FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-12/S-13 /89
Questions And Answers
Quiz :Automatic Standpipe System - Answer :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.
Quiz :Churning - Answer :A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is
rotating, but no water is being discharged.
Quiz :Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - Answer :A system where
the water piping service both 2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and
oulet for automatic sprinkler
Quiz :Concealed Sprinkler - Answer :A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Quiz :Deluge Valve - Answer :water supply control valve intended to be
operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the
same area as the discharge devices. Suitable for HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES.
INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO
Quiz :Deludge Sprinkler System - Answer :A sprinkler system employing open
sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water
supply through a VALVE that is opened of a DETECTION SYSTEM installed in the
same area as the sprinklers
Quiz :Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - Answer :A sprinkler system employing
automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system containing air or
nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the
opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as
a dry pipe valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out
of the fused sprinklers heads.
Quiz :Dry Sprinkler - Answer :A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that
has a seal at the inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the
sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright, pendent or sidewall
sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
, Quiz :Dry Standpipe - Answer :A standpipe system designed to have piping
contain water only when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER
SUPPLY)
Quiz :Fire Department Connection - Answer :A connection, normally on the
exterior of the building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Quiz :Fire Hose - Answer :A flexible conduit constructed of one or more
reinforcements (JACKETS),
Quiz :Fire Hydrant - Answer :A valve connection on a water supply system
having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire
department pumps with water.
Quiz :Bulb Sprinkler - Answer :A sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass
bulb filled with a non-freezing liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for
quick response sprinklers to 5mm for standard response sprinklers.
Quiz :Hose Connection - Answer :a combination of equipment provided for
connection of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a
threaded outlet.
Quiz :Hose Station - Answer :a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose,
and hose connection.
Quiz :Impairment Coordinator - Answer :Person responsible for ensuring the
proper safety precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed
out of service (designated by the owner)
Quiz :In Service - Answer :The Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack
or reel, or on a fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at
an incident.
Quiz :Personal Supervision - Answer :Supervision by the holder of a
department certificate who is required to be personally present on the
premises, or other proximate location acceptable to the department, while the
duties for which the certificate is required is being performed.
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