FLSD Fire Alarm Systems 2

Question 1

A duct smoke detector in an HVAC system is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Detect smoke in air ducts and shut down the HVAC system to prevent smoke spread

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Activate sprinklers in the ductwork when smoke is detected

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Monitor air quality for carbon monoxide in occupied areas

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Provide early warning of fire in elevator shafts

Question 2

What is the purpose of a manual fire alarm pull station?

Accepted Answer

To allow any person to manually activate the fire alarm system upon discovering a fire

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To test the fire alarm system without calling FDNY

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To silence the fire alarm after FDNY arrives on scene

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To communicate with the fire command station in an emergency

Question 3

A 'pre-action' sprinkler system differs from a standard wet pipe system in that it:

Accepted Answer

Requires both a detector activation AND a sprinkler head to open before water flows

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Uses dry air instead of water in the pipes

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Activates all sprinkler heads in a zone simultaneously when a detector triggers

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Is used only in parking garages and outdoor areas

Question 4

The central station monitoring company's role in fire alarm response is to:

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Receive alarm signals from the building and immediately notify FDNY

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Directly extinguish fires remotely via connected suppression systems

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Test the building's fire alarm system on a quarterly basis

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Provide fire safety training to building staff

Question 5

Heat detectors are preferred over smoke detectors in which type of building area?

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Kitchens, cooking areas, and other locations where smoke is normally present

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Occupied offices and workspaces

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Stairwells and egress corridors

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Computer server rooms and data centers

Question 6

When the fire alarm system is placed in test mode for annual inspection, the FLSD must:

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Notify the central station monitoring company so FDNY is not dispatched for test signals

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Evacuate the building before testing begins

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Disable all fire alarm devices for the duration of the test

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Obtain FDNY approval before testing any fire alarm device