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Fire Safety Equipment and Alarm Systems Flashcards

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  1. Which type of fire suppression system is commonly used in commercial kitchen hood systems to suppress grease fires?

    Answer: Wet chemical (Class K) system

    Wet chemical systems using potassium-based agents are specifically designed to suppress high-temperature cooking oil and grease fires.

  2. Under NFPA 72, how often must a building's fire alarm system receive a full inspection by a qualified service provider?

    Answer: Annually

    NFPA 72 requires a full inspection and testing of fire alarm systems at least annually by a qualified service provider.

  3. A fire sprinkler head is heat-activated. What is the most common activation temperature rating (color-coded orange) for standard office environments?

    Answer: 155°F (68°C)

    Orange-bulb sprinkler heads activate at 135°F (57°C) and are standard for typical office and residential occupancies.

  4. In the PASS method for using a fire extinguisher, what does the second 'S' stand for?

    Answer: Sweep side to side at the base

    PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — the final step is to sweep the nozzle side to side at the base of the fire.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm annunciator panel?

    Answer: To display the location of an alarm or trouble condition within the building

    An annunciator panel shows responders exactly where in a building an alarm or trouble condition has been triggered, speeding response.

  6. Which of the following conditions would cause a fire extinguisher to FAIL a monthly visual inspection?

    Answer: The inspection tag shows last annual service was 14 months ago

    NFPA 10 requires annual maintenance; an extinguisher last serviced 14 months ago is overdue and should be flagged during inspection.

  7. A voice evacuation system in a high-rise building provides what critical advantage over a standard bell/horn alarm?

    Answer: It provides specific, intelligible instructions to occupants about what to do and where to go

    Voice evacuation systems deliver clear spoken instructions, reducing panic and guiding occupants to the correct exits or safe areas.