1. The present practicable limits of radio frequency are 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz.

2. In a building emergency communication system where ac power source is monitored

for integrity should be tested Annually system where ac power source is not monitored
for integrity should be tested Quarterly.

3. Lighting used to charge photoluminescent materials shall not be controlled by Motion

sensor.

4. The two-way communication system shall include both Audible and Visible signals.

5. A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion . – Smoke Detector

6. A radiant energy–sensing fire detector that detects the radiant energy emitted by a
flame. - Flame Detector

7. A fuel tank, located inside a structure, that provides fuel to the engine. - Day Fuel
Tank

8. A separate, main fuel tank for supplying fuel to the engine or a day tank. - Main Fuel
Tank

9. During conditions of stair use, the minimum illumination for new stairs shall be at least
___ measured at the walking surfaces. - 10 ft-Candle (108 lux)

10.The minimum illumination for floors and other walking surfaces, other than new stairs
during conditions of stair use, shall be to values of at least ______measured at the floor.
- 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux)

11.Where maintenance of illumination depends on changing from one energy source to

another, a delay of not more than ____ shall be permitted. - 10 Second

12.The maximum-to-minimum illumination shall not exceed a ratio of 40 to 1.

13.Device with alphanumeric display _____? - Visible annunciation

14.Visual inspection of heat detector _____? - Semiannually

15.The visual representation of output data, other than printed copy. - Display

16.The radio signal from the base station transmitter to the portable public safety
subscriber receiver. - Downlink

17.The fire alarm system operation is same as it is design in which condition.

A. Pre-Alarm B. Normal C. Trouble D. Supervisory

1. Manual Fire alarm boxes shall be located within ______ of each exit doorway on each
floor. - 5 ft (1.5 m)

2. A notification appliance that alerts by the sense of touch or vibration. - Tactile

notification appliance

3. A control function that attempts to return a system or device to its normal, nonalarm
state. - Reset

4. Battery calculations shall include a minimum ______ safety margin above the calculated
amp-hour capacity required. - 20%

5. Required signals shall not be lost, interrupted, or delayed by more than ___ as a result
of the primary power failure. - 10 Seconds

6. Testing of engine-driven generator _______? - Monthly

7. High-frequency energy that can be modulated by voice or signaling impulses. - Carrier

8. A system intended to page one or more person by such means as voice over loud
speaker, coded audible signals or visible signals, or lamp annunciators. - Paging
system

9. A system component that provides interface between signaling line circuits, initiating
device circuits, or control units and the transmission channel. - Transmitter

10.Any alarm that occurs that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition. -
Unwanted Alarm

11.The secondary power supply shall have sufficient capacity to operate the system under
quiescent load (system operating in a non-alarm condition) for minimum of _____. - 24
HRS

12.The installation of all pathway wiring, cable, and equipment shall be in accordance with
____. - NFPA 70

13.What is the color code for an ordinary temperature classification heat-sensing detector?
- Uncolored

14.What is the color code for initiating device at normal operation? - Uncolored

15.stored energy system has the capability to start the prime mover without using energy
from another source. - Black start

16.The EPS shall be installed in accordance with ____________. - NFPA 70

17.What are the maximum capacities shall be permitted for integral tanks? - 1) Maximum
of 2498 L (660 gal) diesel fuel, 2) Maximum of 95 L (25 gal) gasoline fuel

18.Transfer switch shall be operated __________ - Monthly

19.What device are normally indicated on the mimic panel with LED which graphically
indicates the building the floor and location of fire?

A) Manual call points, Flow Switch, Detectors C) Bell, Horn and

Strobes

B) Control Panel & Fire Telephone D) Exit Signs, Sounder

Device

1. The principal attended, or unattended location where the status of detection alarm
communication and control system is displayed and from which the system (s) can be
manually controlled?

A) Fire Pump Room C) Mechanical Room

B) Fire Command Centre D) Electrical Room

1. Battery calculation for a protected premise for fire alarm system require how much
reserve capacity for safety margins?

A) 10 % C) 5 ampere-hours

B) 20 % D) No Factor of safety is
mandated by the code

1. Secondary power supply batteries are required to be marked with:

A) The system’s ampere-hours requirements (battery calculation result)

B) The date installed D) The maximum

available short circuit current

C) The date Manufactured using the month/year format.

1. A wiring classification of circuits NOT capable of transmitting an alarm signal beyond a
single open or during a short between conductors.

A) CLASS A C) CLASS C

B) CLASS B D) CLASS X

1. Equipment connected to a fire alarm circuit must be listed:

A) By underwriter laboratories C) For use with control

unit

B) For fire alarm use D) For the purpose for

which it is listed

1. Emergency illumination shall be provided for a minimum of ______hours in the event of

failure of normal lighting. - 1.5 HRS

2. Emergency generators providing power to emergency lighting systems shall be

installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with________. - NFPA 110

3. The operable part of manually actuated alarm initiating device shall be not less than
_______ and not more than ________ from the finished floor. - 42 in. (1.07 m) / 48 in.
(1.22 m)

4. Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within _____. - 200
seconds

5. Restoration of latching supervisory signals shall be indicated within _______. - 90

seconds

6. The marking stripe shall have a minimum width of ______. - 1 in. (25 mm)

7. The emergency exit symbol applied on the door shall be a minimum of ______. - 4 in.
(100 mm)

8. The word EXIT shall be in letters of a width not less than________ and the minimum
spacing between letters shall be not less than_____. - 2 in. (51mm) 3/8 in (9.5
mm)

9. Externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated by not less than______. - 5 ft candles

(54 lux)

10.Devices that detect a phenomenon other than heat, smoke, flame, or gases produced
by a fire. - Other Fire Detector

11.A device that responds when the temperature rises at a rate exceeding a
predetermined value. - Rate-of-Rise Detector

12.The branch circuit(s) and connections shall be protected against physical damage. -
Mechanical Protection

