NICET Fire Alarm Level I Exam Prep Material Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
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When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the maximum
interval for testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-18 months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the acceptable
maximum mounting height from the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER-66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which distance from
the center-line of the door? - CORRECT ANSWER-21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600 volts and lower, an aerial lift
operator shall maintain which distance from the lines? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
when in direct contact with the earth
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible metallic
conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 1/2 feet
, What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet boxes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-360 Degrees
If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes into an alarm condition,
what is the minimum acceptable time for secondary power to operate the voice evacuation
systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below which
level? - CORRECT ANSWER-40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a space with
notification appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER-110 dBA
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in multifamily units? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam that is less than 12 inches deep
and less that 8 feet in center? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the following splice
locations will comply with NFPA 70? - CORRECT ANSWER-secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - CORRECT ANSWER-
smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch
beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are
required? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 heat detectors
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)|Brand New Version!
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the maximum
interval for testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-18 months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the acceptable
maximum mounting height from the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER-66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which distance from
the center-line of the door? - CORRECT ANSWER-21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600 volts and lower, an aerial lift
operator shall maintain which distance from the lines? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
when in direct contact with the earth
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible metallic
conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 1/2 feet
, What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet boxes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-360 Degrees
If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes into an alarm condition,
what is the minimum acceptable time for secondary power to operate the voice evacuation
systems? - CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below which
level? - CORRECT ANSWER-40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a space with
notification appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER-110 dBA
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in multifamily units? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam that is less than 12 inches deep
and less that 8 feet in center? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the following splice
locations will comply with NFPA 70? - CORRECT ANSWER-secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - CORRECT ANSWER-
smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch
beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are
required? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 heat detectors
