S95 S-95 Holder Responsibilities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under FDNY rules, the S-95 certificate holder must ensure that fire alarm system tests are conducted at minimum:
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Semi-annually
- Annually (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 2: A fire alarm panel shows a 'supervisory' signal. As the S-95 holder, what does this indicate?
- A fire has been detected and evacuation should begin
- A non-emergency condition affecting a system component requires attention (Correct answer)
- The panel battery backup has fully charged
- The system has successfully completed a self-test
Correct 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.
Question 3: An S-95 holder's certificate is issued by:
- The NYC Department of Buildings
- The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) (Correct answer)
- The New York State Fire Marshal
- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Correct answer: The NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
The S-95 Certificate of Fitness is issued by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).
Question 4: During a fire drill, the S-95 holder's role includes:
- Resetting the fire alarm panel prematurely to test occupant response
- Coordinating with building staff and documenting the drill in the log book (Correct answer)
- Silencing all alarm devices before occupants can evacuate
- Notifying occupants the drill is fake so they do not leave their workstations
Correct 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.
Question 5: A tenant installs a supplementary alarm device without notifying building management. What is the S-95 holder's responsibility?
- Allow it since it adds extra protection
- Report the unauthorized device and ensure it is evaluated by a licensed technician (Correct answer)
- Remove the device immediately without documentation
- Integrate it into the main panel personally
Correct 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.
Question 6: When an automatic fire alarm activation occurs in the building, the S-95 holder must:
- Wait for FDNY arrival before investigating the cause
- Immediately silence the alarm panel to prevent occupant panic
- Investigate the cause, document the event, and reset the system only after verifying safety (Correct answer)
- Evacuate with the occupants and take no further action
Correct 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.
Question 7: If the S-95 holder's certificate expires, they must:
- Continue supervising the system until notified by FDNY
- Immediately cease all S-95 supervisory duties until the certificate is renewed (Correct answer)
- Appoint any building employee as a temporary replacement
- File a 30-day extension automatically
Correct 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.
S95 S-95 Holder Responsibilities 3
Under FDNY rules, the S-95 certificate holder must ensure that fire alarm system tests are conducted at minimum: