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The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall be assigned by the ----- to a designated person of authority.
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Owner
10.2.2.1 pg. 92 |
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Room sizes and contours, airflow patterns, obstructions, and other characteristics of the ---- shall be taken into account.
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Protected hazard
5.10.4 pg.45 |
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Circuits for transmission of supervisory signals shall be ---- alarm circuits.
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Ran separate from
8.6.3.6.1.1.pg.80 |
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Household smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed within a ----- horizontal path of a cooking appliance shall be equipped with an alarm-silencing means or be of the photo electric type.
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20 feet
11.8.3.5 (4) pg.118 |
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Each household heat detector, including a heat detector integrally mounted on a smoke detector, shall detect abnormally high temperature or rate-of-temperature rise and all detector shall be listed or approved for not less than ----- feet between detectors.
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50 feet
11.7.3.1 pg.117 |
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In a combination system, a ----- signal shall take precedence or bo clearly recognizable over any other signal.
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Fire alarm
11.7.6.2 pg.117 |
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One of the most critecal factors of any fire alarm system is the ----- the fire detecting devices.
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Location of
Annex 11.8.3 |
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A circuit or path connecting a subsidiary station to a supervising station over which signals are carried is called a -----.
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Communications Channel
3.3.30.1 pg.17 |
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If batteries are used as a source of energy, they shall be replaced -----.
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As recommended
Table 10.4.2.2 (5) pg. 96 |
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The total sound pressure level produced by combining the ambient sound pressure level with all audible notification appliances operating shall not exceed ----- in the occupiable area.
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110 dBA (120 per 2002 code)
Annex 7.4.1.2 pg.61 |
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Permanent records (such as As-Built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, a written sequence of operation and site specifice software) shall be retained by the system owner or the owners representative for how long?
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Life of the system
10.6.1.3 pg.109 |
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Spot-type smoke detectors mounted on the side wall should have the top of the detector between ----- inches from the ceiling.
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4 and 12
5.7.3.2.1.pg.41 |
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Smoke detectors shall be installed (3)-----.
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Outside each separate sleeping area
In basements On each additional story of the family living unit 11.5.11 (2-3) pg.115 |
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Household fire alarm systems shall have two independent power sources consisting of a primarty source that uses commercial light and power, and a secondary source consisting of -----
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Rechargeable batteries
11.6.2 (1) pg. 115 |
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May an audible trouble signal be permitted to be common to several supervised circuits?
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Yes!
4.4.3.5.4 pg.29 |
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The maximum allowable time lapse from the initiation of a single fire alarm signal until it is recorded at the supervising station shall not exceed 90 seconds. When any number of subsequent fire alarm occur at any rate, they shall be recorded at a rate no slower than one every additional ----- seconds.
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10
8.6.4.9 pg. 81 |
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When the runner is not in attendance at the proprietary supervising station, the runner shall establish two way communications with the station at intervals not exceeding ----- minutes.
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8.4.4.6.2 pg.70 |
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Automatic alarm initiating systems equipped with alarm verification features shall be permitted provided (4) ----.
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1- Alarm verification feature in not initially enabled unless condtions or occupant activities are expected that cause nuisance alarms.
2- A smoke detector that is contiuously subjected to smoke concentration above alarm threshold does not delay system functions more than 1 minute (not 2 mins). 3- Acutation of an alarm device other than smoke detector causes the system functions without additional delay (not 10 secs). 4- Current status of the allarm verification feature is shown on the record of completion. 6.8.5.4.1. (1-4) pg.53 |
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Where both coded sprinkler supervisory signals and coded fire or water flow alarm signals are transmitted over the same circuit, provision shall be made to either obtain (2) ----- of the fire alarm signal, to prevent the loss of an alarm signal.
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Sufficient repetition
Alarm signal precedence (not alarm signal by-pass) 4.4.3.2.2 pg.28 |
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Connecgtions to the light and power service shall be on a ----- branch circuit.
