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Which of the following statements is true regarding an Educational Occupancy? - ANS ✓An Educational Occupancy is defined by a building with 6 or more people, 4 or more hours a day, or 12 hours per week. According to LSC 7.2.1.6.2 (3) ['09], the egress manual release device of an access controlled lock shall be located ____________ of the door. - ANS ✓Within 5 feet According to NFPA LSC 9.6.2.3, 9.6.2.4 ['09], a manual fire alarm box shall be provided as follows, unless modified by another section of the code: For new alarm system installations, the manual fire alarm box shall be located within _________ of exit doorways - ANS ✓5 feet What are the circumstances under which a new or existing Ambulatory Health care occupancy is required to have a limited area sprinkler system?
- ANS ✓If the facility has any isolated hazardous areas. Does a new nightclub require a sprinkler system with signals sent offsite? - ANS ✓Yes but only if it has an occupant load of greater than 300. A fire alarm system's wiring (circuit pathways) to supervisory devices must be __________________. - ANS ✓Monitored for integrity.
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Which of the following would fit this description, as defined by NFPA Life Safety Code? "A way of passage from one building to an area of refuge in another building" - ANS ✓A Tunnel According to LSC 9.6.7 ['09], which refers to annunciation, no single zone shall exceed ____________ in any direction (unless directed by another section of this code)? - ANS ✓300 Feet According to LSC 9.6.3, audible and visible appliances shall ________. - ANS ✓only be used for fire and other emergency purposes, except voice communications systems with the AHJ's approval Which of the following statements is true regarding Educational Occupancies and occupant notification? - ANS ✓In New Educational Occupancies, the fire alarm can also be used to signal class changes, and be used for other emergency signaling (i.e. mass notification, weather emergencies, etc.) provided the fire alarm system is installed and operates according to NFPA 72. According to LSC 9.6.1.6 ['09], if a required fire system is going to be out of service for more than __________, the AHJ shall be notified, and the building shall be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all parties left unprotected by the shutdown, until the fire alarm system is back in service. - ANS ✓4 hours in a 24 hour period Which of the following best describes the concept of granting equivalency as permitted by NFPA 101? - ANS ✓The AHJ may approve the use of systems, methods, or devices that provide protection that is equal or superior to the requirements of the code.
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Manual fire alarm boxes may be used for, or combined with, which of the following purposes in addition to activating the fire alarm system's evacuation signal? - ANS ✓Manual fire alarm boxes listed for guard tour supervision. A new doctor's office that provides outpatient surgical treatment requiring general anaesthesia for up to 6 patients at the same time requires what type of fire alarm system initiation? - ANS ✓Manual means and water flow detection of three or more sprinkler heads. For a new or existing health care occupancy, including ambulatory health care, is it permitted to have either delayed egress locks and/or access controlled locking arrangements? - ANS ✓Yes Often,_______ will act as an additional AHJ and request protection that exceeds the code's minimum requirements. - ANS ✓The building owner IBC What is an assembly building with an occupant load of less than 50 persons? - ANS ✓Group B IBC What is an assembly area such as a theatre designated as? - ANS ✓Group A- 1 IBC
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What is an assembly area such as a nightclub designated as? - ANS ✓Group A- 2 IBC What is an assembly area such as a library designated as? - ANS ✓Group A- 3 IBC What is an assembly area such as a swimming pool designated as? - ANS ✓Group A- 4 IBC What is an assembly area such as a stadium designated as? - ANS ✓Group A- 5 IBC What is a business building designated as? - ANS ✓Group B IBC What is a factory group designated as? - ANS ✓Group F IBC What is a low hazard factory designated as? - ANS ✓Group F- 2
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What is an example of Group R-3? - ANS ✓Care facilities that house less than five IBC What is storage classified as? - ANS ✓Group S IBC What is an example of moderate hazard storage S-1? - ANS ✓Furniture IBC What is an example of low hazard storage S-2? - ANS ✓Asbestos IBC What is an example of utility Group U? - ANS ✓Towers IBC What classification is used for Semiconductor fabrication facilities? - ANS ✓Group H- 5 IBC What classification is used for buildings and structures that contain materials that readily support combustion? - ANS ✓Group H- 3
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What classification is used for buildings and structures that contain materials that pose a deflagration hazard? - ANS ✓Group H- 2 IBC What classification is used for buildings and structures that contain explosive materials? - ANS ✓Group H- 1 Public fire reporting systems transmit which of the following signals? - ANS ✓Alarm Proprietary fire alarm supervising stations only monitor accounts __________.
