Questions and Answers
What audible trouble signal is required for proper operation of an approved monitored battery power smoke detector?
For how long must the alarm signal operate continuously in an approved monitored battery power smoke detector?
After the initial alarm signal period, what is the required operating duration for the trouble signal in an approved monitored battery power smoke detector?
Where must the monitored batteries be identified on an approved monitored battery power smoke detector?
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What activates an approved primary power smoke detector?
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What is the minimum time an approved primary power smoke detector's power supply must support the alarm signal?
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Which code must be followed for the installation of an approved primary power smoke detector?
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How frequently must an audible trouble signal occur in an approved monitored battery power smoke detector to ensure it is functioning properly?
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What is the definition of a 'common hallway'?
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Which areas are excluded from being considered a separate sleeping area?
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Where must the specifications of monitored batteries be located in an approved monitored battery power smoke detector?
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What is the minimum duration for the audible trouble signal in an approved monitored battery-powered smoke detector?
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Which section of the Massachusetts Electrical Code must approved primary power smoke detectors adhere to?
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What feature must be included in an approved primary power smoke detector's power cord?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding approved primary power smoke detectors?
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How often must the audible trouble signal be produced in an approved monitored battery power smoke detector?
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Which of the following areas is NOT considered a separate sleeping area?
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What kind of cord should be used to connect an approved primary power smoke detector to a power source?
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Study Notes
Approved Monitored Battery Power Smoke Detectors
- Requires an audible trouble signal at least once every minute for seven consecutive days before the battery can no longer power the device.
- Alarm signal must operate continuously for at least four minutes.
- Trouble signal must work for a minimum of seven days after the initial alarm period.
- Monitored batteries must be clearly identified near the battery compartment.
Approved Primary Power Smoke Detectors
- Activated by a source of alternating current electric power.
- Power supply must be capable of operating the alarm signal for at least four continuous minutes.
- Installation must comply with the Massachusetts Electrical Code.
Common Hallway Definition
- Defined as a corridor or space separately enclosed that provides common access to required exitways of the building.
Separate Sleeping Areas
- Areas where people sleep, excluding spaces divided by bathrooms, are considered separate sleeping areas.
- A bedroom separated from another by a living room is defined as a separate sleeping area.
Compliance with Massachusetts Electrical Code
- Approved primary power smoke detectors must adhere to the entire Massachusetts Electrical Code.
Audible Trouble Signals
- The minimum duration for the audible trouble signal in monitored battery power smoke detectors is seven days.
- Audible trouble signals should occur once every minute.
Specifications of Smoke Detectors
- The unit must produce an alarm signal for at least four continuous minutes at the trouble signal battery voltage.
- Specifications of monitored batteries must be indicated near the battery compartment.
Power Connection Requirements for Smoke Detectors
- Approved primary power smoke detectors must be permanently wired to a source of alternating current electric power.
- Cords used to connect to power sources should be underwriter's laboratory approved with a strain relief and plug retainer.
Common Hallway Reiteration
- A common hallway is distinctly a space that provides access to required exitways of residential buildings or structures.
Non-Separate Sleeping Areas
- A bedroom connected directly to another bedroom or separated by a bathroom is not considered a separate sleeping area.
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Test your knowledge on the definitions and requirements of smoke detectors as outlined in Section 26D. This quiz contains multiple choice questions that will challenge your understanding of smoke detector operations and regulations. See how well you grasp the crucial safety measures involved in fire safety.
