A-49 FDNY FULL SOLUTION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥What are S-95 holders prohibited from doing regarding the fire alarm
system? Answer: Installing or modifying any component of the fire
alarm system.
⩥According to NFPA 72, how often should initiating devices be visually
inspected? Answer: At a minimum, semi-annually.
⩥How often must initiating devices be tested? Answer: On an annual
basis.
⩥Which Certificate of Fitness holders are authorized to perform service
and testing on fire alarm systems? Answer: Only those holding S-97 or
S-98 certifications.
⩥Who is authorized to record entries in the alarm log book? Answer:
The person who physically performed the test or visual inspection.
⩥What is the recommended frequency for daily visual inspections of fire
alarm devices? Answer: At the beginning of each day.
, ⩥What is the minimum inspection frequency for an unmonitored Fire
Command Center? Answer: Weekly.
⩥What is the minimum inspection frequency for a monitored Fire
Command Center? Answer: Annually.
⩥What action might be required if an impairment is found in the fire
alarm system? Answer: Fire guard coverage may be required.
⩥Where must the alarm log book be maintained? Answer: On the
premises, at the building's main fire alarm control panel.
⩥What is the required format for the alarm log book? Answer: A bound
book (not spiral bound) with consecutively numbered and lined pages.
⩥How long must alarm log books be retained? Answer: Three years
from the date of the last entry.
⩥What information must be recorded at the beginning of the alarm log
book? Answer: Premise address, FDNY approval date, system
type/manufacturer, central station info, and maintenance contractor info.
⩥How should alarm log book entries be organized? Answer: In
chronological order.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥What are S-95 holders prohibited from doing regarding the fire alarm
system? Answer: Installing or modifying any component of the fire
alarm system.
⩥According to NFPA 72, how often should initiating devices be visually
inspected? Answer: At a minimum, semi-annually.
⩥How often must initiating devices be tested? Answer: On an annual
basis.
⩥Which Certificate of Fitness holders are authorized to perform service
and testing on fire alarm systems? Answer: Only those holding S-97 or
S-98 certifications.
⩥Who is authorized to record entries in the alarm log book? Answer:
The person who physically performed the test or visual inspection.
⩥What is the recommended frequency for daily visual inspections of fire
alarm devices? Answer: At the beginning of each day.
, ⩥What is the minimum inspection frequency for an unmonitored Fire
Command Center? Answer: Weekly.
⩥What is the minimum inspection frequency for a monitored Fire
Command Center? Answer: Annually.
⩥What action might be required if an impairment is found in the fire
alarm system? Answer: Fire guard coverage may be required.
⩥Where must the alarm log book be maintained? Answer: On the
premises, at the building's main fire alarm control panel.
⩥What is the required format for the alarm log book? Answer: A bound
book (not spiral bound) with consecutively numbered and lined pages.
⩥How long must alarm log books be retained? Answer: Three years
from the date of the last entry.
⩥What information must be recorded at the beginning of the alarm log
book? Answer: Premise address, FDNY approval date, system
type/manufacturer, central station info, and maintenance contractor info.
⩥How should alarm log book entries be organized? Answer: In
chronological order.
