom

Answer 9

12.5’

Question 10

It must be emphasized that this detector placement in the hall is exactly as recommended in the National Fire Protection Association Standard Number ___ for the minimum level of protection in residential occupancies

Answer 10

74