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FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S- 12/S-13 Exam Study Guide Solutions Automatic Standpipe System - ANSWER-A 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 hos...

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FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-
12/S-13 Exam Study Guide Solutions

Automatic Standpipe System - ANSWER✔✔-A 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 - ANSWER✔✔-A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating,

but no water is being discharged.


Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWER✔✔-A system where the

water piping service both 2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for

automatic sprinkler


Concealed Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate


Deluge Valve - ANSWER✔✔-water 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 - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler system employing open

sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water supply


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,through a VALVE that is opened of a DETECTION SYSTEM installed in the same area

as the sprinklers


Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - ANSWER✔✔-A 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 - ANSWER✔✔-A 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 - ANSWER✔✔-A standpipe system designed to have piping contain

water only when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)


Fire Department Connection - ANSWER✔✔-A connection, normally on the exterior of

the building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)


Fire Hose - ANSWER✔✔-A flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements

(JACKETS),


Fire Hydrant - ANSWER✔✔-A 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.




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, Bulb Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A 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.


Hose Connection - ANSWER✔✔-a combination of equipment provided for connection

of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.


Hose Station - ANSWER✔✔-a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose

connection.


Impairment Coordinator - ANSWER✔✔-Person 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 - ANSWER✔✔-The 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 - ANSWER✔✔-Supervision 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 - ANSWER✔✔-A valve or device designed for the purpose

of reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual)

and non-flowing (static) conditions



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