Alarms & Sprinklers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of smoke detectors?
A
Point type (ionization, photoelectric)
Beam type
Air Sampling type
Household type
2
Q
What are the common causes of false alarms
A
Welding, Cutting, Grinding
Rainwater in detector
Improper installation
Battery failure
Sprinkler heads broken
3
Q
Advantages of photoelectric smoke detectors
A
- Provide early fire warning
- Sensitive to slow burning, smoldering fires
- Not affected by moving air
4
Q
Disadvantages of photoelectric smoke detectors
A
- Higher current consumption than ionization detectors
- Less sensitive to flaming fires than ionization detectors
5
Q
What is the function of the fire indicator panel? (FIP)
A
It contains the controls and indicators of various fire detection and suppression systems in a building
6
Q
FIP
A
Fire indicator panel
7
Q
LWG
A
Local warning gong
8
Q
ASE
A
Alarm signaling equipment
9
Q
VMA
A
Valve Monitor Alarm
10
Q
DBA
A
Direct Brigade Alarm
11
Q
MCP
A
Manual Call Point
12
Q
BGA
A
Break Glass Alarm
13
Q
WIP
A
Wardens Intercommunication Point
14
Q
RAD
A
Return Air Duct
