Chapter VI Flashcards
If only one water main is availiable to supply a fire pump, an elevated tank is required. This tank must be large enough to supply the standpipe system for a minimum of ____ minutes.
- 30
What color sprinkler head has a operating temperature at the ceiling of 100°F
- Bronze
A Class I standpipe must be within ____ft of any part of the floor
- 130
A Class II standpipe must be within ____ft of any part of the floor
- 95
What color sprinkler head has a operating temperature at the ceiling of 225°F
- Blue
A Class II standpipe must have a minimum psi of ____at the top outlet
- 65
If the FDC is for both sprinkler and standpipes it is more important to deliver the proper amount of water to the
- standpipe
A Class II standpipe in a building under 50 feet will have a ___” minimum riser
- 2
A sprinkler head that is red has a ceiling operating temperature of _____ degrees Fahrenheit
- 300
What nozzle is usually found on the house hose intended for civilians
- Smooth Bore Tip
A room filled with computers or electrical equipment should have a sprinkler system that uses an inert gas like___________
- Halon or Carbon Dioxide
Pipes that carry water throughout the building are called ________.
- risers
According to the author what tool works in place of a missing valve wheel or aides in the removal of pressure reducers
- pipe wrench
There are two common types of sprinkler heads ________and________.
- Fusible Link and Frangible
The type of sprinkler system should be spelled out in___________
- local fire code
