TFM 13 Pre Exam Questions And Correct Solutions 2024.

What is the purpose of fire warning equipment? - Answer To provide a reliable means of notifying occupants of the presence of fire and of the need to escape. What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - Answer 1. They must be approved and listed for the purposes for which they are intended 2. All devices will be installed according to manufacturers recommendations 3. The required minimum and location of detectors shall be satisfied. What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used? - Answer ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal 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 When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification? - Answer When the voice message is completely contained within the 1.5 second pause of the emergency evacuation signal. When the voice message is first preceded by a minimum of 8 cycles of the emergency evacuation signal When the voice message interrupts the emergency evacuation signal for no longer than 10 seconds, and is followed by 2 cycles of the emergency evacuation signal. Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with hearing disabilities? - Answer The hearing impaired party In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements? - Answer 1. In all sleeping and guest rooms 2. Outside of all sleeping rooms, within 21ft of the door 3. On every level, including basements