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 is also known as conventional
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
FCC in Fire alarm systems stands for ____
Fire Command Center
System fundemantals are found here.
Chapter 10
? were developed to protect large open areas.
Beam Detectors
The infamous fail safe circuit
Class D
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
A duct smoke detector actuation is permitted to cause an alarm and _______________?
supervisory signal
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(n) ? usually provides signal information in a floor plan format.
Graphic Annunciator