GEORGIA WATER
DISTRIBUTION STUDY GUIDE
One of the purposes of water storage tanks is: - ANSWERS-To supply
water at peak demands
Distribution system pressure during firefighting demands should not
be allowed to drop below - ANSWERS-20 psi
Weep holes in a dry barrel fire hydrant are designed to allow for: -
ANSWERS-Water to drain from hydrant barrel when not in use
Which gauge is used to determine the gpm flowing from a fire
hydrant? - ANSWERS-Pitot Gauge
The main operating valve in a dry barrel hydrant is located in the -
ANSWERS-Base
The standard shape of the operating nut on a dry barrel hydrant is -
ANSWERS-Pentagonal
Pressure surges caused by closing hydrants and valves too quickly are
known as: - ANSWERS-Water hammer
, According to general recommendations, hydrants used for fire
protection should be able to deliver a minimum of: - ANSWERS-500
gpm at 20 psi
The minimum diameter main allowed for hydrants used for fire
protection in the State of Georgia is - ANSWERS-6"
The primary reason for a dry-barrel fire hydrant is to: - ANSWERS-
Keep the hydrant from freezing
What is the best time to preform a flushing program on the water
mains? - ANSWERS-Late at night to lessen traffic disruptions and
minimize customer complaints
The term for the pressure against which a pump must operate is: -
ANSWERS-Head
A check valve located on suction side of a pump designed to maintain
prime is a - ANSWERS-Foot Valve
A pump designed to operate for short periods of time a closed valve is
a - ANSWERS-Centrifugal Pump
Tension is maintained on pump packing in the stuffing box by the -
ANSWERS-Packing gland
DISTRIBUTION STUDY GUIDE
One of the purposes of water storage tanks is: - ANSWERS-To supply
water at peak demands
Distribution system pressure during firefighting demands should not
be allowed to drop below - ANSWERS-20 psi
Weep holes in a dry barrel fire hydrant are designed to allow for: -
ANSWERS-Water to drain from hydrant barrel when not in use
Which gauge is used to determine the gpm flowing from a fire
hydrant? - ANSWERS-Pitot Gauge
The main operating valve in a dry barrel hydrant is located in the -
ANSWERS-Base
The standard shape of the operating nut on a dry barrel hydrant is -
ANSWERS-Pentagonal
Pressure surges caused by closing hydrants and valves too quickly are
known as: - ANSWERS-Water hammer
, According to general recommendations, hydrants used for fire
protection should be able to deliver a minimum of: - ANSWERS-500
gpm at 20 psi
The minimum diameter main allowed for hydrants used for fire
protection in the State of Georgia is - ANSWERS-6"
The primary reason for a dry-barrel fire hydrant is to: - ANSWERS-
Keep the hydrant from freezing
What is the best time to preform a flushing program on the water
mains? - ANSWERS-Late at night to lessen traffic disruptions and
minimize customer complaints
The term for the pressure against which a pump must operate is: -
ANSWERS-Head
A check valve located on suction side of a pump designed to maintain
prime is a - ANSWERS-Foot Valve
A pump designed to operate for short periods of time a closed valve is
a - ANSWERS-Centrifugal Pump
Tension is maintained on pump packing in the stuffing box by the -
ANSWERS-Packing gland
