FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-12/S-13 Exam 100% Correct!!
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FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-12/S-13
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FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-12/S-13
Automatic Standpipe System - ANSWERSA standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Churning - ANSWERSA condition in a centrifugal in which ...
FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-
12/S-13 Exam 100% Correct!!
Automatic Standpipe System - ANSWERSA standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of
supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to
provide water at hose connections.
Churning - ANSWERSA condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating, but no water is being
discharged.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWERSA system where the water piping service both 2
1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for automatic sprinkler
Concealed Sprinkler - ANSWERSA recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Deluge Valve - ANSWERSwater supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an
automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Suitable for
HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO
Deludge Sprinkler System - ANSWERSA sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that are attached to a
piping system that is connected to a water supply through a VALVE that is opened of a DETECTION
SYSTEM installed in the same area as the sprinklers
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - ANSWERSA sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are
attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,
(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused sprinklers heads.
Dry Sprinkler - ANSWERSA sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet to prevent
water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright, pendent
or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
, Dry Standpipe - ANSWERSA standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - ANSWERSA connection, normally on the exterior of the building.
(FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - ANSWERSA flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements (JACKETS),
Fire Hydrant - ANSWERSA valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and
that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Hose Station - ANSWERSa combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection.
Impairment Coordinator - ANSWERSPerson responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are
taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner)
In Service - ANSWERSThe Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a fire apparatus
that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - ANSWERSSupervision by the holder of a department certificate who is required to
be personally present on the premises, or other proximate location acceptable to the department, while
the duties for which the certificate is required is being performed.
Pressure Restricting Device - ANSWERSA valve or device designed for the purpose of reducing of
reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and non-flowing (static)
conditions
Pressure Reducing Valve - ANSWERSA valve or device designed for the purpose of reducing of reducing
the downstream water pressure under flowing (residual) conditions only.
Bulb Sprinkler - ANSWERSA sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a non-freezing
liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response sprinklers to 5mm for standard response
sprinklers.
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