Commercial Buildings 2026
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Which is NOT a part of the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe? -
ANSWER ✔✔Conduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
The main purpose of the roof manifold is - ANSWER ✔✔Firefighting
and testing of the standpipe system
Which best describes the primary purpose of the upper check valve
located under a roof water storage tank? - ANSWER ✔✔To stop
water from going into the tank
,If water is flowing from a ball drip connection, it might mean -
ANSWER ✔✔The lower check valve may be defective
The purpose of the O S & Y valve is - ANSWER ✔✔To stop or
regulate the flow of water through the system
"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with - ANSWER ✔✔Air
under pressure
Standpipe system supply valves under normal conditions are kept -
ANSWER ✔✔Opened and chained
The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are -
ANSWER ✔✔Aluminum
How often will a standpipe system (office building) be required to
perform a hydrostatic test to demonstrate its suitability for fire
department use (minimum) - ANSWER ✔✔Five years
Sprinkler heads that get paint on them - ANSWER ✔✔Must be
replaced with a new head
Which of the following is NOT an example of a supervisory device -
ANSWER ✔✔Fire safety evacuation plan
,During the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe system, the
Certificate of Fitness holder notices that the gravity tank is empty. Who
should be notified? - ANSWER ✔✔The manager of the building, and
the FDNY Borough Dispatcher
Which one of the following is NOT a typical primary source of water for a
standpipe system? - ANSWER ✔✔Siamese connection (FDC)
The water valve that controls water flow in a sprinkler system has a
wheel and an exposed stem (if in the open position). This valve is called:
- ANSWER ✔✔The OS & Y valve
A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe
system only would be colored: - ANSWER ✔✔Red
Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more
than __________ feet height - ANSWER ✔✔75
In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler heads
required to be kept at the main water control valve is: - ANSWER
✔✔At least 6
It is an effective means of suppressing fire, and at the same time
transmits an alarm to the Fire Department. This stament describes: -
ANSWER ✔✔An automatic sprinkler system
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, With regard to the height of stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most
correct to state that the stock must be placed: - ANSWER ✔✔NOT
closer than 18" to the sprinkler piping
Who is required to designate a impairment coordinator to be responsible
for complying with the Out-of-service sprinkler system requirements of
the Fire Code? - ANSWER ✔✔The Building Owner
The Fire Brigade duties include: - ANSWER ✔✔. Contact FSD for
the fire details darning evacuation
. Initally report to floor below the fire, and Assist in evacuation
. Investigate the cause for the alarm and attempting to control spread fire
A CoF is required for a FSD for a building classified in the Building Code
as occupancy group B, occupied by: - ANSWER ✔✔- More than 100
persons above the street level
- More than 100 persons below the street level
- More than a total of 500 persons in the entire building
The FSD must make sure that the hallways and stairways are: -
ANSWER ✔✔- Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation