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QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
"People in Shelters Who Require Assistance - CORRECT ANSWER Special Needs Occupants ( the
American with Disabilities Act. English as second language"
"Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - CORRECT ANSWER Monitors inputs and controls output through
various types of circuits. System component that receives input from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may provide power to detection devices or communication devices."
"Automatic Detection Devices - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic detection devices have sensors which
detect heat, smoke or the flow of water in a fire alarm system."
"B. Area Smoke Detector - CORRECT ANSWER is a device that detects visible or invisible particles of
combustion. should be cleaned and maintained every six months by an S-97 or S-98 Certificate of"
"Elevator lobby smoke detectors - CORRECT ANSWER Smoke detectors that when activated will recall
elevators automatically to the designated landing."
"Beam detectors - CORRECT ANSWER are used to protect large areas where spot type
area smoke detectors are not practical."
"Duct smoke detectors - CORRECT ANSWER are designed to sample air flow in the HVAC air duct and to
detect the presence of particles of combustion"
"Heat Detector - CORRECT ANSWER A sensor that detects abnormally high temperatures or rate of
temperature rise.
"Sprinkler Water Flow Detector - CORRECT ANSWER is a device alarm that indicates the flow of water in
a sprinkler system."
"Sub-System - CORRECT ANSWER shall be maintained in proper working order, and the Coordinator of
Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters is responsible for supervising the maintenance of the system."
"Non-automatic Sprinkler System - CORRECT ANSWER under normal conditions the pipes in the non-
automatic sprinkler systems are dry. Water is supplied when necessary by pumping water into the system through the Fire Department connection."
"Elevator Recall: - CORRECT ANSWER The fire alarm system integrates with elevator controls to recall
elevator cars to the designated landing floor in the event of an alarm"
"Hold open device: - CORRECT ANSWER such device will release, allowing the door to close
automatically upon activation of the building's fire alarm system."
"Alarm Silence Switch - CORRECT ANSWER is used to silence the building audible and visual devices after
evacuation is complete while the source of the alarm is being investigated."
"Central Station Company - CORRECT ANSWER A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected
premise and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the FDNY."
"Carbon Monoxide Alarm - CORRECT ANSWER A single or multiple-station alarm responsive to carbon
monoxide, containing a build-in initiation sensor, audible sounder (notification device), and power supply And is not connected to a system."
"Carbon Monoxide Detector - CORRECT ANSWER - An automatic device that senses carbon monoxide
and is connected to the fire alarm control panel. Requires in building that has fossil, gas and oil. shall be installed, tested, and maintained by qualified personnel."
"Evacuation - CORRECT ANSWER the emptying of a building of all building occupants in response to a fire
or other emergency."
"Emergency Preparedness Plan - CORRECT ANSWER is also known as the fire safety and evacuation plan
and/or emergency action plan. A copy of the emergency preparedness plan must be maintained and be available at all times to Fire Department"
"Fire Alarm System - CORRECT ANSWER any system, including any interconnected fire alarm sub-
system, of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices. Classified as automatic, manually activated or both."
"Partial Evacuation - CORRECT ANSWER the emptying of a building of some but not all building
occupants in response to a fire or an emergency."
"Public Address System - CORRECT ANSWER An electronic amplification system, used at an aquatic
facility so that announcements can be easily heard."
"Shelter Clients - CORRECT ANSWER the population that lives in homeless shelters"
"Shelter in Place - CORRECT ANSWER the precaution of directing building occupants to remain indoors,
at their present location, in response to a fire or non-fire emergency."
"Smoke Alarm - CORRECT ANSWER a device that produces a loud warning noise in the presence of
smoke. Not connected to a system."
"Smoke Detector - CORRECT ANSWER -An automatic device that senses smoke and is connected to the
fire alarm control panel."
"Two-way Voice Communication - CORRECT ANSWER a form of transmission in which both parties
involved have the ability to transmit information. uses warden phones that are placed at several locations throughout the building, usually near the exit stairways in the building."
"Unnecessary Alarm - CORRECT ANSWER An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system which
functioned as designed, but for which a department response proved unnecessary. Example: lit cigarette in a non-smoking area,"
"Unwarranted Alarm - CORRECT ANSWER An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system which
failed to function as designed as a result of improper installation, improper maintenance, malfunction, or other factor. Example: improper smoke detector placement, lack of system maintenance, and control panel malfunctioning."
"Voice Communication Capability - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to communicate to the occupants of a
building or occupancy, whether by means of a fire alarm system with one-way or two- way voice communication or other approved means of communication."
"Type Cause of Fire in Shelter - CORRECT ANSWER Misuse of portable heaters
Unattended candles Overloaded extension cords
Unattended and prohibited microwaves Unattended cigarettes"
"Type Fire Alarm Initial Device - CORRECT ANSWER A. Automatic Detection Devices
B. Area Smoke Detector C. Elevator lobby smoke detectors D. Beam detectors E. Duct smoke detectors F. Heat Detector"
"Paris, Texas 2009 - CORRECT ANSWER 42 bed, 28 men caught fire due to clothing that was high piled.
