IA Fire Alarm flashcards
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- Addressable Fire Alarm System
- A system where each initiating device and appliance has a unique digital address, allowing the control panel to identify the exact device in alarm or trouble, improving diagnostics and response.
- Conventional Fire Alarm System
- A system where devices share a zone circuit; the panel identifies only the zone, not the individual device, so responders must search the zone to find the activated device.
- Class A Initiating Circuit
- An initiating device circuit that continues to operate through a single open or ground fault because the wiring returns to the panel, maintaining supervision of all devices.
- Class B Initiating Circuit
- An initiating device circuit that does not continue to operate through an open fault; a single break disables devices beyond the break, so fault location matters.
- Smoke Detector Spacing
- Under NFPA 72, detectors on smooth ceilings are generally spaced up to 30 ft apart, with the first detector within 15 ft of a wall, adjusted for ceiling height and obstructions.
- Pull Station Mounting Height
- Manual fire alarm pull stations must be mounted so the operable handle is 42 to 48 inches above the finished floor and within 5 ft of the exit door.
- Notification Appliance Sound Level
- Audible notification appliances must produce at least 15 dBA above ambient sound and at least 75 dBA at the pillow in sleeping areas, with synchronized signals in shared areas.
- Plenum-Rated Fire Alarm Cable
- FPLP cable is required in environmental air spaces such as return plenums; FPLR is used in risers, and FPL is used in general raceway or cable tray installations.
- Supervising Station Types
- NFPA 72 recognizes central station, proprietary, remote supervising, and auxiliary supervising stations, each with distinct requirements for retransmission, staffing, and recordkeeping.
- Iowa Electrical Examining Board
- The board created under Iowa Code Chapter 103 that administers statewide electrician and electrical contractor licensing, including examinations, discipline, and rulemaking.
- Responsible Managing Employee
- A licensed master electrician designated by an electrical contractor business to be responsible for the contractor's electrical work and code compliance in Iowa.
- Iowa Electrical Contractor License
- A license issued to a business entity under Chapter 103 permitting it to contract for electrical work, contingent on designating a qualifying master electrician.
- Apprentice Supervision Requirement
- Iowa apprentices must be registered with the board and work under direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or master electrician, with ratios set by board rule.
- Statewide License Preemption
- Iowa Code Chapter 103 creates statewide electrician licensing, so local jurisdictions may adopt code amendments but may not impose separate electrician licensing requirements.
- Board Disciplinary Authority
- Under Chapter 103 the board may investigate complaints, hold contested case hearings, and impose sanctions including suspension, revocation, and civil penalties for violations.
- Unlicensed Practice Violation
- Performing electrical work or contracting without the required Iowa license is a violation enforceable by the board and may be referred for criminal prosecution.
- License Renewal Grace Period
- Iowa licenses must be renewed on the board's cycle; late renewal within the allowed period typically requires a penalty fee, and lapsed licensees may need reexamination.
- Application Documentation Requirements
- Iowa license applications require a completed form, documented practical experience hours, required fees, and proof of education before the board approves examination.
- Board-Approved Examination Provider
- Iowa electrician examinations are administered by a testing provider approved by the board, which publishes passing scores and content outlines for candidates.
- License by Reciprocity
- Iowa may issue a license by endorsement to applicants from jurisdictions with substantially equivalent requirements, subject to board review and approval of credentials.
- Fee Schedule Under 401 IAC
- Board rules set application, examination, issuance, and renewal fees; the current schedule is published by the board and must accompany submitted applications.
- Grounds for License Denial
- The board may deny, suspend, or revoke a license for fraud in obtaining it, incompetence, code violations, or other misconduct defined in board rules.
- Name and Address Change Notice
- Licensees must notify the Iowa board of changes to name or address within the period specified in rule, and contractors must report changes in responsible managing employee.
- Contested Case Hearing
- An administrative proceeding under Iowa law in which a licensee or applicant disputes board action; the board issues a proposed or final decision subject to judicial review.
- Approved Apprenticeship Program
- A registered training program combining documented on-the-job hours under licensed supervision with related instruction, meeting board standards for electrician qualification.
- Education Credit for Experience
- Board rules may allow approved educational hours to substitute for a portion of the practical experience hours required for an electrician license examination.
- Instructor Qualification Standards
- Instructors in board-approved electrical programs must document field experience and instructional credentials meeting the standards set in Iowa Administrative Code 403.
- Training Record Retention
- Approved education providers must maintain attendance and completion records and produce them to the board on request; failure may result in loss of program approval.
- Continuing Education Approval
- Continuing education courses for Iowa electricians must be board-approved and cover code updates, safety, and technical content in the required hours per renewal cycle.
- Course Provider Application
- Entities seeking to offer approved electrical courses must apply to the board and demonstrate that curriculum content and instructional hours satisfy board criteria.
- Provider Audit Authority
- The Iowa board may audit approved education providers and revoke approval for noncompliance with curriculum, recordkeeping, or instructor qualification requirements.