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Fire Alarm & Suppression Testing Flashcards

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  1. When commissioning a kitchen hood wet chemical suppression system, what operational test must be performed after installation?

    Answer: A simulated discharge using nitrogen to verify nozzle coverage

    Kitchen suppression systems are functionally tested using nitrogen or air to verify actuation, nozzle positioning, and fuel shutoff without consuming the chemical agent.

  2. Which document must be completed and posted at the fire alarm control panel upon project completion per NFPA 72?

    Answer: Record of Completion

    NFPA 72 requires a Record of Completion form to be completed by the installing contractor and permanently posted at or near the fire alarm control panel.

  3. A commissioning agent is verifying a dry-pipe sprinkler system's trip test. Which condition must be met for the system to pass?

    Answer: The dry-pipe valve must trip within 60 seconds and water must reach the inspector's test connection within 60 seconds of tripping

    Per NFPA 13, the dry-pipe valve must trip within 60 seconds of opening the inspector's test connection, and water must reach the connection within an additional 60 seconds.

  4. What is the minimum standby power duration required for a fire alarm system in a building without a secondary power source per NFPA 72?

    Answer: 24 hours

    NFPA 72 requires fire alarm systems to operate on standby battery power for a minimum of 24 hours, followed by 5 minutes of full alarm load.

  5. During commissioning of a gaseous suppression system, the commissioning agent must verify the pre-discharge warning time. What is the minimum required warning time per NFPA 2001?

    Answer: 30 seconds

    NFPA 2001 requires a minimum 30-second pre-discharge time delay to allow occupant egress before clean agent release, unless a life safety hazard prevents this.

  6. A commissioning report for a fire suppression system must include which of the following for regulatory acceptance?

    Answer: System description, test procedures, test results, deficiencies found, and corrective actions taken

    A complete commissioning report documents the system description, all tests performed with procedures and results, deficiencies identified, and how each was resolved.

  7. When testing a fire alarm notification appliance circuit (NAC), what is the primary measurement a commissioning agent must verify?

    Answer: The current draw does not exceed the circuit capacity

    The total connected load on each NAC must be verified to not exceed the control panel's rated circuit capacity, ensuring proper operation during alarm conditions.