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Fire Alarm Systems Flashcards

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  1. When a fire alarm system is taken out of service for maintenance in a high-rise building, what is the REQUIRED compensatory measure?

    Answer: Implement an approved fire watch

    When a fire alarm system or portion of it is out of service, NFPA 72 and local codes require an approved fire watch to be implemented until the system is restored.

  2. A duct smoke detector in an HVAC system activates. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this detector?

    Answer: To shut down the HVAC system and prevent smoke from circulating through ductwork

    Duct smoke detectors are primarily designed to shut down HVAC equipment to prevent the spread of smoke throughout a building via the duct system.

  3. What is the minimum audible alarm sound pressure level required at a sleeping area in a residential occupancy under NFPA 72?

    Answer: 75 dB(A) at the pillow

    NFPA 72 requires a minimum of 75 dB(A) measured at the pillow level to ensure sleeping occupants are awakened by a fire alarm.

  4. Which condition would cause a fire alarm system to enter 'alarm verification' mode?

    Answer: A single smoke detector triggers in a system configured for verification

    Alarm verification delays the alarm signal briefly after a single smoke detector activates, allowing time to confirm the signal is genuine and reduce nuisance alarms.

  5. During annual fire alarm testing in a high-rise office building, who is responsible for coordinating the test with the appropriate authority?

    Answer: The building owner or their representative, such as the FLSD

    The building owner or their designated representative, such as the FLSD, is responsible for coordinating fire alarm tests with the fire department and the monitoring company.

  6. A carbon monoxide (CO) detector integrated into a fire alarm system activates. What action should an FLSD take FIRST?

    Answer: Investigate the source of CO, ventilate the area, and notify the fire department

    CO alarms require immediate investigation to identify the source, ventilation to disperse the gas, and notification of the fire department as CO is a life-safety hazard.

  7. What is the purpose of a 'positive alarm sequence' (PAS) feature in a fire alarm system?

    Answer: To provide a brief delay allowing trained personnel to investigate and reset the alarm before full notification occurs

    Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) allows a brief investigation period (up to 180 seconds) by a trained responder before the full fire alarm sequence and fire department notification are initiated.