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dedicated
4.4.1.4.1 (1) pg. 26 |
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Each manual fire alarm box shall be securely mounted. the operable part of the box shall not be less than ----- and not more than ----- above the floor level.
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3 1/2 feet
4 1/2 feet 5.13.4 pg. 45 |
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All apparatus shall be restored to normal ----- after each test or alarm.
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As promptly as possible
10.5.4 pg. 109 |
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A ----- is a local signaling system for fire alarm, supervisory or guard's tour supervisory services for householf fire warning systems, whose componenets may be used in whole or in part in common with a non-fire signaling system.
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Combination system
3.3.67.2 pg. 19 |
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A means for turning off an activated alarm notification appliance shall be permitted only if -----.
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The means must deactivate both the audible and visible notification appliances simultaneously.
4.4.3.7.2 pg. 29 |
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If speakers are used to produce audible fire alarm signals, trouble signals are required to be displayed under which condition?
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When an amplifier fails and the system is in alarm and operating on secondary power source.
4.4.7.2.1.2 pg. 31 |
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Local protective systems of the electrical type must test free of grounds.
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True
4.4.4.5 pg.30 |
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Audible signal appliances intended for use in special environments such as (4) ----- or where subject to tampering shall be listed for the intended application.
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Outdoors versus indoors
High humidity Dusty conditions Hazardous locations 7.3.3.1 pg. 61 |
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When common wiring is employed for ----- the equipment for other than fire alarm signaling system use shall be connected to the common wiring of the system in such a manner that short circuits, or open circuits, or grounds in this equipment or between this equipment and the fire alarm system wiring, will not interfere with either the supersision of the fire system or prevent alarm or supervisory signal transmission.
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Combination system
6.8.4.3 pg. 52 |
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A pressure tank supervisory signal initiating device for a pressure tank shall detect both high and low pressure conditions. A signal shall be obtained when the pressure is increased or decreased ----- psi from the required pressure value.
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10
5.15.2.2 (1) pg. 46 |
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Homeowners shall test systems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall have every residential fire alarm system tested by a qualified service technician at least every -----.
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3 years
10.4.6.1 pg. 109 |
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Manually actuated alarm-initiating devices shall (3) -----.
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1- Be used only for FA initiating purposes and guards tour signaling
2- Have the operabe part of the manual FA box mounted between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 above floor level. 3- Be mounted withing 5 feet of the exit doorway opening at re-exit on each floor. (not 125 feet apart or same floor) 5.13 pg.45 |
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In a protected premises FA system the secondary power supply shall automatically supply the energy to the system within ----- seconds whenever the primary power supply is incapable.
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10
4.4.1.6.1 pg. 27 |
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When the same sound is used for both supervisory and trouble signals, distinction between signals shall be by other appropriate means such as visible annunciation.
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True.
4.4.3.6.2 (ex) pg. 29 |
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A switch for silencind the trouble signal sounding appliance shall be permitted if it transfers the trouble indication to a lamp or other acceptable visible indicator adjacent to the switch.
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True
4.4.3.5.8.1 (b) pg. 29 |
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Automatic FA signal initiating devices taht have integral trouble ----- shall be connected to the initiating device circuit so that a trouble condition within a device does not impair alarm transmission from any other initiating device.
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Signaling contacts
6.8.5.3.1 pg. 53 |
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All means of interconnecting equipment, devices, and appliances and wiring connections shall be ----- of the interconnecting conductors or equivalent path so that the occurrnce of a single ground fault condition in the installation conductors or other signaling channels and their restoration to normal shall be automatically indicated within 200 seconds.
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monitored for integrity
4.4.7.1 pg. 31 |
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Shunt-type auxiliary systems shall be so arranged that one auxiliary transmitter does not serve more than ----- sq. ft. total area.
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100,000 (not 125,0000)
9.4.3.2.3.1 pg. 85 |
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For the purpose of alarm annunciation, each floor of a building shall be considered a separate zone.
