Definitions PI S95

​TERMS S-95

​Accessibility

As defined in NFPA admitting close approach: not guarded by locked doors, elevation, and other effective means.​

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​Alarm Notification Appliance

A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text, display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and /or visual alert.

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ACCESSIBILITY

• A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.

• As defined in NFPA admitting close approach: not guarded by locked doors, elevation, and other effective means

• A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire

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: 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. Examples of unwarranted alarms are alarms resulting from improper smoke detector placement, improper detector setting for installed location, lack of system maintenance, and control panel malfunction. It is important to know that the alarm verification feature reduces the number of unwarranted alarms

• UNWARRANTED ALARM

• SHALL

• WARRANTED ALARM

• SIGNAL ALARM

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A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component

• SMOKE ALARM

• TROUBLE SIGNAL

• ALARM

• FALSE ALARM

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When was the FIRE CODE adopted?

• it was adopted in July 2008 vastly changed the requirements for the supervision of all fire alarm systems. The code prior only required supervision for Interior Fire Alarm Systems.

• July 2008

• In July 2008 and requires require a Certificate of Fitness holder (C of F).

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Fire Alarm Systems installed in New York City are subject to the regulations enforced by the FDNY.

• True

• False

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An approved fire alarm system might typically be found in assembly occupancies (e.g. theaters, school auditoriums), business occupancies, education occupancies, factories, malls, hotels, etc. Any approved fire alarm system must be supervised by a Certificate of Fitness holder depending upon the nature of the occupancy and/or the type of fire alarm system.

• True

• False

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ARCS

• (Auxiliary Radio Communications System)

• In-Building Emergency Radio Communication Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication system for Fire Department use only

• A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the Fire Department

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Look at the table in the image is the information provided accurate that any approved fire alarm system without voice communication system must be under supervision of an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder. A fire alarm system may include but not limit to one/some of the following systems: 1. Standpipe fire pump 2. Sprinkler booster fire pump 3. Standpipe (limited-service fire pump)

• True

• False

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A fire alarm system may include but not limit to one/some of the following systems:

• 1. Standpipe fire pump 2. Sprinkler booster fire pump

  3. Standpipe (limited-service fire pump)

• 4. Other (specify) 5. Emergency voice/alarm communication system 6. Fire Department communication system 7. Carbon monoxide alarms and detectors 8. Automatic sprinkler systems 9. Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing system

• 10. Automatic fire alarm systems 11. Manual fire alarm systems 12. Manual and automatic fire alarm systems 13. Emergency alarm systems (gas detection system) 14. Smoke control systems

• 15. Fire command center 16. Post-fire smoke purge systems 17. Sub-systems (Range hood, halon and FM200 etc.) 18. Auxiliary Radio Communication System (ARCS)

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Certificate of Fitness holders should ensure that their respective premises have fire alarm systems approved by the FDNY.

• True

• False

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Fire alarm systems are required in many premises as part of a fire protection system. The new Fire Code has expanded the requirements for fire alarm systems which include but are not limited to the following buildings: • OFFICE BUILDINGS • SHELTERS • HOSPITALS • MARINAS • COMMERCIAL • HOTELS • MOTELS • SCHOOLS • APARTMENT BUILDINGS which may be high-rise or low-rise, or as specified in New York City Building Code section 309.1.

• True

• False

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A Fire Alarm System is a system consisting of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm and supervisory signalinitiating devices, and to initiate the appropriate response to these signals. See Image

• True

• False

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3. COMPONENTS OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ARE

• 3.1 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

  3.2 THREE Supervisory Signals:

• A3.2.3 Trouble Signals:

• TYPES OF SIGNALS INITIATED BY FACP3.2.1

  Fire Alarm Signal:3.2.2

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Note: The FDNY is not dispatched to respond to trouble signals. Trouble signals are not indicative of a fire condition.

• True

• False

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LAMP TEST: This function is used on some FACP’s to check the condition of the light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the FACP. REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL: A remote annunciator panel when installed shall function for visual notification of alarm, supervisory or trouble conditions only.

• True

• False

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3.3 SUB-SYSTEM A Sub-System is an activating (voluntary or required) system installed in a specific area or floor for a specific purpose in a building that has a required (mandated) base building fire alarm system.

• True

• False

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All Sub-Systems include but are not limited to the following: Halon, FM200, Water Mist, Pre-Action, Range Hood, Carbon Dioxide, Foam system, Dry Chemical, Smoke Detection, Clean Air Agents or Thermostatic Systems shall be subject to Fire Department inspection and test for issuance of Letter of Approval for such Sub-System(s).

• True

• False

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4. IN CASE OF AN ALARM 4.1 ACKNOWLEDGE SWITCH OR BUTTON An acknowledge button, also abbreviated as (ACK) is used to acknowledge alarm, trouble or supervisory conditions. The sequence and procedures may differ in This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY. 17 every fire alarm system; however, it is important for the C of F holder, when present and practical, to report to the FACP location whenever the alarm is activated.

• True

• False

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4.2 ALARM SILENCE SWITCH OR BUTTON The alarm silence switch is used to silence the building audible and visual devices (such as sirens, bells or gongs) after an evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being investigated. Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by the FDNY personnel. Depending on the configuration of the alarm system, this function will either silence the system's notification appliances completely, or will silence only the audible alarm, with strobe lights continuing to flash. However, the silence switch does not prevent a signal from being transmitted to a FDNY approved central station company. Audible silence allows for easier communication for emergency responders while responding to an alarm.