- ANS ✓Under the same ownership Central station service has __________ elements. - ANS ✓ 6 A DACT requires a minimum of __________ means of communication between the protocol premises and the fire alarm supervising station. - ANS ✓ 2 The National Institute of Standards and Technology conducted tests on smoke alarms in _________ in the 1970's. - ANS ✓Indiana Dunes Multiple-station smoke alarms for dwelling use cannot be __________. - ANS ✓Interconnected between individual dwelling units
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Testing smoke detectors witha can of aerosol smoke is a(n) __________ test. - ANS ✓Functional The fire alarm system contractor must provide the owner with a copy of the __________. - ANS ✓Site specific software A single open circuit on a Class A fire alarm circuit results in __________. - ANS ✓A trouble, but all devices/appliances operate For the purposes of fire protection, contents in a protected space are referred to as __________. - ANS ✓Fuels The first automatic fire detection device was a(n) __________. - ANS ✓Fusible link heat detector A supervising station that monitors protected premises under a single ownership is called a __________? - ANS ✓Proprietary station An Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications system is most likely to be found in which of the following types of occupancies? - ANS ✓A high rise hospital Addressable detectors are monitored for integrity by using __________. - ANS ✓Interrogation and response Trouble signals can indicate a __________ within a fire alarm system. - ANS ✓Circuit wiring fault, communications fault, loss of power
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Wiring run in conduit between two fire alarm system enclosures that are separated by a distance of __________ feet or less do NOT require monitoring for integrity. - ANS ✓ 20 Fire alarm system initiating device circuits use __________ to monitor circuit integrity. - ANS ✓Current and EOL A protected premises fire alarm system supplied by commercial power must have at least __________ hours of standby power. - ANS ✓ 24 According to NFPA 72 fire alarm installers must be __________. - ANS ✓Qualified and experienced A water level switch is a(n) __________ initiating device. - ANS ✓Supervisory A __________ switch is a(n) fire alarm initiating device. - ANS ✓Waterflow Light scattering smoke detectors use __________ as a means of detecting smoke particles. - ANS ✓Infrared LED The maximum allowed retard time for a waterflow switch is __________ seconds. - ANS ✓ 90 Smoke detectors that are installed on smooth and level ceilings can be spaced __________ feet apart. - ANS ✓ 30 Fire alarm notification appliances used outdoors must be listed for __________ locations. - ANS ✓Wet
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Excessive display of non-fire alarm signals or information may require __________. - ANS ✓A separate display Actuation of a kitchen hood in a protected premises that has a fire alarm system must cause a(n) _________ signal. - ANS ✓Alarm or supervisory Which of the following is NOT required to be supervised on a diesel fire pump? - ANS ✓Low fuel A Class __________ circuit is a fail-safe circuit. - ANS ✓D Smoke detectors may be installed in elevators hoistways only when __________. - ANS ✓They are sprinklered __________ is a condition where burning fuel produces smoke without flames.
