[Adopted 5-17-1993 as
Ch. 8.04 of the 1993 Code]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALARM ACTUATING
Any device such as a smoke or heat detector, pull station
or sprinkler flow switch that causes the alarm to sound.
AUTOMATIC DEVICE
A fire protection device that requires no manual operation
during activation.
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
The electrical and electronic center of a system that detects
alarm conditions, sounds signals and provides power and supervisory
features.
FIRE WATCH
A Quincy firefighter having knowledge of fire safety rules
and regulations, and having the ability and knowledge to properly
sound an alarm, who tours the property being protected in the event
of fire.
MANUAL DEVICE
A fire alarm pull station or other device that requires manual
activation for operation.
SERVICE INDIVIDUAL
An individual having extensive knowledge in the repair and
maintenance of fire alarm systems, such as an electrician who specialized
in signaling systems.
SIGNALING CIRCUIT
The electrical circuit that connects and operates all fire
alarm system horns, bells or other sounding devices.
SINGLE STATION UNIT
A self-contained fire protection device equipped with all
features of a system within a small housing unit, such as a battery-operated
smoke detector (i.e., detector, power supply and signal).
STANDBY BATTERY
An emergency power supply in case of loss of commercial power
to the fire alarm control panel.
SUPERVISORY CIRCUIT
Any fire alarm circuit that passes a small current through
a device and detects a fault on that circuit such as a ground, open
or short.
TYPE I SYSTEM
A total fire alarm system that includes detecting devices,
annunciator, signals, power supply and control panel that sounds the
local signals at the structure being protected.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Order
No. 2020-012]
TYPE II SYSTEM
The same as Type I system, except no direct connection to
the Fire Department is required.
All residential structures of five units or fewer are exempted
from the requirement to procure a formal maintenance contract. However,
it is the responsibility of the owner of such structure to properly
maintain and keep in good working order all fire protection and fire
alarm devices.