GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR FIRE
SAFETY DIRECTOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which is NOT a part of the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe? - ANS Conduct a
hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
What is the main purpose of the roof manifold? - ANS 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? - ANS To stop water from going into the tank
If water is flowing from a ball drip connection, it might mean? - ANS The lower check valve
may be defective
What is the purpose of the OS&Y valve? - ANS To stop or regulate the flow of water through
the system
"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with? - ANS Air under pressure
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, Standpipe system supply valves under normal conditions are kept? - ANS Opened and
chained
The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are? - ANS 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) - ANS Five years
Sprinkler heads that get paint on them - ANS Must be replaced with a new head
Which of the following is NOT an example of a supervisory device? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? -
ANS 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: - ANS The OS & Y valve
A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe system only would be
colored: - ANS Red
Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more than __________ feet
height - ANS 75
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, In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler heads required to be kept at the
main water control valve is: - ANS At least 6
It is an effective means of suppressing fire, and at the same time transmits an alarm to the Fire
Department. This statement describes: - ANS An automatic sprinkler system
With regard to the height of stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most correct to state that the
stock must be placed: - ANS 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? - ANS The Building Owner
The Fire Brigade duties include: - ANS . Contact FSD for the fire details darning evacuation
. Initially 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: - ANS - 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: - ANS - Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation
- Free from obstruction
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As a general rule, during a fire, most hazardous locations in a high-rise building would be: -
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ANS The fire floor and the floor above the alarm
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SAFETY DIRECTOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which is NOT a part of the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe? - ANS Conduct a
hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
What is the main purpose of the roof manifold? - ANS 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? - ANS To stop water from going into the tank
If water is flowing from a ball drip connection, it might mean? - ANS The lower check valve
may be defective
What is the purpose of the OS&Y valve? - ANS To stop or regulate the flow of water through
the system
"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with? - ANS Air under pressure
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, Standpipe system supply valves under normal conditions are kept? - ANS Opened and
chained
The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are? - ANS 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) - ANS Five years
Sprinkler heads that get paint on them - ANS Must be replaced with a new head
Which of the following is NOT an example of a supervisory device? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? -
ANS 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: - ANS The OS & Y valve
A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe system only would be
colored: - ANS Red
Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more than __________ feet
height - ANS 75
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, In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler heads required to be kept at the
main water control valve is: - ANS At least 6
It is an effective means of suppressing fire, and at the same time transmits an alarm to the Fire
Department. This statement describes: - ANS An automatic sprinkler system
With regard to the height of stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most correct to state that the
stock must be placed: - ANS 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? - ANS The Building Owner
The Fire Brigade duties include: - ANS . Contact FSD for the fire details darning evacuation
. Initially 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: - ANS - 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: - ANS - Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation
- Free from obstruction
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As a general rule, during a fire, most hazardous locations in a high-rise building would be: -
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ANS The fire floor and the floor above the alarm
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