NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
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1. NICET National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies -- a nationally
recognized, 3rd-party independent certification program with standards for ed-
ucation, job verification, and work evaluation.
2. NICET Level I test 85 questions, 110 minutes (includes 10-min tutorial), about 1.3 min/question,
format multiple-choice or multiple-response, choose the MOST CORRECT answer.
3. NICET Level I 500 out of a 700-point scale.
passing score
4. Items NOT al- Handwritten notes, sticky notes, NFPA Handbooks.
lowed in the
NICET test facility
5. The 12 NICET Fire 1. Introduction 2. Codes and Standards 3. Safety 4. First Aid 5. Basic Math 6. Fire
Alarms Level I Alarm System Basics & Power Supplies 7. Basic Electrical Circuits 8. Fire Alarm
training modules System Wiring 9. Initiating Devices 10. Notification Appliances 11. Household Fire
Alarm Systems 12. Inspection, Testing & Maintenance.
6. AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction -- an organization, office, or individual responsible
for enforcing code requirements or approving equipment, installations, or pro-
cedures.
7. CFPS Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
8. FACU / FACP Fire Alarm Control Unit, also called Fire Alarm Control Panel -- the component
that receives signals from initiating devices and determines the system's output
functions.
9. FAS Fire Alarm System.
10. IBC International Building Code.
11. IDC Initiating Device Circuit.
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12. IFC International Fire Code.
13. NAC Notification Appliance Circuit.
14. NEC National Electrical Code -- also known as NFPA 70.
15. NFPA National Fire Protection Association.
16. SLC Signaling Line Circuit.
17. Code (definition) A document whose main text contains only mandatory provisions using 'shall,'
suitable for adoption into law. Tells WHAT needs to be done. Example: NFPA 101.
18. Standard (defini- An extensive compilation of provisions covering broad subject matter, suitable for
tion) adoption into law independently. Tells HOW to do it (specifically). Example: NFPA
72.
19. Recommended Advisory in nature only; uses the word 'should' throughout, not mandatory.
practice
20. Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement.
21. Should Indicates a recommendation or advice, not a requirement.
22. NFPA 70 The National Electrical Code (NEC) -- covers installation of electrical conductors,
equipment, and raceways for public and private premises.
23. NFPA 72 (2022) The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code -- covers application, installation,
location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and
signaling systems.
24. NFPA 72 vs NFPA NFPA 72 defines fire alarm system operational requirements (panels, power,
70 device locations, testing). NFPA 70/NEC governs conductor sizing, insulation,
, NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
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conduit, and physical wiring installation. NFPA 72 defers to NFPA 70 for wiring
rules.
25. Where is Chapter 3.
the comprehen-
sive list of NFPA
72 definitions?
26. Where are NFPA Chapter 7.
72 documen-
tation require-
ments located?
27. Where are NFPA Chapter 10.
72 power supply
requirements lo-
cated?
28. Where are NFPA Chapter 14.
72 Inspection
and Testing re-
quirements de-
fined?
29. Where are NFPA Chapter 17.
72 initiating de-
vice require-
ments specified?
30. Where are NFPA Chapter 18.
72 notification
appliance re-
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quirements lo-
cated?
31. Asterisk (*) next Indicates there is further definition or information located in Annex A for that
to an NFPA para- section.
graph number
32. Approved (NFPA Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
72 3.2.1)
33. Labeled (NFPA 72 Equipment/materials bearing a label from an organization acceptable to the AHJ
3.2.4) that maintains periodic inspection of production and indicates compliance with
standards.
34. Listed (NFPA 72 Equipment/materials/services on a published list from an organization accept-
3.2.5) able to the AHJ, indicating they meet designated standards or were tested and
found suitable.
35. Key difference: Both must be acceptable to the AHJ. Listed = included on a published list; Labeled
Listed vs. La- = has a physical label/symbol attached. The listing/labeling organization itself
beled must also be acceptable to the AHJ.
36. If multiple AHJs The most stringent of the requirements shall be followed.
have different re-
quirements
37. Can an AHJ ap- No -- NFPA 72 is the minimum requirement, unless the code itself states other-
prove something wise.
less strict than
NFPA 72?
38. Factory Mutual A global insurance company that develops standards and tests components; the
(FM) 'FM APPROVED' mark signifies performance for property loss prevention.
NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ju3z47
1. NICET National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies -- a nationally
recognized, 3rd-party independent certification program with standards for ed-
ucation, job verification, and work evaluation.
2. NICET Level I test 85 questions, 110 minutes (includes 10-min tutorial), about 1.3 min/question,
format multiple-choice or multiple-response, choose the MOST CORRECT answer.
3. NICET Level I 500 out of a 700-point scale.
passing score
4. Items NOT al- Handwritten notes, sticky notes, NFPA Handbooks.
lowed in the
NICET test facility
5. The 12 NICET Fire 1. Introduction 2. Codes and Standards 3. Safety 4. First Aid 5. Basic Math 6. Fire
Alarms Level I Alarm System Basics & Power Supplies 7. Basic Electrical Circuits 8. Fire Alarm
training modules System Wiring 9. Initiating Devices 10. Notification Appliances 11. Household Fire
Alarm Systems 12. Inspection, Testing & Maintenance.
6. AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction -- an organization, office, or individual responsible
for enforcing code requirements or approving equipment, installations, or pro-
cedures.
7. CFPS Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
8. FACU / FACP Fire Alarm Control Unit, also called Fire Alarm Control Panel -- the component
that receives signals from initiating devices and determines the system's output
functions.
9. FAS Fire Alarm System.
10. IBC International Building Code.
11. IDC Initiating Device Circuit.
, NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ju3z47
12. IFC International Fire Code.
13. NAC Notification Appliance Circuit.
14. NEC National Electrical Code -- also known as NFPA 70.
15. NFPA National Fire Protection Association.
16. SLC Signaling Line Circuit.
17. Code (definition) A document whose main text contains only mandatory provisions using 'shall,'
suitable for adoption into law. Tells WHAT needs to be done. Example: NFPA 101.
18. Standard (defini- An extensive compilation of provisions covering broad subject matter, suitable for
tion) adoption into law independently. Tells HOW to do it (specifically). Example: NFPA
72.
19. Recommended Advisory in nature only; uses the word 'should' throughout, not mandatory.
practice
20. Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement.
21. Should Indicates a recommendation or advice, not a requirement.
22. NFPA 70 The National Electrical Code (NEC) -- covers installation of electrical conductors,
equipment, and raceways for public and private premises.
23. NFPA 72 (2022) The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code -- covers application, installation,
location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and
signaling systems.
24. NFPA 72 vs NFPA NFPA 72 defines fire alarm system operational requirements (panels, power,
70 device locations, testing). NFPA 70/NEC governs conductor sizing, insulation,
, NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ju3z47
conduit, and physical wiring installation. NFPA 72 defers to NFPA 70 for wiring
rules.
25. Where is Chapter 3.
the comprehen-
sive list of NFPA
72 definitions?
26. Where are NFPA Chapter 7.
72 documen-
tation require-
ments located?
27. Where are NFPA Chapter 10.
72 power supply
requirements lo-
cated?
28. Where are NFPA Chapter 14.
72 Inspection
and Testing re-
quirements de-
fined?
29. Where are NFPA Chapter 17.
72 initiating de-
vice require-
ments specified?
30. Where are NFPA Chapter 18.
72 notification
appliance re-
, NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
NICET Fire Alarms Level I Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ju3z47
quirements lo-
cated?
31. Asterisk (*) next Indicates there is further definition or information located in Annex A for that
to an NFPA para- section.
graph number
32. Approved (NFPA Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
72 3.2.1)
33. Labeled (NFPA 72 Equipment/materials bearing a label from an organization acceptable to the AHJ
3.2.4) that maintains periodic inspection of production and indicates compliance with
standards.
34. Listed (NFPA 72 Equipment/materials/services on a published list from an organization accept-
3.2.5) able to the AHJ, indicating they meet designated standards or were tested and
found suitable.
35. Key difference: Both must be acceptable to the AHJ. Listed = included on a published list; Labeled
Listed vs. La- = has a physical label/symbol attached. The listing/labeling organization itself
beled must also be acceptable to the AHJ.
36. If multiple AHJs The most stringent of the requirements shall be followed.
have different re-
quirements
37. Can an AHJ ap- No -- NFPA 72 is the minimum requirement, unless the code itself states other-
prove something wise.
less strict than
NFPA 72?
38. Factory Mutual A global insurance company that develops standards and tests components; the
(FM) 'FM APPROVED' mark signifies performance for property loss prevention.