• True

• False

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4.3 SYSTEM RESET SWITCH OR BUTTON This switch is used to reset the fire alarm system after an alarm condition has been clean. All initiating devices should return to normal condition after manually resetting. If an initiating device is still in alarm after the system is reset, such as smoke detectors continuing to sense smoke, or a manual pull station still in an activated position, another alarm will be generated. Most trouble and supervisory conditions will clear automatically when conditions are returned to normal. After a fire alarm is reset, the fan usually requires restarting from a separate “fan restart” button or key switch

• True

• False

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CENTRAL STATION

• A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports such as alarm signals to the Fire Department

• station company that has been issued a valid certificate of operation from FDNY.

• Signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action such as a signal indicative of fire.

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DEFINED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

• A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the Fire Department

• fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof that automatically transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system.

• A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof that automatically transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system

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ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE:

• In-Building Emergency Radio Communication Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-wa

• A central station company that has been issued a valid certificate of operation from FDNY.

• A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.

• A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire

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Alarm Signal

• A signal indicating an emergency.

• A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire.

• A central station company that has been issued a valid certificate of operation from FDNY.

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DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE

• A person or entity designated by the subscriber who shall be responsible for receiving notifications from the central station company concerning the status of the protective signaling system at the protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect to such system.

• A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof that automatically transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system.

• A person or entity designated by the subscriber who shall be responsible for receiving notifications from the central station company concerning the status of the protective signaling system at the protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect to such system

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FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT (FACP, FCS):

• FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT

• A system component that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and is capable of supplying power to detection devices and transponder(s) of off-premises transmitter(s). The control unit is capable of providing a transfer of power to the notification appliances and transfer of condition to relays of devices

• A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof that automatically transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system.

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FIRE ALARM SIGNAL

• A signal initiated by a fire alarm-initiating device such as a manual fire alarm box (pull station), automatic fire detector, water-flow switch, or other device whose activation is indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature.

• 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

• Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof, including fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

• 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

• The person responsible as designated by the owner for ensuring that proper safety precautions are taken when a fire protection system is out of service

• System including any inter -connected fire alarm sub-system

​FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM:

Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof, including fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems​.

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​INITIATING DEVICE

A system component that originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.​

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SMOKE DETECTOR MAINTENANCE

• Work, including, but not limited to, repair, replacement, and service, performed to ensure that equipment operates properly

• Indicates a mandatory requirement

• indicates a mandatory requirement. To add and or remove?

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• Indicates a mandatory requirement.

• A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal indicative of a fire.

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM:

• 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

• The person responsible as designated by the owner for ensuring that proper safety precautions are taken when a fire protection system is out of service.

• A system component that originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch

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Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof, including fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems

• INITIATING DEVICE

• FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

• IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR

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A system component that originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch

• INITIATING DEVICE

• SMOKE DETECTOR MAINTENANCE:

• NUISANCE ALARM

• OUT OF SERVICE SYSTEM

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PLENUM

• The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above

• A fire protection system that is not fully functional; or whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working order

• The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above.

• Any alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined

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A fire protection system that is not fully functional; or whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working order

• SHALL

• OUT OF SERVICE SYSTEM

• SMOKE DETECTOR MAINTENANCE:

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Any alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined

• NUISANCE ALARM

• OUT OF SERVICE SYSTEM

• PROTECTED PREMISES

• SINGLE-STATION SMOKE ALARM

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An assembly incorporating the detector, the control equipment, and the alarm-sounding device in one unit, operated from a power supply either in the unit or obtained at the point of installation.

• PLENUM

• PROTECTED PREMISES

• SINGLE-STATION SMOKE ALARM

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A fire protection system that is not fully functional; or whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working order

• OUT OF SERVICE SYSTEM

• SINGLE-STATION SMOKE ALARM

• SHALL

• SMOKE DETECTOR MAINTENANCE

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A building, occupancy or structure located in the city that is equipped with a fire alarm system that transmits an alarm signal to the department or a central station that monitors such system for the purposes of reporting fire alarms to the department, whether or not the installation of such system on the premises is required by law

• SINGLE-STATION SMOKE ALARM

• PROTECTED PREMISES

• SMOKE ALARM

• SMOKE DETECTOR

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A single-or multiple-station alarm responsive to smoke and not connected to a fire alarm system

• SINGLE -STATION SMOKE ALARM

• SMOKE ALARM

• SMOKE DETECTOR

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A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or componen

• SMOKE ALARM

• TROUBLE SIGNAL

• SMOKE DETECTOR

• SMOKE

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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. Examples of unwarranted alarms are alarms resulting from improper smoke detector placement, improper detector setting for installed location, lack of system maintenance, and control panel malfunction. It is important to know that the alarm verification feature reduces the number of unwarranted alarms

• TROUBLE SIGNAL

• UNNECESSARY ALARM

• UNWARRANTED ALARM

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A certificate issued by the commissioner to a person engaged in the business of performing smoke detector cleaning and testing, which authorizes such person to engage in such business and supervise the performance of such cleaning and testing by certificate of fitness holders.

• TROUBLE SIGNAL

• SMOKE DETECTOR MAINTENANCE COMPANY CERTIFICATE

• UNNECESSARY ALARM

• UNWARRANTED ALARM

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A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component

• TROUBLE SIGNAL

• UNWARRANTED ALARM

• UNNECESSARY ALARM