13.The number of supervisory signals–initiating devices permitted to be connected to a

single initiating device circuit shall not exceed ____. - 20

14.A signal-transmitting station shall be provided at intervals not exceeding ___

intermediate stations. - 10

15.For testing all emergency lighting and power system during maximum anticipated load
condition shall be provided in which condition? - Testing under load

16.A device designed to close, open, or both, one or more electrical circuits. - Switching
Device
17.A power supply used to provide alternating current power to load for some period of
time in the event of a power failure. - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

18.A compartment or chamber to which one or more air ducts are connected and that
forms part of the air distribution system. - Plenum

19.An enclosed channel of metallic or nonmetallic materials designed expressly for holding
wires, cables, or bus bars, with additional function as permitted. - Raceway

20.The maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the
conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating. - Ampacity

21.The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and
the outlet(s). - Branch Circuit
22.A conducting object through which a direct connection to earth is established. -
Grounding Electrode
23.The operable part of manually actuated alarm initiating device shall be not less than
_______and not more than _________ from finished floor. - 42 in (1.07 m) / 48 In (1.22
m)

24.The off-normal signal shall be initiated when the required pressure increases or
decreases by ____. - 10 psi (70 kPa)

25.For the purpose of alarm annunciation, each floor of the building shall be considered as
a separate zone.

26.What is the required secondary power capacity (battery requirement), if the total
system standby current draws 0.177 amperes operating 24 hours and with total
system alarm current of 3.32 amperes that can operate the system for at least 5
minutes with a safety factor of 20 percent?

A) 2 AMP-HR C) 6 AMP-HR

B) 4 AMP-HR D) 8 AMP-HR

1. A wiring classification of circuits capable of transmitting an alarm signal during a single

open or non-simultaneous ground fault on a conductor.

A) CLASS A C) CLASS C

B) CLASS B D) CLASS X

1. A fire alarm system required for life safety shall be installed, tested, and maintained in
accordance with applicable requirements of_____? - NFPA 70 National Electrical
Code / NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

2. A device used to store and generate a sinusoidal wave. - Generator.

3. All fuel tanks and system shall be installed and maintain in accordance with ______. -
NFPA 30

4. A type of energy conversion equipment (ECE) intended to temporarily support the

critical load with stored energy until an alternate energy source can assume the load. -
Bridging System

5. The flash rate shall not exceed two flash per second (2 Hz) nor be less than one
flash per second (1 Hz).

6. A maximum pulse duration shall be 0.2 second with a maximum duty cycle of 40%.
7. Emergency illumination shall be provided for not less than 1 1/2 hours in the event of
failure of normal lighting.

8. Where maintenance of illumination depends on changing from one energy source to

another, a delay of not more than 10 seconds shall be permitted.

9. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not
less than an average of 10.8 lux (1 ft-candle) and, at any point, not less than 1.1 lux
(0.1 ft-candle), measured along the path of egress at floor level.

10.Fire alarm system required for life safety shall be installed, tested, ...accordance with
applicable requirements of NFPA 70.

11.Equipment enclosed in a case that is capable of withstanding an explosion of a

specified gas or vapor that may occur within it and of preventing the ignition of a
specified gas or vapor surrounding the enclosure by sparks, flashes or explosion of the
gas or vapor within and that operates at such an external temperature that a
surrounding flammable atmosphere will not be ignited thereby‐Explosion proof
Equipment.

12.What devices are normally indicated on the mimic panel with LED which graphically
indicates the building the floor and location of fire‐ Manual Call Points, Flow switch,
Detectors

13.In a high rise building two-way hard-wired telecommunications are required at – All of
the above (Fire pump room, Elevator car & lift lobby, Fire command center).

14.A visible signaling lights used for fire alarm signaling, only or to signal the intent for
complete evacuation shall be _____________and shall not exceed 1000 Candle’s – Clear
or Normal white.

15.The minimum distance allowed for detector to be positioned to a corner of a room on a

smooth ceiling is – 60% minimum spacing between detectors

16.What is the color code for an ordinary temperature classification heat sensing fire
detector –Red.

17.which is the secondary power capacity (battery requirement) if the total system
standby current draws 0.177ampheres operating 24 hours and with total system alarm
current of 3.32 amperes that can operate the system for at least 5 minutes with a
safety factor of 20 percent‐ 6 Amp‐hr.

18.A thin layer of construction material. – Membrane.

19.To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, … they shall have a sound
level at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the
maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds.

20.Failure of primary power shall not loss, interrupt or delay the required signals for how
many seconds‐ 10 Seconds.

21.Audible appliances for sleeping areas shall have a sound level of at least 75dBA having
a duration of 60 seconds.

22.Visual and audible means to indicate a 15 percent or greater reduction of normal

power supply (rated voltage) shall be provided .

23.The location of the emergency control function interface device within 3 ft (0.9 m)
applies to the point of interface and not to remotely located equipment.
 24.A publicly accessible alarm box that can also be operated by one or more remote
initiating devices or an auxiliary alarm system used to send an alarm to the
communication center. – Master Alarm Box

25.The branch circuits and connections shall be protected against physical damage. –
Mechanical Protection

26.For wireless network boxes the battery shall have power to sustain operation for a
minimum period of 15 days without recharging.

27.A directional indicator shall be identifiable as a directional indicator at a distance of 40

ft (12 m).

28.The principle of using automatic analysis of real time video images to detect presence
of flame –

video image flame detection.

29.An audible or visible signal that conveys several discrete bits or units of information –
Coded

30.An average ambient sound level greater than 105 dBA shall require the use of visible
notification appliance.

31.The total sound pressure level produced by combining the ambient sound pressure
level with all audible notification appliance operating shall not exceed 110dBA.

32. Public mode audible requirements –They shall have a sound level at least 15 dB
above the average ambient sound level and 5 dB above maximum sound level
having duration of at least 60 seconds.

