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  • As-built drawings are commonly referred to as which type of drawings?
  • Duct detectors are never required on the return air ducts when?
  • The reference 29.11.2.1 (3) KEY: smoke alarms sub interconnection of pertains to which fire alarm feature?
  • What is the detector time constant for a 135° heat detector that has a listed spacing of 50′?
  • Which detector type is explicitly required to follow the manufacturer's published instructions for appropriate alarm point and spacing?
  • Which system is required to have standby power capable of operating the system for 24 hours in normal operation?
  • What is the primary concern of NFPA 72 regarding carbon monoxide detection?
  • What is the detector time constant for a detector at 196°F with a listed spacing of 15 ft?
  • Record Drawings are used to reflect which of the following?
  • Which NFPA 72 subsection covers testing and maintenance of central station service alarm systems?
  • Minimum separation for Class A circuit's outbound and return paths in a hallway 9 feet wide?
  • During a primary power failure, what is the maximum delay allowed for alarm signals?
  • Which statement best describes pre-alarm signals in relation to other signals?
  • Which regulation specifies the minimum documentation required for new systems and alterations to existing fire alarm systems?
  • For automatic drift compensation of detectors, what must the FACP do if the compensation limit is surpassed by the detector?
  • Which device has a quarterly test frequency?
  • What is the minimum capacity requirement for the secondary power supply for the protected premises system under quiescent load?
  • Which statement best describes NFPA 72's scope?
  • The retention rule after the next test date requires retention for how long?
  • When mounting heat detectors on the ceiling they must be located no less than ____ inches from the sidewall?
  • Who shall be notified when an impairment period ends?
  • Who should develop plans and specifications for a fire alarm system?
  • Which NFPA 72 section addresses initiating devices sub general requirements?
  • Which NFPA 72 table provides Time Constant and Response Time Index for detectors?
  • When should abandoned fire alarm equipment be removed?
  • Retransmission of signals for a remote station system can be accomplished by which of the following means?
  • Which organization publishes NFPA standards relevant to fire alarm and sprinkler system design?
  • Which documentation is required for heat detection design in accordance with Section 17.6 of NFPA 72?
  • In a remote station fire alarm system, the minimum allowable operating voltage for a notification appliance is down to what percent of its nameplate input voltage?
  • Some smoke detectors have a provision for a field adjustment of sensitivity and they are required to have an adjustment range of not less than_______?
  • Which statement about NFPA 72 monitoring in buildings with both a sprinkler system and a fire alarm system is true?
  • What is the detector time constant for a 135° heat detector with a listed spacing of 50 ft?
  • Manual alarms can be initiated by which of the following devices?
  • Who can provide evidence of qualifications?
  • What term is used in NFPA 72 to describe temporary loss of system function requiring notification?
  • Visible notification appliances must not have a candela rating less than ____ when installed in a corridor.
  • What term best describes the documentation that covers testing events?
  • For software-based systems, which party should receive a copy of the site-specific software?
  • During fire alarm system testing, which systems must be secured from inadvertent actuation for the duration of testing?
  • Who is responsible for providing the record of completion?
  • What is the maximum permissible delay for power supply failure signal transmission in supervising station alarm systems?
  • Which NFPA 72 subsection addresses heat detection design documentation?
  • What is the spacing adjustment multiplier used to account for ceiling height in heat detector spacing calculations?
  • Records of testing shall be retained until the next test date and for how long thereafter?
  • NFPA 72 covers which of the following statements?
  • During the annual test of the solid electrical connections in the emergency communication system, what should be verified?
  • What is the maximum distance a heat detector can be from any point on a smooth ceiling given a listed spacing of 50′?
  • When door release equipment is required and the header from the top of the door to the ceiling is 28 inches on both sides, how many ceiling mounted smoke detectors are required?
  • Some smoke detectors have a field adjustment of sensitivity and they are required to have an adjustment range not less than what?
  • Which of the following is an example of a supervisory signal initiating device?
