Emergency Control Function Interfaces
Emergency control function interfaces enable fire alarm systems and other building systems to communicate during a fire. Take this quiz to see how much you know.
1. Emergency control function interface devices shall be located within 3 feet (0.9 m) of the component controlling the emergency control function where the control circuit is not configured as a Class _____ circuit.
Correct Answer: D
2. A water flow switch shall be permitted to initiate Elevator Phase I Emergency Recall Operation upon activation of a sprinkler installed at the _____ of the elevator hoistway (the elevator pit).
Correct Answer: Bottom
3. Fire alarm initiating device(s) required to be installed inside an elevator hoistway are required to be accessible for service, testing and maintenance from outside the elevator hoistway.
Correct Answer: True
4. The detectors used to initiate Elevator Phase I Emergency Recall Operation are permitted to initiate a supervisory signal in lieu of an alarm signal.
Correct Answer: True
5. Test frequency for interface equipment is the same as the frequency of _____.
6. If you are monitoring fire pump running, the signal reported is a(n) _____.
Correct Answer: Either alarm or supervisory
7. When testing duct detectors used to shut down the HVAC, fire alarm testing personnel are required to verify that the unit shuts down.
Correct Answer: False
8. The wiring on the output side of a control module or relay used to control interfaced equipment is installed in accordance with NEC Article 760.
Correct Answer: False
9. The wiring on the output side of a control module or relay used to control interfaced equipment must be monitored for integrity.
Correct Answer: False
10. Actuation of emergency control function interface devices shall occur within _____ seconds after the activation of the initiating device.
Correct Answer: 10
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