TFM13 NEWEST 2024-2025 EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices?
Ans: 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
Question: What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used?
Ans: ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Question: Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices?
Ans: Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
Question: When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification?
Ans: 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.
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Question: Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with
hearing disabilities?
Ans: The hearing impaired party
Question: In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the
requirements?
Ans: 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
Question: 6. In the living areas of a residential board and care occupancy. All
points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of ____ travel
distance or shall have the equivalent of ____ smoke alarm per ____ meter
squared.
Ans: • 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
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Question: In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered?
Ans: 1. Commercial light and power supply capable of operating the device for at
least 24 hours in normal condition and 4 minutes of alarm
2. A noncommercial AC source with secondary power source capable of operating the
device for at least 7 days in the normal condition and 4 minutes of alarm.
3. A non rechargeable, non replaceable primary battery capable of operating the device
for at least 10 years and 4 minutes of alarm, followed by 7 days of trouble.
4. If battery primary power is permitted, requirements must meet 11.6.6 and 11.6.7
5. A spring wound mechanism with visible indication to show sufficient operating power is
available
Question: In what 5 ways are household smoke and heat alarms permitted to be
powered?
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices?
Ans: 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
Question: What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used?
Ans: ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Question: Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices?
Ans: Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
Question: When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification?
Ans: 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.
, 2
Question: Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with
hearing disabilities?
Ans: The hearing impaired party
Question: In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the
requirements?
Ans: 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
Question: 6. In the living areas of a residential board and care occupancy. All
points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of ____ travel
distance or shall have the equivalent of ____ smoke alarm per ____ meter
squared.
Ans: • 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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Question: In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered?
Ans: 1. Commercial light and power supply capable of operating the device for at
least 24 hours in normal condition and 4 minutes of alarm
2. A noncommercial AC source with secondary power source capable of operating the
device for at least 7 days in the normal condition and 4 minutes of alarm.
3. A non rechargeable, non replaceable primary battery capable of operating the device
for at least 10 years and 4 minutes of alarm, followed by 7 days of trouble.
4. If battery primary power is permitted, requirements must meet 11.6.6 and 11.6.7
5. A spring wound mechanism with visible indication to show sufficient operating power is
available
Question: In what 5 ways are household smoke and heat alarms permitted to be
powered?
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