  • A sprinkler waterflow device must initiate an alarm signal at the control unit within how many seconds of water flow?
  • In wireless protection system testing, what is the expected result when a fault is introduced in the RF pathway?
  • The secondary power supply capacity required shall include all power supply loads that are not automatically disconnected upon transfer to the secondary power supply.
  • Which detector is recommended for environments with higher temperature, higher air velocity, or humid conditions?
  • Beams extending down from the ceiling more than 18 inches and spaced more than 8 feet apart will cause the space between beams to be treated as what for smoke detection spacing?
  • The proprietary supervising station must have at least how many qualified operators on duty at all times?
  • When installing ember detectors, which factor is not a required spacing consideration?
  • A coded alarm requires not less than three complete rounds of the transmitted number. Each round not less than how many impulses?
  • Which of the following is NOT a classification of carbon monoxide detection equipment and systems?
  • The Board shall meet at least ______ each year.
  • Where is a detector listed for door frame mounting designed to be installed?
  • Which NFPA standard covers the installation of sprinkler systems?
  • Which organization publishes NFPA standards such as NFPA 13 and NFPA 72?
  • NFPA 10 is the standard for what?
  • What is the purpose of retroactivity in NFPA 72?
  • Fuel storage tanks are not required for an engine-driven generator using gas unless the structure is seismic design category which of the following?
  • Which standard governs the retention of testing records for fire alarm systems?
  • Which statement correctly describes the scope of the retention rule for testing records?
  • Who should verify that components and functions are installed and operate per the approved plans?
  • Which organization is represented by the acronym ANSI?
  • What is the color code for a heat detector rated at 250°F?
  • Which condition is NOT required to be met in order to utilize speakers from an emergency voice/alarm communications system for a non-fire use?
  • During initial and re-acceptance testing of wireless protection systems, what must be demonstrated?
  • Who is responsible for filling a vacancy in the Nevada State Board of Fire Services?
  • Who shall be notified when a system or portion thereof is impaired?
  • All metallic conductors must be tested with a meter to verify that there are no stray voltages between the conductors and ground that exceed how many volt(s) ac/dc?
  • What is the maximum width for a group doorway?
  • The acronym ANSI represents which organization?
  • Which period is specified for retaining testing records after the next test date?
  • Access to wall-mounted telephone appliances must be at least how wide?
  • NFPA 72 covers which of the following areas for fire alarm systems?
  • What is the minimum documentation required for new systems and additions or alterations to existing systems?
  • Which NFPA 72 reference number is associated with supervisory signals sub coded in the provided materials?
  • A single open or a single ground fault must be automatically annunciated at the FACP within how many seconds on all monitored conductors?
  • Who shall be notified when a system or portion thereof is impaired?
  • Which documents should be provided for all initiating devices, notification appliances, remote indicators, annunciators, remote test stations, and end-of-line and power supervisory devices?
  • After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the building owner?
  • Which of the following is a valid method for initiating a manual fire alarm?
  • Which documentation should be included for all systems, including new systems and additions or alterations?
  • Which conditions must be annunciated by visible means when required by other governing laws, codes, or standards?
  • Which of the following would not be a characteristic of a Class A circuit?
  • The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code is also known as which standard?
  • Which of the following is NOT a required purpose of the fire alarm code as defined?
  • For heat detectors on a 30° slope, spacing of detectors (excluding those at the very peak) is determined by which method?
  • In buildings that use both duct detectors and a fire alarm system, which device must the fire alarm system monitor?
  • Who is responsible for reviewing electronic documentation media formats and associated interfacing hardware for compatibility and updating if necessary?
  • Detector placement in high rack storage areas should be located at which locations?
  • When using an SEPSS within a fire alarm system, the UPS must be in compliance with which standard?
  • Which standard must smoke alarms and detectors comply with to operate in normal environmental conditions?
  • The maximum allowable heat detector spacing is determined by multiplying the listed spacing by which factor?
