S-95 Holder Responsibilities Flashcards

An S-95 certificate holder must be present on-site during which activity?

Answer: Any impairment to the fire alarm system

The S-95 holder must be present and supervise any impairment, bypass, or testing of the fire alarm system.

How long must an S-95 holder retain fire alarm test and inspection records on the premises?

Answer: 3 years

FDNY requires that fire alarm test and inspection records be kept on the premises for a minimum of 3 years.

When the S-95 holder cannot be present during a planned fire alarm impairment, what must occur?

Answer: Another qualified S-95 holder must supervise in their place

If the primary S-95 holder is unavailable, another individual holding a valid S-95 certificate must be designated to supervise the impairment.

Which document must an S-95 holder maintain that logs every alarm, trouble signal, and supervisory signal?

Answer: Fire alarm log book

The S-95 holder is responsible for maintaining a fire alarm log book that records all signals, tests, and system events.

The FDNY must be notified BEFORE a planned impairment to the fire alarm system that will last longer than:

Answer: 1 hour

The FDNY must be notified in advance of any planned fire alarm system impairment expected to exceed one hour.

An S-95 certificate holder discovers a malfunctioning smoke detector in a corridor. What is the FIRST action to take?

Answer: Log the trouble condition and notify the building owner and fire alarm company

Upon discovering a malfunction, the S-95 holder must immediately log the trouble condition and notify the building owner and the fire alarm service company.

Which of the following is the S-95 holder NOT responsible for?

Answer: Physically repairing and rewiring fire alarm devices

Physical repair and rewiring of fire alarm equipment must be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician, not the S-95 holder.

Under FDNY rules, the S-95 certificate holder must ensure that fire alarm system tests are conducted at minimum:

Answer: Annually

FDNY requires at least an annual inspection and test of the fire alarm system, conducted by a licensed fire alarm company under S-95 supervision.

A fire alarm panel shows a 'supervisory' signal. As the S-95 holder, what does this indicate?

Answer: A non-emergency condition affecting a system component requires attention

A supervisory signal indicates a non-emergency abnormal condition, such as a valve position change, that needs to be investigated and corrected.

An S-95 holder's certificate is issued by:

Answer: The NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

The S-95 Certificate of Fitness is issued by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

During a fire drill, the S-95 holder's role includes:

Answer: Coordinating with building staff and documenting the drill in the log book

The S-95 holder must coordinate the fire drill with building staff and accurately document the event in the fire alarm log book.

A tenant installs a supplementary alarm device without notifying building management. What is the S-95 holder's responsibility?

Answer: Report the unauthorized device and ensure it is evaluated by a licensed technician

Unauthorized modifications to a fire alarm system must be reported; a licensed technician must evaluate whether the device meets code before it can remain.

When an automatic fire alarm activation occurs in the building, the S-95 holder must:

Answer: Investigate the cause, document the event, and reset the system only after verifying safety

After an activation, the S-95 holder must investigate the cause, log all details, and reset the panel only after confirming there is no actual fire or hazard.

If the S-95 holder's certificate expires, they must:

Answer: Immediately cease all S-95 supervisory duties until the certificate is renewed

An expired S-95 certificate is invalid; the holder may not perform S-95 duties until the certificate is renewed through FDNY.

The S-95 holder is on a premises where a partial zone is taken out of service for renovation. What is required?

Answer: Notify FDNY and post a fire watch in the affected area if required

When a zone is impaired, FDNY must be notified and a fire watch must be posted in accordance with FDNY regulations if required.

Which of the following signals requires the MOST urgent response from the S-95 holder?

Answer: Alarm signal indicating a smoke detector activation

An alarm signal indicating smoke or fire detection requires the most urgent response, including investigation and potential evacuation, as it may indicate a real fire.

The S-95 holder must ensure that the Certificate of Fitness is:

Answer: Posted or available on the premises where they are responsible

The S-95 Certificate of Fitness must be available on the premises where the holder performs their duties and must be produced upon FDNY request.

A contractor performing work accidentally damages a pull station. The S-95 holder should FIRST:

Answer: Log the damage, notify the fire alarm company, and implement a fire watch if required

Any damage to a fire alarm device must be logged, the fire alarm company must be notified for proper repair, and a fire watch implemented if required by FDNY.

Under FDNY rules, who may reset a fire alarm system after an activation?

Answer: The S-95 holder or a licensed fire alarm technician after investigation

The fire alarm system may only be reset by the S-95 holder or a licensed fire alarm technician after the cause of the activation has been investigated.

An S-95 holder at a high-rise office building must ensure occupants on affected floors are notified via the alarm system using:

Answer: The voice communication system or alarm notification appliances per the fire safety plan

High-rise buildings use voice communication systems or alarm notification appliances consistent with the building's fire safety plan to notify occupants.