LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
After a fire occurs, should control valves on a system be
closed? - <<Answers>>>No they should not be closed unless
otherwise directed by the order of the fire officer in charge.
How many spare sprinkler heads should be kept on site for a
system with 300 or less heads? - <<Answers>>>6 Spares.
How many spare sprinkler heads should be kept on site for a
system with 301 - 1000 heads? - <<Answers>>>12 Spares.
What is required on all FD connections to prevent back-flow
and freezing? - <<Answers>>>A check valve and ball drip.
Where is the drain valve located on each stand pipe system? -
<<Answers>>>At the lowest point of the system.
Where is the automatic ball drip located? -
<<Answers>>>Between the check valve and the outside
house coupling on the FD connection.
When an automatic ball drip is leaking under normal
conditions what can be said of the system? -
<<Answers>>>The check valve is defective or passing.
, LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
What is the purpose of an automatic ball drip? -
<<Answers>>>It ensures that the FD connection is not
blocked by water which has frozen in the pipe.
In what orientation are ball drips installed? -
<<Answers>>>In the horizontal position.
What is the best way to reduce the number of unwarranted
alarms? - <<Answers>>>To notify the central monitoring
station when any of the control valves are closed for repair or
maintenance.
What is required on an alarm check valve that is exposed to
changing water pressure? - <<Answers>>>An alarm retarding
device.
What does an alarm retarding device do? - <<Answers>>>It
prevents unwarranted alarms when the check valve clapper is
lifted from its seat by a temporary surge.
What is the purpose of a check valve? - <<Answers>>>To
prevent water from flowing in the opposite direction.
, LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
Where are OS&Y valves located and what can they be used
for? - <<Answers>>>They are located inside the building
wall on the main riser or outside in protected pits. They can be
used to shutdown part of the standpipe.
Where are fire hoses typically stored? - <<Answers>>>On a
quick release rack.
Where should fire hoses be mounted to and how far above the
floor or landing should they be mounted? -
<<Answers>>>They should be firmly mounted and supported
on a hose rack, said hose rack should be mounted 5'-6' above
the floor landing.
How should hose cabinets be identified? -
<<Answers>>>They should be identified in an approved
manner by a permanently attached sign with white letters and
a red background color not less than 2" high.
Where should a hose be stored to maximize its life
expectancy? - <<Answers>>>In a well ventilated area with
temperatures between 32 F and 100 F.
What is a discharge device? - <<Answers>>>A device used to
discharge water in a pre-determined, fixed or adjustable
pattern.
, LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
What are some examples of a discharge device? -
<<Answers>>>Spray nozzles and hose nozzles.
Where is a nozzle attached to and what is it used for? -
<<Answers>>>It is attached to the end of a hose and it is used
to direct the stream of water from the hose.
What is the maximum length for a single hose? -
<<Answers>>>125'.
Why do accurate hose records need to be kept? -
<<Answers>>>To determine hose performance and ensure
safe use in firefighting.
Where are pressure tanks typically housed and at what
temperature? - <<Answers>>>In enclosed structures with
temperatures at or above 40 F.
What is the air to water ratio in a pressure tank? -
<<Answers>>>2/3 water to 1/3 air.
What should the capacity of the air compressor for a pressure
tank be? - <<Answers>>>It should build 75 PSI within 3
hours or less.
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
After a fire occurs, should control valves on a system be
closed? - <<Answers>>>No they should not be closed unless
otherwise directed by the order of the fire officer in charge.
How many spare sprinkler heads should be kept on site for a
system with 300 or less heads? - <<Answers>>>6 Spares.
How many spare sprinkler heads should be kept on site for a
system with 301 - 1000 heads? - <<Answers>>>12 Spares.
What is required on all FD connections to prevent back-flow
and freezing? - <<Answers>>>A check valve and ball drip.
Where is the drain valve located on each stand pipe system? -
<<Answers>>>At the lowest point of the system.
Where is the automatic ball drip located? -
<<Answers>>>Between the check valve and the outside
house coupling on the FD connection.
When an automatic ball drip is leaking under normal
conditions what can be said of the system? -
<<Answers>>>The check valve is defective or passing.
, LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
What is the purpose of an automatic ball drip? -
<<Answers>>>It ensures that the FD connection is not
blocked by water which has frozen in the pipe.
In what orientation are ball drips installed? -
<<Answers>>>In the horizontal position.
What is the best way to reduce the number of unwarranted
alarms? - <<Answers>>>To notify the central monitoring
station when any of the control valves are closed for repair or
maintenance.
What is required on an alarm check valve that is exposed to
changing water pressure? - <<Answers>>>An alarm retarding
device.
What does an alarm retarding device do? - <<Answers>>>It
prevents unwarranted alarms when the check valve clapper is
lifted from its seat by a temporary surge.
What is the purpose of a check valve? - <<Answers>>>To
prevent water from flowing in the opposite direction.
, LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
Where are OS&Y valves located and what can they be used
for? - <<Answers>>>They are located inside the building
wall on the main riser or outside in protected pits. They can be
used to shutdown part of the standpipe.
Where are fire hoses typically stored? - <<Answers>>>On a
quick release rack.
Where should fire hoses be mounted to and how far above the
floor or landing should they be mounted? -
<<Answers>>>They should be firmly mounted and supported
on a hose rack, said hose rack should be mounted 5'-6' above
the floor landing.
How should hose cabinets be identified? -
<<Answers>>>They should be identified in an approved
manner by a permanently attached sign with white letters and
a red background color not less than 2" high.
Where should a hose be stored to maximize its life
expectancy? - <<Answers>>>In a well ventilated area with
temperatures between 32 F and 100 F.
What is a discharge device? - <<Answers>>>A device used to
discharge water in a pre-determined, fixed or adjustable
pattern.
, LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER
What are some examples of a discharge device? -
<<Answers>>>Spray nozzles and hose nozzles.
Where is a nozzle attached to and what is it used for? -
<<Answers>>>It is attached to the end of a hose and it is used
to direct the stream of water from the hose.
What is the maximum length for a single hose? -
<<Answers>>>125'.
Why do accurate hose records need to be kept? -
<<Answers>>>To determine hose performance and ensure
safe use in firefighting.
Where are pressure tanks typically housed and at what
temperature? - <<Answers>>>In enclosed structures with
temperatures at or above 40 F.
What is the air to water ratio in a pressure tank? -
<<Answers>>>2/3 water to 1/3 air.
What should the capacity of the air compressor for a pressure
tank be? - <<Answers>>>It should build 75 PSI within 3
hours or less.
