600-18 Automatic Fire Sprinkler, Standpipe and Fire Pump

Question 1

a plumbing device at a
structure, which the fire department can pump supplemental water to the
sprinkler or standpipe system, furnishing water for fire extinguishment by
supplementing existing water

Answer 1

Fire Department Connection (FDC)

Question 2

FDC for each standpipe system should be within __ ft of nearest hydrant

Answer 2

100 ft

Question 3

Who is responsible for supplying FDC on Commercial and large residential structures

Answer 3

2nd Engine on 1st alarm

Question 4

Smoke or fire in the structure requires charging of supply hose to FDC at

Answer 4

150 psi (unless the system is posted for different pressure)

Question 5

If the system is supplied or augmented by a fire pump a FF should verify

Answer 5

the pump is in operation

Question 6

FDC charged by a minimum of

Answer 6

two 3” lines or one 5”

Question 7

Automatic sprinklers should not be shut off until

Answer 7

Fire has been extinguished

Question 8

Single family and smaller multi-family residential FDC pressurized at

Answer 8

no more than water main pressure

Question 9

As crews are proceeding up stairs, they should ensure

Answer 9

All hose outlet valves on lower floors are closed

Question 10

to avoid stealing water supply to fire pumps, engines should avoid using

Answer 10

hydrants connected to private system