- ANS ✓Pyrolysis Which of the following is one of the three sides of a fire triangle? - ANS ✓Fuel __________ detection is the most appropriate type of detection for a computer room. - ANS ✓Air sampling smoke __________ is an example of smoke control. - ANS ✓Stair pressurization HVAC systems that deliver over __________ CFM generally require fan shutdown during a fire alarm situation. - ANS ✓2,
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Which of the following is MOST likely to require an Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System? - ANS ✓High-rise Which type of signal may indicate an emergency other than a fire? - ANS ✓MNS An ECS must have the capability to operate at standby for 24 hours, followed by __________ hours of full operation. - ANS ✓ 2 Adding more speakers at lower power settings may help reduce __________. - ANS ✓Distortion, echoes, reverberation What is the minimum mounting height for a strobe ( measured from the lens to the floor ) - ANS ✓80 inches What is the max height a pull station may be mounted above the finished floor (measured to the actuating portion of the device ) - ANS ✓48 inches A pull station must be mounted within ____________ of a exit entryway. - ANS ✓5 feet All points on the ceiling shall have a detector within a distance equal to or less than _____ times the listed spacing. - ANS ✓0. The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of ________. - ANS ✓30 feet On sloped ceiling, detectors shall first be spaced and located within _______ measured horizontally of the peak. - ANS ✓36 inches
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Ohms law - ANS ✓Voltage (e), current (i), resistance (r) E=I x R PSTN - ANS ✓Pubic Switched Telephone Network Rectifier - ANS ✓converts AC to DC Shunt Auxiliary Alarm System - ANS ✓Municipal system with a circuit extending into the protected property to interconnect to actuating devices. when operated, the system shunts the trip coil of the transmitter, which can then transmit without requirement of any local power. Active Sensor - ANS ✓A sensor that Is in the "on" state Activity Report - ANS ✓A record of events maintained by a central monitoring station of signals received from a protected premise Address - ANS ✓A number that provides a unique identifier for a specific device, module, or power supply Addressable Device - ANS ✓A system component that is uniquely identifiable by the system Addressable Loop - ANS ✓An alarm system circuit that supports addressable alarm, supervisory, monitor, output, or relay devices Addressable System - ANS ✓A system that can individually identify a specific initiating and output devices
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Addressable Zone Module - ANS ✓An addressable device that acts as a transponder forone or more conventional alarm devices Assembly Occupancy's are buildings used for gathering of _____ or more people for deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation or similar. - ANS ✓50 people Class 3 wiring installed under roof decking is required to be at least __ inches below the roof decking - ANS ✓1.5 Inches The minimum length of free conductors at outlet boxes is - ANS ✓6 Inches A ________ ___ is required for each splice or termination point. - ANS ✓Junction Box Wiring inside ducts is not permitted unless - ANS ✓the wiring applies to the direct functioning of the duct system. Wiring or raceway installed in environmental air return spaces is required to be ______ - ANS ✓Plenum rated. The installation of wiring cannot impede the removal of - ANS ✓ceiling tiles The Minimum size for EMT is - ANS ✓1/2 Inches The Maximum size of E.M.T is - ANS ✓4 Inches E.M.T is required to have a maximum of ___ degrees of bends between pull points - ANS ✓ 360
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FPLR Fire alarm cable (Riser) - ANS ✓This type of cable is suitable for vertical wiring between floors. It is resistant to burning. It produces a toxic gas when burned. FPLP Fire alarm cable (Plenum) - ANS ✓This type of cable is highest rated. FPLP cable is suitable for use in spaces used for environmental air return. It does not produce toxic gas when burned. What are permitted substitutions for FPL - ANS ✓CM, CMG, FLPR, CMR, FPLP, CMP What are permitted substitutions for FPLR - ANS ✓CMR, FPLP, CMP What are permitted substitutions for FPLP - ANS ✓CMP The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in which year? - ANS ✓ 1990 On a given floor of a building, manual pull boxes shall be located such that no horizontal travel distance between pull boxes exceeds _____________. - ANS ✓200 Feet Where specifically permitted, which occupancy type is exempt from audible notification requirements? - ANS ✓Health Care Which of the following terms are you not likely to come across, as it pertains to Building Rehabilitation? - ANS ✓Removal
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To be considered a Residential Occupancy, an apartment building must contain ______ or more dwelling units. - ANS ✓Three Automatic detection is required in Assembly Occupancies with loads greater than ____. - ANS ✓ 300 With a delayed egress locking system, the door must be immediately unlocked upon _____________. - ANS ✓loss of power What kind of Assembly Occupancy has its own subclassification and set of requirements? - ANS ✓Carnival Funhouses Which of the following is a component of Means of Egress? - ANS ✓Exit discharge An occupancy does not fall into the Day-care classification under which of the following conditions? - ANS ✓It is a day-care located in a church, which operates during Sunday morning services Which of the following is a requirement that a school building must meet to be exempt from having a fire alarm system? - ANS ✓The building area does not exceed 1000 sq. ft In both new and existing Day-care Occupancies, ____________ locking systems are permitted. - ANS ✓both delayed and access controlled egress LSC, Chapters ___ and ___ cover the provisions for Day-care Occupancies. - ANS ✓16,
