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