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CSFSM S-56 Exam Prep Questions and
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OS&Y
Ans: Outside Stem & Yoke.
Shall be locked by chain in the open position.
When is a CSFSM needed?
Ans: When the building is more than 250', more than 20 storis, or covers
more than 200,000 sf.
Air Horn Signaling Duration
Ans: 3 second horn blast with a 10 second pause in between.
*A long continuous horn blast mans all clear.
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Muster Point
Ans: Site location all workers shall go to in case of emergency.
CDA
Ans: Construction Demolition & Abatement. This unit conducts permit
inspections for the storing, handling, and use of hazardous materials.
How far from the main entrance should the fire hydrant be?
Ans: 50'
Standpipe shall contain air pressurized alarm system at what height?
Ans: 75'
Red, yellow, and green cap colors represent what?
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Ans: Red = standpipe
Yellow = standpipe and sprinkler
Green = sprinkler
A dry standpipe cannot exceed how many psig?
Ans: 25
If a standpipe system is not returned toa state of readiness and the
alarm is not reactivated within two hours of planned removal service,
what plan of action must be taken?
Ans: All work must cease on site.
When should the Borough Dispatcher be notified?
Ans: When suppression is needed.
Minimum extinguisher rating throughout site.
CSFSM S-56 Exam Prep Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
OS&Y
Ans: Outside Stem & Yoke.
Shall be locked by chain in the open position.
When is a CSFSM needed?
Ans: When the building is more than 250', more than 20 storis, or covers
more than 200,000 sf.
Air Horn Signaling Duration
Ans: 3 second horn blast with a 10 second pause in between.
*A long continuous horn blast mans all clear.
,2 | Page
Muster Point
Ans: Site location all workers shall go to in case of emergency.
CDA
Ans: Construction Demolition & Abatement. This unit conducts permit
inspections for the storing, handling, and use of hazardous materials.
How far from the main entrance should the fire hydrant be?
Ans: 50'
Standpipe shall contain air pressurized alarm system at what height?
Ans: 75'
Red, yellow, and green cap colors represent what?
, 3 | Page
Ans: Red = standpipe
Yellow = standpipe and sprinkler
Green = sprinkler
A dry standpipe cannot exceed how many psig?
Ans: 25
If a standpipe system is not returned toa state of readiness and the
alarm is not reactivated within two hours of planned removal service,
what plan of action must be taken?
Ans: All work must cease on site.
When should the Borough Dispatcher be notified?
Ans: When suppression is needed.
Minimum extinguisher rating throughout site.
