30 Questions
How should audible signal devices within a dwelling unit or a suite of residential or care occupancy be connected to the fire alarm system?
They should be connected to separate signal circuits
In a building or part thereof classified as a residential or care occupancy, how many circuits should be provided for audible signal devices on each floor area?
Two circuits
Where should audible signal devices within dwelling units or suites of residential or care occupancy be wired?
On separate signal circuits from those not within dwelling units or suites
What type of building or part thereof is mentioned in the text?
Residential occupancy
What is the purpose of audible signal devices according to the text?
To serve the other dwelling units or suites
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which type of fire alarm system is required in a Group F, Division 1 occupancy?
A single-stage system
What is the purpose of a 2-stage fire alarm system according to the description provided?
To have manual stations equipped with a key or similar device to cause an alarm signal to sound
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how long should a fire alarm system be designed to silence automatically for a building not required to be equipped with an annunciator?
5 min
In which type of occupancy is a single stage fire alarm system required to notify the fire department when an alarm signal has been initiated?
Building of assembly occupancy with an occupant load more than 300
What is the purpose of CAN/ULC-S537, 'Verification of Fire Alarm Systems' according to the text provided?
To ensure fire alarm systems are operating satisfactorily
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, if there are openings through a firewall, which areas are subject to the requirements of the fire alarm system?
Both the floor areas on both sides of the firewall
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, if a building contains more than one major occupancy and a fire alarm system is required, how many fire alarm systems should be installed?
One fire alarm system for the entire building
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, where should a fire alarm system be installed if it is required in any portion of a building?
Throughout the entire building
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, under what conditions can the requirements of the fire alarm system be applied to each portion of a building?
All of the above
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, how are buildings interconnected by walkways or vestibules treated for the purpose of fire alarm installation?
They are treated as separate buildings
Which statement is true about the installation of an annunciator in a building?
It must be installed in close proximity to a building entrance that faces a street or an access route for fire department vehicles.
What is a requirement for the zone indication of an annunciator in a building?
The area of coverage for each zone must not exceed 2,000 m2 in a non-sprinklered building.
When is an annunciator not required for a fire alarm system?
When only one zone indicator is required.
What is the requirement if an annunciator is not installed as part of a fire alarm system?
A visual and audible trouble signal device must be provided inside the main entrance of the building.
What is the requirement for electrical supervision in a fire alarm system?
Electrical supervision must be provided for the fire alarm system.
Which areas of a building are required to have fire detectors according to the National Building Code of Canada 2015?
All of the above
Where are smoke detectors required to be installed in a building classified as a Group A, Division 1 major occupancy?
In each corridor
In which areas of a building are smoke detectors not required if smoke alarms are installed?
Sleeping rooms and corridors serving the sleeping rooms within a suite of care occupancy
Where should smoke detectors be located in buildings required to be equipped with a fire alarm system?
Near the entrance to walkways described in Articles 3.2.3.19. and 3.2.3.20. or vestibules
When should an air-handling system be designed to prevent the circulation of smoke in a building equipped with a fire alarm system?
All of the above
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, which of the following is NOT a requirement for waterflow-detecting devices connected to the fire alarm system?
They must be installed near doorways leading from shared interior corridors to the exterior
In a building that is sprinklered throughout, when is a manual station NOT required at an exterior egress doorway from a suite that does not lead to an interior shared means of egress in a hotel or motel not more than 3 storeys in building height?
When the suite is served by an exterior exit facility leading directly to ground level
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the requirement for the sound pressure level in a sleeping room from a fire alarm audible signal device in a building of residential or care occupancy when any intervening doors between the device and the sleeping room are closed?
Not less than 75 dBA
What is the purpose of having significantly different sound patterns for alert signals and alarm signals in a fire alarm system?
To differentiate between different types of emergencies
According to the National Building Code of Canada 2015, what is the maximum sound pressure level for a fire alarm signal in any normally occupied area?
Not more than 110 dBA
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