Supervision of Sprinkler Systems, S-
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Personally Supervised - ANSWERSInspection, testing, servicing, and other maintenance of sprinkler
systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered - ANSWERSWhen should required fire protection systems be
extended or altered to maintain and continue protection?
6 - ANSWERSHow many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for prompt replacement of
fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged - ANSWERSWhich types of sprinkler heads require
replacement?
3 years - ANSWERSA detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test - ANSWERSTo demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use, connections to
sprinkler systems shall be subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept. representative. - ANSWERSA
hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
the building owner or owner's representative - ANSWERSWho is responsible for hiring a Master Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies of the CoF Holder who
performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system. - ANSWERSWhat are the owner's
responsibilities?
,Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other maintenance for the OOS
protection system. - ANSWERSImpairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire protection system is OOS -
ANSWERSWho assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for inspection, testing, etc. & not
affecting more than 1 floor - ANSWERSPlanned Removal From Service
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The system needs to be out of
service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire protection systems in the area will also be out of service
at the same time. - ANSWERSNotification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following
cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be deemed an Impairment and
reported in writing to the Fire Dept. - ANSWERSWhat should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor
defect not presenting a serious safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a visible location in the building
lobby - ANSWERSOOS systems shall be identified by placing a tag at each of the following locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service - ANSWERSImpairment Coordinators or building
owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
A tag indicates a system,or portion, is OOS. Tags shall be placed at the main control valve and any closed
sectional valves serving areas affected - ANSWERSTag Requirement
The area affected, Description of condition, Occupancy Classification, CoF #, and Estimated time until
system is operational - ANSWERSWhat is indicated on each Tag?
Shall be posted on the tag indicating the static and flow pressures before and after the system was
placed OOS - ANSWERSDrain Test Results
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and authorize placing the system OOS
- ANSWERSWho authorizes a Planned Removal From Service?
, Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved means of notification,
Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire extinguishers - ANSWERSWhen a Fire Protection
System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel must:
Placed on the main control valve if no impairment is found in the entire system - ANSWERSGreen Tag
A system is Fully OOS - ANSWERSWhat does a White Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve & Indicates the company name, date of removal from service,and
anticipated return to service date - ANSWERSRed Tag - Fully Out of Service System:
A system is Partially OOS - ANSWERSWhat does a Blue Disc indicate?
Glycerin not greater than 48% and Propylene Glycol not greater than 38% nonfreezing solution -
ANSWERSApproved nonfreezing solutions include --
All parts of an automatic system exposed to freezing temps shall be protected from freezing via a Dry
Pipe System or system with nonfreezing, noncombustible solutions. - ANSWERSProtection of Sprinkler
Systems
The Health Dept and Bureau of Water Supply of the Dept of Environmental Protection. A backflow
preventer may be required. - ANSWERSWhen a system filled with nonfreezing solution is connected to a
potable (drinking) water supply, it shall be subject to requirements of:
Water supply conditions, Gravity and pressure tanks and levels therein, Valves, Risers, Piping, Sprinkler
heads and Fire Department connections, Alarms, Fire, Booster and special service pumps, Obstructions,
etc. - ANSWERSA Detailed Inspection Record notes any defects and information relative to:
Dates of inspection, CoF #, and CoF signature - ANSWERSWhat information is indicated on an approved
Riser Card?
