s-13 NYC city wide standpipe test
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Automatic Standpipe System
- correct 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
- correct answer supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler
system
Control Valve
- correct 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
- correct answer A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
Deficiency
- correct answer A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
, Deluge Valve
- correct answer A water 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.
Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of automatic and manual operation. Deluge
systems are suitable for hazardous occupancies. This includes buildings in which
flammable liquids or other hazardous materials are handled or stored
Discharge Device
- correct answer A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to,
sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
Dry Standpipe
- correct answer A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
Dunnage
- correct answer Rooftop dunnage involves designing 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
- correct answer A 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
- correct answer A 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.
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Automatic Standpipe System
- correct 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
- correct answer supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler
system
Control Valve
- correct 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
- correct answer A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
Deficiency
- correct answer A condition in which the application of the component is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
, Deluge Valve
- correct answer A water 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.
Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of automatic and manual operation. Deluge
systems are suitable for hazardous occupancies. This includes buildings in which
flammable liquids or other hazardous materials are handled or stored
Discharge Device
- correct answer A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to,
sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
Dry Standpipe
- correct answer A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
Dunnage
- correct answer Rooftop dunnage involves designing 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
- correct answer A 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
- correct answer A 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.
