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S-95 Certificate of Fitness Exam 2025/2026 | NYC Fire Code | Verified Q&A (100+ Qs) – Fire Alarm Systems, FACP, Smoke Detectors | FDNY Certification

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This document contains over 100+ detailed and verified exam questions with correct answers and illustrations, designed specifically for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness (C of F) issued by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Aligned with the 2025/2026 exam cycle, it is a comprehensive study and revision tool focused on supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (FAS), system components, code requirements, and emergency protocols per the NYC Fire Code post-2008 updates. Topics thoroughly covered include: Fire alarm system types and components: FACP, annunciators, smoke/heat detectors, duct detectors, beam detectors Signal types: fire alarm signals, supervisory signals, trouble signals, and central station responsibilities Communication systems: one-way vs. two-way systems, warden phones, visual/auditory alarms, voice communication criteria Certification-specific knowledge: distinctions between S-95, S-97, S-98, F-80, F-53, and FLSD responsibilities Testing and Maintenance Requirements: log book format, inspection intervals, smoke detector cleaning schedules, out-of-service protocols Device operations: elevator recall, door release, HVAC shutoff, dampers, initiating devices NYC Fire Code compliance: approved locations for FAS, subsystem integration, signage, impairment coordination, extinguishers Who should use this document: Candidates preparing for the FDNY S-95 C of F exam Building safety supervisors, fire watch personnel, and facility managers Students of fire protection systems, urban safety regulations, or emergency management Instructors or training centers offering FDNY certification prep programs Every answer is presented with clarity, structured around real exam phrasing, and aligned with FDNY expectations. It also includes practical visual references for devices and control panels. The material supports compliance, safety readiness, and confident performance on the S-95 exam. Keywords: S-95, FDNY, fire alarm systems, FACP, smoke detectors, supervisory signals, NYC Fire Code, certificate of fitness, trouble signals, fire log book, alarm communication, warden phone, annunciator, public address system, fire safety training

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S-95 Testing Questions 2025/2026 Exam
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What changed with the adoption of The Fire Code in July 2008? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔Supervision of systems aside from interior fire alarm

systems. The code also affects thousands of fire alarm systems which didnt

require C of F

Where might you find an approved fire alarm system? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔Assembly occupancies, I.e. theaters, school, auditoriums, business

occupancies, education occupancies, factories, malls, hotels etc.


What are the requirements for FLSD? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Fire alarm system

has two way communication system with warden phone

,Installed in a commercial/mixed high rise building




FAS with one/two way communication




Installed in a hotel building containing 50 or more sleeping rooms above

ground floor


What is the requirement for F-80? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Fire alarm system in a

homeless shelter not requiring a FLSD


What is the requirement for F-53? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔FAS with one way

communication system (public announcement system), not requiring an

FLSD/F-80


What is the requirement for S-95? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔FAS without voice

communication system and not requiring an FLSD, F-80, F-53

What must all C of F holders ensure with respect to their premises? -

🧠ANSWER ✔✔That FAS are approved by FDNY

, What other C of F responsibilities can S-97 or S-98 perform? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔They can perform responsibilities of S78/F78 but the other way around


What are the duties of S-95? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The duties are visual

inspection of smoke detectors and other fire alarm system components


What are the duties of S78/F78? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The duties are visual

inspection of smoke detectors and smoke detectors inspection, testing and

cleaning


What are the duties of S97/S98? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The duties are visual

inspection of smoke detectors and other fire alarm system components




Smoke detector inspection, testing and cleaning




Smoke detector maintenance, and program, service, clean, test, repair

and/or replace low voltage fire alarm system components

What buildings are required to have FAS under new fire code? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔The building that require FAS are office buildings, shelters, hospitals,

marinas, commercial, hotels, motels, schools and


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