  • What is the correct spacing of a heat detector listed for 25 feet and a ceiling height of 25 feet?
  • A sprinkler waterflow device must initiate an alarm signal at the control unit within how many seconds of water flow?
  • What type of signal would be generated at the FACP if the fire pump that feeds the sprinkler system is running?
  • Who can review plans and specifications?
  • Recharging batteries must be completed within how long after a single discharge has occurred?
  • Who is allowed to call a Board meeting?
  • Who is responsible for providing test plan documentation?
  • Using Ohm's Law, how is voltage calculated?
  • Access to wall-mounted telephone appliances must be at least how wide?
  • Which statement about the maximum distance a heat detector can be from any point on a smooth ceiling is correct?
  • Which term describes alarms that are not caused by hazardous conditions and are considered Unwanted?
  • What are the permitted light pulse durations?
  • When duct detectors are present, which detectors must be monitored by the fire alarm system?
  • In a non-square room, what measurement is used to determine the effective intensity from a wall-mounted visual notification appliance?
  • Public fire alarm system wireless street boxes are self-powered and required to operate for at least how long?
  • What is the maximum air changes per hour that could require a reduction in smoke detector spacing?
  • What is the NFPA 72 sublocation code for visible notification appliances?
  • Where should heat detectors be mounted on beam ceilings when the specified beam dimensions apply?
  • NFPA 72 is the standard for which system?
  • What is the minimum flash rate for visible notification appliances?
  • How many times must the Board meet at minimum each year?
  • When AHJ approves, what is the highest priority sequence for a hold-up alarm?
  • During the annual inspection of a mass notification system's visual appliances, what should be checked?
  • Which chapter is designed to stand alone unless it specifically refers to an earlier chapter?
  • Who is responsible for providing test plan documentation?
  • Manual alarm boxes must be located within 5 feet of an exit door. Which option correctly reflects this requirement?
  • What type of smoke detector would work best in areas with higher temperature, higher air velocity, or humid conditions?
  • Which description best describes the duration requirement for testing records after the upcoming test date?
  • Which device category is associated with quarterly testing frequency?
  • Which standard must smoke alarms and detectors comply with to operate in normal environmental conditions?
  • Which document is the standard for portable fire extinguishers?
  • Spot type heat detector temperature ratings must be at least how many degrees Fahrenheit above the maximum temperature expected at ceiling level?
  • For new fire alarm installations and alterations, which documents are required?
  • Which record category is specifically associated with testing events?
  • Which of the following require re-acceptance testing to be performed?
  • Which document governs the standard for portable fire extinguishers?
  • What are the detector location requirements for protecting a high rack storage area?
  • The retention period for testing records applies after the next test date is completed.
  • A coded supervisory signal must consist of not less than how many rounds of the number transmitted for supervision and how many for restoration to normal?
  • Which document's scope covers plans and specifications review for public emergency alarm reporting systems?
  • The proprietary supervising station shall have at least how many qualified operators on duty at all times?
  • Which of the following can be considered as a supervisory signal initiating device?
  • Where is the correct location to mount a heat detector on a beam ceiling when the beams are less than 12 inches in depth and less than 96 inches on center?
  • In an area with a peaked ceiling, heat detectors must be located within how many feet of the peak?
  • The 0.6% per foot obscuration specification for detector sensitivity relates to which aspect of detector performance?
  • Which action statement is consistent with re-acceptance testing after changes to a fire alarm system?
  • What are the secondary power supply requirements for a household system?
  • A fire alarm system using automatic fire detection or water flow detection devices must be equipped with_______ .
  • Which device provides visible indication of the location of an initiated device to observers?
  • Re-acceptance testing is required after which change to the system?
  • What is the maximum time allowed between the activation of an initiating device in alarm condition and the time the alarm condition is displayed and recorded at the supervising station?
  • What is the primary backup energy source for residential fire alarm systems?
  • Which standard governs the UPS within SEPSS?
