FDNY S-11 Fitness Exam Questions and
answers
Inspection, testing, servicing and other maintenance of sprinkler systems must be personally supervised
and be performed in accordance with what guidelines?
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) #25 2011 edition
When are required fire protection systems extended or altered as necessary to maintain and continued
protection?
Whenever the building or structure is altered?
What is an example of an unlawful system device installation?
A CCTV camera that is installed inside a shell that resembles a sprinkler head
What are the five elements of an integrated sprinkler system?
1. Inclusion of one or more automatic water supplies
2. Aboveground system network is specially sized/hydraulically designed
3. Contains valve for each system riser
4. Each system riser needs a device to actuate an alarm
5. The system is activated by heat from a fire
What are the responsibilities of the building owner?
1. Maintain sprinkler system and determine individual qualifications of the CoF holder
2. Maintain a detail record of each inspection and test and a listing of all outstanding violations that are
made available by occupants of the buildings during regular business hours
3. Assign impairment coordinator to maintain records on site for five years made available for inspection
by any member of the FDNY
What do the Fire Department Rules § 903-01 Flow Testing state?
The owner of the building (sprinkler system) shall take immediate corrective action and shall continue
such corrective action until such time as the sprinkler system passes a flow test conducted in accordance
with the procedure and standard required by NFPA 25 (2011).
Alarm valve
A valve that signals an alarm when a sprinkler head is activated and prevents nuisance alarms caused by
pressure variations
Automatic ball drip
, An automatic drain valve horizontally installed at the low point in the piping between the lower check
valve and the Fire Department connection of automatic sprinkler systems. Water pressure from a Fire
Department pumper automatically closes this valve. It automatically re-opens when pressure ceases,
permitting this piping to drain and thereby preventing freezing.
Automatic sprinkler
A fire suppression or control device that operates automatically when its heat-activated element is
heated to its thermal rating or above, allowing water to discharge over a specified area.
Central station
A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports
such alarm signals to the Fire Department.
Concealed sprinkler
A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Check valve
A valve that allows flow in one direction only
Control valve
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.
OS&Y Valve
Outside stem and yoke valve; a type of control valve for a sprinkler system in which the position of the
center screw indicates whether the valve is open or closed.
Curb valve
A non-indicating gate valve equipped with a cast iron extension box flushed with a sidewalk with an
operating nut of 1 ¼ inch, this valve is operated using a special curb key wrench. This valve controls the
municipal water supply serving the fire sprinkler system.
Critical deficiency
A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system.
Non critical deficiency
A deficiency that does not have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system, but
correction is needed for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system(s).
Dry Sprinkler
A 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.
answers
Inspection, testing, servicing and other maintenance of sprinkler systems must be personally supervised
and be performed in accordance with what guidelines?
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) #25 2011 edition
When are required fire protection systems extended or altered as necessary to maintain and continued
protection?
Whenever the building or structure is altered?
What is an example of an unlawful system device installation?
A CCTV camera that is installed inside a shell that resembles a sprinkler head
What are the five elements of an integrated sprinkler system?
1. Inclusion of one or more automatic water supplies
2. Aboveground system network is specially sized/hydraulically designed
3. Contains valve for each system riser
4. Each system riser needs a device to actuate an alarm
5. The system is activated by heat from a fire
What are the responsibilities of the building owner?
1. Maintain sprinkler system and determine individual qualifications of the CoF holder
2. Maintain a detail record of each inspection and test and a listing of all outstanding violations that are
made available by occupants of the buildings during regular business hours
3. Assign impairment coordinator to maintain records on site for five years made available for inspection
by any member of the FDNY
What do the Fire Department Rules § 903-01 Flow Testing state?
The owner of the building (sprinkler system) shall take immediate corrective action and shall continue
such corrective action until such time as the sprinkler system passes a flow test conducted in accordance
with the procedure and standard required by NFPA 25 (2011).
Alarm valve
A valve that signals an alarm when a sprinkler head is activated and prevents nuisance alarms caused by
pressure variations
Automatic ball drip
, An automatic drain valve horizontally installed at the low point in the piping between the lower check
valve and the Fire Department connection of automatic sprinkler systems. Water pressure from a Fire
Department pumper automatically closes this valve. It automatically re-opens when pressure ceases,
permitting this piping to drain and thereby preventing freezing.
Automatic sprinkler
A fire suppression or control device that operates automatically when its heat-activated element is
heated to its thermal rating or above, allowing water to discharge over a specified area.
Central station
A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports
such alarm signals to the Fire Department.
Concealed sprinkler
A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Check valve
A valve that allows flow in one direction only
Control valve
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.
OS&Y Valve
Outside stem and yoke valve; a type of control valve for a sprinkler system in which the position of the
center screw indicates whether the valve is open or closed.
Curb valve
A non-indicating gate valve equipped with a cast iron extension box flushed with a sidewalk with an
operating nut of 1 ¼ inch, this valve is operated using a special curb key wrench. This valve controls the
municipal water supply serving the fire sprinkler system.
Critical deficiency
A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system.
Non critical deficiency
A deficiency that does not have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system, but
correction is needed for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system(s).
Dry Sprinkler
A 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.
