F01 F01 NYC Fire Alarm Systems and Devices 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a notification appliance circuit (NAC) in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

To activate audible and visual alerting devices throughout the building

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To detect smoke and heat

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To power the control panel

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To communicate directly with the fire department

Question 2

Under NYC regulations, what color are fire alarm pull stations typically required to be?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Yellow

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Green

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Blue

Question 3

What is the role of a duct smoke detector installed in a building's HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

To detect smoke in air ducts and trigger HVAC shutdown

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To measure air temperature in ducts

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To increase airflow during a fire

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To alert occupants via speakers

Question 4

If a fire alarm system is placed in 'test mode,' which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Alarms activated during testing will not transmit to the monitoring station

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The system is fully operational and will alert FDNY

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All sprinklers are automatically disabled

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The system cannot detect any fire

Question 5

What is a 'zone' in the context of a building fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

A designated area or section of a building monitored by grouped detectors

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A specific floor where a fire has been confirmed

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The area directly around the fire alarm control panel

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A restricted-access area in the building

Question 6

Under NYC Fire Code, who is authorized to reset a fire alarm system after an activation?

Accepted Answer

A trained fire guard or authorized building representative after the cause is cleared

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Any building occupant

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The building owner or managing agent without investigation

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Only FDNY personnel