S95 Regulatory Codes and Requirements

Question 1

What is the primary national standard governing fire alarm system installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, is the primary standard covering all aspects of fire alarm systems.

Question 2

Under NFPA 72, the term 'Authority Having Jurisdiction' (AHJ) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The organization or individual responsible for enforcing requirements

Answer

The AHJ is the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing code requirements and approving materials and installations.

Question 3

NFPA 72 Chapter 14 primarily covers which aspect of fire alarm systems?

Accepted Answer

Inspection, testing, and maintenance

Answer

NFPA 72 Chapter 14 specifically addresses inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for fire alarm systems.

Question 4

According to NFPA 72, who is permitted to perform testing and maintenance of a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Qualified personnel with fire alarm training and experience

Answer

NFPA 72 requires testing and maintenance to be performed by qualified personnel who have relevant training and experience in fire alarm systems.

Question 5

When a fire alarm system is taken out of service for maintenance, NFPA 72 requires notification to be given to:

Accepted Answer

The fire department and building owner or representative

Answer

NFPA 72 requires that both the fire department and the building owner or representative be notified when a fire alarm system is out of service.

(S95) Supervision of Fire Alarm System Practice Test