S95 Inspection and Testing Procedures 2

Question 1

According to NFPA 72, how often must the sensitivity of smoke detectors be tested?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 year of installation and every alternate year thereafter

Answer

NFPA 72 requires smoke detector sensitivity testing within 1 year of installation and then every other year after that.

Question 2

When testing a heat detector using a listed heat source, the technician must ensure the test device is held at least how far from the detector?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

Answer

Test heat sources must be held at least 6 inches away from the detector to prevent damage and ensure accurate simulation.

Question 3

Which document must be completed and provided to the building owner after each inspection and test of a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Record of completion (NFPA 72 Figure 7.8.2)

Answer

NFPA 72 Figure 7.8.2 (Record of Completion/Inspection and Testing) must be filled out and provided to the owner after every inspection.

Question 4

A visual inspection of a manual pull station should verify that the station is located no higher than how many inches above the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

60 inches

Answer

NFPA 72 requires manual pull stations to be mounted between 42 and 60 inches above the finished floor.

Question 5

What type of test verifies that audible notification appliances produce the required sound pressure levels throughout a facility?

Accepted Answer

Sound level measurement test

Answer

A sound level measurement test uses a calibrated sound level meter to confirm notification appliances meet minimum dB levels per NFPA 72.

(S95) Supervision of Fire Alarm System Practice Test