33. Private mode audible requirements –They shall have a sound level at least 10 dB
above the average ambient sound level and 5 dB above maximum sound level
having duration of at least 60 seconds.

34. Fuses rated at 3 amperes minimum to 7 amperes maximum and not less than
2000 volts.

35. A fire alarm system component with discrete identification that can have its status individually
identified or that is used to individually control other functions. -- Addressable device.

36. A system component that monitors inputs and control outputs through various types of
circuits. – Control unit.

37. Any circuit, conductor, optic fiber, radio carrier, or other means connecting two or more
location. – Path (pathway).

38. A grandstand in which the seats are not provided with backrests -Bleachers.

39. Illuminated by self-contained power source and operated independently of external power
sources. – Self-Luminous.

40. A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will not
ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat
– Noncombustible Material

41. The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects
three or fewer stories.

42. The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects
four or more stories.
43. The emergency exit symbol applied on the door shall be a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) in
height and shall be applied on the door, centered horizontally, with the top of the symbol not
higher than 18 in. (455 mm) above the finished floor.

44. In assembly occupancies, the illumination of the walking surfaces of exit access shall have be
at least 0.2 ft-candle (2.2 lux).

45. The emergency lighting equipment shall automatically perform annually a test for a minimum
of 1 1/2 hours.

46. The total quantity of combustible contents of a building, space, or fire area. – Fuel load.

47. Vestibules shall have a dimension of not less than 44 in. (1120 mm) in width and not less
than 6 ft (1830 mm) in the direction of travel.

48. Externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated by not less than 5 ft-candles (54 lux) at the
illuminated surface and shall have a contrast ratio of not less than 0.5.

49. A stage with a height greater than 50 ft (15 m) measured from the lowest point on the stage
floor to the highest point of the roof or deck above. – Legitimate stage.

50. Day tank on diesel systems shall be installed below the engine fuel return elevation.

51. Test the device in place to ensure CO entry to the ______ by introducing through the vents to
the sensing chamber. – sensing chamber

52. What does class 6 in EPSS stand for. - 6 hrs. minimum

53. Fault in the fire alarm or signaling system. – Trouble condition

54. What does FPLP stand for. – power limited fire alarm plenum cable

55. For a diesel engine powered EPS, loading should not be less than _-of nameplate KW rating pf
the EPS. – 30%

56. Type of detector by introducing smoke or another aerosol or an optical filter in to the beam
path. – Projected beam type

57. Test _____ in place to ensure smoke entry in to the sensing chamber and alarm response. –
Smoke detector

58. Emergency communication system periodic maintenance. – Annually

59. A horizontally measured dimension related to the allowable coverage of fire detector. –
Spacing

60. The location of the equipment needed to relay signals between supervising stations,
subsidiary station, and protected premises. - Repeater station
61. A hearing threshold of greater than 90 dB- Profound Hearing Loss
62. A message indicating a condition, communicated by electrical, visible, audible, wireless, or
other- Signal
1 – Draw S.L.D for (1B+G+M+2)

2- For Emergency and Standby Power tested as per

(NFPA72 – NFPA101 – NFPA 110 – NFPA 111)

3 –requirements of Mass Notification Systems according to?

(NFPA 111 – ANSI/UL 217 – ANSI/UL 2572, – ISO 7731)

4 – Environmental state, or equipment state that warrants some type of signal, notification,
communication
(Abnormal Condition – normal Condition – alarm Condition)

5 – Each thing be complete with NFPA 72 only one doesn’t

(Smoke detector test – heat detector test – inspection – discharge suppuration system)

6 – fire alarm system component such as a bell , speaker, light, or text display that provides
audible, tactile, or visible outputs, or any combination thereof.
(Initiating Device – Notification Appliance – Circuit Interface)

7 – Reset. A control function that attempts to return to nonalarm state. ‘

(Panel only – notification device only – initiating device only – all system)

8 – Manual fire alarm boxes tested

MONTHLY – SEMIANNUAL – ANNUAL)

9 – When an initiating device, notification appliance, or control relay is deleted,

(Initial Acceptance Testing - Reacceptance Testing - Supervisory Condition)

10 - Heat-sensing detectors, spot type Temperature Classification is High shall be Colour

Coded
(Red - Uncoloured - Blue) see Table 17.6.2.1

11- Smoke detectors shall not be installed if f the following conditions exist
(Temperature below (0°C) – area more 200 m2 – residential building)

12 - Published installation and operating documentation provided for each product or

Component. The documentation includes directions and necessary information for the
intended Installation, maintenance, and operation of the product or component.
(Manufacturer’s published Instructions – engineering maintenance manual)

13 – Use red coloured (led) to indicate graphically the building, floor, and location of alarm
(Zone chart – mimic panel – fire alarm panel)

14 - Mass notification systems consider as

(One-way emergency communications - two-way emergency communications.)
15 – Fire alarm control panel shall be located at:
(Fire command centre – ground floor main entrance – all of above)
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ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM QCDD
Q# Answer NFP
Questions REF.
A
“Approved”
1 Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 3.2.1 72
definition
A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are
“Initiating device
2 connected where the signal received does not identify the individual 3.3.129 72
circuit” definition
device operated.
“Manual Fire Alarm
3 A manually operated device used to initiate a fire alarm signal. 3.3.8.3 72
Box” definition
The property or building or system owner or the owner’s designated
representative shall be responsible for inspection, testing, and
4 Responsibilities. 14.2.2.1 72
maintenance of the system and for alterations or additions to this
system.
Table
“Video image Visual Verify no point requiring detection is obstructed or outside the
5 14.3.1.17 72
Inspection” purpose detector’s field of view.
(h)
“Batteries visual Inspect for corrosion or leakage. Verify tightness of connections. Table
6 72
inspection” purpose Verify marking of the month/year of manufacture 14.3.1.9
Table
7 Annually “Emergency communication systems” Testing Frequency 72
14.3.2.5
CO Detector Test the devices in place to ensure CO entry to
the………………… by introduction through the vents, to the
Table
8 Sensing Chamber sensing chamber of listed and labeled product acceptable to the 72
14.4.3.2
manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions

Table
9 Annually Carbon monoxide device/system Testing Frequency 72
14.4.3.2
Table
10 Uncoloured Color of an ordinary Temperature heat detector is 72
17.6.2.1
…………………. shall be required whenever a fire alarm system
configured for releasing service is being serviced or tested.
11 Occupant notification. 10.2.3.1 72

The ………………. supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) or

emergency communication system(s) shall supply no other loads
12 branch circuit and shall be supplied 10.6.5.1 72

Installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of Fire Alarm

Manufacturer’s System shall be carried out as per.
13 Published 10.2.1.3 72
Documents/Instructions.