  • If a heat detector with a listed spacing of 50 ft is mounted on an 18 ft 1 in. high ceiling, what is the maximum allowable spacing?
  • A Protected Premises System operating under secondary power must be capable of _______.
  • How often should supervisory signals generated by initiating devices be tested?
  • Which conditions shall be annunciated by visible means when required by other laws, codes, or standards?
  • What is the maximum time allowed for the system to annunciate a failure?
  • Within how many seconds must the secondary power supply automatically provide power to the protected premises fire alarm system when the primary power fails to provide the minimum voltage?
  • Which of the following can serve as an AHJ on a construction project?
  • What action is required after each test and alarm for apparatus that require rewinding or resetting?
  • A NAC extender in a protected premise fire alarm system is required to work normally at which humidity and temperature?
  • Which of the following is not a required spacing consideration when installing ember detectors?
  • If primary power fails on a fire alarm system, which of the following is required?
  • What is the maximum width allowed for a group doorway?
  • Which factor would most likely cause a reduction in smoke detector spacing?
  • The State Board of Fire Services shall consist of at least how many members from Clark & Washoe counties?
  • All metallic conductors must be tested with a meter to verify stray voltages between the conductors and ground that exceed how many volt(s) ac/dc?
  • Which statement best describes the role of visible annunciation in a fire alarm system?
  • Who is responsible for filling a vacancy in the Nevada State Board of Fire Services?
  • When testing a RAT (Radio Alarm Transmitter) transmitter, a ______ between elements of the transmitting equipment shall be caused.
  • Electronic media shall not be permitted as a medium for retaining inspection records.
  • NFPA 72 is the standard for which type of system?
  • Which of the following is not permitted for supervising station alarm systems?
  • Which device in a dry-type system is known to generate a supervisory signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel?
  • Which type of detectors shall you follow the manufacturers' published instructions for appropriate alarm point and spacing?
  • Which entity is most commonly recognized as the authority having jurisdiction in construction and code enforcement?
  • On a smooth ceiling with a listed spacing of 50′, what is the maximum distance the detector can be from any point?
  • An FACP must be able to operate its normal functions between which temperatures?
  • Not retaining testing records could expose the facility to which risk?
  • In a household fire alarm system, which statement about smoke detection circuit locking is correct?
  • What is the purpose of retroactivity in NFPA 72?
  • For new systems or additions, which documents constitute the minimum documentation?
  • What is the function of the secondary power supply in a fire alarm system?
  • Power supplies for fire alarm systems must be installed in accordance with which code?
  • How often should a digital alarm radio receiver (DARR) be tested?
  • Testing of all circuits extending from central station must be completed at least once every how many hours?
  • Which temperature is outside the FACP operating range of 32°F to 120°F?
  • According to NFPA 72, which statement is true regarding zoning?
  • Trouble signal restoration timing is 200 seconds. Which of the following statements is true about the time frame?
  • Power transfer for supervising station facilities must occur within how many seconds?
  • Under NFPA 72, when is it permissible to remove sensitive information from record documents?
  • In the context of testing documentation, the retention period after the next test date is for what duration?
  • In a space with an 84-inch ceiling, the acceptable height for a wall-mounted visual appliance is 78 inches above finished floor. Which choice represents this value?
  • After each test or alarm, what should be done to any apparatus requiring rewinding or resetting to maintain normal operation?
  • Where should the visible annunciation means for the location of an operated initiating device be located?
  • In spacing guidelines for smoke detectors on a flat ceiling, what distance should be used as the guide?
  • NFPA 72 17.7.3.2 pertains to which aspect of smoke detectors?
  • What is the minimum number of times the board must meet each year, according to the governing rules?
  • What is the primary purpose of maintaining hard copy records of inspections and testing?
  • Which action requires re-acceptance testing after changes to a fire alarm system?
  • What is the color code for heat detectors when the ceiling's maximum temperature rating is 305°F?
  • Residential fire alarm systems must have a backup battery capable of _______.
