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- CORRECT ANSWER: According to NYC Fire Code, a non functioning device which

has the physical appearance fo fire protection equipment (such as a smoke detector camera or camera in an exit sign), but does not perform the fire protection function is never permitted. It is unlawful to install or maintain any fire protection device which does not perform the fire protection function.

- CORRECT ANSWER: Pull Station (Manual fire alarm boxes) Shall be located near

the exits throughout the protected area so that they are conspicuous, unobstructed, and accessible. They mush be located on each floor of a building. The alarm stations used to activate the fire alarm system are called initiating devices. Single action stations: require only one step to activate the alarm, for instance pulling down on a lever. Double action stations, require two steps in order to activate the alarm, for instance break a glass, open a door or lift a cover.

10 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: The maximum allowable time for fire alarm output

functions to operate once a smoke detector has been activated is

120 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: The maximum air sample transport time from the

farthest sampling point shall not exceed 120 seconds ( duct smoke detectors)

Accessibility - CORRECT ANSWER: Not guarded by locked doors, elevation

Acknowledge switch or button - CORRECT ANSWER: also abbreviated as (ACK) is

used to acknowledge alarm, trouble or supervisory condition and silence the panel. The sequence and procedures may differ in every fire alarm system

Activation of audio / visual notification devices - CORRECT ANSWER: There are two methods used to notify the occupants of a building in case of fire.

The first : is the general alarm method, activates all audio / visual devices ... in certain locations, such as a day care center this may be the only feature available.The Second: is the selective method. Activates the audio / visual devices only on the floor of alarm as well as the floor immediately above and the floor below.

Alarm notification appliance - CORRECT ANSWER: A fire alarm system component,

such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert

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Alarm signal - CORRECT ANSWER: A signal indicating an emergency requiring

immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire.

Alarm Silence switch or button - CORRECT ANSWER: Is used to silence the building audible and visual devices after evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being investigated.Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by the FDNY personnel.

Annunciator - CORRECT ANSWER: An unit containing one or more indicator lamps,

alphanumeric displays, or other equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition or location.

ARCS (Auxiliary Radio communications system) - CORRECT ANSWER: In building

emergency radio communication system. Is a wireless two way building communication system for fire department use only

Carbon Monoxide Detectors - CORRECT ANSWER: Carbon monoxide detectors are

required in any building that has fossil (gas and oil) fuel burning equipment.

Combination detector - CORRECT ANSWER: Alarm-initiating device capable of

detecting an abnormal condition by more than one means. The most common combination detector is the fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detector.

Communication system - CORRECT ANSWER: One way: Public address system.Two wayÑ uses Warden phones... must be placed at several location in the building, usually near exit stairways in the building. Two way communication systems must be tested at least annually .

Defined Fire Alarm System - CORRECT ANSWER: A fire alarm system or any sub

system thereof that automatically transmits signals to the department or central station and that is installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system

Designed Representative - CORRECT ANSWER: A person or entity designated by the

subscriber who shall be responsible for receiving notifications from the central station company concerning the status of the protective signaling system at the protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect to such system.

Door release (where connected to FACP) - CORRECT ANSWER: The fire alarm

system will actuate a relay to release door holders so those doors will automatically close to provide a smoke barrier between two areas.

Duct smoke detectors - CORRECT ANSWER: Smoke detectors that sample the air

moving through the air distribution system ductwork or plenum; upon detecting smoke, the detector sends a signal to shut down the air distribution unit, close any associated smoke dampers, or initiate smoke control system operations.

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