S12 sprinkler test, S13 standpipe test,
Sprinklers segment 5, S-12 CITYWIDE
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Fire department connection - answer normally on exterior of building... FDNY can pump
supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing
water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies.
system control valve - answer valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection
systems.
fire command center - answer Designated room or area in a structure where the status
of the fire detection, alarm, and protection systems is displayed and the systems can be
manually controlled.
Fire pump, automatic standpipe. - answer A fire pump located at or below street level
that supplies the lower 300 feet (91.4 m) of a standpipe system or a combined
standpipe and sprinkler system.
tags - answeron closed section valves serving affected areas: area affected, brief
description, occupancy classification, c of f number, estimated time until operational
Green tag - answerno impairment found in entire system- main control valve
red tag - answerplace on main control valve if FULLY out of service... put sprinkler
company name, date of removal from service and anticipated time to operational
blue disk - answerpartially out of service- on all fire department connections
water storage tank - answerCollects cooled water
OS & Y valve - answerindicating type of control valve used for fire sprinkler system
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. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO
deluge sprinkler system - answeremploying open sprinklers that are attached to a piping
system that is connected to a water supply through a valve that is opened by the
operation of a detection system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers. WHEN IT
OPENS, water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached.
,Early suppresion fast response sprinklers - answerfast response sprinkler that is listed
for its capability to provide fire suppression of specific high challenge fire hazards
extra large orifice sprinklers - answer= or > 1 inch less pressure to achieve a given
discharge density
extended coverage sprinkler - answer400 max square feet discharge 20 foot by 20 foot
spacing between sprinklers
fire pump - answera provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection. A
fire pump is a part of a fire sprinklers system water supply and can be powered by
electric, diesel or steam. connected to public water source or tank. provides higher
pressure to sprinkler system
Glass bulb sprinkler - answeroperated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a non
freezing liquid with diameters that vary form 3 mm for quick response to 5 mm for
standard response
hose valve - answervalve to additional hose connection
hydraulic placard - answersign attached to a hydraulically calculated sprinkler system
indicating the design density, required gallons per minute and pressure for the system
to operate properly
hydraulically calculated systems - answermethod of sizing auto sprinkler piping using a
prescribed amount of water to be distributed over a specific area.
impairment coordinator - answerin charge of safety during out of service systems
intermediate level sprinkler - answersprinkler equipped with integral shields to protect
the operating elemtn form discharge from sprinklers installed at higher elevations
large orifice sprinkler - answersprinkler head with orifice size equal or greater than 3/4
and less than 1 inch
listed device - answerA fire protection component that has been tested to perform under
parameters specified for its use by a nationally recognized testing agency. Underwriter's
Laboratory (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM) are the two most common.
Master Pressure Reducing Valve - answerA pressure reducing valve installed to
regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system and/or standpipe system zone.
Main Drain - answerThe primary drain connection located on the system riser and also
utilized as a flow test connection.
, Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) - answerCorrosion caused by the presence
of microbes in the water supply that over time attack the interior of metallic piping and
cause leaks, pitting, and blockages.
Old-Style/Conventional Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler that directs 40% to 60% of the
water initially in a downward direction and is designed to be installed with the deflector
in either the upright or pendent position.
Pendent Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the
water stream is directed downward against the deflector.
Pintle Screws - answerA visual indicating device required for sprinklers manufactured
prior to 1999 identifying small orifice sprinklers and large orifice sprinklers where orifice
size is different than the nominal thread size of the sprinkler head.
Pipe Schedule Systems - answerA method of sizing piping based upon the number of
sprinkler heads and the occupancy of the protected area.
Preaction Sprinkler System - answerA sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers
that are attached to a piping system that contains air that may or may not be under
pressure, with a supplemental detection system installed in the same areas as the
sprinklers.
Pressure Control Valve - answerA pilot operated pressure reducing valve that may be
used with a fire or booster pump designed for the purpose of preventing the incoming
water supply pressure from dropping below a set pressure.
Pressure-Reducing Valve - answerA valve designed for the purpose of reducing the
downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and nonflowing (static)
conditions.
Pressure Relief Valve - answerA valve designed for the purpose of releasing excess air
or water pressure from the Fire Protection Piping System.
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.
Residential Sprinkler - answerA type of fast response sprinkler that has been
specifically tested to enhance survivability in the room of fire origin and listed for use in
dwelling units.