  • The maximum distance from finished floor to the highest switch or display is 6 ft. What is this distance in meters?
  • Which documents should be provided for all initiating devices, notification appliances, remote indicators, annunciators, remote test stations, and end-of-line and power supervisory devices?
  • What is the maximum number of waterflow switches that may be connected to a single initiating device circuit?
  • How often must a remote annunciator be visually inspected?
  • A smoke detector must be marked with its nominal production ______ and tolerance. Which word completes the sentence?
  • Who verifies that all components and functions are installed and operate per the approved plans and sequence of operation?
  • Who is responsible for verifying that all components and functions are installed and operate per the approved plans and sequence of operation?
  • According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the following regarding smoke detection circuits?
  • Which statement about Class A circuitry is true?
  • After the next test date, the retention period lasts for how long?
  • Who is responsible for administering and enforcing NFPA 101, 2021 edition?
  • What type of signal is received when the system or a portion is placed in bypass or test mode?
  • Ancillary functions in NFPA 72 are sub functions of which systems?
  • When are automatic smoke detectors required to be placed above fire alarm control equipment?
  • How long should fuel be available for testing and emergency use in generators for public emergency alarm reporting systems?
  • Fuel storage tanks are not required unless the structure is seismic design category which?
  • What should be done to all apparatus requiring rewinding or resetting to maintain normal operation following each test and alarm?
  • NFPA 72 is commonly known as what?
  • For combination detectors where sparks could occur in an area not on the optical axis, what adjustment is required?
  • What documentation is required for heat detection design in accordance with Section 17.6 of the code?
  • During initial and re-acceptance testing of wireless protection systems, what should be confirmed?
  • A coded supervisory signal must consist of not less than how many rounds of the transmitted number to indicate fault, and how many rounds to notify restoration to normal?
  • What should be listed on the nameplates of notification appliances?
  • For software-based systems, what must be provided to the system owner?
  • If a detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, what type of detector is it?
  • How often should carbon monoxide alarms and connected appliances be replaced?
  • Which type of record is specifically associated with testing events?
  • During a primary power failure, what is the maximum allowed delay for alarm signals?
  • The secondary power supply capacity must account for which loads during transfer?
  • What is the purpose of impairment documentation?
  • A coded supervisory signal must consist of not less than how many rounds of the transmitted number for fault indication?
  • What item must be included in the record of completion documentation?
  • What is NFPA 10 the standard for?
  • Spot type heat detector temperature ratings must be at least how many degrees Fahrenheit above the maximum temperature expected at ceiling level?
  • What should be included in the documentation cabinet?
  • What should be the visible annunciation of the location of an operated initiating device?
  • Which NFPA 72 section covers audible notification appliances sub location?
  • Which type of condition shall be annunciated separately for the purpose of alarm annunciation?
  • If a fire alarm system has a malfunctioning circuit that is not corrected at the completion of an inspection, test, or maintenance visit, the ______ must be notified within 24 hours in writing.
  • Which statement best describes the primary safety focus of carbon monoxide detection in NFPA 72?
  • Which detector type uses spacing determined by the average slope height on a sloped ceiling (detectors not located at the peak)?
  • The acronym ANSI represents:
  • Spacing for spot type smoke detectors can be up to how many feet on a smooth ceiling (in the absence of specific performance based design criteria)?
  • Evidence of qualifications for fire alarm equipment is provided by which party?
  • When determining the location for visible notification appliances in a room that is not square, what is common practice?
  • What is the minimum mounting height for an audible notification appliance?
  • What is the color code for a heat detector rated at 250°F?
  • Which drawing is required to be presented to the building owner after acceptance testing?
  • Which of the following descriptions would NOT be considered a qualified system designer?
  • What is permitted regarding emergency communication systems and fire alarm system record documentation according to the text?
  • In NFPA 72, regarding household fire alarm systems, which statement is true?
  • According to NFPA 72, the ANSI evacuation signal must be synchronized within a notification zone.
