Fdny B29

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C of F holder will be held accountable when they fail to report a _____, and may have their Certificate of Fitness ________.

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Spill; revoked

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________ _____ and ________ demand 24/7 availability of uninterrupted power for their business.

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Building owners; tenants

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The ___________ ______ ______ is a backup to the main power grid (normal power).

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Uninterruptible Power Supply

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The primary purpose of a UPS system is to provide current to a load for a short period of time in the event of a _____ _______.

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power failure

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A UPS system switches ______________ so that there is no downtime or loss of ______.

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instantaneously; power

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A building with no emergency generator will lack power when the UPS system has fully __________.

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discharged

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Fires, explosions, high voltage electricity, electrical and acid burns and acid contamination are all potential ________ of a UPS system.

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hazards

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Plans for the installation of a UPS battery system are required to be filed and approved by the ___ __________ __ ________.

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NYC Department of Buildings

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C of F holders must not attempt to perform any ______ to systems they have not been authorized to make.

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repairs

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Possession of a C of F does not authorize you to conduct ________ & _______.

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servicing; repair

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The __________ ________ should be notified by the C of F of any irregular situations or concerns.

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Maintenance Company

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If the C of F requires any additional information, he/she should only rely on the information provided by the ____________ of the system or qualified ______ _________.

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manufacturer; service personnel

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UPS battery system installed in a separate (unaccompanied) equipment room should be accessible only to ____________ __________.

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authorized personnel

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In March of 2014,the fire code was modified to expand on the requirements for ____-____ _______ systems. Adding 3 more types including ______-______, _______ ion, and lithium _____ ________.

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lead-acid battery; nickel-cadmium; lithium; metal polymer

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UPS systems that were installed on or after ____ _, ____ shall comply with the Fire Code edition in effect at the time they were installed. Pre-existing systems are not required to comply with the ____ and ____ Fire Codes.

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July 1, 2008; 2008; 2014

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The operation and maintenance requirements must e followed by the C of F for both ___-_______ and new _____________.

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pre-existing; installations

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___________ _____________ are record keeping, posting of signage, prohibition of smoking and neutralization.

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Operational requirements

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____________ _____________ are those that relate to keeping equipment and premises in good working order and safe conditions.

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Maintenance Requirements

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Any battery system must be under the _________ ___________ of the C of F holder.

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general supervision

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General supervision is for all __________ storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of at least 50 gallons for flooded ____ ____, _______-_______ and valve regulated ____ ____ (VRLA).

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stationary; lead acid; nickel cadmium, lead acid

*If below 50 gallons, compliance is not needed.

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General supervision is for all __________ storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of at least 100 gallons for ________-ion and lithium _____ ______.

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stationary; lithium; metal polymer

*If below 100 gallons, compliance is not needed.

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All alterations to pre-existing installations must be in compliance to the edition of the ____ _____ currently in place.

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Fire Code

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The B29 C of F does not authorize the C of F holder to perform any _______ on the battery system.

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repairs

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A working B-29 certificate is primarily responsible for ______ inspection.

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visual

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The C of F holder should walk through and do a quick visual inspection at least _____ per day.

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once

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Quick inspections include checking for any unusual or abnormal visual, audible, or auditory _______. Do not touch the ________.

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changes; Batteries

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If there are any signs of potential hazards contact the ______ or ____________ company.

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Service; maintenance

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________ inspections may include fire, explosion, acid/electrolyte spills, warning signs in alarm/detection systems.

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Visual

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In the event of an emergency you must immediately contact the ____.

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FDNY

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Make sure that the ambient temp, humidity, spacing b/w batteries, ventilation & hydrogen levels are within ________ _____.

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Required levels

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The environment for the cells should be _____, _____, & ___.

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Clean, cool, dry

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Keep _____, ____, & ___ away from cells.

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Water, oil, dirt

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_______ smoking and open flames.

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Prohibit

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Avoid activities that increase the chances of ________ in the immediate vicinity of the battery.

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Arching

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Refrain from wearing _______ when around battery systems.

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Jewelry

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Ensure no abnormal sounds in ventilation systems such as those in ____ units.

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CRAC

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No audible noise should be coming from the battery systems, central panel or ________ detectors.

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Hydrogen

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Make sure there are no acidic, burning, or smoke ______.

