S-95 (Personal) QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS RATED A.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ?
This switch/button is used to acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble
conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the
source of alarm is being investigated?
This switch/button silences audible and visual devices (sirens, bells, gongs)
so it's easier for Emergency Responders to communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared?
The System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than
Once every six months
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned?
One week from receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry?
Not less than once a year
After activation, which type of heat detector self-restores? Which type
doesn't?
Fixed-Temperature heat detectors: Doesn't self -restore and requires
replacement. Rate of Rise heat detectors: self-restore
Fire Alarm Circuits' primary power source shouldn't generate electric
power exceeding which voltage?
, 277/480 volts
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform?
Visual Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke
detectors
All abnormal conditions be investigated and noted where?
A bound Log Book
Alarm Notification Appliance
A fire alarm system component (bell, light, etc.) that issues an audible, tactile,
or visual alert.
Annunciator
A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, etc. in
which each indication provides status info about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System)
A wireless two-way building communication system for Fire Dept. use only.
Accessibility
Admitting close approach- not guarded by locked doors, elevation, etc.
Initiating Device
A system component that originates transmission of a change-of-state
condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory
switch.
Nuisance Alarm
An alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation,
improper maintenance or an undetermined cause.
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS RATED A.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ?
This switch/button is used to acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble
conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the
source of alarm is being investigated?
This switch/button silences audible and visual devices (sirens, bells, gongs)
so it's easier for Emergency Responders to communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared?
The System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than
Once every six months
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned?
One week from receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry?
Not less than once a year
After activation, which type of heat detector self-restores? Which type
doesn't?
Fixed-Temperature heat detectors: Doesn't self -restore and requires
replacement. Rate of Rise heat detectors: self-restore
Fire Alarm Circuits' primary power source shouldn't generate electric
power exceeding which voltage?
, 277/480 volts
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform?
Visual Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke
detectors
All abnormal conditions be investigated and noted where?
A bound Log Book
Alarm Notification Appliance
A fire alarm system component (bell, light, etc.) that issues an audible, tactile,
or visual alert.
Annunciator
A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, etc. in
which each indication provides status info about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System)
A wireless two-way building communication system for Fire Dept. use only.
Accessibility
Admitting close approach- not guarded by locked doors, elevation, etc.
Initiating Device
A system component that originates transmission of a change-of-state
condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory
switch.
Nuisance Alarm
An alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation,
improper maintenance or an undetermined cause.