________________ should be restored to normal.

1. Releasing components
2. HVAC.
14 All of the above 72
3. Fire alarm panel
4. All of the above.

15 Annunciator A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric 3.3.19 72

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 NFPA70, 72,101,110 & 111 SOFTCOPY ONLY.
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displays, or other equivalent means in which each indication
provides status information about a circuit, condition, or location

Audible Notification
16 A notification appliance that alerts by the sense of hearing. 3.3.168 72
Appliance.
Table
17 Annually Fire–gas and other detectors Testing Frequency 72
14.4.3.2
Visible Notification
18 A notification appliance that alerts by the sense of sight. 3.3.168 72
Appliance.
A manually operated box for separately transmitting a fire
Combination Fire Alarm
19 alarm signal and a distinctive guard patrol tour supervisory signal. 3.3.11 72
and Guard’s Tour Box
(SIG-IDS)
Circuits, systems, and components
20 Normal Condition are functioning as designed and no abnormal condition 3.3.56 72
exists.
Mass notification system
21 Annually 14.3.1 72
Transceivers table
22 Annually Fuses testing frequency 14.3.1 72
A system consisting
of a stored energy source, designed to continuously
Uninterruptible Power
23 provide a clean, conditioned sinusoidal wave of power under 3.3.8 111
Supply (UPS).
normal conditions and for a finite period of time upon
loss of the primary power source.
Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial
illumination that is not less than an average of - (10.8 lux) and, at
24 10.8 lux any point, not less 7.9.2 101
than 0.1 ft-candle (1.1 lux), measured along the path of egress at
floor level

25. Draw a Fire alarm system riser diagram for (2B +G+10) high-rise building showing all devices and interfaces on the
given A4 paper.

 EXAM IS 25 QUESTIONS, 90 MINUTES.

 NFPA70, 72,101,110 & 111 SOFTCOPY ONLY.
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ANSWER
Q# QUESTION
CLAUSE REF. NFPA
“Should” Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not
1 3.2.7 72
Definition required.
“Approved”
2 Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 3.2.1 72
definition
A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are
“Initiating device
3 connected where the signal received does not identify the 3.3.123 72
circuit” definition
individual device operated.
A circuit path between any combination of addressable
“Signaling Line Circuit” appliances or devices, circuit interfaces, control units or
4 3.3.242 72
definition transmitters over which multiple system input signals or output
signals or both are carried.
“Manual Fire Alarm
5 A manually operated device used to initiate a fire alarm signal. 3.3.8.3 72
Box” definition
following the number or letter designating a paragraph
An asterisk (*) Notice
6 indicates that explanatory material on the paragraph can be 72
meaning P.17
found in Annex A.
The property or building or system owner or the owner’s
designated representative shall be responsible for inspection,
7 Responsibilities. 14.2.2.1 72
testing, and maintenance of the system and for alterations or
additions to this system.
The test plan and results shall be documented with the testing
8 Test plan results 14.2.10.2 72
records.
Table
“Video image Visual Verify no point requiring detection is obstructed or outside the
9 14.3.1.17 72
Inspection” purpose detector’s field of view.
(h)
“Batteries visual Inspect for corrosion or leakage. Verify tightness of Table
10 72
inspection” purpose connections. Verify marking of the month/year of manufacture 14.3.1.9
“Projected beam Table
11 detector” Visual Insp. Semiannual 14.3.1.17 72
frequency (j)
“Emergency
communication Table
12 Annual 72
systems” Testing 14.3.2.5
Frequency
The purpose for initial and reacceptance inspections is to
Purpose of initial and ensure compliance with approved design documents and to
13 14.2.1.1 72
reacceptance insp. ensure installation in accordance with this Code and other
required installation standards.
The purpose for initial and reacceptance tests of fire alarm and
Purpose of initial and
14 signaling systems is to ensure system operation in accordance 14.2.1.2 72
reacceptance test.
with the design documents.
Table
“Heat detector”
15 Annual 14.4.3.2. 72
Testing Frequency
17[d{1}]
16 ANSI/UL 268 standard Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems 2.2 72
17 “Day Fuel tank” A fuel tank, located inside a structure that provides 3.3.6.1 110
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 BRING NFPA70, 72,101,110 & 111 HARDCOPY ONLY.
 PENS, PENCILE & RULER ARE NEEDED.
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definition fuel to the engine.
Stored Emergency
18 UPS 3.3.3.1 111
Power Supply System
The answer is : 10 seconds
New emergency Referring to NFPA 101 : [7.9.2.2] 101
power systems for New emergency power systems for emergency lighting Shall be
19
emergency lighting at least Type 10, Class 1.5, and Level 1. [7.9.2.2] Table
maximum time & referring to NFPA 111: 4.1(b) 111
Type 10 = 10 sec. Table 4.1(b)

20. Motor according to NEMA MG-1 should be:

1. Design A

2. Design B

3. Design C

4. Design D

21. Upon completing suppression system testing, ________________ should be restored to normal.

1. Releasing components

2. HVAC.

3. Fire alarm panel

4. All of the above.

22. _____________ programs to ensure the system correct operation.

