CAT Alarm Technician Compliance Standards 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 72, what is the minimum required audibility level for a fire alarm notification appliance above the average ambient sound level?

Accepted Answer

15 dB

Answer

NFPA 72 requires fire alarm audible appliances to produce a sound level at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level.

Question 2

Which organization administers the Certified Alarm Technician Level I (CAT) certification program?

Accepted Answer

ESA (Electronic Security Association)

Answer

The ESA (Electronic Security Association) administers the CAT Level I certification program for alarm technicians.

Question 3

When an alarm company performs a fire alarm inspection in a jurisdiction that has adopted NFPA 72, who is typically responsible for ensuring the system meets code requirements?

Accepted Answer

The alarm contractor of record

Answer

The alarm contractor of record bears primary responsibility for ensuring the installed system meets applicable NFPA 72 code requirements.

Question 4

What does UL Listing of alarm equipment primarily indicate?

Accepted Answer

The product has been tested and meets defined safety and performance standards

Answer

UL Listing means the product has been independently tested by Underwriters Laboratories and found to meet specific safety and performance standards.

Question 5

According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum allowable spacing between smoke detectors on a smooth ceiling when using the standard 30-foot spacing rule?

Accepted Answer

900 square feet coverage area per detector

Answer

The standard 900 sq ft coverage area per detector is derived from the 30-foot spacing rule applied to a smooth, flat ceiling.

(CAT) Certified Alarm Technician Level I Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Alarm Technician Level I Practice Test

CAT Alarm Technician Compliance Standards 2