TFM 12 Fire Alarm Technical Exam Update 2026
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Does a fire hood system and a Yes
kitchen need to be monitored by
the fire alarm system?
What does P.L.F.A stand for? Power Limited Fire Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for? Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm
What is the difference between an N.P.L.F.A can operate at up to 600v, and the
P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A? power output isn't limited
a P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a
listed power source.
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit ONLY solid stranded copper is permitted.
conductors be made from?
What does A.W.G stand for? American Wire Gauge
, What size conductors are Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted,
permitted? provided they do not exceed certain capacities.
What is used to protect An over-current device not rated over 20
transformers or other devices amperes.
supplied from power-supply
conductors?
When located within 7 feet of the Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner
floor, how shall cables be at intervals of not more than 18 inches.
fastened?
Single conductors shall not be 18
smaller than ___ A.W.G?
Conductors of 28 A.W.G shall only Spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26
be permitted in which to 24 A.W.G
circumstance?
How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT P.F.L.A conductors shall not be strapped, taped,
be installed? or attached to the exterior of any conduit or
raceway.
What is Plenum cable? Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums, or
other spaces used for environmental air.
What is a Riser cable? Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts
between floors. Not to be used where Plenum
cable is required.
It is capable of preventing fire from rising from
floor to floor.
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Terms in this set (91)
Does a fire hood system and a Yes
kitchen need to be monitored by
the fire alarm system?
What does P.L.F.A stand for? Power Limited Fire Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for? Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm
What is the difference between an N.P.L.F.A can operate at up to 600v, and the
P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A? power output isn't limited
a P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a
listed power source.
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit ONLY solid stranded copper is permitted.
conductors be made from?
What does A.W.G stand for? American Wire Gauge
, What size conductors are Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted,
permitted? provided they do not exceed certain capacities.
What is used to protect An over-current device not rated over 20
transformers or other devices amperes.
supplied from power-supply
conductors?
When located within 7 feet of the Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner
floor, how shall cables be at intervals of not more than 18 inches.
fastened?
Single conductors shall not be 18
smaller than ___ A.W.G?
Conductors of 28 A.W.G shall only Spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26
be permitted in which to 24 A.W.G
circumstance?
How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT P.F.L.A conductors shall not be strapped, taped,
be installed? or attached to the exterior of any conduit or
raceway.
What is Plenum cable? Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums, or
other spaces used for environmental air.
What is a Riser cable? Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts
between floors. Not to be used where Plenum
cable is required.
It is capable of preventing fire from rising from
floor to floor.
