TFM 13 TEST 1 (2025-2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices?
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
What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used?
ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices?
Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification?
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?
The hearing impaired party
In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements?
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
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.
• 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
, In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered?
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
In what 5 ways are household smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered?
1. Two independent power sources. Primary shall be commercial light and power,
secondary is a rechargeable battery.
2. Secondary source must be capable of operating the device for at least 24 hours
and 4 minutes of alarm.
3. Secondary power source must be supervised, causing audible and visible trouble
signals upon removal or low battery condition.
4. Rechargeable batteries used for secondary power must be automatically
recharged, be recharged within 48 hours and provide a distinctive audible trouble
signal before the battery is incapable of powering the device.
5. Low power wireless systems must be powered by batteries that comply with
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ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices?
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
What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used?
ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices?
Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for evacuation
When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification?
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?
The hearing impaired party
In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements?
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
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.
• 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
, In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered?
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
In what 5 ways are household smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered?
1. Two independent power sources. Primary shall be commercial light and power,
secondary is a rechargeable battery.
2. Secondary source must be capable of operating the device for at least 24 hours
and 4 minutes of alarm.
3. Secondary power source must be supervised, causing audible and visible trouble
signals upon removal or low battery condition.
4. Rechargeable batteries used for secondary power must be automatically
recharged, be recharged within 48 hours and provide a distinctive audible trouble
signal before the battery is incapable of powering the device.
5. Low power wireless systems must be powered by batteries that comply with
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