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Odors

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_________ gas has no odor.

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Hydrogen

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High voltage electricity hazards include: fire, explosion & high ___________ _____.

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Temperature burns

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Batteries containing ______ can cause severe burns.

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Acids

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Electrical overcharge, safety valve failure, and a spark inside of the battery can cause an ___________.

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explosion

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___ release can cause an explosion or personal injury.

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Gas

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__________ gas is odorless and highly ___________.

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Hydrogen; flammable

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Hydrogen gas if expanded can cause _____ or __________.

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Burns; frostbite

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__________ gas acts as an asphyxiant and is ________ than air.

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Hydrogen; lighter

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Batteries with ________ have a greater potential danger than those with acid.

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Lithium

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If a lithium battery ignites it reacts with ______ producing more _______ adding fuel to the fire.

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Oxygen; oxygen

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If the ups system has lithium ion or lithium metal polymer, _____________ systems should be present to extinguish hazards.

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suppression

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Each ______ is responsible for their own UPS system.

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Tenant

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Usually a tenant will have a different ____ ______ than the next but doesnt mean they cannot share ___ _____.

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C of F Holder; C of F Holders

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The ________ __________ is responsible to know the location and who is responsible for each UPS system.

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Building Manager

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Definition: A controlled constant current or constant power discharge of a battery to a terminal voltage.

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Capacity test

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Definition: The 2642 key which serves to operate elevator emergency recall and emergency in service operation switches and other devices and locks as required by the Building Code & NYC Fire Code.

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Citywide standard key

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Definition: A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premiss and transmits them to the FDNY.

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Central Station

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Definition: A constant potential charge applied to a battery to maintain it in a fully charged condition while minimizing degredation or water consumption.

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Float Charge

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Definition: A secure box with a lock operable only by a citywide standard key and is readily accessible for access for FDNY.

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Key Box

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Definition: A storage battery designed for use in a stationary installation, in which electrochemical cells are interconnected to supply a nominal voltage if direct current power.

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Stationary Storage Battery

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Stationary Storage batteries are characterized by their ability to be restored to a fully charged condition by _________ the flow of the electric current after discharge.

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Reversing

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Definition: The ability to deliver power to the load for a specific amount of time, measured in volt-amps (VA).

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UPS System Capacity

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Definition: The capacity assigned to a cell by its manufacturer for a given discharge rate , at a specified electrolyte temperature and specific gravity, to a given end-of-discharge voltage.

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Rated Capacity (Lead Acid)

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Definition: A test of a battery's capability in an "as-found" condition, to ensure the battery duty cycle.

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Service test

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Definition: The comparison of density compared to water.

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Specific Gravity

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_______ __________ occurs when more heat is being generated than released, thus causing an increase in temperature of the battery.

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Thermal Runway

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Batteries have positive and negative electrodes which the _________ flows between.

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Current

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Every battery has a metallic positive and negative _____.

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Plate

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__________ are chemical mediums (liquid or solid) that allows the flow of electric charge between the cathode and anode.

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Electrolytes

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A ____ is a single connection between plates and electrolyte which produces a specific voltage. (i.e. one AA battery has one ____)

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Cell; cell

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A ___ is a container that houses a cell or a group of cells. It usually connects 6 cells where as it can be considered a cell itself.

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Jar

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________ are the electrical contacts used to connect a load to a single cell or multiple-cell battery.

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Terminals

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________ are the electrical contacts used to connect a load to a single cell or multiple-cell battery.

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Terminals

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The purpose of ____________ battery casing is to allow for a visual internal ___________.

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Transparent; inspection

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A _______________ battery is a storage battery in which hydrogen and oxygen are produced by __________ and vented to the air outside of the battery.

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Nonrecombinant; electrolysis

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____________ battery is a storage battery in which the hydrogen and oxygen are converted back into the battery and not vented.

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Recombinant

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________ (vented) lead acid batteries consist of cells that have electrodes immersed in liquid _________.

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Flooded; electrolyte

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Flooded ____ ____ batteries are equipped with a flame-arresting vent preventing ignition inside of the battery from outside sources.

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Lead acid

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_____-___________ lead acid (VRLA) batteries vent the battery when the pressure of the battery exceeds the ambient pressure by a predetermined amount.