  • If the runner is not in attendance at the proprietary supervising station, at what interval should two-way communications be established?
  • When installing smoke detectors in rooms with HVAC diffusers, how far away are the detectors required to be from the venting?
  • Which of the following is not a requirement for storage batteries?
  • What is the maximum distance between the highest switch, lamp, or textual display and the finished floor?
  • Which organization publishes NFPA 72, the standard referenced in these questions?
  • In counties not having a population of 100,000 or more, to whom may the State Fire Marshal delegate all or part of the authority or duties?
  • What type of fire alarm system requires the FA contractor to attach a label documenting the type of service to the FACP?
  • Which condition is not required to be met in order to utilize speakers from an emergency voice/alarm communications system for a non-fire use?
  • What should be provided with the record drawings?
  • Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a system arranged to stop or reduce ambient noise?
  • In a fire alarm system that employs automatic detection or water flow devices, which component is required to enable manual alarm initiation?
  • Which device always generates a supervisory signal at the FACP?
  • What are the detector location requirements when used to protect a high rack storage area?
  • Which detector coverage allows spacing requirements to be waived?
  • In the event of power failure, how many hours of backup power should public emergency alarm reporting system boxes provide?
  • Which NFPA 72 subsection addresses integrity of installation conductors that are monitored?
  • If a relay is used to initiate control of fire safety functions and it is connected to a fire alarm system, it must be within what distance of the control circuit or appliance it is controlling?
  • Which statement about power supplies for public emergency alarm reporting systems is true?
  • If primary power is lost on an EVAC system and a FACP is activated by an alarm condition, how long must secondary power be capable of operating the voice evacuation system?
  • In buildings that contain a sprinkler system and a fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must monitor which of the following?
  • In the heat detector spacing example, what ceiling height is used?
  • When remote indicators are required for use with duct smoke detectors, the indicators must be labeled with?
  • What is the minimum mounting height (to the top of the device) for an audible notification appliance?
  • Protective covers for notification appliances must be?
  • Which statement best describes a supervisory signal initiating device?
  • Complete records of all signals received shall be kept for at least ______ year(s).
  • Which NFPA standard is commonly referenced for sprinkler system installation?
  • Which documentation should be provided for new emergency communications systems?
  • Manual fire alarm boxes must be located within how many feet of an exit door?
  • What does the acronym RAT stand for in the context of fire alarm transmitters?
  • Which statement about power transfer times is correct?
  • Which NFPA codebook is the standard for Life Safety Code?
  • Who is responsible for identifying their name and contact information in system design documents?
  • A smoke detector must be marked with its nominal production ______ and tolerance.
  • Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within how many seconds?
  • What type of system should automatic-starting, engine-driven generators used for secondary power for a supervising station comply with, as per NFPA 72?
  • In buildings that contain a suppression system and a fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must monitor which of the following?
  • In cold weather, a fire alarm sprinkler water storage container must be monitored to indicate when the water temperature drops below what level?
  • What is the maximum number of supervised smoke alarms that can be interconnected on a residential fire alarm system?
  • Who is responsible for approving plans, specifications, and standards for a fire alarm system?
  • What is the practical purpose of zoning by floor on a building's fire alarm system?
  • When remote indicators are required for use with duct smoke detectors, the indicators must be labeled with?
  • How long should records be retained for smoke detectors tested over multiple years?
  • When the runner is not in attendance at the proprietary supervising station, the runner will establish two-way communications with the station at intervals not...
  • Which NFPA 72 entry defines heat detectors sub location?
  • In NFPA 72 terminology, what term refers to the placement reference for a smoke detector?
  • What term is used to describe temporary loss of fire alarm system function requiring notice?
  • In a non-square room, what measurement is used to determine the effective intensity from a wall-mounted visual notification appliance?
  • How often should the digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's published instructions for correct operation?
  • What is the requirement for visual notification appliances used in special environments?
  • What is the minimum duration of an intermittent audible trouble signal?
  • What is the minimum width for access to wall-mounted telephone appliances?
