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  Sprinkler System - Answer: A fire extinguishing system, other than a water mist system, that utilizes water as the extinguishing agent. Automatic/Non-Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Answer: Shall be inspected by a competent person holding a S12 CoF and employed or contracted by the owner, t...

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,Sprinkler System - Answer: A fire extinguishing system, other than a water mist system, that utilizes
water as the extinguishing agent.



Automatic/Non-Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Answer: Shall be inspected by a competent person
holding a S12 CoF and employed or contracted by the owner, to see that all parts of the system are in
good working order, and that the fire department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by
the fire department.



6 Extra Sprinkler Heads - Answer: A Supply of ____ shall be kept available on the premises, to replace
promptly any fused or damaged_____



Fire Department Connections/Connections for a Sprinkler System - Answer: Subjected to a hydrostatic
pressure test to demonstrate its suitability for fire department use, every 5 years.



Impairment Coordinator - Answer: Complies with the requirements of study material



Impairment Coordinator - Answer: Shall take the actions when a standpipe system, sprinkler system or
the fire alarm system is out of service.



Impairment Coordinator - Answer: Shall maintain records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and
other items of maintenance.



Impairment Coordinator - Answer: Building Owner in the absence of a specific designee.



Planned Removal From Service - Answer: When the system, or a portion of the sprinkler system, is
placed out of service for a scheduled inspection, testing, regular maintenance, minor repairs or for
construction affecting not more than 1 floor.



Unplanned Out of Service Condition - Answer: A serious defect in the sprinkler system including, but not
limited to: an empty tank, a break or major leak in the system's water piping, inoperative or shut water
supply valves, defective fire department connections, construction related shut downs affecting more
than one floor, or complete or partial shut downs of the sprinkler system, other than a shut down for a
planned removal form service.

,Tag Requirement - Answer: Shall be used to indicate that a system, or portions are out of service.



Tags - Answer: Shall indicate the are affected, a brief description of the condition, the occupancy
classification, CoF number and the estimated time until the system becomes operational.



Green Tags - Answer: If no impairment is found in the entire system ___ will be placed on the main
control valve.



Systems Fully Out of Service - Answer: White Discs 8-9" in diameter is placed on all affected fire
department connections. A red tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the sprinkler
company name, date of removal from service and anticipated return to service date.



Systems Partially Out of Service - Answer: Blue Discs 8-9" in diameter is placed on all affected fire
department connections. a red tag shall be placed at the main control valve and ay closed sectional
valve indicating the company name, date or removal from service and anticipated return to service date.



Fire Watch - Answer: Building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a
____ in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from service, or after discovery
of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that the floor or area in which the fire protection
system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 sqft.



CoF Holder - Answer: Responsibilities include: Record Keeping, Records, Detailed Records, Riser Card
Updates.



Record Keeping - Answer: Maintain a detailed record of all inspections.



Records - Answer: All system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance required by this NYC
Fire Code, the NYC Fire rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 3 years.



Detailed Records - Answer: Shall include information relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and
pressure tanks and levels therein, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads and fire department
connections, alarms, fire, booster and special service pumps, obstructions, and conditions of all other
system equipment and appurtenances. All defects and/or impairments shall be noted on the report.

, Riser Card - Answer: An approved card bearing the dates of each inspection, CoF number and signature
of the CoF holder shall be posted on the premises near therein water supply control valve.



S12/S15 CoF Holder - Answer: Responsibilities include Visual inspections only, proper notification and
record inspection results for examinations by FDNY.



Alarm Notification Appliance - Answer: A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker,
light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.



Alarm Signal - Answer: A notification indicating an emergency requiring immediate action such as a
notification indicative of fire.



Antifreeze Sprinkler System - Answer: A wet pipe sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that contains an an antifreeze solution and is connected to a water
supply. The antifreeze solution is discharged, followed by water immediately upon operation of
sprinklers opened by heat from a fire



Automatic Ball Drip - Answer: An automatic drain valve horizontally installed at the low point in the
piping between the lower check valve and the fire department connection of automatic sprinkler
systems. Water pressure from a Fire Department pumper automatically closes this valve. It
automatically re-opens when pressure ceases, permitting this piping to drain and thereby prevent
freezing.



Central Station - Answer: A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and
retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the department.



Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - Answer: A system where the water piping services both
2.5" outlets for Fire Department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers.



Concealed Sprinkler - Answer: A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate.



CMSA - Answer: Control Mode Specific Application Sprinklers

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