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Question 1

In a corridor, wall-mounted strobes must be spaced no more than how many feet apart per NFPA 72?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

NFPA 72 requires corridor strobes to be spaced no more than 100 feet apart measured along the corridor to ensure adequate visual coverage.

Question 2

The first strobe in a corridor must be placed within how many feet of each end of the corridor per NFPA 72?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

Per NFPA 72, the first strobe in a corridor must be located within 15 feet of each end to ensure occupants near corridor ends receive visual notification.

Question 3

What is 'public mode' notification in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Notification intended to alert all building occupants to take protective action

Answer

Public mode notification is designed to alert all building occupants simultaneously so they can take appropriate protective action such as evacuation.

Question 4

What is 'private mode' notification in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Notification directed to responsible personnel rather than all occupants

Answer

Private mode notification is directed to designated personnel (such as security or building staff) rather than all building occupants, allowing trained staff to respond first.

Question 5

Per NFPA 72, what is the maximum mounting height for a ceiling-mounted strobe?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

NFPA 72 permits ceiling-mounted strobes to be installed at a maximum height of 30 feet above the finished floor.

(S95) Supervision of Fire Alarm System Practice Test

(S95) Supervision of Fire Alarm System Practice Test

S95 Notification Appliances 2