2. General reqirements.

Question 0

2. Color coding.
   Exposed standpipes, water service, cross connection and sprinkler piping -
   Branch sprinkler line -
   Dedicated standpipe valve handles and siamese caps -
   Combination standpipe handles and siamese caps -
   Dedicated sprinkler valve handles and siamese caps -
   Nonautomatic valve handle and siamese caps -
   By Samy:
   stand pipe is not in service -
   stand pipe partaly is not in service -

Answer 0

Exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping - red.
Dedicated standpipe valve handles - red.
Branch sprinkler line - need not be painted.
Combination standpipe handles and siamese caps - yellow.
Dedicated sprinkler valve handles and siamese caps - green.
Nonautomatic sprinkler valve handle as siamese caps - silver.
By Samy:
stand pipe is not in service - white circuit;
stand pipe partialy is not in service - blue circuit.

Question 1

1. Sketch of combined standpipe and sprinkler systems.

Answer 1

See figure 154.

Question 2

3. What is the local law for standpipes and sprinklers?

Answer 2

Local Law 58/09 , effective 3/2/2010.

Question 3

5. Where can combination sprinkler standpipe systems be installed?

Answer 3

In almost all occupancies, except High Hazard

Question 4

6. Fire extinguisher classes.
A - 
B - 
C - 
D - 
K -

Answer 4

A - Ordinary combustibles (trash, wood, paper), Symbol: Green Triangle.
B - Flammable liquids (grease, oil), symbol: Red Square.
C - Electrical equipment (motors, transformers), Symbol: Blue Circle.
D - Combustible metals (zirconium, titanium), Symbol: Yellow Star.
K - Kitchen greases, Symbol: Black Hexagon.