S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct
solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct
solutions.
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform? - ANSWER-Visual
Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? - ANSWER-To warn building
occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department via
central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal? - ANSWER-The signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating
device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-flow switch, or
any device in which their activation indicates presence of fire.
What is a Supervisory Signal? - ANSWER-A signal indicating that a system or device
being monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state.
Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals? - ANSWER-No. The Facility Manager
should investigate and correct the supervisory condition indicated by the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal? - ANSWER-A signal that indicates a fault with the fire
equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm signals
What is the maximum number of minutes that routine handling should take?-- from
receipt of trouble signal by central station until initiation of the investigation by
telephone. - ANSWER-FOUR minutes
Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? - ANSWER-No. Trouble Signals aren't
indicative of a fire condition.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? - ANSWER-This switch/button is used to
acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the source of alarm
is being investigated? - ANSWER-This switch/button silences audible and visual
devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for Emergency Responders to communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared? - ANSWER-The
System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than - ANSWER-Once every six months
