11/5 Specific Hazards : Standpipe and Sprinkler System Flashcards
Every building four or more stories in height shall be provided with interior Class II (wet) standpipes. Exceptions - _____.
completely sprinklered buildings.
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.
May 25, 1960
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.
three-way outlet / 4 inches in 12 inches.
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.
each side of any stage, on each side of the rear / each side
Every building ____ in height shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction.
six stories or more
Such standpipes are installed when the progress of construction is not more than ___ above grade.
50 feet in height
Such standpipe shall be provided with Fire Department hose connections at accessible locations adjacent to ____
usable stairs.
Such standpipe systems shall be extended as construction progress to within one floor of the ____.
highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring
Where construction height requires installation of a Class III standpipe,____ shall be provided to serve the standpipe.
fire pumps and water main connections
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 ____.
500 gallons / 50 pounds / four inches.
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.
1,500 square feet / 20 square feet / 50 lineal feet
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.
30 inches
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,
75 feet
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.
rubbish and linen chutes / three or more
Sprinkler System :
In rooms where ____is stored or handled.
nitrate film
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 _____.
5,000 square feet
In basements classified as a Group A Occupancy when the basement is larger than ____ in floor area.
1500 square feet
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.
twenty (20) sprinklers
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.
100 sprinklers / central, proprietary or remote station service
Maintain at least a ____ access and a minimum operating clearance of_____ around standpipe valves.
three foot / 18 inches
Provide and maintain a clearly identifiable sign stating “Fire Hose” with letters not less than ____ in height on a contrasting background.
three inches
Fire Department connections in dark or obscured areas may have to be highlighted with a_____ background painted behind the connections.
two-to-three foot white
Signs :
Such sign shall not be less than _____ and _____ and have the following inscription: (specify wording and system locations)
eight inches in width / four inches in height
Provide and maintain a _______ background behind Fire Department connections
two foot diameter white
