(Life) Safety First: Know The Code

15 Questions | By SDMMagazine | Last updated: Jun 3, 2021 | Total Attempts: 65

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Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

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1.

Visible signals are now required in exit stairs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The latest published version of the Life Safety Code is ______.
- A.
  
  A. 2016
- B.
  
  B. 2017
- C.
  
  C. 2018
- D.
  
  D. 2019
3.

Fire detection, alarm and communications systems’ requirements are located in ______.
- A.
  
  A. Chapter 12.3
- B.
  
  B. Section 9.6
- C.
  
  C. Section 6.9
- D.
  
  D. Chapter 1
4.

A fire alarm installed in accordance with the Life Safety Code must comply with the requirements of ______.
- A.
  
  A. NFPA 70
- B.
  
  B. NFPA 72
- C.
  
  C. Both A and B
- D.
  
  D. Just the requirements of NFPA 101
5.

When a fire alarm is impaired, procedures outlined in ______ shall be followed.
- A.
  
  A. NFPA 101
- B.
  
  B. NFPA 72
- C.
  
  C. UL 681
- D.
  
  D. NFPA 70
6.

Smoke detectors shall not be located within ______ horizontal distance from a bathroom
- A.
  
  A. 18 in.
- B.
  
  B. 36 in.
- C.
  
  C. 96 in.
- D.
  
  D. 6 ft.
7.

Visible signals are now required in elevators.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of the following for generators is not required to be monitored by the fire alarm system?
- A.
  
  A. running
- B.
  
  B. fault
- C.
  
  C. low gas
- D.
  
  D. switch in non-automatic position
9.

The provisions of section 9.6 shall apply to every other chapter of NFPA 101.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

When automatic smoke detection is required by Chapters 11 through 43, smoke alarms may be permitted to be used as an acceptable substitute.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

High rise buildings shall be equipped with an emergency voice communication/alarm system.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Manual pull stations may be spaced at intervals not to exceed ______.
- A.
  
  A. 50 ft.
- B.
  
  B. 100 ft.
- C.
  
  C. 25 ft.
- D.
  
  D. 200 ft.
13.

When used in accordance with NFPA 72, emergency voice/alarm communication systems may be used for other purposes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

If a five-story building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the sprinkler system is permitted to be annunciated by the fire alarm system as a single zone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Manual fire alarm boxes must be all of the following except ______.
- A.
  
  A. red
- B.
  
  B. visible
- C.
  
  C. unobstructed
- D.
  
  D. accessible

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