S13 STANDPIPE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
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Automatic Standpipe System - ANS 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.
Auxiliary water supply - ANS supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler
system.
Control Valve - ANS A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control
valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe,
pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - ANS A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
Deficiency - ANS A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
Fire Hose Outlet and Release Rack - ANS A 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. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of automatic and manual
operation. Deluge systems are suitable for hazardous occupancies. This includes buildings in
which flammable liquids or other hazardous materials are handled or stored.
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, Discharge Device - ANS A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to, sprinklers,
spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
Dry Standpipe - ANS A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when
the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
Dunnage - ANS Rooftop dunnage involves designing a raised series of beams (usually steel)
bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - ANS A connection , normally on the exterior of the building,
through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system,
standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANS A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Jackets),
with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable lining, or with an
inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant - ANS 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.
Fire Pump - ANS A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe 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 and volume to the standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
Fold - ANS A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double over on
itself, as on a pin rack.
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
Automatic Standpipe System - ANS 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.
Auxiliary water supply - ANS supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler
system.
Control Valve - ANS A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control
valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe,
pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - ANS A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
Deficiency - ANS A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
Fire Hose Outlet and Release Rack - ANS A 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. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of automatic and manual
operation. Deluge systems are suitable for hazardous occupancies. This includes buildings in
which flammable liquids or other hazardous materials are handled or stored.
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, Discharge Device - ANS A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to, sprinklers,
spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
Dry Standpipe - ANS A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when
the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
Dunnage - ANS Rooftop dunnage involves designing a raised series of beams (usually steel)
bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - ANS A connection , normally on the exterior of the building,
through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system,
standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANS A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Jackets),
with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable lining, or with an
inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant - ANS 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.
Fire Pump - ANS A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe 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 and volume to the standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
Fold - ANS A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double over on
itself, as on a pin rack.
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