S-12 S-13 STANDPIPE AND
SPRINKLER PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
UPDATED ANSWERS 100% SUCCESS
"Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means - Correct Answer ✔✔ that the door can be
opened if the power fails
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is
activated? - Correct Answer ✔✔ To the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety
Director when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required to be on duty).
"RCNY" is the abbreviation for - Correct Answer ✔✔ Rules of the City of New York
A fire alarm box is painted plain red (no stripe). When it is activated, an alarm will be
sent - Correct Answer ✔✔ within the building
Which of the following is a member of the Fire Brigade? - Correct Answer ✔✔ -Deputy
Fire Safety, Fire Safety Director, Fire Warden
None of the above.
The function of the lower check valve is to - Correct Answer ✔✔ prevent back flow into
the water main.
The minimum distance of travel between fire extinguisher in a non-sprinkled class E
building is - Correct Answer ✔✔ 75 feet
How must elevator banks and stairways be designed? - Correct Answer ✔✔ By letters
in any order.
Which of the following is required to be performed every 90 days? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Inspection/Cleaning of Range Hood Ducts and Filters
A multipurpose fire extinguisher can be used on - Correct Answer ✔✔ Class A, B, and
C fires.
How long must the alarm log book be kept? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3 years
One morning you are notified the roof gravity tank heater has burned out. Which of the
following are you required to notify? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Building Owner
The function of the upper check valve is to prevent - Correct Answer ✔✔ Back flow into
the gravity tank
, The primary duty of a fire brigade is to - Correct Answer ✔✔ evacuate occupants of
building
How often must communication to Central Station from the FSC be checked ? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Monthly
If the stem extends from an OS&Y valve, it is an indication that the valve is - Correct
Answer ✔✔ open
What is a "blind" shaft way? - Correct Answer ✔✔ A floor where elevator cannot stop
because there are no hoist way doors.
Which of the following is NOT true about stairway pressurization? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Required in addition to sprinklers.
How often must sprinkler heads be changed? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Only after activation
Elevators will be recalled by any of the following except - Correct Answer ✔✔ Manual
pull station. Another vandalism-type prevention.
Which is true about plenums and raceways? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Plenums are in
ceiling and Raceways are in floors
Which of the following is NOT required duty of Deputy Fire Safety Directors? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Maintain records as required by law
Which of the following would be considered inflammable? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Puddle
of gasoline
What is a roof manifold used for? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Fight roof fires, Testing water
flow
Which of the following is NOT required of floor wardens? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Certificate of Fitness
The 17th floor of a fully sprinklered J1 building has an area of 17,500 sq. ft. How many 2
1/2 gallons water extinguishers are required? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
Which of the following is NOT the duty of the Fire Safety Director? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Provide the Fire Safety Plan
Which of the following should NOT operate in a normal manner during phase 2? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Door Open Button
SPRINKLER PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
UPDATED ANSWERS 100% SUCCESS
"Fail Safe" when referred to in locks, means - Correct Answer ✔✔ that the door can be
opened if the power fails
Where does the on-duty Building Evacuation Supervisor report when an alarm is
activated? - Correct Answer ✔✔ To the Fire Command Station ( To act as Fire Safety
Director when the FSD or a Deputy FSD is not required to be on duty).
"RCNY" is the abbreviation for - Correct Answer ✔✔ Rules of the City of New York
A fire alarm box is painted plain red (no stripe). When it is activated, an alarm will be
sent - Correct Answer ✔✔ within the building
Which of the following is a member of the Fire Brigade? - Correct Answer ✔✔ -Deputy
Fire Safety, Fire Safety Director, Fire Warden
None of the above.
The function of the lower check valve is to - Correct Answer ✔✔ prevent back flow into
the water main.
The minimum distance of travel between fire extinguisher in a non-sprinkled class E
building is - Correct Answer ✔✔ 75 feet
How must elevator banks and stairways be designed? - Correct Answer ✔✔ By letters
in any order.
Which of the following is required to be performed every 90 days? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Inspection/Cleaning of Range Hood Ducts and Filters
A multipurpose fire extinguisher can be used on - Correct Answer ✔✔ Class A, B, and
C fires.
How long must the alarm log book be kept? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3 years
One morning you are notified the roof gravity tank heater has burned out. Which of the
following are you required to notify? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Building Owner
The function of the upper check valve is to prevent - Correct Answer ✔✔ Back flow into
the gravity tank
, The primary duty of a fire brigade is to - Correct Answer ✔✔ evacuate occupants of
building
How often must communication to Central Station from the FSC be checked ? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Monthly
If the stem extends from an OS&Y valve, it is an indication that the valve is - Correct
Answer ✔✔ open
What is a "blind" shaft way? - Correct Answer ✔✔ A floor where elevator cannot stop
because there are no hoist way doors.
Which of the following is NOT true about stairway pressurization? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Required in addition to sprinklers.
How often must sprinkler heads be changed? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Only after activation
Elevators will be recalled by any of the following except - Correct Answer ✔✔ Manual
pull station. Another vandalism-type prevention.
Which is true about plenums and raceways? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Plenums are in
ceiling and Raceways are in floors
Which of the following is NOT required duty of Deputy Fire Safety Directors? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Maintain records as required by law
Which of the following would be considered inflammable? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Puddle
of gasoline
What is a roof manifold used for? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Fight roof fires, Testing water
flow
Which of the following is NOT required of floor wardens? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Certificate of Fitness
The 17th floor of a fully sprinklered J1 building has an area of 17,500 sq. ft. How many 2
1/2 gallons water extinguishers are required? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
Which of the following is NOT the duty of the Fire Safety Director? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Provide the Fire Safety Plan
Which of the following should NOT operate in a normal manner during phase 2? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Door Open Button
