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Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance?
Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance?
The property owner
At minimum, how long shall a supervising station maintain records on signals received from maintenance, inspections, and testing?
At minimum, how long shall a supervising station maintain records on signals received from maintenance, inspections, and testing?
36 months
According to NFPA 72, how often shall manual fire alarm pull stations be tested?
According to NFPA 72, how often shall manual fire alarm pull stations be tested?
Every 12 months
According to NFPA 72, how often should water flow switches be tested?
According to NFPA 72, how often should water flow switches be tested?
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What standard covers the installation of audible and visible notifications appliances?
What standard covers the installation of audible and visible notifications appliances?
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How many smoke detectors are required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 square feet or less?
How many smoke detectors are required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 square feet or less?
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Fire alarm system providing general emergency voice alarm communication must provide for _________ hours of standby power followed by ___________ minutes of alarm.
Fire alarm system providing general emergency voice alarm communication must provide for _________ hours of standby power followed by ___________ minutes of alarm.
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A fire alarm system in which components are used in whole or in part, in common with a non-fire signaling system is called a what?
A fire alarm system in which components are used in whole or in part, in common with a non-fire signaling system is called a what?
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A system component that generates transmission of a change of state condition is called an ___________.
A system component that generates transmission of a change of state condition is called an ___________.
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Indicates the need for action in relation to the equipment or maintenance features to related systems.
Indicates the need for action in relation to the equipment or maintenance features to related systems.
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An individual that is designated by the building owner can be an ___________.
An individual that is designated by the building owner can be an ___________.
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Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within _________.
Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within _________.
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A fire alarm control panel shall recharge batteries within _________ after fully charged batteries have been subject to a single discharge.
A fire alarm control panel shall recharge batteries within _________ after fully charged batteries have been subject to a single discharge.
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Fire alarm systems providing general evacuation need to provide ________ of standby power, followed by a _________ of alarm power.
Fire alarm systems providing general evacuation need to provide ________ of standby power, followed by a _________ of alarm power.
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If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm is used as a power source shall comply with __________.
If an engine driven generator dedicated to the fire alarm is used as a power source shall comply with __________.
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A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within ______.
A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within ______.
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A coded alarm consists of not less than complete three rounds of the number transmitted, each round shall consist of not less than ___________.
A coded alarm consists of not less than complete three rounds of the number transmitted, each round shall consist of not less than ___________.
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A coded supervisory signal shall be permitted to consist of _________ if the number transmitted to indicate a supervisory off-normal condition.
A coded supervisory signal shall be permitted to consist of _________ if the number transmitted to indicate a supervisory off-normal condition.
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Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted or delayed by more than ________ as a result of the primary power failure.
Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted or delayed by more than ________ as a result of the primary power failure.
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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 ___________.
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 ___________.
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Rechargeable batteries shall be either __________ or __________.
Rechargeable batteries shall be either __________ or __________.
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Required signals shall not be interrupted or delayed by more than _______ as a result of a primary power failure.
Required signals shall not be interrupted or delayed by more than _______ as a result of a primary power failure.
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A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within _______.
A self-restoring supervisory signal shall be visually and audibly indicated within _______.
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An engine driven generator for public fire alarm reporting system __________.
An engine driven generator for public fire alarm reporting system __________.
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The temperature classification a heat-sensing fire detector with a green color code means __________.
The temperature classification a heat-sensing fire detector with a green color code means __________.
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The standard fire alarm evacuation signal is a _________ temporal pattern.
The standard fire alarm evacuation signal is a _________ temporal pattern.
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Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be no closer than _______ from the surface wall.
Smoke detectors mounted on a flat ceiling shall be no closer than _______ from the surface wall.
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Smoke detectors are required to be installed within _________ of a peaked ceiling.
Smoke detectors are required to be installed within _________ of a peaked ceiling.
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_______ is the color classification for heat detector rated at _______.
_______ is the color classification for heat detector rated at _______.
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_______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 sq.ft. or less.
_______ smoke detector is required for a room with a level ceiling of 900 sq.ft. or less.
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Pressure tank signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises ______ inches.
Pressure tank signal shall be initiated when the water level falls or rises ______ inches.
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Study Notes
Alarm System Responsibility and Maintenance
- Property owner is responsible for testing and maintaining alarm systems.
- Supervising stations must maintain records of signals from maintenance, inspections, and testing for 36 months.
Testing Requirements
- Manual fire alarm pull stations must be tested annually, as per NFPA 72.
- Water flow switches should be tested quarterly.
Standards and Codes
- Installation of audible and visible notification appliances is governed by NFPA 72, Chapter 7.
- Combination systems utilize components with non-fire signaling systems.
Smoke Detectors
- One smoke detector is required for rooms with level ceilings of 900 square feet or less.
- Smoke detectors must be installed within 3 feet of a peaked ceiling.
- Smoke detectors mounted on flat ceilings should be no closer than 4 inches from the surface wall.
Power Supply and Standby Requirements
- Fire alarm systems providing general emergency voice communication require 24 hours of standby power and 15 minutes of alarm power.
- Fire alarm systems for general evacuation also need 24 hours of standby power, followed by 15 minutes of alarm power.
- Engine-driven generators dedicated to fire alarms must comply with NFPA 110 and be tested weekly.
Signal Types and Definitions
- An initiating device generates the transmission of change of state conditions.
- A supervisory signal indicates the need for action related to equipment or maintenance features of related systems.
- A self-restoring supervisory signal must be visually and audibly indicated within 90 seconds.
Timing and Responses
- Trouble signals and their restoration should be indicated within 200 seconds.
- Coded alarms must transmit not less than three impulses per complete round.
- Required signals must not be lost or delayed by more than 10 seconds due to primary power failure.
Heat Detector Classifications
- A heat-sensing fire detector with a green color code classifies as very extra high temperature.
- The classification for heat detectors rated at 275°F is indicated by a blue color.
Additional Information
- Rechargeable batteries for fire alarm systems can be trickle or float-charged.
- Pressure tank signals are initiated when the water level changes by three inches.
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This quiz covers the essential responsibilities and maintenance protocols for fire alarm systems, focusing on testing requirements, NFPA standards, and smoke detector installation guidelines. Ensure you understand the various codes and the significance of proper maintenance to enhance safety and compliance.
