Book 8 "Buildings under construction"

Question 1

Every building _____ shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction

Answer 1

six or more stories in height

Question 2

Standpipe shall be installed when progress of construction is not more than

Answer 2

50’ in height above grade

Question 3

Such standpipe shall be provided with a 2 1/2” outlet on

Answer 3

each floor adjacent to usable stairs

Question 4

Such standpipe shall be extended as construction progresses to within

Answer 4

one floor of the highest point construction having secure decking or flooring.

Question 5

Where construction height requires a combination standpipe, _______ shall be provided to serve the standpipe. This included temporary inlets normally

Answer 5

fire pumps and water main connections / 2 to 2 1/2”

Question 6

Up to 150’ in height this system will be a

Answer 6

Dry standpipe

Question 7

Once standpipe exceeds 150’ a _____

Answer 7

temporary manually started fire pump shall installed. There is no pressure control devices required on the outlets