Assignment 07 - Fire Protection Systems (7)-SFA

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Chapter 7: Fire Protection Systems 1. Only multiple ‐ station smoke detectors are required by the codes to be tied into the building's power source, but single ‐ station smoke detectors are not. A. True B. False 2. The decision to use an automatic sprinkler system, fire detection system, or smoke detection system is mostly based on budgetary concerns . A. True B. False 3. The codes do not allow the connection of fire and smoke alarm systems to the building's security system. A. True B. False 4. When a fire occurs, a detection system only detects the presence of smoke. A. True B. False 5. An alarm can be activated both manually and automatically. A. True B. False 6. Manual fire alarms must typically be placed within 5 feet (1524 mm) from the latch side of an exit door. A. True B. False 7. Fire extinguishers must be in a glass case mounted on the wall. A. True B. False 8. Most alarms must be audible and VISIBLE

9. When required in a Class A space, the codes typically require that no occupant can be more than how many feet or millimeters from a fire extinguisher? - 75 feet 10. Match each NFPA standard on the left with the number designation shown on the right. Fill in the appropriate letter on the lines shown. D Portable Fire Extinguishers a.NFPA 70 E National Fire Alarm Code and Signaling Code b.NFPA 110 A National Electrical Code c.NFPA 12 F Installation of Sprinkler Systems d.NFPA 10 B Emergency and Standby Power Systems e.NFPA 72 G Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols f.NFPA 13 C Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems g.NFPA 170 11. What type of system directs occupants out of the building during an emergency by verbal command? A. Emergency voice alarm communication system B. Accessible warning system C. Visual/audible alarm system D. a and c 12. When specifying a visual alarm, which of the following are regulated by the codes and the ADA Standards? A. Height B. Color and intensity C. Flash rate and duration D. All of the above 13. Which of the following is not considered a detection system? A. Smoke or heat detectors B. Manual fire alarms C. Firestops D. b and c 14. Which of the following statements about detection systems is correct?

A. Smoke detectors should be located next to the intersection of a wall or ceiling. B. If heat detectors are used, smoke detectors are not necessary for accurate detection. C. Smoke detectors are especially effective in detecting smoldering fires. D. All of the above are correct. 15. Which of the following is not considered an alarm system? A. Accessible warning system B. Manual fire alarm C. Voice communication system D. Mass notification system 16. Which of the following statements about an EVACS is not correct? A. It provides direction to the occupants during an emergency. B. Its speaker locations are based on paging zones created within the building. C. It is required in most occupancy classifications. D. It is similar to a public address system. 17. Which class of standpipe is designed for use by building occupants? A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III D. b and c 18. Which of the following is not typically used by the codes to determine if a standpipe is required in a building? A. The number of stories in the building B. The number of stairwells in the building C. A sprinkler system is located in the building D. The type of occupancy located in the building 19. Which of the following would affect the need for a sprinkler system? A. Building size B. Occupancy type C. Specific room use

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D. All of the above 20. Which type of sprinkler system would typically be used where the system would be exposed to freezing temperatures? A. Wet pipe system B. Dry pipe system C. Deluge system D. Fast ‐ response system 21. Which of the following is not typically allowed by the codes because a sprinkler system is provided? A. A reclassified occupancy type B. An increased travel distance C. A lower finish classification D. A lower fire resistance rating of a structural element 22. Which of the following is not a type of sprinkler head? A. Residential B. Pendant C. Large ‐ drop D. Fast ‐ response 23. How much clearance is typically required below the head or deflector of a sprinkler? A. 12 inches (305 mm) B. 18 inches (457 mm) C. 24 inches (610 mm) D. 30 inches (762 mm) 24. Which of the following statements about fire ‐ related codes is not correct? A. They control building materials such as ducts, wiring, and pipes. B. Elements and devices required by fire ‐ related codes do not have to meet accessibility requirements of the ADA or ABA. C. They include provisions for fire protection and smoke protection. D. All of the above are correct. 25. Which of the following specialty types of rooms or areas is the most likely to use a non ‐ water ‐ based fire extinguishing system?

A. Restaurant kitchen B. Atrium C. Trash chute D. Boiler room 26. Which of the following sprinkler head orientations are available recessed and surface mounted? A. Pendant and sidewall B. Upright and pendant C. Concealed and sidewall D. Upright and concealed