25 - Sprinklers, detectors, panels, elevators

Question 1

Types of sprinkler systems: (6)

Answer 1

Wet-pipe
Dry-pipe
pre-action
Deluge
Residential
Special extinguishing systems

Question 2

Sprinkler head components: (5)

Answer 2

Valve cap
Levers
Fusible link
Arms
Deflectors

Question 3

Sprinkler orientations: (3)

Answer 3

Pendant
Upright
Sidewall

Question 4

Methods of detection: (5)

Answer 4

Fixed temperature detection (Fusible link)
Rate of rise detection
Smoke detection (photoelectric cell)
Flame or flash detection
Vapour detection (2 stage, alarm at 50% LEL, activate sprinkler at 75% LEL)

Question 5

Sprinkler head mechanisms: (4)

Answer 5

Fusible link
Frangible bulb
Chemical pellet
Fusible link-quick response type

Question 6

Subsections of the 3 main standpipe types (wet, dry, wet/dry combination):

Answer 6

Automatic-wet systems
Automatic-dry systems
Semi automatic-dry systems
Manual-dry systems
Manual-wet systems