S13 Standpipe Test Questions and
Answers
1. 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.
Answer Automatic Standpipe System
2. supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system.
Answer Aux-
iliary water supply
3. 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.
Answer Control Valve
4. A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more
than one hose connection with a standpipe.
Answer Branch line
5. A condition in which the application of the component is not within
its de- signed limits or specifications.
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,Answer Deficiency
6. 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 man- ual operation. Deluge systems are suitable for
hazardous occupancies. This includes buildings in which flammable
liquids or other hazardous materials are handled or stored.
Answer Fire Hose Outlet and Release Rack
7. A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predeter- mined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are
not limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
Answer Discharge Device
8. A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only
when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
Answer Dry Standpipe
9. 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).
Answer Dunnage
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, 10. 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.)
Answer Fire Department Connection
11. 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.
Answer Fire Hose
12. 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.
Answer Fire Hydrant
13. 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
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Answers
1. 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.
Answer Automatic Standpipe System
2. supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler system.
Answer Aux-
iliary water supply
3. 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.
Answer Control Valve
4. A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more
than one hose connection with a standpipe.
Answer Branch line
5. A condition in which the application of the component is not within
its de- signed limits or specifications.
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,Answer Deficiency
6. 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 man- ual operation. Deluge systems are suitable for
hazardous occupancies. This includes buildings in which flammable
liquids or other hazardous materials are handled or stored.
Answer Fire Hose Outlet and Release Rack
7. A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predeter- mined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are
not limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
Answer Discharge Device
8. A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only
when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
Answer Dry Standpipe
9. 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).
Answer Dunnage
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, 10. 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.)
Answer Fire Department Connection
11. 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.
Answer Fire Hose
12. 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.
Answer Fire Hydrant
13. 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
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