1. Testing

2. Maintenance.

3. Inspection.

4. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

23. Draw a Fire alarm system riser diagram for (2B +G+10) high-rise building showing all devices and interfaces on
the given A4 paper.

 EXAM IS 25 QUESTIONS, 90 MINUTES.

 BRING NFPA70, 72,101,110 & 111 HARDCOPY ONLY.
 PENS, PENCILE & RULER ARE NEEDED.
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1. A circuit path between any combination of addressable appliances or devices, circuit

interfaces, control units or transmitters over which multiple system input signals or
output signals or both are carried.

Signaling Line Circuit ( 3.3.255)

2. A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connected where the signal
received does not identify the individual device operated.

Initiating Device Circuit (3.3.132)

3. Heat Detector Shall be tested-Annually

4. CO System/device shall be tested-Annually

5. A manually operated device used to initiate a fire alarm signal.- Manual Fire Alarm
Box.

6. An abnormal condition in a system due to a fault.- Trouble Condition.

7. Standard For Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems-NFPA
111,

8. device that detects gases produced by a fire.-Fire Gas Detector

9. A radiant energy–sensing fire detector that detects the radiant energy emitted by a
flame.-Flame Detector

10. The purpose for is to statistically assure operational reliability.- periodic

testing

11. CO devices in place to ensure CO entry to the by introduction through the

vents, to the sensing chamber of listed and labeled product acceptable to the manufacturer
or in accordance with their published instructions.- sensing chamber

12. Draw single line drawing for Fire alarm system, layout of 2B+G+10 High Rise Building
 QCDD TEST Date: 08.11.2017

1. Draw a Single Line Diagram for the Warehouse and Accommodation System on for a complete Fire
Alarm System incorporating all the required initiating devices, fire alarm control panel, interface units,
wiring details notification appliance system etc

2. Standard for the control units and accessories for fire alarm system.
Ans. ANSI/UL864

3. Engine-driven Generator shall be inspected, tested and maintained.

Ans. Monthly

4. The color code for the Ordinary type rate of rise Heat Detector.
Ans. Uncolor

5. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required.

Ans. Should

6. Abnormal condition that possesses a threat to life, property or mission and time is available for
investigation.
Ans. Pre-alarm condition

7. Fire-gas Detectors and other Fire Detectors shall be tested as prescribed by the manufacturer and as
necessary for the application.
Ans. Annually

8. If impairment is not corrected at the conclusion of the system inspection, testing or maintenance, the
system owner shall be informed with in.
Ans. 24 Hrs.

9. All Fire Alarm Equipment shall be inspected, tested or maintained.

Ans. Annually

10. Emergency Communications Equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained.

Ans. Annually

11. Projected Beam type Detectors shall be inspected, tested etc

Ans. Annually

12. Installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of Fire Alarm System shall be carried out as per.
Ans. Manufacturer’s Published Documents/Instructions.
1. Self-acting equipment for transferring the connected load from one power source to
another power source.
(Ans.ATS)
2. A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connected where the
signal received does not identify the individual device operated
(Ans.Intiating Device Circuit)
3. If a deficiency is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or
maintenance, the system owner or the owner’s designated representative shall be
informed of the impairment in writing within
(Ans.24 Hour)
4. The ……………………. shall be responsible for inspection, testing, and maintenance
of the system and for alterations or additions to this system.
(Ans. property or building or system owner or the owner’s designated
representative)
5. CO Detector Test the devices in place to ensure CO entry to the………………… by
introduction through the vents, to the sensing chamber of listed and labeled product
acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions
(Ans. sensing chamber)
6. Draw a Single Line Diagram for the 2B+G+4+R (12pts) on for a complete Fire
Alarm System incorporating all the required initiating devices, fire alarm control
panel, interface units, wiring details notification appliance system etc.
7. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required.
Ans. Should
8. Installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of Fire Alarm System shall be carried
out as per.
Ans. Manufacturer’s Published Documents/Instructions.
9. A type of photoelectric light obscuration smoke detector wherein the beam spans the
protected area.
Ans. Projected Beam–Type Detector.

10. Control equipment fuses tested ans. Annually.

11. A defined area within the protected premises. ----------- can define an area from which a
signal can be received, an area to which a signal can be sent, or an area in which a form
of control can be executed. Ans.zone.
12. CO Detector Test the devices in place to ensure CO entry to the………………… by
introduction through the vents, to the ------------- of listed and labeled product
acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions
(Ans. sensing chamber)
13. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Ans. Approved.
14. Fire Pump design according to NEMA MG-1 should be Ans.Design B.
15. An asterisk (*) meaning.
16. Upon completing suppression system testing, ________________ should be restored to
normal.
1. Releasing components
 2. HVAC.
3. Fire alarm panel
4. All of the above.
17.. _____________ programs to ensure the system correct operation.
1. Testing
2. Maintenance.
3. Inspection.
4. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
18. Stored Emergency Power Supply System -ANS. nfpa111.
19. A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other equivalent
means in
which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition, or location Ans.
Annunciator.

20.The purpose for is to statistically assure operational reliability.-Ans periodic

testing
1. Self-acting equipment for transferring the connected load from one power source to
another power source. (Ans.ATS)
2. The source of electric power of the required capacity and quality for an emergency power
supply system is. (Ans. Emergency Power Supply)
3. This means Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (Ans. Approved)
4. A radiant energy–sensing fire detector that detects the radiant energy emitted by a flame
(Ans.Flame Detector)
5. A fire detector that detects either abnormally high temperature or rate-of-temperature
rise, or both. (Ans. Heat Detector)
6. A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connected where the signal
received does not identify the individual device operated (Ans.Intiating Device Circuit)
7. The ………………. supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) or emergency communication
system(s) shall supply no other loads and shall be supplied (Ans. branch circuit)
8. The purpose……………… for is to statistically assure operational reliability (Ans.
periodic testing)
9. If a deficiency is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or
maintenance, the system owner or the owner’s designated representative shall be
informed of the impairment in writing within (Ans.24 Hour)
10. The ……………………. shall be responsible for inspection, testing, and maintenance of
the system and for alterations or additions to this system. (Ans. property or building or
system owner or the owner’s designated representative)
11. Before proceeding with any ……………all persons and facilities receiving alarm,
supervisory, or trouble signals and all building occupants shall be notified of the testing
to prevent unnecessary response (Ans. Testing)
12. …………………. shall be required whenever a fire alarm system configured for
releasing service is being serviced or tested. (Ans. Occupant notification)
13. Questions from Inspection Testing Table
14. CO Detector Test the devices in place to ensure CO entry to the………………… by
introduction through the vents, to the sensing chamber of listed and labeled product
acceptable to the manufacturer or in accordance with their published instructions
(Ans. sensing chamber)
15. Color of an ordinary Temperature heat detector is (Ans. Uncolored)
 Qatar Civil Defence Examination

1. To what codes are fire protection systems designed to meet in the state of Qatar?
a. NFPA Codes d. Australian Safety Codes
b. International Fire Codes e. None of the above
c. Singapore Fire Code
2. What other regulations, requirements must the fire fighting system design must comply to in
the State of Qatar?
a. Qatar Civil Defence c. British Standards
Requirements d. NEMA Standards
b. ASTM Standards e. None of the above
3. As per NFPA 13, for a sprinkler with a K factor of 5.6 and a residual pressure of 1.025 bar what is
the required flow at the sprinkler head?
a. 22 GPM d. 95 GPM
b. 15 GPM e. 10 GPM
c. 30 GPM
4. Propagation of a combustion zone at a velocity that is less than the speed of sound in the un-
reacted medium.
a. Detonation d. Explosion
b. Deflagration e. None of the above
c. Conflagration
5. As per NFPA 13, what type of occupancy where the quantity and combustibility of contents are
moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed 12ft – 3.7mtr and fires with moderate to high rates
of heat release are expected.
a. Light Hazard d. Ordinary Hazard 2
b. Extra Hazard 1 e. None of the above
c. Ordinary Hazard 1
6. NFPA 13 states that for ordinary hazard occupancy, the number of sprinklers permitted to be
supplied through a 2 ½” – 65mmØ Pipe is ______?
a. 20 Sprinklers d. 40 Sprinklers
b. 10 Sprinklers e. 60 Sprinklers
c. 30 Sprinklers
7. A 6”-150mm diameter Sprinkler System Riser will required Breeching Inlet or Fire Department
Connection comprising of
a. Two 2 ½” inlet d. Four 2 ½” inlet
b. Four 1 ½” inlet e. None of the above
c. Two 1 ½” inlet
8. NFPA 13 states that for ordinary hazard occupancy, the number of sprinkler to be supplied
through 3” – 80mmØ Pipe is ______?
a. 20 Sprinklers d. 40 Sprinklers
b. 60 Sprinklers e. 50 Sprinklers
c. 30 Sprinklers
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 9. In accordance with NFPA 14, the minimum residual pressure at the outlet of the hydraulically
most remote 2 ½” (65mm) hose connection shall be:
a. 65 PSI d. 50 PSI
b. 100 PSI e. 75 PSI
c. 120 PSI
10. QCD FSS states that one (1) rising main is provided for one or a series of floors higher that 28M
above ground, with each rising main serving not more that ______of any floor.
a. 500 m2 d. 930 m2
b. 1,000 m2 e. 250 m2
c. 750 m2
11. What is the maximum nozzle spacing (vertically or horizontally) for water spray system?
a. 2 Meter d. 1.5 Meter
b. 2 Meter e. 1.75 Meter
c. 4 Meter
12. In NFPA 15 Water Spry Fixed System, what is the minimum operating pressure of any water spry
nozzle protecting an outdoor hazard?
a. 12 PSI d. 25 PSI
b. 16 PSI e. 7 PSI
c. 20 PSI
13. QCD FSS requirement for Private Fire Hydrant shall be sufficient to provide what pressure & flow
for the hydraulically most remote fire hydrant?
a. 50 PSI @ 100 GPM d. 100 PSI @ 750 GPM
b. 50 PSI @ 500 GPM e. 100 PSI @ 100 GPM
c. 100 PSI @ 500 GPM
14. Propagation of a combustion zone at a velocity that is greater that the speed of sound in the un-
reacted medium.
a. Detonation d. Explosion
b. Deflagration e. None of the above
c. Conflagration
15. The minimum water pressure required at any sprinkler head is?
a. 2 PSI d. 14.7 PSI
b. 7 PSI e. None of the above
c. 15 PSI
16. Deluge Sprinkler system requires ______ so that all flow water is discharged when the deluge
valve actuates.
a. Open Sprinklers
b. Special Detectors
c. Pilot Bulb
d. Water Motor Control
e. None of the above

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 17. Which of the following does not contribute or affect the overall fire hazard of a building?
a. Building construction
b. Building Occupancy
c. Travel Distance to Exits
d. Type & Extent of Fire Protection System Installed
e. Fire Hydrant water flow test
18. To comply with NFPA 13 on possible ambient temperature, the sprinkler temperature rating at
the basement shall be:
a. 57 0 C d. 49 0 C
b. 79 0 C e. None of the above
c. 121 C 0

