S12 Flashcards by Ivan Ng

A sprinkler system is a fire extinguishing system that uses:

Foam as an extinguishing agent

Air as an extinguishing agent

None of the answers are correct

Water as the extinguishing agent

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Regarding the exposed piping and control valve handles of the fire protection systems not including horizontal branch lines, which statement is ?

The exposed piping on a standpipe system shall be painted red.

All valve handles serving a dedicated sprinkler system shall be painted green.

All valve handles serving a standpipe and sprinkler system shall be painted yellow.

All exposed piping on a dedicated sprinkler system or standpipe system shall be painted green.

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The check valves of a water storage tank must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder at least every__________.
The check valves of a water storage tank must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder at least every__________.

2 years
5 years
3 years
4 years

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Who is limited to inspect residential occupancies with 30 sprinkler heads or less without booster pump?

MFSPC
Chief Engineer
Building owner
Master plumber with the S-12 C of F

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At least once every _______ years the Fire Department Connections for any sprinkler or standpipe system must be subjected to a hydrostatic flow and pressure test.

3
10
7
5

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A hydrostatic test performed by a Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor has to be done in the presence of who of the following?

Master plumber
Fire Life Safety Director
Building owner
Fire Department representative

Fire Department representative

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Lateral braces shall be spaced at a maximum of ________ feet on centers and are required on all piping 2 ½ inches and larger.

40 feet
20 feet
30 feet
50 feet

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The low point drain in a dry pipe system shall be drained:_____

Monthly
Daily
Quarterly
Before the onset of freezing weather conditions

Before the onset of freezing weather conditions

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Registered Design Professional
None of the answers are correct
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor
Licensed Master Plumber

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Piping passing through holes, platforms, walls, floors, and foundations are required to have a clearance of at least ______ inches around the piping penetration.

6 inches
12 inches
4 inches
2 inches

2 inches

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Response Time Index is a measurement of what?

How slow the solder melts during a fire.

How fast the sprinkler system sprays water on a fire.

How fast the deflector spray pattern develops.

The thermal sensitivity of a sprinkler head expressed in meters-seconds.

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When properly installed and maintained, sprinkler systems have been effective in:

96% of fire incidents
100% of fire incidents
50% of fire incidents
85% of fire incidents

96% of fire incidents

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When a Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect, it shall be reported to the building owner. If the condition is not corrected in _______ days, it shall be considered impaired and reported in writing to the FDNY.

7
20
30
15

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What is an accurate statement regarding the main control valve?

Can be closed by the Fire Life Safety Director at any time.

Should not be closed except on the order of the fire officer in charge during a fire condition.

Is not designed to control the flow of water in the system.

Should never be locked and chained in the open position.

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When gravity tanks are installed on the premises they:

Only provide water for domestic water needs.

Are a reliable water supply source for a standpipe and sprinkler system.

Do not require the installation of an overflow pipe.

Cannot be used in conjunction with pressure tanks.

Are a reliable water supply source for a standpipe and sprinkler system.

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An out of service condition caused by a pipe break in the sprinkler system is considered a(n):

Planned out of service condition

Unscheduled out of service condition

Minor defect condition

Unplanned out of service condition

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Some sprinkler heads are made of metal,and are screwed into the piping at standard intervals. What size is the opening through which the water is discharged in a standard sprinkler head?

1/2 inch opening

3/4 inch opening

1/4 inch opening

1 inch opening

1/2 inch opening

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Sprinkler heads exposed to corrosive conditions are often covered with a protection coat of:

Metal or potassium

Wax or lead

Copper or aluminum

Lead or brass

Wax or lead

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When planning to remove a fire protection system out of service, who is made aware of and authorizes the placing of systems out of order?

None of the answers are correct

The FDNY commissioner

The C of F holder and impairment coordinator

The building owner

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Ice build-up on gravity tanks:

Can cause the tank to collapse

Does not weaken the tank supports

Should not be removed

Would be appropriate under certain conditions

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Systems that are out of service, both planned or unplanned, should be IMMEDIATELY identified by placing a service tag at:

System control valves

All of the answers are correct

The Fire Command Center

Fire Department Connections

All of the answers are correct

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Which is NOT a benefit of an automatic sprinkler system?

