S-95 Fdny Test Study Guide
Questions And Answers 100%
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What Can A S95 Holder do? - ANSWER-Only visual inspections on smoke alarms
Primary Purpose of Fire Alarm Systems - ANSWER-on a premise is to warn tenants
and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the FDNY aka Central station
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - ANSWER-Monitors inputs and controls output
through various types of circuits.The Panel activates the building audible and
visual device connected to the fire alarm (horn/strobes)
Three Types of Signals - ANSWER-Fire Alarm Signal, Supervisory Signals, and
Trouble Signals
Fire Alarm Signal - ANSWER-Manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water
flow switch in the
presence of a fire or fire signature.
Supervisory Signals - ANSWER-Signals which Indicate that a system or device being
monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state. Will audibly and
, visually annunciate at the FACP to indicate the condition needs to be investigated
and corrected. The FACP will also send a signal to an FDNY approved central
station.
Trouble Signals - ANSWER-Battery failure, AC failure, ground fault, open or short
circuit on a wire, phone line failure, internal component failure.
Alarm Silence Switch or Button - ANSWER-Is used to silence the building audible
and visual
devices after evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being
investigated. Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by
the FDNY personnel.
System Reset Switch Or Button - ANSWER-Reset fire alarm system after condition
is cleared. Should return to normal condition after resetting. Often required to
clear supervisory conditions, does not clear trouble conditions.
Smoke detectors must be - ANSWER-Cleaned once every 6 months. Test for smoke
entry every once a year
Primary Power - ANSWER-shall be generated electric power not exceeding
277/480 volts
Secondary Power Source - ANSWER-Batteries shall not be a sub for connection to
the secondary source
Questions And Answers 100%
Pass
What Can A S95 Holder do? - ANSWER-Only visual inspections on smoke alarms
Primary Purpose of Fire Alarm Systems - ANSWER-on a premise is to warn tenants
and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the FDNY aka Central station
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - ANSWER-Monitors inputs and controls output
through various types of circuits.The Panel activates the building audible and
visual device connected to the fire alarm (horn/strobes)
Three Types of Signals - ANSWER-Fire Alarm Signal, Supervisory Signals, and
Trouble Signals
Fire Alarm Signal - ANSWER-Manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water
flow switch in the
presence of a fire or fire signature.
Supervisory Signals - ANSWER-Signals which Indicate that a system or device being
monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state. Will audibly and
, visually annunciate at the FACP to indicate the condition needs to be investigated
and corrected. The FACP will also send a signal to an FDNY approved central
station.
Trouble Signals - ANSWER-Battery failure, AC failure, ground fault, open or short
circuit on a wire, phone line failure, internal component failure.
Alarm Silence Switch or Button - ANSWER-Is used to silence the building audible
and visual
devices after evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being
investigated. Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by
the FDNY personnel.
System Reset Switch Or Button - ANSWER-Reset fire alarm system after condition
is cleared. Should return to normal condition after resetting. Often required to
clear supervisory conditions, does not clear trouble conditions.
Smoke detectors must be - ANSWER-Cleaned once every 6 months. Test for smoke
entry every once a year
Primary Power - ANSWER-shall be generated electric power not exceeding
277/480 volts
Secondary Power Source - ANSWER-Batteries shall not be a sub for connection to
the secondary source
