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[Show more]When a properly maintained, automatic sprinklers have proved to be 
the most effective means or protecting life and property 
 
 
 
Each normal sprinkler head flowing a 50psi will deliver about 
40 gpm 
 
 
 
 
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the most effective means or protecting life and property 
 
 
 
Each normal sprinkler head flowing a 50psi will deliver about 
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SPRINKLER ARE DESIGNED AS 
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE FOR A BUILDING 
 
 
 
THE TYPER OF SYSTEM AND THE SPACING OF THE DISCHARGE HEADS DEPENDS UPON THE TYPE OF ________________AND ____________________. 
OCCUPANCY AND WHAT IS BEING PROTECTED 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartSPRINKLER ARE DESIGNED AS 
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE FOR A BUILDING 
 
 
 
THE TYPER OF SYSTEM AND THE SPACING OF THE DISCHARGE HEADS DEPENDS UPON THE TYPE OF ________________AND ____________________. 
OCCUPANCY AND WHAT IS BEING PROTECTED 
 
 
 
 
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Greater than 95%of all fires are controlled by one or two sprinkler heads, and an even larger % of responses involve no fire at all but are minor malfunctions such as pressure surges or low air pressure in dry-pipe valves. 
 
 
 
If the building is built with an automatic wet sprinkler system, many ...
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Add to cartGreater than 95%of all fires are controlled by one or two sprinkler heads, and an even larger % of responses involve no fire at all but are minor malfunctions such as pressure surges or low air pressure in dry-pipe valves. 
 
 
 
If the building is built with an automatic wet sprinkler system, many ...
ACTUATE 
To set into operation, especially an installed fire protection system. 
 
 
 
AUTOMATIC ALARM 
An alarm actuated by heat, smoke, flame-sensing devices, or the water flow in a sprinkler system conveyed to local alarm bells and/or the fire station. Also applies to boxes that automatically tra...
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To set into operation, especially an installed fire protection system. 
 
 
 
AUTOMATIC ALARM 
An alarm actuated by heat, smoke, flame-sensing devices, or the water flow in a sprinkler system conveyed to local alarm bells and/or the fire station. Also applies to boxes that automatically tra...
Automatic Standpipe System 
A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections. 
 
 
 
Churning 
A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller ...
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Add to cartAutomatic Standpipe System 
A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections. 
 
 
 
Churning 
A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller ...
Automatic Standpipe System 
A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections. 
 
 
 
Auxiliary water supply 
supplementary source of water for a s...
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A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections. 
 
 
 
Auxiliary water supply 
supplementary source of water for a s...
What is the maximum pressure at the top-floor outlets when a booster pump is in place? 
65 psi 
 
 
 
How much air pressure is used to hold back the top part of the clapper in a differential dry-pipe valve? 
35 psi 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartWhat is the maximum pressure at the top-floor outlets when a booster pump is in place? 
65 psi 
 
 
 
How much air pressure is used to hold back the top part of the clapper in a differential dry-pipe valve? 
35 psi 
 
 
 
 
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THE __________ IS RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SPRINKLER SYS. AND TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS. 
OWNER 
 
 
 
RECORDS OF ALL INSPECTIONS AND MX SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON PREMISES FOR A MIN. OF __________ YEARS. 
3 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartTHE __________ IS RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SPRINKLER SYS. AND TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS. 
OWNER 
 
 
 
RECORDS OF ALL INSPECTIONS AND MX SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON PREMISES FOR A MIN. OF __________ YEARS. 
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Which type of standpipe is intended for fire department use only? 
I 
 
 
 
Which type of heat detector must be replaced after activation? 
Fixed temperature 
 
 
 
 
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I 
 
 
 
Which type of heat detector must be replaced after activation? 
Fixed temperature 
 
 
 
 
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A _____ lined hose must be installed into hose cabinets, must not exceed 100 feet in length, and may be collapsible or noncollapsible. 
 
Select one: A. 2½-inch 
B. 1½-inch 
C. 1¾-inch 
D. 2-inch 
B. 1½-inch 
 
 
 
According to NFPA 14, a fire department connection must be located a minimum of _...
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Add to cartA _____ lined hose must be installed into hose cabinets, must not exceed 100 feet in length, and may be collapsible or noncollapsible. 
 
Select one: A. 2½-inch 
B. 1½-inch 
C. 1¾-inch 
D. 2-inch 
B. 1½-inch 
 
 
 
According to NFPA 14, a fire department connection must be located a minimum of _...
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water will flow? 
Select one: 
A. The alarm condition must persist for a set time 
B. An alarm initiating device must be activated 
C. The dry-pipe valve must close 
D. System water pressure must drop 
B. An alarm initiating device must be act...
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Select one: 
A. The alarm condition must persist for a set time 
B. An alarm initiating device must be activated 
C. The dry-pipe valve must close 
D. System water pressure must drop 
B. An alarm initiating device must be act...
Under normal circumstances, the air pressure gauge on a dry-pipe sprinkler system will read ________ the water pressure 
Lower than 
 
 
 
Which statement regarding a Class 1 standpipe system is correct? 
It is designed for use by the fire department 
 
 
 
 
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Lower than 
 
 
 
Which statement regarding a Class 1 standpipe system is correct? 
It is designed for use by the fire department 
 
 
 
 
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Which condition should be pointed out to occupants during a fire safety survey? 979 
a. Type 2 construction 
b. Void spaces in the attic 
c. Nonworking smoke detectors 
d. Presence of photovoltaic panels 
c. Nonworking smoke detectors 
 
 
 
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a. Type 2 construction 
b. Void spaces in the attic 
c. Nonworking smoke detectors 
d. Presence of photovoltaic panels 
c. Nonworking smoke detectors 
 
 
 
On a preincident survey sketch or map, the locations of al...
Chapter 22 Community Risk Reduction test questions and answers.
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Passive fire protection 
In building involves constructing walls, floors, ceilings, beams, columns and shaft enclosures so that they can resist, control, and contain the damaging effects of a fire. 
 
 
 
Active Fire Protection System 
Systems include standpipe and sprinkler designed to detect, exti...
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Add to cartPassive fire protection 
In building involves constructing walls, floors, ceilings, beams, columns and shaft enclosures so that they can resist, control, and contain the damaging effects of a fire. 
 
 
 
Active Fire Protection System 
Systems include standpipe and sprinkler designed to detect, exti...
fire department connection 
normally on exterior of building... FDNY can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies. 
 
 
 
system control valve 
valve controlling flow to water-based fi...
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normally on exterior of building... FDNY can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies. 
 
 
 
system control valve 
valve controlling flow to water-based fi...
The automatic water supply for a sprinkler system is designed to supply: 
a. a majority of the fire sprinklers at any given time. 
b. only a fraction of total fire sprinklers at any given time. 
c. all of the fire sprinklers at any given time. 
d. only one fire sprinkler at any given time. 
b. only ...
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a. a majority of the fire sprinklers at any given time. 
b. only a fraction of total fire sprinklers at any given time. 
c. all of the fire sprinklers at any given time. 
d. only one fire sprinkler at any given time. 
b. only ...
"Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means 
that the door can be opened if the power fails 
 
 
 
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is activated? 
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that the door can be opened if the power fails 
 
 
 
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is activated? 
To the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety Director when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required to...
How often shall the stem of an OS&Y Valve be lubricated 
Annually 
 
 
 
The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? 
MP & MFSPC 
 
 
 
 
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Annually 
 
 
 
The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? 
MP & MFSPC 
 
 
 
 
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