Automatic suppression of a fire

Reduction in insurance premiums

Automatic notification to a master plumber

Automatic notification to the Fire Department

Automatic notification to a master plumber

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Before a fire protection system is restored to normal service, the person who will ensure that the necessary tests and inspections were conducted to verify the system is operational, and will make the proper notifications, and remove the out of service tags and disks is the:

Impairment coordinator

C of F holder

Building owner

Master plumber

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After 30 days, any defects that have not been corrected shall be reported to whom?

The C of F holder

Fire Department Borough Communications Office

Management company

Department of buildings

Fire Department Borough Communications Office

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___________ above ceilings with cover plates are commonly found in many buildings. They provide a finished look and also protect the sprinkler heads from accidental contact and possible activation. Concealed sprinkler heads Pendent sprinkler heads Sidewall sprinkler heads Glass bulb sprinkler heads

Concealed sprinkler heads

The quick response sprinkler has a: 4 mm glass bulb 3 mm glass bulb 2 mm glass bulb 5 mm glass bulb

3 mm glass bulb

A listed device is a fire protection component that has passed which of the following: A list of monthly inspections A performance test conducted by a nationally recognized testing agency None of the answers are correct Five year hydrostatic flow and pressure test

A yard hydrant system can have which of the following water supply sources? A sprinkler system and a hose system A gravity tank and pressure tank A standpipe system and fire hydrants All of the answers are correct

All of the answers are correct

Pressure tanks are normally kept at a minimum of 75 PSI of air pressure and they are also kept: None of the answers are correct. One-third full of water and two-thirds full of air. One-third full of air and one half full of water. One-third full of air and two-thirds full of water.

The strainer, filter, or dirt leg of the fuel system for a diesel engine system fire pump must be cleaned: Semiannually Annually Quarterly Monthly

During the _______ trip test, the interior of the preaction or deluge valve shall be cleaned thoroughly and the parts replaced or repaired as necessary._____ Quarterly Annual Monthly Semiannual

Annual

Preaction systems are usually employed in which type of locations? Residential buildings Loading dock or garage area Areas that are at risk for serious water damage due to broken pipes. Commercial buildings

At a distance of four feet below the deflector, the spray covers a circular area having a diameter of approximately how many feet when the sprinkler is discharging 15 gallons per minute (GPM): 16 feet 18 feet 20 feet 12 feet

A recessed sprinkler head is one that: All of the body is below the ceiling Directs the water against the sidewall All or part of the body is above the ceiling Only part of the body is below the ceiling

The solder is designed to melt when the temperature in the room reaches a predetermined level. When the solder melts, the levers and links separate and the sprinkler head opens. When this occurs the sprinkler head is said to have: Tripped Linked Fused Activated

If your building has a water storage tank that does NOT have a water level alarm, the condition of the water must be checked by a Certificate of Fitness holder at least ______. Weekly Monthly Quarterly Daily

MONTHLY

Seismic restraints adopted after 1998 by the NYC Building Code are used with a sprinkler system for what purpose? All of the answers are correct Fire Protection Earthquake surge protection Hurricane Protection

Sprinkler booster pumps: Are the same as jockey pumps. None of the answers are correct. Are installed for the purpose of boosting the city water pressure in the sprinkler system. Are never used in sprinkler systems installations.

The vertical turbine pump: Utilizes a strainer to remove solid particles from the water. All of the answers are correct. Has the capability to draw a source of water from wells, rivers, and reservoirs. Is a modified centrifugal pump that does not require the suction to be under pressure.

ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

What is the control valve called that is connected to the entire main water supply grid in a yard hydrant system? OS&Y valve Preaction valve Gate valve Post indicting valve (PIV)

Control valves shall be maintained _______ by an MFSPC with S-15 C of F. Annually Monthly Quarterly Semiannually

A fire pump uses a power source to draw a water supply under high pressure into the fire protection system. For this to work properly, the pressure must be at least ______: 15 PSI 10 PSI 20 PSI 25 PSI

What is used to indicate that a system or portion of a system is out of service? Cards Valves Tags Handles

TAGS

Which of the following activities are prohibited for sprinkler system hanging components? All of the answers are correct The use of nails to fasten the system to the structure. The use of makeshift hangers, such as strapping or bailing wire. The use of hangers with plastic piping that are not listed for use with the piping material.

