S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with ...
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct
solutions.
S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct
solutions.
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform? - ANSWER-Visual
Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? - ANSWER-To warn building
occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department via
central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal? - ANSWER-The signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating
device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-flow switch, or
any device in which their activation indicates presence of fire.
What is a Supervisory Signal? - ANSWER-A signal indicating that a system or device
being monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state.
Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals? - ANSWER-No. The Facility Manager
should investigate and correct the supervisory condition indicated by the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal? - ANSWER-A signal that indicates a fault with the fire
equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm signals
What is the maximum number of minutes that routine handling should take?-- from
receipt of trouble signal by central station until initiation of the investigation by
telephone. - ANSWER-FOUR minutes
Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? - ANSWER-No. Trouble Signals aren't
indicative of a fire condition.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? - ANSWER-This switch/button is used to
acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the source of alarm
is being investigated? - ANSWER-This switch/button silences audible and visual
devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for Emergency Responders to communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared? - ANSWER-The
System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than - ANSWER-Once every six months
, S95 Personal Exam with 76 correct
solutions.
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned? - ANSWER-One week from
receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry? - ANSWER-Not less
than once a year
After activation, which type of heat detector self-restores? Which type doesn't? -
ANSWER-Fixed-Temperature heat detectors: Doesn't self -restore and requires
replacement. Rate of Rise heat detectors: self-restore
Fire Alarm Circuits' primary power source shouldn't generate electric power exceeding
which voltage? - ANSWER-277/480 volts
All abnormal conditions be investigated and noted where? - ANSWER-A bound Log
Book
Alarm Notification Appliance - ANSWER-A fire alarm system component (bell, light, etc.)
that issues an audible, tactile, or visual alert.
Annunciator - ANSWER-A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric
displays, etc. in which each indication provides status info about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System) - ANSWER-A wireless two-way
building communication system for Fire Dept. use only.
Accessibility - ANSWER-Admitting close approach- not guarded by locked doors,
elevation, etc.
Initiating Device - ANSWER-A system component that originates transmission of a
change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or
supervisory switch.
Nuisance Alarm - ANSWER-An alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation, improper maintenance or an undetermined cause.
Plenum - ANSWER-The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor
above.
Single-Station Smoke Alarm - ANSWER-One unit incorporating the detector, control
equipment, and the alarm-sounding device - operated by power supply in the unit or
obtained during installation.
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