TCFP Plans Examiner Practice Test

Electromagnetic door holders are primarily used with which device to close in the event of a fire?

1. Heat detectors

2. Smoke detectors

3. Fire alarms

4. Manual pull stations

The correct answer is: Smoke detectors

Electromagnetic door holders are primarily used in conjunction with smoke detectors to close doors in the event of a fire. The primary function of these devices is to maintain a safe environment by helping to contain smoke and heat within a specific area, thus allowing for safe evacuation and minimizing fire spread. When smoke is detected, the smoke detector sends a signal to the electromagnetic door holder to release the door, allowing it to close. While heat detectors, fire alarms, and manual pull stations play critical roles in fire safety systems, they do not specifically engage the electromagnetic door holder in the same way that smoke detectors do. Heat detectors primarily respond to high temperatures rather than smoke, while fire alarms are more general alert systems for a fire event. Manual pull stations require human interaction to activate the fire alarm system and are not tied directly to controlling door mechanisms.