ALL OF THE TAGS ARE CORRECT

Quick opening devices shall be maintained _______ by an MFSPC with S-15 C of F. Monthly Annually Semiannually Quarterly

Under normal conditions, the pipes in the non-automatic sprinkler systems are dry. Water is supplied when necessary by pumping water into the system through the: Gravity tank The Fire Department Connection Jockey pump Roof manifold

A listed device is a fire protection component that has passed which of the following: None of the answers are correct A performance test conducted by a nationally recognized testing agency A list of monthly inspections Five year hydrostatic flow and pressure test

During the _______ trip test, the interior of the preaction or deluge valve shall be cleaned thoroughly and the parts replaced or repaired as necessary._____ Quarterly Monthly Semiannual Annual

Which of the following would best described a yard system? Only sprinklers are used in a yard system. Only standpipes are used in a yard system. A layout of a yard where there is a need for a standpipe or sprinkler system, but the public water supply does not meet the demands of the fire protection system. A place where people park trucks.

The garbage compactor sprinkler system C of F holder should know the location of all sprinkler heads on the premises, including: All of the answers are correct Supply lines Compactor rooms Control valves

ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

A hydrostatic test performed by a Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor has to be done in the presence of who of the following? Building owner Fire Life Safety Director Fire Department representative Master plumber

Water pressure discharged from a hose or fire pump is called: Supply Pressure Positive Head Total Head Suction Pressure

Which device would be identified as the primary drain connection located on the system riser and also can be utilized as a flow test connection? Standpipe riser Inspector’s test connection Main drain Fire Department Connections

An out of service condition caused by a pipe break in the sprinkler system is considered a(n): Unplanned out of service condition Unscheduled out of service condition Planned out of service condition Minor defect condition

Unplanned out of service condition

What type of system is filled with water and pressurized air? The air forces the water out under pressure when part of the fire protection system is activated. Pressure tanks Fire pumps Jockey pumps Booster pumps

Pressure tanks

Standard wall steel pipe with a diameter of 1 inch to 1 1/4 is required to have hangers placed at a maximum of ________ feet apart. 25 feet 12 feet 10 feet 15 feet

What is the diameter of a disk placed on the FD Connections indicating deficiencies in the sprinkler and standpipe systems? 8 to 10 inches 8 to 9 inches 7 to 10 inches 7 to 8 inches

The spray pattern of a sprinkler head must not be obstructed by building components or storage. The NYC Building Code requires that nothing can come within _______ inches of a sprinkler head. 10 inches 18 inches 12 inches 24 inches

The antifreeze solution in a sprinkler system must be tested: Monthly Quarterly Annually Semiannually

Which of the following individuals is authorized to conduct the inspection, testing, and maintenance of a standpipe and sprinkler system? Licensed Master Plumber Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Building owner S-14 Certificate of Fitness holder

How often should all valves and connections to the automatic water supply sources be inspected to make sure they are in the correct position? Monthly Annually Daily Weekly

What is the minimum number of sprinkler heads required to be kept on-site? Not less than 12 sprinkler heads Not less than 6 sprinkler heads Not less than 12 sprinkler heads Not less than 18 sprinkler heads

Which of the following individuals is authorized to perform a visual inspection of the system, make proper notifications and recordkeeping ONLY? Registered Designed Professional All of the answers are correct Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor S-12 or S-13 Certificate of Fitness holders

S-12 or S-13 Certificate of Fitness holders

If the gauge glass breaks on a pressure tank: The volume of water increases. The air pressure increases. The air pressure decreases. The volume of water is not affected.

Preaction valves are usually employed in which of the following areas? Areas that are at high risk for serious water damage due to broken pipes, such as in a computer room or mail room. Residential buildings Hose houses Yard hydrant systems

Which of the following is INCORRECT about the placement of spare sprinkler heads on the premises? For buildings with over 1000 sprinkler heads, 24 spares are stocked. For buildings that have 301-1000 sprinkler heads, 12 spares are stocked. For buildings with less than 300 sprinkler heads, 6 spares are stocked. Spare sprinkler heads should be spread out at the sectional valves throughout the building.

