Identify and Classify ITM Deficiencies

Question 1

A defective air pressure gauge on the supply air of a dry pipe system is considered a _____

Answer 1

Critical deficiency

Question 2

True or False.
An obstructed sprinkler is not an example of a critical deficiency

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or False.
Closed valves are the primary cause of failure for water based fire protection systems

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A small leak inside a stairwell during a hydrostatic test on a manual standpipe is a _____.

Answer 4

Non-Critical deficiency

Question 5

When performing a hydrostatic test and inspecting the standpipe, there is a hose rack that only swings out 60 degrees. This is a _____

Answer 5

Non-Critical deficiency

Question 6

A 15% decrease in full flow pressure is found during a quarterly main drain test on a standpipe.

Answer 6

Critical deficiency

Question 7

An anti-vortex plate showing signs of deterioration is an example of a/an _____

Answer 7

Critical deficiency

Question 8

A water level indicator that has not been tested in 6 years is an example of a/an _____

Answer 8

Critical deficiency

Question 9

An inoperative heating system with water temperatures below 40f is an example of a/an _____

Answer 9

Critical deficiency

Question 10

A water storage tanks low water temperature alarm failed inspection this would be a/an _____

Answer 10

Critical deficiency

Question 11

A slow drip from exposed piping on a fire service main is a/an _____

Answer 11

Critical deficiency

Question 12

A condition that does not affect the systems functionality is a/an

Answer 12

Non-Critical deficiency

Question 13

A standpipe missing the hydraulic information sign is a/an _____

Answer 13

Non-Critical deficiency

Question 14

A low priming water level is a/an _____

Answer 14

Critical deficiency

Question 15

Recessed escutcheons that have been glued on are a/an _____

Answer 15

Critical deficiency

Question 16

Flow test results from a private fire service main that do not compare to the previous years test results is a/an _____

Answer 16

Critical deficiency

Question 17

A drop in 20% in full flow pressure from a standpipe main drain test compared to previous tests is a/an _____

Answer 17

Critical deficiency

Question 18

An obstruction of the sprinkler discharge spray pattern is a/an _____

Answer 18

Critical deficiency

Question 19

A control valve that doesn’t operate through the full range of motion is a/an _____

Answer 19

Critical deficiency

Question 20

A leaking intermediate chamber in a dry pipe system is a/an _____

Answer 20

Critical deficiency

Question 21

A worn operating nut on a wall mounted hydrant is a/an _____

Answer 21

Non-Critical deficiency

Question 22

Pitting, corrosion, and aquatic growths found during the internal inspection of a steel water tank are considered a/an _____

Answer 22

Non-Critical deficiency

Question 23

True or False.
An obstructed sprinkler is not an example of a critical deficiency

Answer 23

False