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S12 Certificate of Fitness Sprinkler Comprehensive Exam 2024/2025 Rated A+
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S12 Certificate of Fitness SprinklerComprehensive Exam 2024/2025 Rated A+
Exhaust system - check for any leakage, the drain condensate trap weekly; -
ANSWER-
- The valve enclosure heating equipment subject to freezing conditions shall be
inspected ---- during cold weather for its ability to maintain a minimum temperature of at
least 4°C (40°F); - ANSWER-daily
- Valves enclosures equipped with low temperature alarms shall be inspected ----during
cold weather. - ANSWER-weekly
---- can be used to boost water pressure and volume for water based
fire protection systems. - ANSWER-Fire pumps
---- is A condition in which the application of the component is not within its designed
limits or specifications - ANSWER-Deficiancy
---- is A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of the
fire protection system. - ANSWER-CRITICAL DEFICIENCY
---- is A sprinkler fabricated with corrosion resistant materials, or special coatings to be
used in an atmosphere that would corrode standard sprinklers. - ANSWER-
CORROSION-RESISTANT SPRINKLER
---- is A 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 by the operation of a
detection system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers. When this valve opens,
water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached. -
ANSWER-DELUGE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
---- is An approved system of devices and equipment which detects a fire and
discharges an approved fire extinguishing agent onto or in the area of a fire. Such term
includes automatic systems and, where such systems are authorized by this code or the
Building Code, manually activated systems. - ANSWER-FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM
---- shall not be used to fasten the system or building attachments to the structure.
Hangers used with ---- piping must be listed for use with the piping material. -
ANSWER-plastic
---- should not be allowed to build-up on the gravity tank. The extra weight of it might
weaken the supports of the tank and cause the tank to collapse - ANSWER-ice
,---- supervision devices monitor the water temperature and the water level in the gravity
tank.These devices send signals to an approved central station company about the
water level and water temperature. - ANSWER-Electrical
---- systems must be installed to put out fires that start in the compactor chute. -
ANSWER-Sprinkler
----- and -----Impairment coordinators/building owners shall ensure the placement of
these tags by MFSPC's or MP (as restricted). - ANSWER-Impairment
coordinators/building owners
----- sprinkler head per system toward the end of one branch line shall also be removed.
This is done for investigating for the presence of foreign organic or inorganic material. -
ANSWER-1
------ is 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. - ANSWER-DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
----A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection. A
fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler system's water supply and can be powered by
electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the public underground
water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump
provides water flow at higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose
standpipes. - ANSWER-FIRE PUMP
----are designed to control a fire until its original fuel source is depleted or until fire-
fighting activities can commence. A fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air
temperatures, reducing the fire's rate of heat release and pre-wetting adjacent
combustibles. - ANSWER-CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS
(CMSA)
----are likely to make automatic sprinklers inoperative or slow down the speed of
operation. They can also seriously block the spray nozzles in the sprinkler heads. They
can damage, weaken or destroy the delicate parts of the sprinkler heads. - ANSWER-
corosive vapors
----is a condition where a
sudden increase in pressure may cause the valve to
trip. - ANSWER-Water Hammer
----is A deficiency that does not have an effect on the performance of the fire protection
system, but correction is needed for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of
the system(s) - ANSWER-NON CRITICAL DEFICIENCY
,----is an indicating type of control valve used for fire sprinkler system. - ANSWER-OS &
Y valv
----loaded sprinkler heads with new sprinkler heads rather than attempting to clean
them. If the deposits are hard, attempts to clean the heads are likely to damage them.
This damage may prevent the sprinkler heads from working properly. The damage may
also cause the sprinkler head to leak. - ANSWER-Replace
----pumps supply the water to most gravity tanks - ANSWER-Automatic fill
----Switches have a paddle inserted inside the main supply piping perpendicular to the
direction of flow. Upon waterflow, the paddle switch transmits an alarm. - ANSWER-
Vane type waterflow -
----systems are designed for situations where there is danger of serious water
damage. - ANSWER-Preaction
---,---,--- and other debris may cause damage to the pump or obstruct the sprinkler
system piping - ANSWER-mud, gravel and leaves
. Sprinkler system supervision is commonly provided for several purposes. They are
used to - ANSWER-1) water supply control valves, 2) low water level in water supply
tanks, 3) low temperature in water supply tanks or ground level reservoirs, 4) high or
low water level in pressure tanks, 5) high or low air pressure in pressure tanks, 6) high
or low air pressure in dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler systems, 7) failure of electric
power supply or phase reversal to fire pumps and, 8) automatic operation of electric fire
pumps.
. The sprinkler system cannot be supplied if there is not enough - ANSWER-water in the
tank
.A pressure tank is usually housed in an ---- stucture - ANSWER-enclosed
(centrifug)A ---- tank can be used if the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. supply
source. A water tank can be used if the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. In other
words the weight of the water forces the water to flow into the pump - ANSWER-water
(dry piping)In most cases the
air pressure in the piping is controlled - ANSWER-automatically by an air maintenance
device
(FDC) . - ANSWER-
(FDC)A working space of not less than
---- inches in width, ---- inches in depth and ---- inches in height shall be provided and
, maintained in front of and around wall-mounted and free-standing fire department
connections, except as otherwise required or approved. - ANSWER-36/26/78
(gravity) During freezing weather, the temperature
of the water inside the tank and the riser must be checked (how often) - ANSWER-daily
or weekly
(gravity) The pumps fill the tank at a rate of ---- gpm (gallons per minute) or more. The
floats turn on the ---- pump when the water in the tank is too low. - ANSWER-65/fill
(how man)devices are used to reduce the time needed to open the clapper and allow
water into
the system. - ANSWER-2
(PIV) The building or section of the building controlled by
the valve is usually marked on the - ANSWER-post
(preaction)Water damage is usually caused by---- or ----. Undernormal conditions there
is no water in the piping. The air in the piping may or may not be
under pressure. - ANSWER-damaged sprinklers/broken piping.
(press tank alarm) The alarm system automatically monitors the air-to-water volume
ratio which should always be 1 (---) to 2 (----). - ANSWER-air/water
(pressure tank) some
sprinklers systems require more than ---- gallons of water. When this occurs several
pressure tanks are used in combination to supply the system. - ANSWER-6,000
(seismic)The distance from the last brace to the end of the pipe being braced shall not
exceed ---- feet for systems constructed under the 2008 Building Code. The distance
from the last brace to the end of the pipe being braced shall not exceed ---- feet for
systems constructed under the 2014 Building Code. - ANSWER-20/6
(vert) Although the vertical turbine pump is capable of drawing water from wells it is
generally not recommended to use a well as the main water supply source because it
may - ANSWER-dry up without warning.
(vert) Should the wll dry up it would make the ---- pump useless. t is better to draw water
from the well and to fill a water storage tank. - ANSWER-turbine
(vertical) When it reaches the rotating impellers the -----and ---- are increased and then
forcefully discharged into the fire protection system. - ANSWER-water pressure/flow
1. Automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and
maintained as required by NFPA #25 2011 edition by a competent person holding a S-
12 Certificate of Fitness and employed or contracted by the owner, to see that all parts
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