The low point drain in a dry pipe system shall be drained:_____ Monthly Before the onset of freezing weather conditions Quarterly Daily

A solder link sprinkler head operates by what process? By the melting of a metal link None of the answers are correct By causing the metal cap to expand By fusing the chemical bulb

The lower check valve is used for what purpose? To prevent the backflow of the private domestic water supply into the public water works (city-main) AND to keep the fire department connections dry. To drain the water from the main drain pipe. To prevent the backflow of the private domestic water supply into the public water works (city-main). To keep the fire department connections dry.

Water-Flow Alarms (pertaining to dry valves, pre-action, and deluge valves) shall be tested: 3 years Quarterly Annually Semiannually

Regarding the exposed piping and control valve handles of the fire protection systems not including horizontal branch lines, which statement is INCORRECT? All exposed piping on a dedicated sprinkler system or standpipe system shall be painted green. All valve handles serving a dedicated sprinkler system shall be painted green. All valve handles serving a standpipe and sprinkler system shall be painted yellow. The exposed piping on a standpipe system shall be painted red.

All exposed piping on a dedicated sprinkler system or standpipe system shall be painted green.

The Certificate of Fitness holder shall maintain a detailed record of all inspections done on the premises. Such record should include which of the following: All of the answers are correct C of F holder number C of F holder signature Date of each inspection

All of the answers are correct

What does a main control valve (OS&Y) regulate or control? The piping connected to a supervisory device The other valves in the entire system None of the answers are correct The flow of water to a water-based fire protection system

Which of the following requires a notification to the Fire Department when a fire protection system is "out of service"? One or more fire protection systems in the same area will be out of service at the same time. Standpipe system will be out of service for any period of time AND one or more fire protection systems in the same area will be out of service at the same time. Sprinkler system will be out of service for approximately 4 hours. Standpipe system will be out of service for any period of time.

Standpipe system will be out of service for any period of time AND one or more fire protection systems in the same area will be out of service at the same time.

NFPA Standard 25 requires automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems to be inspected, tested and maintained by: The building owner. All of the answers are correct. Any employee assigned by the fire department. A competent person holding a Certificate of Fitness and employed by the owner.

A competent person holding a Certificate of Fitness and employed by the owner.

The automatic ball drip device between the lower check valve and the outside hose coupling on the FD Connections prevents water from building up in the piping. This device should be installed in what position? Closed Vertically Horizontally Open

A ______________ indicates the need for action taken in connection with fire extinguishing systems or equipment, fire alarm systems or the maintenance features of related systems: Supervisory signal Water flow signal Fire alarm signal Trouble signal

Supervisory signal

Which is NOT a benefit of an automatic sprinkler system? Automatic notification to a master plumber Automatic notification to the Fire Department Reduction in insurance premiums Automatic suppression of a fire

Automatic notification to a master plumber

The ________shall assign an impairment coordinator to maintain the records of all system inspections, testing, and maintenance. Chief Engineer FDNY Building owner Licensed Master Plumber

___________ are special sprinklers designed to discharge large drops of water from the head. These sprinklers are intended to break through the strong updrafts of high challenge fires. Preaction systems Deluge systems Large drop sprinklers Cycling sprinklers

Dry pipe valves shall be maintained _______ by an MFSPC with S-15 C of F. Semiannually Monthly Annually Quarterly

The presence of obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be checked ________________by manually opening a flushing connection at the end of one main per system. One sprinkler head located towards the end of one branch line shall also be removed. Every three years Every year Every five years Every ten years

The heat-sensitive plate detaches at temperatures roughly __________ than the fire sprinkler head, allowing the concealed sprinkler's deflector to drop and the head to activate. 10 degrees lower 15 degrees lower 5 degrees lower 20 degrees lower

What would be the purpose of taking a specific floor offline with the central station when there are contractors doing work (ex. maintenance, repairs, testing) on the premises? To ensure there won’t be any accidents during the work period. To prevent any unnecessary response from the FDNY. This is not a requirement when a floor is offline. For liability reasons.