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Valve-Regulated

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VRLA battery's __________ in the cells are immobilized in an absorptive glass mat (AGM cells) with the addition of a gelling agent.

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Electrolyte

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________ _________ is a nonrecombinant storage battery which the positive active material is nickel oxide and the negative contains _________ and the __________ is potassium hydroxide.

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Nickel Cadmium; cadmium; electrolyte

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A _______-___ battery is a storage battery with an electrical current generated by such and a combination of nickel metal-oxide and a thick carbonate mixture.

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Lithium-ion

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A _______ _______ battery is a storage battery which an current is formed by the interaction b/w lithiated positive material electrically separated from the lithiated negative material and polymerization electrolytes.

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Metal polymer

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A ________ person may be qualified to operate the equipment but not authorized for specialized work like the _ __ _ ______ may be.

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Trained; C of F Holder

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Upon arrival the ______ must have access to building information cards (BIC), Emergency contact numbers (including CofF Holder's), and locations of UPS systems.

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FDNY

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Upon arrival the ____ need to know about any ___________ materials in proximity of the UPS system.

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FDNY; Hazardous

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Besides the type of UPS systems, the ____ should be notified of any shut off switches, Service/maintenance company numbers, and date of system ____________.

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FDNY; installation

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The ____ may require a key box to be installed in an approved location.

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FDNY

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Every site that has a UPS system must also have a Fire _______ and ____________ plan.

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Safety; Evacuation

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The B-29 C of F Holder must know all locations and how to operate all ____ _____ switches, ______ systems, and fire _____________.

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shut down; sprinkler; extinguishers

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The FDNY strongly recommends that the B-29 C of F Holder be trained to alert the ___, ____________ company, and the _____ at any sign of danger.

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FSD; Maintenance; FDNY

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One or more responsible persons should be designated by the building owner to serve as hazardous material _________ for the FDNY and must provide access to these premises, ____ sheets, and ___________ procedures.

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liason; MSDS; emergency

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The ___ should list battery system locations, including battery types and hazardous materials.

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BIC ( Building Information Card)

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_________ for shutting down battery systems must be posted nearby or kept in an approved location with a 24/7 for support.

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Procedure

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The shut-off switch should be located ________ of the battery room in case of an emergency situation within the room.

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outside

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The final decision regarding battery system shutdown during an emergency will be made by the ____, who will decide the best and safest solution.

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fdny

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____ and lithium ________ __________ battery systems shall be provided with a listed device or other approved method to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway.

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VRLA; Metal Polymer

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______________ batteries shall be be capable of neutralizing a spill of the total capacity from the largest cell or block to a pH b/w 5.0 & 9.0.

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Nonrecombinant

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______________ batteries shall be capable of neutralizing a spill of 3% of the capacity of the largest VRLA cell in the room to a pH b/w 5.0 & 9.0.

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Recombinant

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Lithium-ion and lithium metal polymer batteries shall not require __________.

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neutralization

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When more than __ gallons of corrosive liquid are stored, a sufficient amount of neutralizing or absorbing agents shall be provided.

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You must contain, absorb, and/or neutralize after an ___________ ____.

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electrolyte spill

The B29 is not a certification that qualifies the holder to handle a spill.

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If qualified the C of F holder may use the on hand ________ material to contain the acid spill.

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absorbent

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In the event of any sulfuric acid or any other electrolyte spill, the cleanup (not the same as neutralization) must be done by the _________ or ______________ company.

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service; maintenance

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Place order of actions after a spill in the correct order:

I. Guide FDNY to neutralizing agent

II. Notify Service/maintenance company

III. May use Absorbent material to contain spill, if qualified

IV. Notify FDNY

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IV, III, I, II

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Ventilation of stationary storage battery systems shall comply with the ____ ____.

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Fire Code

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Ventilation must be provided to prevent the accumulation of __________ ____ in the battery room.

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hydrogen gas

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The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the max concentration of hydrogen gas to __% of the total volume of the room.

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1%

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Continuous ventilation must be provided at a min rate of __ cubic foot per min. per sqft of floor area of the room. If not hazardous levels of hydrogen will accumulate

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1 cubic foot

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Codes must be adhered to by either a natural or mechanical ventilation system to prevent _______________ of hydrogen.

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accumulation

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The battery systems shall be ______________ braced in accordance with the NYC Building Code.

