FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSPECTION, TESTING AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN S-98

Question 1

_______ is the color classification for heat detector rated at _______.

Answer 1

Blue; 275F

Question 2

________ is the minimum listed minimum spacing for a combination smoke/heat detector.

Answer 2

50 feet

Question 3

What is the minimum listed spacing for a combination smoke/heat detector?

Answer 3

50 feet

Question 4

The maximum number of supervisory signal-initiating devices permitted to be connected to a single initiating device circuit shall be ________.

Answer 4

20

Question 5

The maximum number of water-flow switches that can be connected to a initiating device circuit is ____.

Answer 5

5

Question 6

How many smoke detectors are required for a room with a level ceiling of a 900 square feet or less?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

Visual notification appliances on a fire alarm system shall not be located more than __________ from the end of the corridor.

Answer 7

15 feet

Question 8

Flame detectors are suitable for use in _____________________.

Answer 8

high ceiling open spaced buildings

Question 9

When connecting visual notification appliances on a fire alarm system, the flash rate shall not exceed ____________.

Answer 9

two flashes per second

Question 10

A fire alarm control panel shall recharge batteries within _________ after fully charged batteries have been subject to a single discharge.

Answer 10

48 hours

Question 11

At minimum, how long shall a supervising station maintain records on signals received from maintenance, inspections and testing?

Answer 11

36 months

Question 12

The temperature classification a heat-sensing fire detector with a green color code means __________.

Answer 12

very extra high

Question 13

The total sound pressure level produced by combining the ambient sound pressure level with all audible notification appliances operating in the occupied area shall not exceed ______.

Answer 13

110db

Question 14

The maximum allowable response delay on an alarm signal from an initiating device shall receipt by the control unit shall be _________.

Answer 14

10 Seconds

Question 15

An engine driven generator for public fire alarm reporting system __________.

Answer 15

Shall be tested weekly

Question 16

A speaker is tapped at 1/4 watt and produces a sound level of 75db, if the speaker is tapped the 1 watt will produce _____.

Answer 16

81db

Question 17

A fire alarm system in which components are used in whole or in part, in common with a non-fire signaling system.

Answer 17

A combination system

Question 18

For all other water tanks a signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises _______.

Answer 18

12 inches

Question 19

Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted or delayed by more than ________ as a result of the primary power failure.

Answer 19

10 seconds

Question 21

Fire alarm system providing general emergency voice alarm communication must provide for _________ hours of stand by power followed by ___________ minutes of alarm.

Answer 21

24; 15

Question 22

_______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 sq. ft. or less.

Answer 22

One

Question 23

Pressure tank signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises ______ inches.

Answer 23

three

Question 24

Fire alarm systems providing general evacuation need to provide ________ of standby power, followed by a _________ of alarm power.

Answer 24

24 hours; 15 minutes

Question 25

Establishing notification zones within premises shall \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 25

be consistent with the building evacuation plan.

Question 26

Required signals shall not be interrupted or delayed by more than _______ as a result of a primary power failure

Answer 26

10 seconds

Question 27

The operable part of each manual fire alarm box shall be not less than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 27

3 1/2 feet (3 feet 6 inches)

Question 28

The minimum required light output for a single wall mounted visible notification appliance on a 50ft by 50ft room is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 28

94CD

Question 29

In a common talk system if the control equipment does not indicate the location of the telephone station or telephone jack shall be clearly and permanently labeled to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 29

Identify his or her location to the control center by voice.

Question 30

The average ambient sound level for business occupancies is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 30

60dba

Question 31

Indicates the need for action in relation to the equipment or maintenance features to related systems

Answer 31

Supervisory Signal

Question 32

A Self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within

Answer 32

90 seconds

Question 33

Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be located no closer than _________ from the adjusting wall surface.

Answer 33

4 inches

Question 34

An individual that is designated by the building owner can be an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 34

impairment coordinator

Question 35

A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 35

90 Seconds

Question 36

A system component that generates transmission of a change of state condition is called an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 36

initiating device

Question 37

Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance?

Answer 37

The property owner

Question 38

Up to ________ warden phones can be used simultaneously in a common talk mode.

Answer 38

five

Question 39

Smoke detectors are required to be installed within _________ of a peeked ceiling .

Answer 39

3 Feet

Question 40

If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm is used as a power source shall comply with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 40

NFPA 110

Question 41

Alarm verification time cannot delay the alarm longer than ____________ if a smoke detector is programmed for alarm verification.

Answer 41

60 seconds

Question 42

If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm system is used as a power source, the operation of the generator shall comply with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 42

NFPA 110

Question 43

\_\_\_\_\_\_ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 square feet or less.

Answer 43

one

Question 44

What standard covers the installation of audible and visible notifications appliances?

Answer 44

NFPA 72 2007, Ch. 7

Question 45

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the number of ceiling mount smoke detectors required if the depth of wall section above the door is greater than 610mm (24in) on both sides

Answer 45

Two

Question 46

In 40 feet by 40 feet room with 10 feet high ceiling ________ is the number of 15cd strobe lights installed.

Answer 46

4

Question 47

The standard fire alarm evacuation signal is a _________ temporal pattern

Answer 47

three pulse

Question 48

Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be no closer than _______ from the surface wall

Answer 48

4 inches

Question 49

Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 49

200 seconds

Question 50

\_\_\_\_\_ smoke detector is required for a room with level ceiling of 200 feet or less.

Answer 50

one

Question 51

According to NFPA 72, how often shall manual fire alarm pull stations be tested?

Answer 51

Every 12 months

Question 52

A lobby smoke detector shall be located in the ceiling within ___________ of the centerline of each elevator door within the elevator bank under control of the detector.

Answer 52

21 feet

Question 53

\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the number of speakers required for each notification zone.

Answer 53

two

Question 54

When connecting visual notification appliances to the fire alarm system, the flashes shall not exceed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 54

two flashes per second

Question 55

A coded supervisory signal shall be permitted to consist of _________ if the number transmitted to indicate a supervisory off-normal condition

Answer 55

Two rounds

Question 56

An office space has an ambient sound level of 60dba, the minimum sound level required to ensure that alarm signals are clearly heard should be \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 56

75dba

Question 57

Rechargeable batteries shall be either __________ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 57

Trickle; Float-Charged (pick only one if both not listed)

Question 58

The minimum audible level that is required for a sleeping area is _____ and must be measured at the \_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 58

75db; pillow

Question 59

A junction box installed outside of a building to facilitated access to fire suppressions alarm initiating device circuits must be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 59

be equipped with tamperproof screws, or it must have a device to initiate a trouble signal when the box is opened.

Question 60

A coded alarm consists of not less that complete three rounds of the number transmitted, each round shall consist of not less than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 60

Three Impulses