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What is NOT one of the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - answerThey must be installed
indoors
What is the standard spacing for smoke detectors? - answer30 feet
What is the minimum number of required smoke detectors/alarms for a one floor of a
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What is NOT one of the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - answer✔They must be installed
indoors
What is the standard spacing for smoke detectors? - answer✔30 feet
What is the minimum number of required smoke detectors/alarms for a one floor of a
household fire alarm system? - answer✔B. 1
What is the purpose of fire warning equipment? - answer✔To notify occupants of the presence
of fire and of the need to escape
What is the minimum number of required heat detectors for a one floor of a household fire
alarm system? - answer✔0
What is the definition of a smoke alarm? - answer✔A single or multiple station alarm
responsive to smoke
What is the definition of a smoke detector? - answer✔A device that detects visible or invisible
particles of combustion
What is the definition of a household fire alarm system? - answer✔A system of devices that
uses a fire alarm control unit to produce an alarm signal in the household for the purpose of
notifying the occupants of the presence of fire so that they will evacuate the premises
The emergency evacuation signal that shall be used is ANSI S6.41, or the International Standard
Evacuation Signal. T/F? - answer✔False
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices? - answer✔Yes, so long as those
devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
Whose responsibility is it to determine that there are occupants with hearing disabilities? -
answer✔The hearing impaired party
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of (xft) travel distance or shall
have the equivalent of (x) smoke alarm(s) per (xft) squared. - answer✔30ft, One, 500ft
What must be visible on all AC power primary sources? - answer✔A 'power on' indicator
Electrical systems not designed to be installed by an electrician shall be powered by a source
not in excess of how many volts? - answer✔30
All plug-in installations shall have what? - answer✔Restraining means (Transformer screw)
AC primary power must be supplied by a dedicated branch circuit or what? - answer✔The
unswitched portion of a branch circuit used for power and lighting
What does GFCI stand for? - answer✔Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
What does AFCI stand for? - answer✔Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter
Operation of a switch or GFCI shall not cause loss of what? - answer✔Primary power
In satisfying the minimum requirements for a household fire alarm system, a combination of
smoke alarms and smoke detectors may be used. T/F? - answer✔False
Neither loss nor restoration of primary power shall cause what? - answer✔Alarm signals to
generate
If secondary power is provided, the primary power source must be capable of what? -
answer✔Operating the system under full load with the secondary power source disconnected
A list of acceptable replacement batteries must be placed by the manufacturer in what
location? - answer✔Near the battery compartment
If a rechargeable battery is used, it must be fully recharged within how many hours? -
answer✔48 hours
If the rechargeable battery is powered by a circuit that can be switched on and off by means
other than the circuit breaker, it must be fully recharged within how many hours? - answer✔4
hours
A rechargeable battery must be capable of producing a trouble signal at least (x) a minute for
(x) consecutive days - answer✔Once, seven
A visible notification appliance required to be supplied with a secondary power supply. T/F? -
answer✔False
If smoke alarms are powered by a primary battery, all power requirements must be met for at
least how long, including weekly testing? - answer✔1 year
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