F80 Regulations and Codes 2

Question 1

Under NFPA 72, what is the maximum allowable ceiling height for a spot-type smoke detector installed without supplemental coverage?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

15 feet

Answer

30 feet

Question 2

Which NYC Fire Code section governs the required inspection frequency for Class E fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings?

Accepted Answer

FC 907.8

Answer

FC 901.6

Answer

FC 903.5

Answer

FC 915.2

Question 3

When a fire alarm system undergoes an acceptance test after installation, who must be present according to NYC requirements?

Accepted Answer

An FDNY representative and the system installer

Answer

The building owner only

Answer

A licensed electrician only

Answer

The certificate of fitness holder only

Question 4

According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum battery standby capacity required for a fire alarm system if the primary power fails?

Accepted Answer

24 hours plus 5 minutes alarm

Answer

4 hours

Answer

8 hours

Answer

48 hours plus 10 minutes alarm

Question 5

Which organization publishes the model building code that most U.S. jurisdictions adopt for fire alarm system requirements?

Accepted Answer

ICC (International Code Council)

Answer

OSHA

Answer

EPA

Answer

ANSI

Question 6

Under NYC rules, when must a Certificate of Fitness holder notify the FDNY of a fire alarm system impairment exceeding 8 hours?

Accepted Answer

Immediately upon discovering the impairment

Answer

Only if the entire system is offline

Answer

After 24 hours have elapsed

Answer

Only during business hours

Question 7

What does the term 'listed' mean when applied to fire alarm equipment in NFPA 72 and NYC codes?

Accepted Answer

The equipment has been evaluated by a recognized testing laboratory and found to meet applicable standards

Answer

The device is included on the building's equipment inventory

Answer

The device has been approved by the building owner

Answer

The equipment appears in the city's approved vendor list