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True
4.4.6.6.1 pg. 30 |
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A municipal FA box that may also be operated by remote means is a -----
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Master box
3.3.63.4 pg. 19 |
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Circuit breakers or engine stops shall not be installed in such a manner as to cut off the power for (2) -----.
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Lighting
Operating elevators (not telephones) 4.4.1.4.4 pg. 26 |
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The NFPA standard for auxiliary protective signaling systems for FA service is -----.
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NFPA- 72
NEC 760.1 FPN #1 |
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What should the color marking for a Spot Type Heat Detector rated for high temperature (250F-324F) be?
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Blue
T 5.6.2.1.1 pg. 39 |
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If tone generating and amplifying equipment are enclosed as integral parts ans service onle a single listed louspeaker, which applies?
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- Failure of BOTH the tone generator or amplifier will NOT result in a trouble signal
(not will result in supervisory, not one or other, not will result in trouble signal) |
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Not more than 18 initiating devices shall be interconnected where the interconnecting means is not supervised. How many of these 18 devices can be smoke alarms?
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12
11.8.2.2 (2) pg. 118 |
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The emergency voice/alarm command station and central control unit of a proprietary supervising station alarm system shall be located -----.
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In a fire resistive, detached buliding or cut-off room
8.4.3.1 pg. 69 |
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Where signal conductors and electric light and power wires are run in the same shafe, they shall be separated by at least ----- inches, or either system shall be encased in a noncombustible enclosure.
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2
9.7.1.6.7 pg. 91 |
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Conductors of the shunt circuits shall not be smaller than ----- AWG and shall be insulated.
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#14
9.4.3.2.2.1 (2E) pg. 85 |
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All communication and transmission channels between the proprietary supervising station and the protected premises master control unit (panel) shall be operated manually ar automatically once every ----- hours to verify operation.
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8.4.5.1.1 pg. 70 |
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Equipment shall be so designed that it shall be capable of performing its intended function at (3) -----.
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1- a relative humidity of 85 +/- 5% and an ambient temperature of 86F +/- 3F
2- Ambient temperatures of 32F and 120F 3- 85% and at 110% of the nameplate primary (main) and secondary (standby) input voltages 4.4.4.1 (1-3) pg. 30 |
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How much can you decrease input voltage before you get a trouble signal?
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15%
4.4.4.1 pg. 30 |
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A facility that receives signals and where personnel are in attendance at all times to respond to these signals is known as a -----
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supervising station
3.3.194 pg. 24 |
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Trouble signals shall be distinctive from alarm signals and shall be indicated by distinctive -----.
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Audible signals
4.4.3.5.2 pg. 29 |
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The type of auxiliary public reporting protective system that is electrically isolated from the municipal alarm system and has its own power supply is the ----- type.
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Local energy
3.3.67.1.1 pg. 19 |
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Leads from rectifiers or motor generators, with storage battery floating, shall have fuses rated at not less than 1 amp and not more than ----- percent of maximum connected load.
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200
9.5.1.6.4 pg. 87 |
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Both sides of the auxiliaary circuit shall be in the same conduit. Where a shunt loop is used, it shall not exceed a length of ----- and shall be in conduit.
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750'
9.4.3.22.1 (2) (D) PG. 85 |
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In areas that are not continuously occupied and are not fully sprinklered, automatic smoke detection, shall be provided at the location of each FA control unit as well as each ----- to provide notification of a fire at that location.
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NAC circuit power extender and superviding station transmitting equipment.
4.4.5 pg. 30 |
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A spare DARR shall be provided in the supervising station and shall be able to be switched in place of a failed unit within ----- after detection of failure.
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30 seconds
8.6.3.2.3.3 (A) pg. 76 |
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DARR stands for ----.
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Digital alarm radio receiver
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If a fuard fails to actuate a tour station as scheduled, the system shall automatically transmit a delinquency signal within ----- minutes after the predetermined actuation time.
