TFM13
TFM13 Study Guide Exam Questions
Containing 74 Questions and Answers
2024-2025.
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - Answer: 1. They must be
approved and listed for the purposes for which they are intended
2.All devices will be installed according to manufacturer's recommendations
3.The required minimum and location of detectors shall be satisfied
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What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used? - Answer: ANSI
S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices? - Answer: Yes, so
long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification? - Answer: When
the voice message is completely contained within the 1.5 second pause of the
emergency evacuation signal.
When the voice message is first preceded by a minimum of 8 cycles of the
emergency evacuation signal
When the voice message interrupts the emergency evacuation signal for no longer
than 10 seconds, and is followed by 2 cycles of the emergency evacuation signal.
Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with hearing
disabilities? - Answer: The hearing-impaired party
In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements? - Answer:
1. In all sleeping and guest rooms
2. Outside of all sleeping rooms, within 21ft of the door
3. On every level, including basements
4. On every level of a residential board and care occupancy, including basements
5. In the living areas of a guest suite
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TFM13 Study Guide Exam Questions
Containing 74 Questions and Answers
2024-2025.
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - Answer: 1. They must be
approved and listed for the purposes for which they are intended
2.All devices will be installed according to manufacturer's recommendations
3.The required minimum and location of detectors shall be satisfied
1
, TFM13
What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used? - Answer: ANSI
S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices? - Answer: Yes, so
long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification? - Answer: When
the voice message is completely contained within the 1.5 second pause of the
emergency evacuation signal.
When the voice message is first preceded by a minimum of 8 cycles of the
emergency evacuation signal
When the voice message interrupts the emergency evacuation signal for no longer
than 10 seconds, and is followed by 2 cycles of the emergency evacuation signal.
Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with hearing
disabilities? - Answer: The hearing-impaired party
In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements? - Answer:
1. In all sleeping and guest rooms
2. Outside of all sleeping rooms, within 21ft of the door
3. On every level, including basements
4. On every level of a residential board and care occupancy, including basements
5. In the living areas of a guest suite
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