NICET Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2) Questions &
answers Latest Update 2026.
2000 cfm
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector in the return for units over
________ cfm
15000
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke detector in the supply for units
over __________ cfm
4 hours
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call forwarding to the DACR shall
be tested with what frequency?
600v
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v
300v
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v
d
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
,c. trouble
d. A and B
AHJ
A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________.
Semniannually
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a low-rise residential
apartment building be inspected?
Normal
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch control valve used in sprinkler
piping that is required for pressure-actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at any
valve position except _____________?
12 in; 8 ft
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam, the beam must be less than
_____________ inches in depth and _____________ feet on center?
b
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from the smoke detector, the
detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only
,d
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b
d
According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above
Master Control Unit
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at the ________________
lower; 24 in
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down power to the elevator prior
to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors need to have a _______________ temp rating and
shall be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head.
Group B
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?
Group E
, What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade?
Group B
What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade?
Class E
A pathway shall be designated as _______________ (what class?) when it is NOT monitored for
integrity?
40 feet; 5 feet
Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed on both sides of grouped openings over
____________ feet in width and within __________ feet of each side of the grouped opening.
c
A fire pump was installed in a low-rise residential building with a required fire alarm system.
What are the requirements for the pump running signal?
a. It shall be a supervisory signal.
b. It shall be an alarm signal.
c. It shall be a supervisory or alarm signal.
d. A pump running signal is not required.
d
A licensed electrician was hired to install duct detectors mounted on the air ducts of a 5,000
CFM unit. Which of the follwoing statements is true?
a. The smoke detector must be listed for use in air ducts
b. The detectors can initiate a supervisory signal
answers Latest Update 2026.
2000 cfm
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector in the return for units over
________ cfm
15000
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke detector in the supply for units
over __________ cfm
4 hours
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call forwarding to the DACR shall
be tested with what frequency?
600v
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v
300v
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v
d
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
,c. trouble
d. A and B
AHJ
A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________.
Semniannually
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a low-rise residential
apartment building be inspected?
Normal
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch control valve used in sprinkler
piping that is required for pressure-actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at any
valve position except _____________?
12 in; 8 ft
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam, the beam must be less than
_____________ inches in depth and _____________ feet on center?
b
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from the smoke detector, the
detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only
,d
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b
d
According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above
Master Control Unit
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at the ________________
lower; 24 in
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down power to the elevator prior
to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors need to have a _______________ temp rating and
shall be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head.
Group B
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?
Group E
, What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade?
Group B
What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade?
Class E
A pathway shall be designated as _______________ (what class?) when it is NOT monitored for
integrity?
40 feet; 5 feet
Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed on both sides of grouped openings over
____________ feet in width and within __________ feet of each side of the grouped opening.
c
A fire pump was installed in a low-rise residential building with a required fire alarm system.
What are the requirements for the pump running signal?
a. It shall be a supervisory signal.
b. It shall be an alarm signal.
c. It shall be a supervisory or alarm signal.
d. A pump running signal is not required.
d
A licensed electrician was hired to install duct detectors mounted on the air ducts of a 5,000
CFM unit. Which of the follwoing statements is true?
a. The smoke detector must be listed for use in air ducts
b. The detectors can initiate a supervisory signal