  • The RAT in fire alarm terminology stands for which of the following?
  • For how long should testing sub records be retained following the next test date?
  • Which standard governs the detector spacing and testing referenced in these questions?
  • After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the building owner?
  • When testing a RAT (radio alarm transmitter), which type of fault must be caused between elements of the transmitting equipment?
  • Under NFPA 72, which subsection addresses secondary power supply for household fire alarm systems?
  • Spacing for spot type smoke detectors on a smooth ceiling (in the absence of specific performance based design criteria) can be up to how many feet?
  • If a heat detector with a listed spacing of 50 feet is mounted on an 18'1" ceiling, what is the maximum allowable spacing?
  • Which term describes an initiating device that cannot be restored after actuation?
  • Which device is associated with a supervisory signal in a dry-type system?
  • In special environments, visual notification appliances must be what?
  • How much fuel should be available for testing and emergency use in generators using natural or manufactured gas?
  • Detector locations for high rack storage area must be located where?
  • Access to the proprietary station should be restricted to those directly concerned with the implementation and the ______ of emergency action and procedure.
  • The record of completion documentation is an example of which document type in project records?
  • What should be the result of operating a means for deactivating double notification appliances?
  • Manual fire alarm boxes must be located within how many feet of an exit door?
  • Which NFPA chapter is designed to stand alone unless it refers to an earlier chapter?
  • Which statement about impairment documentation is true?
  • Which of the following is not a requirement for storage batteries?
  • If you need to install a wall-mounted visual appliance in a protected premises with a ceiling of 84 inches, which height above finished floor is acceptable?
  • Which of the following is not permitted for supervising station alarm systems?
  • When installing a protective premise fire alarm system, which of the following may comprise the secondary power source?
  • What is the maximum distance a heat detector can be from any point on a smooth ceiling?
  • Which of the following statements about NFPA 72 is true?
  • A single open or single ground fault must be automatically annunciated at the FACP within how many seconds on all installation conductors that are monitored for integrity?
  • Fire alarm systems require how many reliable power supplies?
  • If you need to place smoke detectors in a room that is 40′ long by 15′ wide and has a smooth ceiling, what is the minimum number of detectors required?
  • Which document should be provided for all end-of-line and power supervisory devices?
  • Who determines security for the system's documentation?
  • Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level is greater than a level of what?
  • What is the stated purpose of the quality of installation established by NFPA 72?
  • A duct detector must be tested how often?
  • A coded alarm consists of not less than three complete rounds of the number transmitted. Each round will consist of not less than __________ impulses.
  • The secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected premises fire alarm system within which time frame, whenever the primary power supply fails to provide the minimum voltage required for proper operation?
  • In buildings that utilize duct detectors and a fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must monitor which component?
  • Violating NAC or regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal is guilty of which offense?
  • What type of initiating device has a one-time use and is destroyed as a result of its activation?
  • According to NFPA 72, a separate storage battery and automatic charger should be provided for which purpose?
  • Engine-driven generators used for secondary power for a protected premises fire alarm system must comply with which code article?
  • Which standard is commonly cited for fire alarm testing recordkeeping requirements?
  • The acronym ANSI stands for which organization?
  • Which entity is responsible for providing the test plan documentation in a fire alarm system installation?
  • Which temperature level triggers water temperature supervision for cold weather monitoring?
  • Engine-driven generators used for secondary power should comply with NFPA 70 Article 700.
  • What is the requirement for pre-alarm signals?
  • Which NFPA standard covers the installation of sprinkler systems?
  • Power transfer for protected premises must occur within how many seconds?
  • Which NFPA 72 section addresses test plan documentation responsibilities for the installer?
  • What type of detector coverage will allow spacing requirements for detectors to be waived?
  • Who can request a hard copy record of inspections, testing, and maintenance?
  • What action should be taken when carbon monoxide alarms reach the end-of-life signal?
  • Manual fire alarm boxes must be located within how many feet of an exit door?
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