TFM 12 FIRE ALARM TECHNICAL EXAMINATION SCRIPT
2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is not needed as long as a single open, ground, or short circuit conditioned do
not affect the operation equipment? - ✔✔Monitoring for integrity; such conditions must
not prevent alarm, trouble, or supervisory signals being sent.
✔✔What rule must apply if speakers are used to generate audible fire signals? - ✔✔The
speaker must be monitored for integrity, and failure should result in a trouble signal.
✔✔Where can a spot type heat detector be located? - ✔✔On the ceiling - not less than
4 inches from the sidewall. On the wall - between 4 inches and 12 inches from the
ceiling.
✔✔Where can a spot type smoke detector be located? - ✔✔Anywhere on the ceiling
and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling if mounted on a wall.
✔✔What spacing measurement shall be used when more than one detector is used on
a ceiling? - ✔✔All points shall have a detector equal to 0.7 times the listed spacing.
✔✔How quickly shall the alarm signal initiate when water flow occurs equal or greater
than the flow of a single sprinkler? - ✔✔Within 90 seconds.
✔✔Can detectors be installed within an air duct system? Can they be used as a
substitute for open area protection? - ✔✔Yes and No.
✔✔Equipment shall be ________ for the purpose for which they are being used. -
✔✔Listed.
✔✔Which signals must take priority over all other signals? - ✔✔Fire. Even if a non-fire
signal is generated first.
✔✔How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems employing
automatic fire or water flow detectors? - ✔✔At least one, located where required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
✔✔Systems Requiring Two Automatic Detectors - ✔✔Conditions for Use: At least two
automatic detectors in each protected space. Alarm verification feature not used. Not
prohibited by AHJ.
✔✔Maximum Water Flow Switches per Circuit - ✔✔5 switches permitted.
, ✔✔Maximum Supervisory Signal-Initiating Devices per Circuit - ✔✔20 devices
permitted.
✔✔Monitoring for Integrity - ✔✔Installation wiring between control unit and appliances
(Horn, Strobe, etc.)
✔✔Elevator Detector Capabilities - ✔✔Capable of initiating elevator recall.
✔✔Integration of Elevator Hoist Way Devices - ✔✔Devices must be integrated with fire
alarm system.
✔✔Mounting Height for Wall Visual Appliances - ✔✔Mount lens between 80 inches and
96 inches above finished floor.
✔✔Frequency Extension for Manual Testing - ✔✔Testing frequency may be extended
to annually if automatic testing is done weekly.
✔✔Responsibility for Inspection Programs - ✔✔Assigned by Owner to designated
person of authority.
✔✔Smoke Alarm Placement near Cooking Appliances - ✔✔Installed between 10 and
20 feet along horizontal path, equipped with alarm-silencing means or photoelectric
type.
✔✔Household Heat Detector Spacing - ✔✔Detectors shall be listed or approved for not
less than 50 feet spacing.
✔✔Combination System Priority - ✔✔Fire alarm signal shall take precedence over any
other signal.
✔✔Critical Factor of Fire Alarm System - ✔✔Location of fire detecting devices.
✔✔Subsidiary Station Connection - ✔✔Communications channel connects subsidiary
station to supervising station.
✔✔Maximum Sound Pressure Level - ✔✔Sound level in a space shall not exceed 110
dBA.
✔✔Retention of Permanent Records - ✔✔Records shall be retained for the life of the
system.
✔✔Residential Smoke Detector Placement - ✔✔Smoke detectors shall be installed in all
sleeping rooms, outside each sleeping area, and on each level of the dwelling unit.
2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is not needed as long as a single open, ground, or short circuit conditioned do
not affect the operation equipment? - ✔✔Monitoring for integrity; such conditions must
not prevent alarm, trouble, or supervisory signals being sent.
✔✔What rule must apply if speakers are used to generate audible fire signals? - ✔✔The
speaker must be monitored for integrity, and failure should result in a trouble signal.
✔✔Where can a spot type heat detector be located? - ✔✔On the ceiling - not less than
4 inches from the sidewall. On the wall - between 4 inches and 12 inches from the
ceiling.
✔✔Where can a spot type smoke detector be located? - ✔✔Anywhere on the ceiling
and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling if mounted on a wall.
✔✔What spacing measurement shall be used when more than one detector is used on
a ceiling? - ✔✔All points shall have a detector equal to 0.7 times the listed spacing.
✔✔How quickly shall the alarm signal initiate when water flow occurs equal or greater
than the flow of a single sprinkler? - ✔✔Within 90 seconds.
✔✔Can detectors be installed within an air duct system? Can they be used as a
substitute for open area protection? - ✔✔Yes and No.
✔✔Equipment shall be ________ for the purpose for which they are being used. -
✔✔Listed.
✔✔Which signals must take priority over all other signals? - ✔✔Fire. Even if a non-fire
signal is generated first.
✔✔How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems employing
automatic fire or water flow detectors? - ✔✔At least one, located where required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
✔✔Systems Requiring Two Automatic Detectors - ✔✔Conditions for Use: At least two
automatic detectors in each protected space. Alarm verification feature not used. Not
prohibited by AHJ.
✔✔Maximum Water Flow Switches per Circuit - ✔✔5 switches permitted.
, ✔✔Maximum Supervisory Signal-Initiating Devices per Circuit - ✔✔20 devices
permitted.
✔✔Monitoring for Integrity - ✔✔Installation wiring between control unit and appliances
(Horn, Strobe, etc.)
✔✔Elevator Detector Capabilities - ✔✔Capable of initiating elevator recall.
✔✔Integration of Elevator Hoist Way Devices - ✔✔Devices must be integrated with fire
alarm system.
✔✔Mounting Height for Wall Visual Appliances - ✔✔Mount lens between 80 inches and
96 inches above finished floor.
✔✔Frequency Extension for Manual Testing - ✔✔Testing frequency may be extended
to annually if automatic testing is done weekly.
✔✔Responsibility for Inspection Programs - ✔✔Assigned by Owner to designated
person of authority.
✔✔Smoke Alarm Placement near Cooking Appliances - ✔✔Installed between 10 and
20 feet along horizontal path, equipped with alarm-silencing means or photoelectric
type.
✔✔Household Heat Detector Spacing - ✔✔Detectors shall be listed or approved for not
less than 50 feet spacing.
✔✔Combination System Priority - ✔✔Fire alarm signal shall take precedence over any
other signal.
✔✔Critical Factor of Fire Alarm System - ✔✔Location of fire detecting devices.
✔✔Subsidiary Station Connection - ✔✔Communications channel connects subsidiary
station to supervising station.
✔✔Maximum Sound Pressure Level - ✔✔Sound level in a space shall not exceed 110
dBA.
✔✔Retention of Permanent Records - ✔✔Records shall be retained for the life of the
system.
✔✔Residential Smoke Detector Placement - ✔✔Smoke detectors shall be installed in all
sleeping rooms, outside each sleeping area, and on each level of the dwelling unit.