19. In the State of Qatar, what is the requirement of the fire pump to satisfy the minimum water
flow pressure capacity?
a. At least 150% flow & not less than 65% minimum pressure
b. At least 150% flow & minimum 65% pressure
c. At least 120% flow & maximum 65% pressure
d. At least 100% flow & minimum 50% pressure
e. At least 140% flow & minimum 75% pressure
20. QCD Fire Safety requires that each floor of every building shall as a minimum have a ______ that
clearly depicts using colours and symbols, the location of all fire zones, the type and location of
all initiating devices on that floor and a “YOU ARE HERE” indication.
a. Indicating Mimic Panel d. Repeater Panel
b. Zone Chart e. None of the above
c. Fire Control Panel
21. The phenomenon where the upward movement of smoke and gases ceases due to the loss of
buoyancy.
a. Evaporation d. Filtration
b. Stratification e. None of the above
c. Condensation
22. A fire detector either abnormally high temperature or rate of temperature rise or both:
a. Fire Gas Detector d. Fixed Temperature Detector
b. Combination Detector e. Smoke Detector
c. Heat Detector
23. What type of detector is required for battery to prevent an explosion hazard for that area?
a. CO Detector
b. Flame Detector
c. Hydrogen Detector
d. Smoke Detector
e. Fire Gas Detector

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 24. The minimum distance allowed for detector to be positioned to a corner of a room on a smooth
ceiling is?
a. 60% Listed Max. Spacing between Detectors
b. 60% Listed Min. Spacing between Detectors
c. 75% Listed Max. Spacing between Detectors
d. 70% Listed max. Spacing between Detectors
e. None of the above
25. A visible signalling lights used for fire alarm signalling, only or to signal the intent for complete
evacuation shall be_____ and shall not exceed 1000 Candela.
a. Clear or Nominal White d. Light Green
b. Bright Red e. Bright Yellow
c. Clear Blue
26. What is the minimum number of spot type detectors required for a room 232ft ling by 177ft
wide maximum distance from a wall?
a. 40 Detectors d. 48 Detectors
b. 35 Detectors e. 42 Detectors
c. 50 Detectors
27. In a high rise building, two-way hard wired telecommunications are required at?
a. Exit Stairway Landings
b. Fire Command Centre
c. Elevator Car & Lift Lobby
d. Fire Pump Room
e. All of the Above
28. The principal attended, or unattended location where the status of the detection, alarm
communications and control systems is displayed and from which the system(s) can be manually
controlled?
a. Fire Pump Room d. Electrical Room
b. Fire Command Centre e. None of the above
c. Mechanical Call Point
29. A fire alarm device that requires human action to initiate a fire alarm signal.
a. Heat Detector d. Fire Telephone
b. Manual Call Point e. All of the above
c. Strobe
30. What devices are normally indicated on the mimic
panel with LED which graphically indicates the building the floor and location of fire?
a. Manual Call Points, Flow Switch, Detectors
b. Bell, Horn and Strobes
c. Interfacing Module, Control Panel & Fire Telephone
d. Exit Signs, Visible & Voice Device
e. None of the above

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 31. What performance criteria (minimum) must the capacity of the standby power batteries meet?
a. 12 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
b. 24 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
c. 48 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
d. 72 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
e. None of the above
32. If the total standby current of FACP and field is 0.18A and the total System Alarm Current is
3.32A. Find the total required capacity in AH for the battery of FACP considering that Standby
and Alarm Hours and 0.16 hours (10 min) respectively.
a. 5.35 AH d. 6.52 AH
b. 4.52 AH e. None of the above
c. 4.85 AH
33. A detector that consist of piping or tubing distribution network that runs from the detector to
the area(s) to be protected.
a. Flame Detector d. Air Sampling Type Detector
b. Project Beam Type Detector e. None of the above
c. Spot Type Detector
34. Minimum Clearance of spot type detector from sidewall is?
a. 150mm d. 200mm
b. 100mm e. None of the above
c. 65mm
35. A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion is called:
a. Heat Detector d. Flame Detector
b. Smoke Detector e. Fire Gas Detector
c. Beam Detector
36. A type of detector suitable for installation in areas having a tall ceilings and where smoke is
subject to stratification.
a. Air aspirated sampling Smoke Detector
b. Photoelectric light obstruction smoke detector
c. Ionization Spot type smoke detector
d. Photoelectric light scattering detector
e. Linear beam detector
37. QCD FSS indicates where the rising main does not exceed 45 meter in habitable height, the
minimum nominal bore of rising main shall be:
a. 100mm diameter d. 65mm diameter
b. 150mm diameter e. 50mm diameter
c. 200mm diameter
38. What is the maximum sprinkler spacing (area coverage) for a foam-water sprinkler system?
a. 100 ft2 d. 220 ft2
b. 200 ft2 e. 250 ft2
c. 130 ft2

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 39. QCD FSS requires Fire Water Storage Tanks to be constructed of what materials?
a. Reinforced Concrete Cement d. A & B
b. Steel e. A, B, & C
c. GRP
40. Where should be the Main Fire Alarm Panel be located?
a. In level of exit discharge of ground floor
b. Fire protected main entrance lobby suitably protected from elements
c. Main guard house where the location is separate structure and at the entrance of
property
d. All of the above
41. In order that the all features of the fire alarm system located in a building or associated within
the building can be controlled. Each building shall have its own:
a. Primary power Supply d. Paging System
b. Protective Isolating Device e. None of the above
c. Stand alone panel or Repeater
Panel
42. What is the minimum of spot-type detectors required for a room 210ft long by 150ft wide and
10ft height, if the detector is listed at 30ft maximum distance between detectors and 15ft:
a. 40 Detectors d. 48 Detectors
b. 35 Detectors e. 42 Detectors
c. 50 Detectors
43. In the compliance of specific performance based design criteria, the permitted spacing between
smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
a. 4.5 meters d. 10 meters
b. 6.5 meters e. None of the above
c. 9.1 meters
44. 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.
a. Control Unit
b. Initiating device
c. Notification appliances
d. Interface Module
e. None of the above

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Enumeration Questions:

1. List at least two (2) extinguishing methods that water Spray System will accomplished.
2. List at least three (3) types of Foam Concentrates (no abbreviations) for Protection of
Hydrocarbon Fuels.
3. Describe an acceptable Fire Pump Configuration which is required by Qatar Civil Defence.
4. List at least (2) class of Standpipe System with corresponding diameter size hose connection.
5. List at least four (4) components of an adequate Sprinkler System.
6. List at least three (3) types of Standpipe Systems.
7. List at least two (2) discharge devices that are installed at the discharge outlet of Foam Water
Sprinkler System.
8. List the three (3) hazard occupancy and corresponding maximum Sprinkler Riser Area Coverage.
9. What shall test be performed before an application is made to Qatar Civil Defence for Fire Safety
Inspection.
10. Give two (2) ambient conditions where smoke detectors shall not be installed in a specific area.
11. In compliance to NFPA 72, what are the four (4) classification of fire alarm system in terms of
application? (Give at least 2).
12. For building with floor area less than 1,000 m2 , are mimic panels required for each floor? Why?
13. For Assembly Occupancies what forms of Audible Alarms are required?
14. Is it acceptable to install fire alarm cables with other services? Why?
15. Is visible signal device required in exit enclosure and exit passageway? Why?
16. List the main components of a typical fire alarm system? (Minimum 5).
17. What criteria shall an Emergency Lighting System satisfy?
18. What should be indicated on the Mimic Panel?
19. How should the number and location fire alarm call point be determined?
20. For high rise building list the locations where 2 way hard wired telecommunications are
required. (List at least 3).

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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. NFPA Codes 23. Hydrogen Detector

2. Qatar Civil Defence Requirements 24. 70% Listed max. Spacing between
3. 22 GPM Detectors
4. Deflagration 25. Clear or Nominal White
5. Ordinary Hazard 2 26. 48 Detectors
6. 20 Sprinklers 27. All of the above
7. Four 2 ½” inlet 28. Fire Command Centre
8. 40 Sprinklers 29. Manual Call Point
9. 100 PSI 30. Interfacing Module, Control Panel &
10. 930 m2 Fire Telephone
11. 1.5 Meter 31. 24 hrs. Standby mode + 10 min in alarm
12. 20 PSI 32. 4.85 AH
13. 50 PSI @ 500 GPM 33. Air Sampling Type Detector
14. Detonation 34. 100mm
15. 7 PSI 35. Smoke Detector
16. Open Sprinklers 36. Linear beam detector
17. Travel Distance to Exits 37. 100mm diameter
18. 79 0 C 38. 100 ft2 A & B
19. At least 150% flow & not less than 65% 39. All of the above
minimum pressure 40. All of the above
20. Zone Chart 41. 35 Detectors
21. Stratification 42. 9.1 meters
22. Heat Detector 43. Interface Module

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Enumeration Answers:

1. List at least two (2) extinguishing methods that water Spray System will accomplished.
a.
2. List at least three (3) types of Foam Concentrates (no abbreviations) for Protection of
Hydrocarbon Fuels.
3. Describe an acceptable Fire Pump Configuration which is required by Qatar Civil Defence.
4. List at least (2) class of Standpipe System with corresponding diameter size hose connection.
a. Class 1 – 65mm diameter ( 2 ½”) hose connection
b. Class 2
i. 25mm diameter (1”) hose connection
ii. 40mm diameter (1 ½”) hose connection
5. List at least four (4) components of an adequate Sprinkler System.
6. List at least three (3) types of Standpipe Systems.
a. Manual Dry
b. Manual Wet
c. Automatic Wet
7. List at least two (2) discharge devices that are installed at the discharge outlet of Foam Water
Sprinkler System.
a. Foam Water Sprinkler
b. Nozzle Sprinkler
8. List the three (3) hazard occupancy and corresponding maximum Sprinkler Riser Area Coverage.
a. Light Hazard – 21 m2
b. Ordinary Hazard – 12 m2
c. Extra Ordinary Hazard – 9.3 m2
9. What shall test be performed before an application is made to Qatar Civil Defence for Fire Safety
Inspection.
10. Give two (2) ambient conditions where smoke detectors shall not be installed in a specific area.
a. below 40ºF (4ºC) or exceed 100ºF (38ºC).
b. Where the mounting surface could become considerably w armer or cooler than the room
11. In compliance to NFPA 72, what are the four (4) classification of fire alarm system in terms of
application? (Give at least 2).
a. Household Fire Alarm System
b. Protected Premises
i. Central Station
ii. Remote Supervisory Station
iii. Propriety Supervisory Station
c. Auxiliary System
12. For building with floor area less than 1,000 m2 , are mimic panels required for each floor? Why?
13. For Assembly Occupancies what forms of Audible Alarms are required?
a. Sounder or Bell
b. PAGA system audible

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 14. Is it acceptable to install fire alarm cables with other services? Why?
No.
to minimize any potential for other circuits to cause malfunction of the fire alarm system arising from:

- breakdow n of cable insulation of other circuits and/or fire alarm circuits;

- a fire caused by a fault on another circuit;

- electromagnetic interf erence to any fire alarm circuit as a result of the proximity of another circuit;

- damage resulting from the need for other circuits to be installed in, or removed from, ducts or trunking
containing a fire alarm circuit.
15. Is visible signal device required in exit enclosure and exit passageway? Why?
16. List the main components of a typical fire alarm system? (Minimum 5).
17. What criteria shall an Emergency Lighting System satisfy?

Indicate the e scape routes clearly with e xit signs so there is no doubt which is the way out

Illum inate open are as used in an e scape route so that obstacles such as equipment or furniture can be
avoided

Ensure fire alarm call points & fire -fighting e quipment can be re adily located

Provide illumination for high -risk areas to allow m achinery processes to be shut down safely

18. What should be indicated on the Mimic Panel?

a. Interfacing Module, Control Panel & Fire Telephone
19. How should the number and location fire alarm call point be determined?
20. For high rise building list the locations where 2 way hard wired telecommunications are
required. (List at least 3).
a. In each Floor Lobby areas
b. On Elevator or Lift areas
c. Fire Command Centre
d. Exit Stairway Landings

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