Sprinklers segment 5, S-12 CITYWIDE
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Fire department connection - answer normally on exterior of building... FDNY can pump
supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing
water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies.
system control valve - answer valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection
systems.
fire command center - answer Designated room or area in a structure where the status
of the fire detection, alarm, and protection systems is displayed and the systems can be
manually controlled.
Fire pump, automatic standpipe. - answer A fire pump located at or below street level
that supplies the lower 300 feet (91.4 m) of a standpipe system or a combined
standpipe and sprinkler system.
tags - answeron closed section valves serving affected areas: area affected, brief
description, occupancy classification, c of f number, estimated time until operational
Green tag - answerno impairment found in entire system- main control valve
red tag - answerplace on main control valve if FULLY out of service... put sprinkler
company name, date of removal from service and anticipated time to operational
blue disk - answerpartially out of service- on all fire department connections
water storage tank - answerCollects cooled water
OS & Y valve - answerindicating type of control valve used for fire sprinkler system
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. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO
deluge sprinkler system - answeremploying open sprinklers that are attached to a piping
system that is connected to a water supply through a valve that is opened by the
operation of a detection system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers. WHEN IT
OPENS, water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached.
,Early suppresion fast response sprinklers - answerfast response sprinkler that is listed
for its capability to provide fire suppression of specific high challenge fire hazards
extra large orifice sprinklers - answer= or > 1 inch less pressure to achieve a given
discharge density
extended coverage sprinkler - answer400 max square feet discharge 20 foot by 20 foot
spacing between sprinklers
fire pump - answera provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection. A
fire pump is a part of a fire sprinklers system water supply and can be powered by
electric, diesel or steam. connected to public water source or tank. provides higher
pressure to sprinkler system
Glass bulb sprinkler - answeroperated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a non
freezing liquid with diameters that vary form 3 mm for quick response to 5 mm for
standard response
hose valve - answervalve to additional hose connection
hydraulic placard - answersign attached to a hydraulically calculated sprinkler system
indicating the design density, required gallons per minute and pressure for the system
to operate properly
hydraulically calculated systems - answermethod of sizing auto sprinkler piping using a
prescribed amount of water to be distributed over a specific area.
impairment coordinator - answerin charge of safety during out of service systems
intermediate level sprinkler - answersprinkler equipped with integral shields to protect
the operating elemtn form discharge from sprinklers installed at higher elevations
large orifice sprinkler - answersprinkler head with orifice size equal or greater than 3/4
and less than 1 inch
listed device - answerA fire protection component that has been tested to perform under
parameters specified for its use by a nationally recognized testing agency. Underwriter's
Laboratory (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM) are the two most common.
Master Pressure Reducing Valve - answerA pressure reducing valve installed to
regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system and/or standpipe system zone.
Main Drain - answerThe primary drain connection located on the system riser and also
utilized as a flow test connection.
, Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) - answerCorrosion caused by the presence
of microbes in the water supply that over time attack the interior of metallic piping and
cause leaks, pitting, and blockages.
Old-Style/Conventional Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler that directs 40% to 60% of the
water initially in a downward direction and is designed to be installed with the deflector
in either the upright or pendent position.
Pendent Sprinkler - answerA sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the
water stream is directed downward against the deflector.
Pintle Screws - answerA visual indicating device required for sprinklers manufactured
prior to 1999 identifying small orifice sprinklers and large orifice sprinklers where orifice
size is different than the nominal thread size of the sprinkler head.
Pipe Schedule Systems - answerA method of sizing piping based upon the number of
sprinkler heads and the occupancy of the protected area.
Preaction Sprinkler System - answerA sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers
that are attached to a piping system that contains air that may or may not be under
pressure, with a supplemental detection system installed in the same areas as the
sprinklers.
Pressure Control Valve - answerA pilot operated pressure reducing valve that may be
used with a fire or booster pump designed for the purpose of preventing the incoming
water supply pressure from dropping below a set pressure.
Pressure-Reducing Valve - answerA valve designed for the purpose of reducing the
downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and nonflowing (static)
conditions.
Pressure Relief Valve - answerA valve designed for the purpose of releasing excess air
or water pressure from the Fire Protection Piping System.
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.
Residential Sprinkler - answerA type of fast response sprinkler that has been
specifically tested to enhance survivability in the room of fire origin and listed for use in
dwelling units.
