FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-
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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.
Churning - answer A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating, but no
water is being discharged.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - answerA system where the water piping
service both 2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for automatic sprinkler
Concealed Sprinkler - answerA recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Deluge Valve - answerwater 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. Suitable for HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL
AND AUTO
Deludge Sprinkler System - answerA sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a VALVE
that is opened of a DETECTION SYSTEM installed in the same area as the sprinklers
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - answerA sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers
that are attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under pressure. The
release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water
pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe valve, resulting in the flow of water into
the piping system and out of the fused sprinklers heads.
Dry Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the
inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May be
configured with an upright, pendent or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
Dry Standpipe - answerA standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only
when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - answerA connection, normally on the exterior of the
building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - answerA flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements
(JACKETS),
, Fire Hydrant - answerA 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.
Bulb Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a
non-freezing liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response sprinklers to
5mm for standard response sprinklers.
Hose Connection - answera combination of equipment provided for connection of a
hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
Hose Station - answera combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose
connection.
Impairment Coordinator - answerPerson responsible for ensuring the proper safety
precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service
(designated by the owner)
In Service - answerThe Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a
fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - answerSupervision by the holder of a department certificate who
is required to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate location
acceptable to the department, while the duties for which the certificate is required is
being performed.
Pressure Restricting Device - answerA valve or device designed for the purpose of
reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and
non-flowing (static) conditions
Pressure Reducing Valve - answerA valve or device designed for the purpose of
reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under flowing (residual) conditions
only.
Pressure Tank - answerA tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-based fire
protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at one third air to two thirds water.
Quick Response Sprinkler Head - answerA sprinkler having a fusible link with a
response time index (RTI) of 50 or less.
Recessed Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the
shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling.
Standpipe System - answerAn arrangement of piping, valves, and hose connections
installed in a structure to deliver water for fire hoses.
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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.
Churning - answer A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating, but no
water is being discharged.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - answerA system where the water piping
service both 2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for automatic sprinkler
Concealed Sprinkler - answerA recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Deluge Valve - answerwater 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. Suitable for HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL
AND AUTO
Deludge Sprinkler System - answerA sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a VALVE
that is opened of a DETECTION SYSTEM installed in the same area as the sprinklers
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - answerA sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers
that are attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under pressure. The
release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water
pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe valve, resulting in the flow of water into
the piping system and out of the fused sprinklers heads.
Dry Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the
inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May be
configured with an upright, pendent or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
Dry Standpipe - answerA standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only
when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - answerA connection, normally on the exterior of the
building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - answerA flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements
(JACKETS),
, Fire Hydrant - answerA 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.
Bulb Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a
non-freezing liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response sprinklers to
5mm for standard response sprinklers.
Hose Connection - answera combination of equipment provided for connection of a
hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
Hose Station - answera combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose
connection.
Impairment Coordinator - answerPerson responsible for ensuring the proper safety
precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service
(designated by the owner)
In Service - answerThe Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a
fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - answerSupervision by the holder of a department certificate who
is required to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate location
acceptable to the department, while the duties for which the certificate is required is
being performed.
Pressure Restricting Device - answerA valve or device designed for the purpose of
reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and
non-flowing (static) conditions
Pressure Reducing Valve - answerA valve or device designed for the purpose of
reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under flowing (residual) conditions
only.
Pressure Tank - answerA tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-based fire
protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at one third air to two thirds water.
Quick Response Sprinkler Head - answerA sprinkler having a fusible link with a
response time index (RTI) of 50 or less.
Recessed Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the
shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling.
Standpipe System - answerAn arrangement of piping, valves, and hose connections
installed in a structure to deliver water for fire hoses.
