NICET FIRE ALARM LEVEL 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 UPDATE.
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the maximum
interval for testing? - ANS 18 months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the acceptable
maximum mounting height from the floor? - ANS 66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which distance from the
center-line of the door? - ANS 21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600 volts and lower, an aerial lift
operator shall maintain which distance from the lines? - ANS 10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - ANS when in direct
contact with the earth
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible metallic
conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - ANS 4 1/2 feet
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet boxes? -
ANS 360 Degrees
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, If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes into an alarm condition,
what is the minimum acceptable time for secondary power to operate the voice evacuation
systems? - ANS 15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below which level?
- ANS 40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a space with
notification appliances? - ANS 110 dBA
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in multifamily units? -
ANS Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam that is less than 12 inches deep
and less that 8 feet in center? - ANS At the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the following splice
locations will comply with NFPA 70? - ANS secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - ANS smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch
beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are
required? - ANS 6 heat detectors
At which height must cables be physically protected when being installed within an exposed
ceiling? - ANS 7 feet
When shall smoke detectors be installed during the construction process? - ANS After the
final cleanup of all trades
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 UPDATE.
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the maximum
interval for testing? - ANS 18 months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the acceptable
maximum mounting height from the floor? - ANS 66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which distance from the
center-line of the door? - ANS 21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600 volts and lower, an aerial lift
operator shall maintain which distance from the lines? - ANS 10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - ANS when in direct
contact with the earth
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible metallic
conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - ANS 4 1/2 feet
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet boxes? -
ANS 360 Degrees
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes into an alarm condition,
what is the minimum acceptable time for secondary power to operate the voice evacuation
systems? - ANS 15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below which level?
- ANS 40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a space with
notification appliances? - ANS 110 dBA
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in multifamily units? -
ANS Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam that is less than 12 inches deep
and less that 8 feet in center? - ANS At the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the following splice
locations will comply with NFPA 70? - ANS secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - ANS smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch
beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are
required? - ANS 6 heat detectors
At which height must cables be physically protected when being installed within an exposed
ceiling? - ANS 7 feet
When shall smoke detectors be installed during the construction process? - ANS After the
final cleanup of all trades
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