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S-12 S-13 STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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S-12 S-13 STANDPIPEAND SPRINKLER
PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
"Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means - Answers- that the door can be opened if
the power fails
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is
activated? - Answers- To the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety Director
when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required to be on duty).
"RCNY" is the abbreviation for - Answers- Rules of the City of New York
A fire alarm box is painted plain red (no stripe). When it is activated, an alarm will be
sent - Answers- within the building
Which of the following is a member of the Fire Brigade? - Answers- -Deputy Fire Safety,
Fire Safety Director, Fire Warden
None of the above.
The function of the lower check valve is to - Answers- prevent back flow into the water
main.
The minimum distance of travel between fire extinguisher in a non-sprinkled class E
building is - Answers- 75 feet
How must elevator banks and stairways be designed? - Answers- By letters in any
order.
Which of the following is required to be performed every 90 days? - Answers-
Inspection/Cleaning of Range Hood Ducts and Filters
, A multipurpose fire extinguisher can be used on - Answers- Class A, B, and C fires.
How long must the alarm log book be kept? - Answers- 3 years
One morning you are notified the roof gravity tank heater has burned out. Which of the
following are you required to notify? - Answers- Building Owner
The function of the upper check valve is to prevent - Answers- Back flow into the gravity
tank
The primary duty of a fire brigade is to - Answers- evacuate occupants of building
How often must communication to Central Station from the FSC be checked ? -
Answers- Monthly
If the stem extends from an OS&Y valve, it is an indication that the valve is - Answers-
open
What is a "blind" shaft way? - Answers- A floor where elevator cannot stop because
there are no hoist way doors.
Which of the following is NOT true about stairway pressurization? - Answers- Required
in addition to sprinklers.
How often must sprinkler heads be changed? - Answers- Only after activation
Elevators will be recalled by any of the following except - Answers- Manual pull station.
Another vandalism-type prevention.
Which is true about plenums and raceways? - Answers- Plenums are in ceiling and
Raceways are in floors
Which of the following is NOT required duty of Deputy Fire Safety Directors? - Answers-
Maintain records as required by law
Which of the following would be considered inflammable? - Answers- Puddle of
gasoline
What is a roof manifold used for? - Answers- Fight roof fires, Testing water flow
Which of the following is NOT required of floor wardens? - Answers- Certificate of
Fitness
The 17th floor of a fully sprinklered J1 building has an area of 17,500 sq. ft. How many 2
1/2 gallons water extinguishers are required? - Answers- 3
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