S-13 Nyc City Wide Standpipe Test
Questions And Correct Answers
Automatic Standpipe System
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
supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system
Control Valve
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
A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
,Deficiency
A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
Deluge Valve
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
Discharge Device
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
A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the system is
being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
, Dunnage
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
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
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
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
A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
Questions And Correct Answers
Automatic Standpipe System
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
supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system
Control Valve
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
A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
,Deficiency
A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
Deluge Valve
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
Discharge Device
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
A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the system is
being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
, Dunnage
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
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
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
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
A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
