Chap 9

Question 0

Wet standpipe systems are

Answer 0

Systems that contain water at all times supplied by city main , gravity tank , pressure tank and or fire pump

Question 1

The primary factors for installation of standpipe systems is

Answer 1

Height and area of building

Question 2

Dry standpipe systems are

Answer 2

Can be equipped with automatic source supply but many contain no water and only supply if from FD pumpers ( manual dry)

Question 3

Combo systems

Answer 3

Consists of sprinklers interconnected with standpipe
Most are wet systems
Must be augmented

Question 4

When can a engine company use the occupant hose ?

Answer 4

Never

Note: ladder or rescues company’s may use occupant hose if operating remote from engine companies while performing searches , may be justified in attempt to save lives

Question 5

Red cap or Siamese connection indicates

Answer 5

Standpipes

Question 6

Green Siamese caps or connections Indicate

Answer 6

Automatic sprinkler

Question 7

Aluminum Siamese connection

Answer 7

Non-automatic or perforated pipe

Question 8

Yellow Siamese connections

Answer 8

Combination sprinkler/standpipe

Question 9

Standpipe system should always be supplied with 3 1/2 .t or f

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Supplying standpipe

Answer 10

1. Whenever possible supply standpipe with two different pumpers
   2: whenever possible supply through two different connections
2. A separate engine supply standpipe for every hoes line placed in service
3. If building has standpipe and sprinkle supply standpipe first .
   Ecc supplying system must verify its attached to correct Siamese connection
   If first engine supplying both sprinkler and standpipe than 2nd and 3 rd due must augment

Question 11

What is included in the standpipe kit

Answer 11

2 1/2 " controlling nozzle 1 1/8 main stream. Tip and 1/2" outer 
Hand control wheels(s)
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 in line pressure gauge 
Pipe wrench minimum 18 " in length 
Spanner wrenches 
Door chocks 
Adapters 
1 1/2 x 2 1/2 increaser

Question 12

When supplying the standpipe system and encountering a PRD attached to the standpipe outlet can you use this outlet with PRD

Answer 12

Yes whether supplying or operating from a PRD it should be removed . If the PRD cannot be removed and no other outlet available without PRD than it is permissible to use the outlet with PRD

Question 13

What should be done prior to connecting in-line pressure gauge to standpipe outlet

Answer 13

Flush standpipe system

Question 14

Nozzle pressure should be adjusted by use of the hand wheel at the hose outlet and by observing the in line gauge . What are the correct psi for 3 and 4 length stretches

Answer 14

70 psi for 3 lengths
80 or 4 lengths

Note with water flowing