Chapter 9 Standpipe Operations Flashcards
Where can stand pipes be found?
Residential and commercial occupancies over 3 floors in height. Also depending on the era of the building
What 3 critical tasks are engine companies responsible for when using standpipes?
Supply or Augment the system
Transport hose, nozzles, fittings to the selected outlet
stretching and advancing hoseline.
How are standpipe systems categorized?
By the size of the outlets and wet or dry
In wet systems, where is the water kept?
In the riser
How is the water supplied to the system?
Municipal water main, gravity tank, pressure tank, or a combo of any of the above.
How do dry standpipes get their water?
The fire department brings the water and pressure
What is the NFPA standard for Standpipes?
14
What is a Class 1 standpipe?
2.5” outlets, FD use only
What is a Class 2 standpipe?
1.5” with single jacket 1.5” hose, intended for occupant use
What is a Class 3 standpipe?
2.5 and a 1.5” outlet or 2.5” outlets reduced down to 1.5” for occupant and FD use
What is a combo system?
Incorporates a water supply for automatic sprinklers and for a Class 3 system
What are some buildings that have standpipe systems?
High rise residential and office buildings Hospitals, terminals, warehouses Manufacturing and industrial Shopping malls Theaters/stadiums/arenas Parking garages Bridges/Tunnels Piers/warfs
What does the current NFPA standard require the top most outlet in the system to have?
Minimum of 100 PSI
How are the commercial high rise bundles made?
3 separate sections of 2.5” hose
Bundle 1 - Nozzle bundle
Bundle 2 - Hose bundle
Bundle 3 - Pigtail bundle
What is considered a residential high rise bundle?
Bundle 1 and 3 for the commercial and a 100’ Sac Pack
