S13 standpipe test
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - answer Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - 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.
Auxiliary water supply - answer supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or
sprinkler system.
Control Valve - answer A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems.
Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - answerA pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more
than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - answerA condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - answerA device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution
in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - answerA standpipe system designed to have piping contain
water only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - answerdesigning a raised series of beams
(usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment
(usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - answerA connection , normally on the exterior of the
building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - answerA flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements
(Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable
lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved
nonpermeable lining.
, 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.
Fire Pump - answerA pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to
fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can
be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir,
lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe
system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - answerA transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise
double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - answertypically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as
water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe
or sprinkler system.
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.
An Attack Hose is - answerHose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire
brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - answerA non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having
an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer
protective cover.
A Covered Hose is - answerA hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous
synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
A Fire Hose is - answerA flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve - answerThe valve to an individual hose connection
Occupant Use Hose - answerFire hose designed to be used by the building's occupants
to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade members.
Unlined Hose - answerA hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of linen
yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the hose.
Hose Size - answerAn expression of the internal diameter of the hose.
Hose Station - answera combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose
connection.
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - answer Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - 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.
Auxiliary water supply - answer supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or
sprinkler system.
Control Valve - answer A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems.
Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - answerA pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more
than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - answerA condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - answerA device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution
in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - answerA standpipe system designed to have piping contain
water only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - answerdesigning a raised series of beams
(usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment
(usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - answerA connection , normally on the exterior of the
building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - answerA flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements
(Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable
lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved
nonpermeable lining.
, 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.
Fire Pump - answerA pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to
fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can
be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir,
lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe
system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - answerA transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise
double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - answertypically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as
water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe
or sprinkler system.
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.
An Attack Hose is - answerHose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire
brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - answerA non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having
an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer
protective cover.
A Covered Hose is - answerA hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous
synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
A Fire Hose is - answerA flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve - answerThe valve to an individual hose connection
Occupant Use Hose - answerFire hose designed to be used by the building's occupants
to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade members.
Unlined Hose - answerA hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of linen
yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the hose.
Hose Size - answerAn expression of the internal diameter of the hose.
Hose Station - answera combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose
connection.
