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S13 standpipe test Questions and Answers
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Which option best describes a the term: Operational Ans: Water
availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is Ans: A standpipe system that is
attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at
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all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to
provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply Ans: supplementary source of water for a
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standpipe and/or sprinkler system.
Control Valve Ans: 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 Ans: A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane,
connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency Ans: A condition in which the application of
the component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device Ans: A device designed to discharge water or foam-
water solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
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What is a Dry Standpipe? Ans: A 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 Ans: designing a raised series
of beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support
mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
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Fire Department Connection Ans: 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
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furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese
connection.)
Fire Hose Ans: 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.
Fire Hydrant Ans: A 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 Ans: A 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
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pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the
standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ Ans: A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is
lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) Ans: typically 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.
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Hose Connection Ans: a combination of equipment provided for
connection of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve
with a threaded outlet.
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An Attack Hose is Ans: Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters
and fire brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is Ans: A 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 Ans: A 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 Ans: A flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve Ans: The valve to an individual hose connection