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15
6.15.3 pg. 73 |
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A signal initiated by the FA system, indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component, is defined as -----.
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A trouble signal
3.3.172.7 pg. 23 |
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Engine driven generators used as a secondary power source for a supervising station shall have available in storage sufficient fuel for ----- of testing. plus 4 hours of battery life.
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6 months
4.4.1.9.6 pg. 28 |
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Protected predises FA systems that serve the general FA needs of a buliding shall include which functions related to fire suppression systems? (2)
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1-Monitoring of abnormal conditions
2- Activation of system (not leak detection or no requirements) 6.3.3.1 (3,4) pg. 49 |
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When a remote supervising station connection is used to transmit an alarm signal, the signal shall be received at (3) ----.
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1- The fire station
2- A similar governmental agency 3- The public fire service communication center 8.5.2.1.1 pg. 71 |
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In a household FA system , fixed temperature detectors or alarms shall have a temperature rating at least 25F above the normal ambient temperature ans shall not be rated ----- higher than the max anticipated ambient temperature in the room or space where installed.
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50F
11.7.3.2 pg. 117 |
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Each heat detector, including a heat detector mounted on a smoke detector, shall detect abnormally high temp or rate of temp rise, and all such detectors shall be listed or approved for not less than ----- feet of spacing.
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50
5.6.2.2 pg. 39 |
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The number of water flow switches which shall be permitted to be connected to activate a single transmitter shall not exceed -----.
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5
6.8.55.2 pg. 53 |
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Where suitable visible means are provided in the remote supervising station to readily identify the type of signal transmitted, a common audible notification appliance shall be permitted to be used.
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True
8.5.3.15 pg. 72 |
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Where publicly accessible FA boxes are installed, location -designating ligts of distinctive color must be visible for at least ----- feet in all directions. The color of the lights are -----.
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1,500
blue 9.4.2.1.10 pg. 83 |
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In a household FA system, all electrical systems designed to be installed by other than a qualified electrician shall be powered from a source not in excess of ----- volts that meets the requirements for power limited FA circuits.
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30
11.6.3 pg.115 |
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A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm for fire from a manual box is defines as an ----- signal.
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alarm
3.3.172.1 pg.23 |
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All devices, combination of devices, and equipment to be installed in a household fire warning system shall be ----- for the purposes for which they are intended.
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Listed or Approved
11.3.1 pg 114 |
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The signal from an automatic fire detection device selected for positive alarm sequece operation shall be acknowledged at the control unit by trained personnel within ----- of annunciation in order to initiate the alarm investigation phase.
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15 seconds
6.8.1.3.1.1 pg. 50 |
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The circuit disconnecting means shall be accessible only to authorized personnel and shall be clearly marked -----.
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fire alarm circuit
4.4.1.4.2.2 pg. 26 |
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A control valve shall be supervised to obtain a distinctive signal, indicating movement of the valve from its normal position. the off-normal signal shall be obtained either during the ----- revolutions of a hand wheel or when the step of the valve has moved ----- of the distance from its normal position.
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First two
one-fifth 5.15.1.2 pg. 46 |
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Adequate facilities to recharge batteries withing ----- shall be provided to recharge batteries subjected to a single discharge cycle.
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48 hours
4.4.1.8.3.2 pg. 27 |
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Actuation of alarm notification appliances or emergency voice communications, fire safety functions, and annunciation at the protected premises shall occure ----- after the activation of an initiating device.
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10 seconds
6.8.1.1 pg. 50 |
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The system shall automatically transmit a ----- signal within 15 minutes if a guard fails to actuate tour stations as scheduled.
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Delinquency
6.15.3 pg. 57 |
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The visual representation of output data other than printed data is defined as -----.
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Display
3.3.50 pg. 18 |
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Parts of a circuit can be intentionally and permanently grounded to provide (3) -----.
