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TFM 13 Questions and Answers with 100% Complete
Solutions
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
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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
4. On every level of a residential board and care occupancy,
including basements
5. In the living areas of a guest suite
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6. In the living areas of a residential board and care occupancy
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a
distance of _________ travel distance or shall have the
equivalent of ___________ smoke alarm per _________ meter
squared - ANSWER • 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be
powered? - ANSWER 1. Commercial light and power supply
capable of operating the device for at least 24 hours in normal
condition and 4 minutes of alarm
2. A noncommercial AC source with secondary power source
capable of operating the device for at least 7 days in the normal
condition and 4 minutes of alarm.
3. A non rechargeable, non replaceable primary battery capable
of operating the device for at least 10 years and 4 minutes of
alarm, followed by 7 days of trouble.
4. If battery primary power is permitted, requirements must
meet 11.6.6 and 11.6.7
TFM 13 Questions and Answers with 100% Complete
Solutions
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
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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
4. On every level of a residential board and care occupancy,
including basements
5. In the living areas of a guest suite
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6. In the living areas of a residential board and care occupancy
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a
distance of _________ travel distance or shall have the
equivalent of ___________ smoke alarm per _________ meter
squared - ANSWER • 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be
powered? - ANSWER 1. Commercial light and power supply
capable of operating the device for at least 24 hours in normal
condition and 4 minutes of alarm
2. A noncommercial AC source with secondary power source
capable of operating the device for at least 7 days in the normal
condition and 4 minutes of alarm.
3. A non rechargeable, non replaceable primary battery capable
of operating the device for at least 10 years and 4 minutes of
alarm, followed by 7 days of trouble.
4. If battery primary power is permitted, requirements must
meet 11.6.6 and 11.6.7
