NFPA 160 Flame Effects Operator
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1. Accumulator Charge Valve - ANSWER A valve used to control the flow of
fuel into an accumulator
2. Approved - ANSWER Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
3. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER The organization, office,
or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation,
or a procedure.
4. Effect Valve - ANSWER The last fuel shutoff valve before the flame effect
burner.
5. Direct Ignition - ANSWER An automatic or manual ignition system that
ignites fuel without a pilot.
6. Holding Area Rules - ANSWER Only enough fuel for one day may be
stored in the holding area. It must be secured and supervised.
("The maximum quantity of flammable flame effect materials and loaded
devices stored in a holding area shall be that quantity used in one day.")
,7. Flame Effect Plan - ANSWER A plan for the use of flame effects. Must be
approved by the AHJ.
8. Fail-Safe - ANSWER An attribute of a system where all parts of the system
able to do harm are disconnected from all sources of power and stored
energy at the primary disconnect point
9. Labeled - ANSWER Equipment and Materials must:
10.have a label, symbol or other identifying mark attached that is approved by
the AHJ
11.have labels that state that periodic inspections have been done and passed
showing compliance with appropriate standards
12.Listed - ANSWER Equipment, materials and services must be listed and
acceptable to the AHJ. Must show that the equipment, materials and services
have been tested and found suitable for the specified purpose.
13.Primary Safety Control - ANSWER A control with a sensor that is directly
responsive to the ignition device attributes necessary for the safe operation
of the effect.
14.Causes a safety shutdown in the event of ignition failure.
15.Proof-of-Closure Valve - ANSWER A safety shutoff valve equipped with
an interlock switch that is actuated only when the valve is fully closed.
, 16.Proven Pilot - ANSWER A pilot flame supervised by a primary safety
control is a
17.Safety Shutdown (Lockout) - ANSWER The safe shutdown of the flame
effect in the event of the actuation of any flame effect primary safety control
or limit switch.
18.Safety Shutoff Valve - ANSWER A listed, fast-closing valve that
automatically and completely shuts off the fuel supply in response to a
normal or safety shutdown.
19.Supervisory Cock - ANSWER A listed, manually actuated valve with two
double-pole, double-throw switches that prove the valve position.
20.Vent Valve - ANSWER A listed, normally open, power-closed valve
normally located between the two safety shutoff valves.
21.Holding Areas - ANSWER All flammable flame effect materials in
anticipation of use shall be stored in a holding area acceptable to the AHJ.
Content Requirements of Flame Effect Plan - ANSWER Name of Person, Group
or Organization responsible for the production
Dates and Times of the Production
Location of the Production
The Design Criteria in Appendix B
, Flame Effect Classification
Site Plan
MSDS
Documentation that combustible materials used have been rendered flame retardant
Name of the effect operator
Are requirements of what?
Site Plan Requirements - ANSWER A description of the flame effect
Location of flame effect devices and controls and control sequences
The area affected by the flame effect device
The location of the Audience
Fuels used and their estimated consumption
Air for combustion and ventilation for indoor effects
Flammable materials piping
Complete Study Questions with
Verified Answers | Brand New
Edition
1. Accumulator Charge Valve - ANSWER A valve used to control the flow of
fuel into an accumulator
2. Approved - ANSWER Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
3. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANSWER The organization, office,
or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation,
or a procedure.
4. Effect Valve - ANSWER The last fuel shutoff valve before the flame effect
burner.
5. Direct Ignition - ANSWER An automatic or manual ignition system that
ignites fuel without a pilot.
6. Holding Area Rules - ANSWER Only enough fuel for one day may be
stored in the holding area. It must be secured and supervised.
("The maximum quantity of flammable flame effect materials and loaded
devices stored in a holding area shall be that quantity used in one day.")
,7. Flame Effect Plan - ANSWER A plan for the use of flame effects. Must be
approved by the AHJ.
8. Fail-Safe - ANSWER An attribute of a system where all parts of the system
able to do harm are disconnected from all sources of power and stored
energy at the primary disconnect point
9. Labeled - ANSWER Equipment and Materials must:
10.have a label, symbol or other identifying mark attached that is approved by
the AHJ
11.have labels that state that periodic inspections have been done and passed
showing compliance with appropriate standards
12.Listed - ANSWER Equipment, materials and services must be listed and
acceptable to the AHJ. Must show that the equipment, materials and services
have been tested and found suitable for the specified purpose.
13.Primary Safety Control - ANSWER A control with a sensor that is directly
responsive to the ignition device attributes necessary for the safe operation
of the effect.
14.Causes a safety shutdown in the event of ignition failure.
15.Proof-of-Closure Valve - ANSWER A safety shutoff valve equipped with
an interlock switch that is actuated only when the valve is fully closed.
, 16.Proven Pilot - ANSWER A pilot flame supervised by a primary safety
control is a
17.Safety Shutdown (Lockout) - ANSWER The safe shutdown of the flame
effect in the event of the actuation of any flame effect primary safety control
or limit switch.
18.Safety Shutoff Valve - ANSWER A listed, fast-closing valve that
automatically and completely shuts off the fuel supply in response to a
normal or safety shutdown.
19.Supervisory Cock - ANSWER A listed, manually actuated valve with two
double-pole, double-throw switches that prove the valve position.
20.Vent Valve - ANSWER A listed, normally open, power-closed valve
normally located between the two safety shutoff valves.
21.Holding Areas - ANSWER All flammable flame effect materials in
anticipation of use shall be stored in a holding area acceptable to the AHJ.
Content Requirements of Flame Effect Plan - ANSWER Name of Person, Group
or Organization responsible for the production
Dates and Times of the Production
Location of the Production
The Design Criteria in Appendix B
, Flame Effect Classification
Site Plan
MSDS
Documentation that combustible materials used have been rendered flame retardant
Name of the effect operator
Are requirements of what?
Site Plan Requirements - ANSWER A description of the flame effect
Location of flame effect devices and controls and control sequences
The area affected by the flame effect device
The location of the Audience
Fuels used and their estimated consumption
Air for combustion and ventilation for indoor effects
Flammable materials piping
