31 Questions
According to the general notes and specifications, what should the mounting height for a telephone outlet be?
300mm from bottom of device to finished floor line
What type of conduit is specified for the telephone and data system wiring and installation?
PVC electrical conduit
According to the specifications, what should the depth of the boxes used be for the electrical works?
At least 54mm deep
What are the specified standards for the wiring cables in the electrical works?
Phelps Dodge and Belden only
What is the required brand for wiring devices in the electrical works?
National only
What is the recommended category for network cables in the electrical works?
Category 5e or Category 6 Systimax cables
Who is responsible for the direct supervision of all electronic works?
Duly licensed electronics engineer
What should be done prior to the installation of mounting heights?
Seek approval from the architect
Who should be satisfied with the execution of the works?
Architect and engineer
What is required for the fire alarm systems and wiring works?
All of the above
Who determines the exact locations of conduit and outlets in rooms, walls, and penetrations?
Project engineer
What must the FDAS specialty contractor have as per Bureau of Fire Protection requirement?
Certificate of competency
Who is required to place a floor plan of the building inside the fire alarm panel?
Contractor
What is to be placed in the fire alarm panel according to the text?
As-built drawings
What are some of the city building official forms mentioned in the text?
(ELECTRONICS PERMIT)
What is the purpose of the Code mentioned in the text?
To define the installation requirements for fire detection and alarm systems
What does an addressable system primarily provide?
The exact location of the fire
What is the definition of a false alarm or nuisance alarm?
A non-emergency activation of the alarm system
What does an annunciator typically provide?
Status information for each indication
What does the term 'alarm zone' refer to?
Location or part of the protected building or premises
Who has the authority to determine compliance with the Code mentioned in the text?
The Bureau of Fire Protection
What is the main function of a smoke detector?
Detect particles of combustion, whether visible or invisible
What is the purpose of an Emergency Voice Alarm Communication (EVAC) system?
Broad cast information during an emergency to the occupants of a building
What does a conventional fire alarm control panel (FACP) do?
Receives signals from initiating devices such as detectors and processes these signals
What is the role of a duct detector in an FDAS?
Senses smoke in the air circulating within air-conditioning or ventilating ducts
What is the definition of a multi-criteria detector in an FDAS?
A detector that contains 2 or more sensors that track the corresponding products of fire
What is the purpose of an Air Sampling-type detector in an FDAS?
Consists of piping layout or network that runs from the detector to the protected area/s
What does an Emergency Communications System (ECS) do as a sub-system of an FDAS?
Exchange information necessary to facilitate an appropriate action
What is the purpose of a Two-Way Emergency Communications System in an FDAS?
"Exchange information between building fire safety personnel or by fire fighters and first responders"
What is the role of a heat detector in an FDAS?
Detects abnormally high temperature or an abnormally fast rate of temperature rise
What is the definition of a flame detector in an FDAS?
Senses and detects radiant energy emitted by a flame
Learn about the design, inspection, and installation requirements for fire detection and alarm systems, including communication and emergency voice evacuation. Understand the means of signal initiation, transmission, notification, annunciation, and emergency two-way communication in fire detection and alarm systems.
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