Difference between Ionization and Photoelectric smoke detectors

The 3 main fire alarm system components

Most common type of residential fire alarm system

3 common types of Manual Initiation Devices

Heat detectors are designed to operate in these 2 ways

Flame detectors work in this manner

This type of detector is often installed in the return of air ducts of large buildings.

Malicious false alarm

Unwanted alarm

Nuisance alarm

Differences between cross-zoned and verification smoke detection systems

Noncoded Alarm System

Zoned Noncoded alarm system

Zoned Coded Alarm

Master-Coded alarm

Local alarm system

Remote station system

Auxiliary systems

Proprietary systems

Central stations

Water-motor gong

3 main types of sprinkler head mounting positions

4 common types of sprinkler heads

3 common water supply control valves

Outside stem and yoke valve (OS&Y)

Post indicator valve (PIV)

Wall post indicator valve (WPIV)

Fire department connection (FDC)

Wet vs. Dry sprinkler system

Class 1 Standpipe

Class 2 Standpipe

Class 3 standpipe

At the top of a building, many standpipe systems deliver water at _____ psi

Dry chemical extinguishing system

Wet-chemical extinguishing system