TFM04 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026
Galvanized pipe is permitted for foam concentrate. False
True or False
Warning signs shall be installed at every entrance, True
adjacent spaces where CO2 could migrate, and where
CO2 is stored
AFFF stands for? Aqueous Film Forming Foam
What percentage net weight loss on a halon 1301 5%
system requires refill/replacement ?
What percentage pressure loss on a halon 1301 system 10%
requires replacement/refill ?
What percentage loss on c02 system 10%
requires replacement ?
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance NFPA 25
of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12
NFPA 12a Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
, NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray
Systems
NFPA 18 Standard on Wetting Agents
How often shall you weigh halon 1301 cylinders? Semi-annually
How often shall you inspect halon 1301 enclosure ? Semi-annually
How often shall you inspect enclosure of all other Annually
systems besides for halon 1301?
C02 operational condition shall be checked every _____ 30
days
System hoses shall be tested every_____years 5
Low pressure system hoses shall be tested at____PSI 900
High pressure system hoses shall be tested at____PSI 2,500
Gauges shall be tested or replaced every_____years. If 5
tested gauges must test within 3% of a calibrated gauge
A report with recommendations shall be filed with who? The owner
Can you perform a visual inspection on a halon 1301 Yes, every 5 years a thorough external visual inspection shall be given in lieu of a
system in lieu of a hydrostatic test? hydro as long as the system has remained in service. Also do not stamp
pressurized cylinder
3% AFFF means? 3% foam 97% water
FFFP Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam
Different basic types of foam system? 1.fixed
2.semi-fixed
3.portable
4.mobile
CO2 is the preferred agent for cellulose/hydride metals False
_____
Flush bushings shall be used where applicable _____ False
Low pressure supply pipe shall be a minimum of schedule 40
____
Galvanized pipe is permitted for foam concentrate. False
True or False
Warning signs shall be installed at every entrance, True
adjacent spaces where CO2 could migrate, and where
CO2 is stored
AFFF stands for? Aqueous Film Forming Foam
What percentage net weight loss on a halon 1301 5%
system requires refill/replacement ?
What percentage pressure loss on a halon 1301 system 10%
requires replacement/refill ?
What percentage loss on c02 system 10%
requires replacement ?
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance NFPA 25
of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12
NFPA 12a Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
, NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray
Systems
NFPA 18 Standard on Wetting Agents
How often shall you weigh halon 1301 cylinders? Semi-annually
How often shall you inspect halon 1301 enclosure ? Semi-annually
How often shall you inspect enclosure of all other Annually
systems besides for halon 1301?
C02 operational condition shall be checked every _____ 30
days
System hoses shall be tested every_____years 5
Low pressure system hoses shall be tested at____PSI 900
High pressure system hoses shall be tested at____PSI 2,500
Gauges shall be tested or replaced every_____years. If 5
tested gauges must test within 3% of a calibrated gauge
A report with recommendations shall be filed with who? The owner
Can you perform a visual inspection on a halon 1301 Yes, every 5 years a thorough external visual inspection shall be given in lieu of a
system in lieu of a hydrostatic test? hydro as long as the system has remained in service. Also do not stamp
pressurized cylinder
3% AFFF means? 3% foam 97% water
FFFP Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam
Different basic types of foam system? 1.fixed
2.semi-fixed
3.portable
4.mobile
CO2 is the preferred agent for cellulose/hydride metals False
_____
Flush bushings shall be used where applicable _____ False
Low pressure supply pipe shall be a minimum of schedule 40
____