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siesmically

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________ must be posted near battery room for personnel in case of emergency with no trained or designated FSD on site.

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Signage

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____ signs are required by the NYC Department of Buildings.

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EXIT

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Signs as such should be posted on _____ leading to battery systems.

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doors

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Signs as such should be posted on ________ to identify types of battery systems.

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Cabinets

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NFPA 704 diamond signs are required to be posted in battery areas with a minimum of __ gallons of corrosive material.

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________ ___________ can be used to enhance data collection, trending, and to store a record of battery system parameters.

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Battery monitoring

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A 24/7 approved automatic smoke detection system shall e installed in accordance with the ___ ___________ ____.

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NYC Building Code

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If there is no hydrogen detector installed in the battery room, the C of F holder should bring a _______ hydrogen detector when making inspection rounds.

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portable

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________ _______ are highly recommended to be installed in battery areas, but should be positioned where they do not directly release water onto the battery cells and cause an __________.

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sprinkler systems; explosion

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B-29 C of F holders should be familiar with the use of _______ ____ __________.

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portable fire extinguishers

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No fire extinguisher is allowed to be on the _____

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floor.

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Portable fire extinguishers should only be used when there is an available means of _____ that is clear of fire.

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egress

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________ extinguishers are important in preventing small fires from growing into larger ones and are never intended for fighting such.

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Portable

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P.A.S.S. stands for PULL ___ from handle, ____ at base of fire, SQUEEZE the _____, ______ side to side.

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pin; AIM; lever; SWEEP

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_____ __ fire extinguisher are used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, some plastics and textiles.

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Class A

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A _____ __ fire extinguisher is used for flammable liquid andgas fires such as oil, gasoline, etc.

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Class B

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_____ __ fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve liveelectrical equipment which require the use of electricallynonconductive extinguishing agents.

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Class C

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_____ __ fire extinguisher is used on combustible metalssuch as magnesium, titanium, sodium, etc., which require anextinguishing medium that does not react with the burningmetal.

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Class D

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_____ __fire extinguisher is used on fires involving cookingmedia (fats, grease and oils)

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Class K

Front 129

UPS battery information will be located under the Hazardous Materials sectionof the __________ __________ _____.

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Building Information Card (BIC)

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Premises should be inspected ______ for signs of battery failure and possible hazard and safety risks.

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daily

Front 131

________ _____ ____ is defined as the number of complete charge-discharge cyclesa battery can perform before its nominal capacity falls below 80% of its initialrated capacity.

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Battery Cycle Life

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Once a battery reaches the end of its battery cycle life, it willnot _______ to more than 80% of its initial rated capacity.

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recharge

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________ of 500 to 1200 cycles are typical.

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Lifetimes

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Two main battery life limiting factors are __________ and ______.

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temperature; charge

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A higher temperature will _______ thecapacity of the battery, but decrease its life expectancy.

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increase

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A lower temperaturewill _________ the capacity, but may not affect life expectancy.

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decrease

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The idealambient temperature is between ___° and 78° F (23°-26° C).

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72

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If temperature becomes too hot ____________ corrosion, increase in _____ current, increase in oxygen recombined, and _______ runaway can occur.

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accelerated; float; thermal

Front 139

Charge and float voltage maintain_______ and _______ electrode corrosion.

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capacity; minimize

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Do not handle cells during or after boost charge for 24 hours,because of the hazard of possible ___________ and excess inelectrolyte.

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overcharge

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A _______ _______ is a charge given to a battery with no external loadconnected to it in order to maintain the battery in a fully chargedcondition.

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Trickle Charge

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Adequate space for the each cell is highly recommended. Each cell should beaccessible for the addition of ______ (if possible) and for taking individual cellvoltage and hydrometer readings.

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water

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If the cell covers or jars are damp with spilled electrolyte, wipe with a clothdampened with a solution of ________ _____________ and cold water, mixed inthe proportions of 1.0 lb/1.0 gal of water. Follow this by wiping with a clothdampened in clear water and then wipe dry with a clean cloth.

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sodium bicarbonate

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A minimum of _____ a year is mandatory for maintenance by a qualifiedtechnician (service company).

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once

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_____ _______is highly recommended to check on the batteries influence onthe entire building system. It is a measure of the amount of load beingwithdrawn from the battery.

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Load testing