More than 20 men evacuated cause of smoke and flame. 5 men in 2nd floor died Building has no sprinkler system, fire alarm, smoke detector. Shelter wasn't expected for at least 5 years."
"Bronx, NY Dec 7 & Dec 9 - CORRECT ANSWER 1st incident: Child set mattress on fire while playing with a
match on 2nd floor 2 incident: similar to 1st but happened in the lobby. No building wide alarm and hallway detector inside the building. Fire extinguisher were empty and inoperable Building didn't have fire Alarm or sprinkler system"
"New York, NY August 28, 2012 - CORRECT ANSWER Shelter caught fire and required complete
evacuation A lit cigarette left unattended on 4th floor by a client ignited a mattress Fined 45k for safety violation (no sprinkler protection) by the department of building."
"Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER They are responsible
for keeping everyone safe in the case of a fire or non-fire emergency. They must be present at the shelter at all times. Report to and be fully competent in the operation of the fire alarm control panel."
"4.1 Fire Guards - CORRECT ANSWER must patrol the entire homeless shelter at least once an hour.
must maintain records of their patrols."
"FEP Staff - CORRECT ANSWER Must receive initial training
Must participate in refresher training sessions at least for 1 hour quarterly on each work shift."
"Three types of signals: - CORRECT ANSWER Alarm, supervisor and trouble signal"
"Alarm Signal - CORRECT ANSWER Signal initiated by a fire alarm device indicating the presence of fire."
- Double action: requires two steps to activate the alarm. Both should be approximately 4 ft from the floor and located within 5ft from exist doorway."
"General Alarm Method - CORRECT ANSWER This method activates all audio/visual devices throughout
the building when a fire is detected."
"Selective Alarm Method - CORRECT ANSWER The selective method activates the audio/visual devices
only on the floor of alarm as well as the floor immediately above and below the alarm."
"Sprinkler Systems - CORRECT ANSWER devices for automatically distributing water on a fire and
intended to control the spread of fire. must be tested and maintained by either a master fire suppression piping contractor with an S-12 C of F annually and once every 5 years."
"Automatic Sprinkler System - CORRECT ANSWER System of water pipes, discharge nozzles, and control
valves designed to activate during fires by automatically discharging enough water to control or extinguish a fire."
"sprinkle head - CORRECT ANSWER must never be painted over and must not accumulate dust and
debris. It must be replaced immediately with a new sprinkler head if they have been painted over or have accumulated debris"
"Standpipe Systems - CORRECT ANSWER provide water that firefighters can manually discharge through
hoses onto a fire. are required in buildings that are over 75 feet in height. must be tested and maintained by either a master fire suppression piping contractor with an S-13 C of F annually and once every 5 years."
"Smoke Dampers - CORRECT ANSWER Open and close when required to provide fresh air or to stop
smoke passage."
"Fire Dampers - CORRECT ANSWER close when a rise in temperature occurs and stay shut to stop fire
from passing through a barrier."
"Fire Watch - CORRECT ANSWER shall be maintained by one or more persons holding a certificate of
fitness as fire guard"
"Portable fire extinguishers - CORRECT ANSWER weighing 40 lbs. or less must be installed so that the top
of the extinguisher is not more than 5 ft above the floor. Require to be Checked Monthly Must be checked by a W-96 Annually."
“Building Occupants - CORRECT ANSWER All persons in the shelter, including employees, clients, staff
and visitors."
"Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters - CORRECT ANSWER F-80 Certificate
of Fitness holders; also referred to as Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems throughout this study material."
"Lamp Test - CORRECT ANSWER This function is used on some FACP's to check the condition of the light
emitting diodes (LEDs) on the FACP."
"Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff - CORRECT ANSWER - The individuals identified in the
emergency preparedness plan (also known as the fire safety and evacuation plan or emergency action plan) as responsible for the implementation of such plan."
"Free Burning Stage of a Fire - CORRECT ANSWER The fully developed stage of a fire. This is the second
stage of the three stages of a fire. Generally during this stage the entire room and all of its contents are burning."
"Smoldering Stage of Fire - CORRECT ANSWER - The decay stage of a fire. This is the third stage in the
three stages of a fire. This occurs when the fire has an unlimited supply of fuel but limited oxygen. Visible flames will have diminished and the fire will smolder and continue to produce smoke and toxic gases, particularly carbon monoxide."
"In-Building Relocation - CORRECT ANSWER the controlled movement of building occupants from an
endangered area of a building to an in-building relocation area within the same building in response to a fire or non-fire emergency."
"Non-Fire Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER A training exercise by which building occupants are
familiarized with and/or practice the procedures for safe, orderly and expeditious sheltering in place, in- building relocation, partial evacuation or evacuation, or combination thereof, in the event of a non-fire emergency, in accordance with the emergency preparedness plan for the premises."
