Skip to main content

ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL) · Question

To provide survivability for a DCLC loop, the outbound and return conductors of a vertical riser must be separated by:

S524 Table 1 defines DCLC as redundant path. If the riser is DCLC and cables are separated, it provides survivability. Separation is often 300mm or a fire-rated

Start free practice for ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL)

30 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day

Start Practice →

Question: To provide survivability for a DCLC loop, the outbound and return conductors of a vertical riser must be separated by:

Answer options:

  • 100 mm
  • No separation required
  • 500 mm ✅ By a fire-rated assembly or physical separation (e.g. 300mm-1200mm depending on jurisdiction)

Correct answer: By a fire-rated assembly or physical separation (e.g. 300mm-1200mm depending on jurisdiction)

Explanation: S524 Table 1 defines DCLC as redundant path. If the riser is DCLC and cables are separated, it provides survivability. Separation is often 300mm or a fire-rated floor.

Start free practice for ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL)

30 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day

Start Practice →

More about ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL)

Related Questions

More for ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL) candidates

Ready to practice?

Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.

Start Free ASTTBC RFPT — Fire Alarm Systems (AL) Practice →

Related courses

Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.