Circuits
This circuit contains only outputs.
NAC - Notification Appliance Circuit
This signal means a fire or other life threatening emergency.
Alarm
All personnel working on fire alarm systems must be this.
Qualified
All definitions are found here.
Chapter 3
The commonly used name for a manually actuated alarm initiating device.
Pull station
This circuit contains simple contact closure devices.
IDC - Initiating Device Circuit
This signal is caused by the off-normal condition of a suppression system.
Supervisory
The abbreviation AHJ stands for this.
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Testing, inspection and maintenance is covered here.
Chapter 14
The abbreviation FACP stands for this.
Fire Alarm Control Panel
This circuit contains adressable devices.
SLC - Signaling Line Circuit
This signal is caused by a mechanical fault or failure.
Trouble
Fire alarm and Nurse call systems are classified as this.
Life Safety Systems
System fundemantals are found here.
Chapter 10
This device acts as the bridge between our SLC circuits and IDC circuits.
Monitor module (MMF 300)
The only circuit that can be legally T-Tapped.
Class B SLC
According to the NFPA 72 trouble signals have a maximum of _______ seconds to report to the panel.
200 seconds
All circuits in fire alarm systems are ____________ for integrity.
Monitored
Records, form templates and retention requirements are here.
Chapter 7
These systems put out fires.
Suppression Systems
This class of circuit contains a pair of redundant connectors going back to the panel.
Class A
Alarm signals have a maximum of _____ seconds to report to the panel.
10 seconds
Backup batteries must be able to keep the system on for ______ hours and the audibles sounding for ______ minutes.
24 hours, 5 minutes
Initiating Devices are covered here.
Chapter 17
A visual representation of all system points and expected functionality. Used during programming.
System Matrix