OOS notification shall include: All of the answers are correct The area affected and estimated time of OOS condition The type of building occupancy A brief description and extent of OOS condition

All of the answers are correct

According to Local Law 60/2009, who is authorized to remove an inoperable sprinkler system from a building after a damage report has been completed? Permission has to be given by the Fire Department and Department of Buildings. None of the answers are correct Registered Design Professional Licensed Master Plumber Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor

A ________ sprinkler head is designed to protect areas that are tight on space and can spray in a half-circle pattern. Pendent Upright Sidewall Concealed

The strainer, filter, or dirt leg of the fuel system for a diesel engine system fire pump must be cleaned: Annually Quarterly Monthly Semiannually

Supervisory devices will alert occupants to which of the following conditions? Low water level or low water temperature in water supply tanks. Failure of electrical power supply to fire pumps. High or low pressure air in pressure tanks. All of the answers are correct

All of the answers are correct

What type of valve is designed for the purpose of releasing excess air or water pressure from the Fire Protection Piping System: Pressure Reducing Valve Master Control Valve Pressure Relief Valve All of the answers are correct

After 30 days, any defects that have not been corrected shall be reported to whom? The C of F holder Management company Department of buildings Fire Department Borough Communications Office

In a Dry Pipe Sprinkler System, a dry pipe valve is installed where the water supply enters the system. Piping is filled with air under pressure. The air pressure in the piping keeps the valve in the closed position. When a sprinkler head opens: The air pressure is stabilized The air pressure is increased The air pressure is displaced The air pressure is reduced

Records of standpipe/sprinkler inspections shall be kept for a period of: 3 years 5 years 2 years 1 year

3 YEARS

The standard response sprinkler has a: 3 mm glass bulb 5 mm glass bulb 2 mm glass bulb 4 mm glass bulb

5 mm glass bulb

When a sprinkler head has fused, it has: closed tripped opened loaded

An unplanned out of service shutdown is considered a serious or major defect if it affects how much of the system? A complete sprinkler system shutdown More than one floor All of the answers are correct A partial system shutdown

The device that automatically discharges water when the temperature rises to a predetermined level is a(n): Manual sprinkler system Automatic sprinkler None of the answers are correct Centrifugal pump

Automatic sprinkler

A planned removal from service does not require fire department notification, as long as the system is restored within what period of time? 8 hours 12 hours 48 hours 24 hours

Unplanned out of service shutdowns requires immediate notification to whom? The impairment coordinator The building owner and the the Fire Department Borough Communications office. The director of security None of the answers are correct

You can quickly determine if an OS&Y valve is OPEN when: None of the answers are correct A supervisory signal is transmitted at the fire panel The valve stem is flush with the valve wheel The valve stem is fully showing above the wheel

When properly installed and maintained, sprinkler systems have been effective in: 50% of fire incidents 100% of fire incidents 96% of fire incidents 85% of fire incidents

What is the acceptable minimum PSI a fire pump must provide at the highest hose line of a standpipe system, or highest line of sprinkler heads? 10 PSI 45 PSI 25 PSI 15 PSI

What is the function of the curb box valve? To shut down the domestic water during a fire condition. To shut down the entire water supply to the building. To shut down the water supply to a gravity tank. All of the answers are correct

The Post-Indicator Valve (PIV) is: Used at the interior of a high-rise building. Used with systems installed in high-rise buildings. Used in yard-hydrant systems. Never used with a fire protection system installation.

Preaction systems are usually employed in which type of locations? Commercial buildings Residential buildings Loading dock or garage area Areas that are at risk for serious water damage due to broken pipes.

Which of the following would best describe the function of a preaction valve? A valve with sensors that sense the fire before the sprinkler heads activate. A valve used in preaction systems to reduce risk of water damage to the contents of a particular space. A valve that is attached to a system that may be wet or dry sprinklers. All of the answers are correct

All of the answers are correct

Deluge sprinkler systems: Are equipped with closed sprinkler heads Wet down an entire area quickly in case of a fire. All of the answers are correct. Are suitable for hazardous occupancies.

What is a hose house? A house that is painted red where fire hoses, nozzles, Fire Department standpipe connections, and firefighting apparatus are kept. A house that is located off the main grid. A house that is painted red and white. A place where hoses are stored.

A house that is painted red where fire hoses, nozzles, Fire Department standpipe connections, and firefighting apparatus are kept.

When properly installed and maintained, sprinkler systems have been effective in: 50% of fire incidents 100% of fire incidents 96% of fire incidents 85% of fire incidents

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