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Noise suppression,
ground fault detection and emergency ground signaling 4.4.4.5 exception pg. 30 |
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Exposed water storage containers shall be supervised to obtain two separate and distinct signals. One indicating that the temperature of the water has been lowered to 40F and the other indicating restoration to a temperature above 40F.
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True
5.15.4 pg. 46 |
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Line-type heat detectors shall be located on the ceiling or on the side walls not more than ----- from the ceiling.
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20"
5.6.3.2 pg.40 |
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In spaces served by air handling systems, detectors shall not be located where air flow ----- operation of the detectors.
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Prevents
5.7.4.1 pg. 43 |
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After installation, a visual inspection of all detectors shall be made to ensure that there are no changes that would effect -----, such as building modifications, occupancy hazards, and environmental effects.
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equipment performance.
10.3.2 pg. 95 |
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Initiation of an alarm signal due to waste, surges or variable pressure shall be allowed only if the waste, surges or variable pressure results in water movement that exceeds normal by 175% or more.
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False- no alarm
5.11.3 pg.45 |
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----- is a body or stream of gaseous material involved in the combustion process, emitting radiant energy.
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Flame
3.3.76 pg. 20 |
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On a sloping ceiling, detectors shall first be spaced and located within ----- feet of the peak measured horizontally.
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3 ft.
5.6.5.4.1 pg. 40 |
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A ----- type detector is a device whose detecting element is concentrated at a particular location.
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Spot
3.3.43.21 pg. 18 |
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Records of all inspections, tests and maintenance shall be retained until the next test and for ----- thereafter.
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1 year
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Where ceiling mounted smoke detectors are to be installed on a smooth ceiling for a single or double doorway, they shall be located (2) -----.
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1- On the centerline of the doorway
2- No more than 5' measured along the ceiling and perpendicular to the doorway 5.16.6.6.1 (1-2) pg. 48 |
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A ----- is a device that will respond when its operating element becomes heated to a predetermined level.
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Fixed temperature detector
3.3.43.7 pg. 17 |
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Smoke detectors shal not be installed in areas where the normal ambient temperature is likely to exceed ---- F or fall below 32F unless specifically listed.
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100F
5.7.1.8 pg. 41 |
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A rate-of-rise detector is a device which will respond when the temperature rises to a predetermined level.
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False- must exceed level
3.3.43.18 pg. 18 |
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A spacing of ----- feet may be used as a guide for spacing and locating spot-type smoke detectors on smooth ceilings.
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30
5.7.3.2.3.1 pg. 41 |
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All cables with taps and splices made shall be tested for insulation resistance when installed, but before connection to terminals. such tests shall indicate an insulation resistance of at least ----- megohms per mile between any one conductor and all others, the sheath, and ground.
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200
9.7.1.2.6 pg.90 |
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Air duct detectors shall be securely installed in such a way as to obtain a representative sample of air system. This shall be permitted to be achieved by being (3)-----.
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1- Rigidly mounted within the duct
2- Mounted outside the duct with rifidly mounted sampling tubes protruding into the duct 3- Mounted through the duct with a projected light beam 5.16.5.2 (1-2,4) pg. 47 |
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With certain exceptions, detectors shall be required underneath open loading docks or platforms.
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True
5.5.2.1.5 (1-4) pg. 39 |
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A typical example of a fixed temperature sensing element is -----
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Bimetallic
3.3.43.7 (1) |
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The spacing and location of smoke detectors shall result only after careful consideration of which of the following (3) -----?
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1- Ventilation
2- Ceiling height 3- Ceiling shape |
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Solid joist construction is ceilings having beams projecting below the ceiling surface more than 4" and spaced fore than 3 feet center to center.
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True
3.3.24.4 pg. 17 |
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Each DART shall automatically initiate and complete a test transmission sequence to its associated DARR at least once every -----.
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24 hours
8.6.3.2.3.1 (e) pg. 76 |
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What is a DART?
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Digital Alarm Radio Transmitter
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Where automatic testing is performed at a frequency of not less than ----- by a remotely monitored FA control unit specifically listed for this application. the manual inspection frequency shall be permitted to be extended to annually.
