S-98 FDNY STUDY GUIDE 2026 TIPS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔_________________ does not ensure that each smoke detector is within its listed
ranges. - ✔✔A smoke entrance method
✔✔A notification appliance is located at the end of a 24V circuit. The device requires at
least 24 volts in order to operate. ______ gage size wires are needed for this device to
operate. (NFPA 20) - ✔✔14
✔✔The wire nuts used in NYC to splice fire alarm conductors must be rated at a
temperature of _______. - ✔✔150c
✔✔The requirements for grounding a fire alarm system are based on
____________________. - ✔✔NYC electrical code Article 250.
✔✔____________ of the national electrical code addresses the requirements for fire
alarm. - ✔✔Article 760
✔✔______ AWG is the minimum required wire for grounding a fire alarm system in
NYC. - ✔✔8
✔✔______ AWG is the stranded wire allowed to be used in NYC fire alarm installations.
- ✔✔8
✔✔Article _______ of the National Electrical Code addresses the requirements for fire-
stopping. - ✔✔300 (NFPA 70 article 300.21)
✔✔The standard fire alarm evacuation is a ________ pulse temporal pattern using any
appropriate sound. - ✔✔Three
✔✔Upon recite of a trouble signal/supervisory signal, the central station shall notify the
subscriber's representatives within ________. - ✔✔4 minutes
✔✔Based on the 1968 building code, a coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than
_____ of the number transmitted. Each number shall consist of ______. - ✔✔four
rounds; three impulses
✔✔By NYC fire code definition, an unnecessary alarm is considered to be an alarm
________________________. - ✔✔caused by a cigarette smoke from a lit cigarette in a
non-smoking area.
, ✔✔A certificate of of Fitness holder, after observing smoke detectors which appear to
be painted shall __________________________________. - ✔✔make a log and notify
the building owner that the smoke detectors need to be replaced.
✔✔The minimum distance between a smoke detector and an air supply should be
_________. - ✔✔3 Feet
✔✔A smoke detector maintenance log book must be readily accessible on premises for
a period of ___________ from the original entry. - ✔✔3 years
✔✔A central station log book should be kept for a minimum of ________ from the
original entry. - ✔✔6 years
✔✔Crossed zone circuits are utilized especially where detectors _________________. -
✔✔initiate a discharge of an extinguishing system
✔✔According to RCNY 907-01, it is unlawful to transmit two or more unnecessary
alarms in any period of ____________. - ✔✔three months
✔✔The correct heat detector to be used to address thermal lag is _________________.
- ✔✔Rate Compensation Detector
✔✔Smoke detectors with a reading of ______ outside of the manufactures
recommended shall be replaced. - ✔✔0.25
✔✔___________________ can be used in fire alarm systems. - ✔✔Sealed lead acid
batteries
✔✔___________________ shall be responsible for ensuring that the fire and life safety
systems are maintained in good working order at all times. - ✔✔The building owner
✔✔__________________ should not patrol more than _________________ of building
floor area. - ✔✔Fire Guards; 50,000 square feet
✔✔___________________ can be used in fire alarm systems. - ✔✔Sealed lead acid
batteries
✔✔Skyscraper is a Class - ✔✔A
✔✔Manual pull station needs to be _____ above ground - ✔✔4 feet
✔✔ Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance? - ✔✔The property
owner
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔_________________ does not ensure that each smoke detector is within its listed
ranges. - ✔✔A smoke entrance method
✔✔A notification appliance is located at the end of a 24V circuit. The device requires at
least 24 volts in order to operate. ______ gage size wires are needed for this device to
operate. (NFPA 20) - ✔✔14
✔✔The wire nuts used in NYC to splice fire alarm conductors must be rated at a
temperature of _______. - ✔✔150c
✔✔The requirements for grounding a fire alarm system are based on
____________________. - ✔✔NYC electrical code Article 250.
✔✔____________ of the national electrical code addresses the requirements for fire
alarm. - ✔✔Article 760
✔✔______ AWG is the minimum required wire for grounding a fire alarm system in
NYC. - ✔✔8
✔✔______ AWG is the stranded wire allowed to be used in NYC fire alarm installations.
- ✔✔8
✔✔Article _______ of the National Electrical Code addresses the requirements for fire-
stopping. - ✔✔300 (NFPA 70 article 300.21)
✔✔The standard fire alarm evacuation is a ________ pulse temporal pattern using any
appropriate sound. - ✔✔Three
✔✔Upon recite of a trouble signal/supervisory signal, the central station shall notify the
subscriber's representatives within ________. - ✔✔4 minutes
✔✔Based on the 1968 building code, a coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than
_____ of the number transmitted. Each number shall consist of ______. - ✔✔four
rounds; three impulses
✔✔By NYC fire code definition, an unnecessary alarm is considered to be an alarm
________________________. - ✔✔caused by a cigarette smoke from a lit cigarette in a
non-smoking area.
, ✔✔A certificate of of Fitness holder, after observing smoke detectors which appear to
be painted shall __________________________________. - ✔✔make a log and notify
the building owner that the smoke detectors need to be replaced.
✔✔The minimum distance between a smoke detector and an air supply should be
_________. - ✔✔3 Feet
✔✔A smoke detector maintenance log book must be readily accessible on premises for
a period of ___________ from the original entry. - ✔✔3 years
✔✔A central station log book should be kept for a minimum of ________ from the
original entry. - ✔✔6 years
✔✔Crossed zone circuits are utilized especially where detectors _________________. -
✔✔initiate a discharge of an extinguishing system
✔✔According to RCNY 907-01, it is unlawful to transmit two or more unnecessary
alarms in any period of ____________. - ✔✔three months
✔✔The correct heat detector to be used to address thermal lag is _________________.
- ✔✔Rate Compensation Detector
✔✔Smoke detectors with a reading of ______ outside of the manufactures
recommended shall be replaced. - ✔✔0.25
✔✔___________________ can be used in fire alarm systems. - ✔✔Sealed lead acid
batteries
✔✔___________________ shall be responsible for ensuring that the fire and life safety
systems are maintained in good working order at all times. - ✔✔The building owner
✔✔__________________ should not patrol more than _________________ of building
floor area. - ✔✔Fire Guards; 50,000 square feet
✔✔___________________ can be used in fire alarm systems. - ✔✔Sealed lead acid
batteries
✔✔Skyscraper is a Class - ✔✔A
✔✔Manual pull station needs to be _____ above ground - ✔✔4 feet
✔✔ Who is responsible for alarm system testing and maintenance? - ✔✔The property
owner
