11/5 Specific Hazards : Standpipe and Sprinkler System

Question 1

Every building four or more stories in height shall be provided with interior Class II (wet) standpipes. Exceptions - _____.

Answer 1

completely sprinklered buildings.

Question 2

Every building or portion thereof constructed subsequent to ____, exceeding 150 feet in height, shall be provided with combination standpipes that are directly connected to a water supply.

Answer 2

May 25, 1960

Question 3

Location of standpipe:

There shall be a ___ above the roof line when the roof has a slope of less than 4 inches in 12 inches.

Answer 3

three-way outlet / 4 inches in 12 inches.

Question 4

Location of standpipe:
In a Group A, Divisions 1, 2, and 2.1 Occupancies, with occupant loads of more than 1000, outlets are located on _____ of the auditorium and on ___ of the balcony.

Answer 4

each side of any stage, on each side of the rear / each side

Question 5

Every building ____ in height shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction.

Answer 5

six stories or more

Question 6

Such standpipes are installed when the progress of construction is not more than ___ above grade.

Answer 6

50 feet in height

Question 7

Such standpipe shall be provided with Fire Department hose connections at accessible locations adjacent to ____

Answer 7

usable stairs.

Question 8

Such standpipe systems shall be extended as construction progress to within one floor of the ____.

Answer 8

highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring

Question 9

Where construction height requires installation of a Class III standpipe,____ shall be provided to serve the standpipe.

Answer 9

fire pumps and water main connections

Question 10

Temporary standpipes may be provided in place of permanent systems if they are designed to furnish ____ of water per minute at ___ per square inch pressure with a standpipe size of not less than ____.

Answer 10

500 gallons / 50 pounds / four inches.

Question 11

Sprinkler system: In every story or basement of all buildings when the floor area exceeds ___ and there is not provided at least ____ of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each ____or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story or basement on at least one side of the building.

Answer 11

1,500 square feet / 20 square feet / 50 lineal feet

Question 12

Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than ___. Such openings shall be accessible to the Fire Department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior.

Answer 12

30 inches

Question 13

When openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is more than ___ from such openings, the story shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system,

Answer 13

75 feet

Question 14

At the top of _____ and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through ___ floors will have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads are to be accessible for servicing.

Answer 14

rubbish and linen chutes / three or more

Question 15

Sprinkler System :

In rooms where ____is stored or handled.

Answer 15

nitrate film

Question 16

Sprinkler System :
In restaurants, nightclubs, discos. Rooms primarily used for entertaining occupants who are drinking or dining and unseparated accessory uses where the total area of such unseparated rooms and assembly uses exceeds _____.

Answer 16

5,000 square feet

Question 17

In basements classified as a Group A Occupancy when the basement is larger than ____ in floor area.

Answer 17

1500 square feet

Question 18

Sprinkler Alarms. On all sprinkler systems having more than_____ a local waterflow alarm shall be provided which will sound an audible signal on the premises upon water flow through the system equal to the flow from a single sprinkler.

Answer 18

twenty (20) sprinklers

Question 19

Sprinkler System Alarms: When serving more than____ , automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by an approved _____ or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location.

Answer 19

100 sprinklers / central, proprietary or remote station service

Question 20

Maintain at least a ____ access and a minimum operating clearance of_____ around standpipe valves.

Answer 20

three foot / 18 inches

Question 21

Provide and maintain a clearly identifiable sign stating “Fire Hose” with letters not less than ____ in height on a contrasting background.

Answer 21

three inches

Question 22

Fire Department connections in dark or obscured areas may have to be highlighted with a_____ background painted behind the connections.

Answer 22

two-to-three foot white

Question 23

Signs :
Such sign shall not be less than _____ and _____ and have the following inscription: (specify wording and system locations)

Answer 23

eight inches in width / four inches in height

Question 24

Provide and maintain a _______ background behind Fire Department connections

Answer 24

two foot diameter white

Question 25

LOCATION - Where sprinkler heads are located closer than _____, ____ are required so that he discharge from one head will not wet the adjacent head and prevent its operation.

Answer 25

5 lineal feet / metal baffles

Question 26

AISLE - Maintain access aisle with a minimum clearance of _____ to valve(s).

Answer 26

three feet