S-13 NYC CITY WIDE STANDPIPE TEST
Questions and Answers
1. Automatic Standpipe System
Answer 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.
2. Auxiliary water supply
Answer supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system
3. Control Valve
Answer 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.
4. Branch line
Answer A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
5. Deficiency
Answer A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
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, designed limits or specifications.
6. Deluge Valve
Answer 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
7. Discharge Device
Answer 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.
8. Dry Standpipe
Answer A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
9. Dunnage
Answer 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).
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Questions and Answers
1. Automatic Standpipe System
Answer 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.
2. Auxiliary water supply
Answer supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system
3. Control Valve
Answer 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.
4. Branch line
Answer A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
5. Deficiency
Answer A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
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, designed limits or specifications.
6. Deluge Valve
Answer 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
7. Discharge Device
Answer 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.
8. Dry Standpipe
Answer A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
9. Dunnage
Answer 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).
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