S-95 (Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ?
VERIFIED ANSWER -This switch/button is used to acknowledge alarm,
supervisory, or trouble conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the
source of alarm is being investigated?
VERIFIED ANSWER -This switch/button silences audible and visual
devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for Emergency Responders to
communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared?
VERIFIED ANSWER -The System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than:
VERIFIED ANSWER -Once every six months
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned?
VERIFIED ANSWER -One week from receipt of an indication that cleaning
is needed.
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry?
VERIFIED ANSWER -Not less than once a year
, Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform?
VERIFIED ANSWER -Visual Inspections Only - of fire alarm system
components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems?
VERIFIED ANSWER -To warn building occupants and transmit signals
indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department via central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal?
VERIFIED ANSWER -The signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating device
such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-flow
switch, or any device in which their activation indicates presence of fire.
What is a Supervisory Signal?
VERIFIED ANSWER -A signal indicating that a system or device being
monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state.
Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals?
VERIFIED ANSWER -No. The Facility Manager should investigate and
correct the supervisory condition indicated by the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal?
VERIFIED ANSWER -A signal indicating the alarm system, transmitter, or
communications path is wholly or partially out of service.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ?
VERIFIED ANSWER -This switch/button is used to acknowledge alarm,
supervisory, or trouble conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the
source of alarm is being investigated?
VERIFIED ANSWER -This switch/button silences audible and visual
devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for Emergency Responders to
communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared?
VERIFIED ANSWER -The System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than:
VERIFIED ANSWER -Once every six months
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned?
VERIFIED ANSWER -One week from receipt of an indication that cleaning
is needed.
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry?
VERIFIED ANSWER -Not less than once a year
, Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform?
VERIFIED ANSWER -Visual Inspections Only - of fire alarm system
components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems?
VERIFIED ANSWER -To warn building occupants and transmit signals
indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department via central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal?
VERIFIED ANSWER -The signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating device
such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-flow
switch, or any device in which their activation indicates presence of fire.
What is a Supervisory Signal?
VERIFIED ANSWER -A signal indicating that a system or device being
monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state.
Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals?
VERIFIED ANSWER -No. The Facility Manager should investigate and
correct the supervisory condition indicated by the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal?
VERIFIED ANSWER -A signal indicating the alarm system, transmitter, or
communications path is wholly or partially out of service.
