TFM 13 TEST 2 (2025-2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the standard spacing for smoke detectors?
30 feet
What is the minimum number of required smoke detectors/alarms for a one floor of
a household fire alarm system?
B. 1
What is the purpose of fire warning equipment?
To notify occupants of the presence of fire and of the need to escape
What is the minimum number of required heat detectors for a one floor of a
household fire alarm system?
0
,What is the definition of a smoke alarm?
A single or multiple station alarm responsive to smoke
What is NOT one of the 3 basic requirements for all devices?
They must be installed indoors
What is the definition of a smoke detector?
A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion
What is the definition of a household fire alarm system?
A system of devices that uses a fire alarm control unit to produce an alarm signal
in the household for the purpose of notifying the occupants of the presence of fire
so that they will evacuate the premises
The emergency evacuation signal that shall be used is ANSI S6.41, or the
International Standard Evacuation Signal. T/F?
False
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices?
, Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
Whose responsibility is it to determine that there are occupants with hearing
disabilities?
The hearing impaired party
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of (xft) travel
distance or shall have the equivalent of (x) smoke alarm(s) per (xft) squared.
30ft, One, 500ft
What must be visible on all AC power primary sources?
A 'power on' indicator
Electrical systems not designed to be installed by an electrician shall be powered
by a source not in excess of how many volts?
30
All plug-in installations shall have what?
Restraining means (Transformer screw)
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the standard spacing for smoke detectors?
30 feet
What is the minimum number of required smoke detectors/alarms for a one floor of
a household fire alarm system?
B. 1
What is the purpose of fire warning equipment?
To notify occupants of the presence of fire and of the need to escape
What is the minimum number of required heat detectors for a one floor of a
household fire alarm system?
0
,What is the definition of a smoke alarm?
A single or multiple station alarm responsive to smoke
What is NOT one of the 3 basic requirements for all devices?
They must be installed indoors
What is the definition of a smoke detector?
A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion
What is the definition of a household fire alarm system?
A system of devices that uses a fire alarm control unit to produce an alarm signal
in the household for the purpose of notifying the occupants of the presence of fire
so that they will evacuate the premises
The emergency evacuation signal that shall be used is ANSI S6.41, or the
International Standard Evacuation Signal. T/F?
False
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices?
, Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
Whose responsibility is it to determine that there are occupants with hearing
disabilities?
The hearing impaired party
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of (xft) travel
distance or shall have the equivalent of (x) smoke alarm(s) per (xft) squared.
30ft, One, 500ft
What must be visible on all AC power primary sources?
A 'power on' indicator
Electrical systems not designed to be installed by an electrician shall be powered
by a source not in excess of how many volts?
30
All plug-in installations shall have what?
Restraining means (Transformer screw)