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Weekly
10.4.4.1 pg. 95 |
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To avoid nuisance alarms, the location of smoke detectors shall take into consideration normal sources of (4) ----- and electrical or mechanical influences.
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1- dust
2- moisture 3- smoke 4- fumes 5.7.1.9 pg. 41 |
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In a household that has rooms with solid joists or beams, all ceiling mounted detectors shall be located ----- of such joists or beams.
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on the bottom
11.8.4.4 pg. 119 |
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Prior to system maintenance or testing, the system certificate and the information regarding the system and system alterations, including (3) -----, shall be made available to the service personnel by the owner or designated representative.
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1- wiring diagrams
2- floor plans 3- specifications 10.2.4 pg. 93 |
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Smoke detectors in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than ----- rise per -----horizontally shall be located at the high side of the room.
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1 foot
8 feet 3.3.22.2 pg.16 |
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Video signals generated by cameras that are compnents of video impage flame detection systems, shall not be permitted to be transmitted to other systems for other uses unless video output connections are provided specifically for that purpose by the video system.
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true
5.8.5.3 pg. 45 |
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Provision shall be made to indicate the flow of water in a sprinkler system, except movement due to (3) -----, by an alarm at the central station.
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1- waste
2- surges 3- variable pressure 5.11.3 pg. 45 |
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A flame detector is a form of which of the following types of automatic fire detector?
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Radiant energy sensing detector
3.3.43.8 pg. 17 |
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Smoke detector sensitivity cannot be tested or measured using any spray device that administers an unmeasures concentration of aerosol into the detector.
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True
10.4.4.2.6 pg. 95 |
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In a proprietary system, when the runner is not in attendance at the central supervising station, the runner shall establish two-way communication with the central station at intervals not exceeding -----.
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15 minutes
8.4.4.6.2 pg. 70 |
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When a remote station connection is used to transmit an alarm signal, the signal shall be received at the -----.
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Public fire service communications center
8.5.4.1 pg. 72 |
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Shunt systems shall be ----- with respect to any remote electrical tripping or actuating devices.
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non-coded
9.4.3.2.2.1 (2A) pg. 85 |
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With regard to the capacity of initiating device circuits for water flow alarm signal initiation, the number of water flow switches connected to a single circuit shall not exceed -----.
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5
6.8.5.5.2 pg. 53 |
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A system in which transponders are employed to transmit status signals of each initiating device circuit within a prescribed time interval is a -----.
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Active multiplex system
3.3.2 pg. 16 |
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Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations (3) -----.
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1- all sleeping areas
2- on every level of dwelling unit including basements 3- in the living area of a guest suite (not within 25 feet of any door leading into a sleeping room) 11.5.1.1 pg. 115 |
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A ----- is a radiant-energy sensing detector that detects the radiant energy emitted by a flame.
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Flame detector
3.3.43.8 pg. 17 |
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A fixed temperature heat detector which is color-coded green has a temperature classification of -----.
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Very extra high
T.5.6.2.1.1 pg. 39 |
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The location of equipment needed to relay signals between the protected premises and central supervising station is defined as a -----.
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Repeater station
3.3.161 pg. 23 |
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Storage batteries shall be located or enclosed so that the equipment of the signaling system, including over current protective devices, will not be adversely affected by -----.
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Battery gases
4.4.1.8.2 pg. 27 |
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Upon receipt of a trouble signal, the central station will -----
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Dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance if necessary.
8.3.7.4 (2) pg. 68 |
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An auxiliary system which employs a locally complete arrangement of parts, initiating devices, relays, power supply and components to automatically trip a municipal transmitter or master box over electric circuits which are electrically isolated from the municipal system circuits is defined as a ----- alarm system.
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Local energy auxiliary
3.3.67.1.1 |
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Water storage containers shall be supervised to indicate when the water has been lowered to -----.
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40F
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