Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) — Question 26

At how many years old shall fixed temperature nonrestorable heat detectors be tested, at which time they are either replaced or a sample is removed and tested for continual operability?

Answer options

• A. 5 Years
• B. 10 Years
• C. 15 Years
• D. 20 Years

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Fixed temperature nonrestorable heat detectors should be tested at 20 years old to ensure they are still functioning correctly. If they are not tested at this interval, they may fail to operate when needed. The other options do not meet the required testing timeline for these detectors.