Class 6 Flashcards
Test 6.1 Question
Answer
Holders of Fire Department Certificates of Fitness for maintenance of sprinkler and/or standpipe systems shall maintain a Record of all : (NYC fire code, 2014 — 100,901.6.2.1)
inspections made in detailed form acceptable to the fire commisioner
A record card bearing the dates of each inspection Certificate of Fitness number and signature of the Certificate of Fitness holder shall be: (NYC fire code, 2014 — 100,901.6.2.1)
posted on the premises near the main control valve-
The certificate of Fitness Holder shall maintain a record of all inspections made: (NYC fire code, 2014 — 100,901.6.2.1)
A detailed inspection report relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure tanks and levels therein:/A detailed inspection report relative to conditions of valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads, hose valves, hose and nozzles, fire department connections, alarms, fire pumps and obstructions/a detailed inspection report relative to the conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances shall be made out by the certificate of Fitness holder and all defects shall be noted in the report
Holders of Fire Department Certificates of Fitness for maintenance of sprinkler and/or standpipe systems shall maintain a Record of all inspections made in detailed form acceptable to the fire commander and shall be made available to any representative of the fire department, the records maintained for : (NYC fire code, 2014 — 14,107.7)
36-months
Major defects or violations such as empty tank , break or major leak in system water piping, inoperative or shut water supply valves; or complete or partial shut-down of sprinkler and/or standpipe systems shall be reported immediately to: (NYC fire code 2014 – 102,901.7.5,901.7.5.3)
Local fire company and to the owner or manager of the building/ bureau of Fire Prevention by the certificate of fitness holder
Every certificate or renewal thereof granted by the fire department commissioner shall be for a period as specified therein, not to exceed ___ years, and shall expire at the end of such period unless the commissioner approves its renewal: Nyc fire code 2014 ,19,116.5.1
2-years
the building owner shall designate an __________ to take the actions required by the firecode when a standpipe system, sprinkler systems or fire slarm systen is out of service. in the absence of a specific designee, the owner shall be considered the ___________ _________: (NYC fire code, 2014 — 101, 901.7.1)
impairment coordinator
Unless otherwise directed by the fire department the building shall be evacuated or a ___________ _________ maintained in accordance with this section when a standpipe system or fire alarm system is out of service. such __________ __________ shall be conducted in compliance with the requirements of FC 901.7.2.1 through 901.7.2.3: (NYC Fire code,2014 — 101,901.7.2
Fire watch
Where required. fire protection systems shall be monitored by a central supervising station in accordance with: (NYC Bldg. code, 2014 - 199.901.6)
NFPA 72
Where this code makes reference to the nationally recognized standards NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, NFPA 14, NFPA 20 or NFPA 72, such standards shall be modified for New York City in accordance with Appendix: NYC Bldg. Code 2014 – 199,901.1.1)
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The following are procedures required of all contractors when making the tests indicated: Note— 37-02 (a) Thru (g)
A. Shut off supply system (gravity tank or street supply) drain
system at lowest outlet available, remove all lower check valve
clappers and then replace the bonnet. Connect a control valve
to each Siamese (contractor shall be required to have sufficient
draining connections, so arranged as to hold the Siamese
clapper in an open position). /Open tank control valve, or the street control valve and fill
entire system, stretch hose to curb or to a drain, and flush each
two-way fire department connection until same runs clear (do
not run water too long) shut same off as soon as it runs
reasonably clear. /A hydrostatic test of 5O-pounds in excess of gravity pressure
shall be applied to the entire system before replacing clappers
in two-way fire department check valves; restore protection on
system by replacing clappers in check valve, opening all control
valves and filling system; properly vent all dead ends; inspect
drips after protection is restored, to see if lower checks are
leaking.
in all cases, the inspector shall advise the contractor to arrange the standpipe system so that it may not be out of service overnight or over sundays and holidays. however, in the event that is possible to make the changes so that the system may be used by fire department, the inspector shall have the holder of the certificate accompany him to the nearest: Note — 37-02
Fire company
when pressure in the sprinkler system at the check valve does not exceed 100-lbs., the entire system may be tested at : NOTES — 37-03
200 pounds, 1-Hour
any device used on a standpipe system must be approved ( old code) by the Materials Equipment Acceptance Division (MEA) of the: Note — 37-05 (b)
Buildings Department
when tests of the water and air in a sprinkler pressure tank and after you drained the water out of the glass gauge and opened the valves and pet cocks on the glass gauge, when the air and water reach a constant level, this level of air and water should be at the mark on the glass, or at the: Note — 37-04 (d)
2/3 level of water
When pressure reducing valves on standpipe systems shall be flow tested at least very ____ Years with minimal actual flowing discharge of ____ GPM: Note — 37-05 (b) (3)
3-years & 250-GPM
when pressure reducing valves are initially installed a master fire suppression contractor shall file an affidavit with fire department on behalf of the building owner attesting to the proper adjustment of the valves every: Notes — 37-05(b) (2)
36-months
When testing standpipe system pressure reducing devices ( valves) these tests shall be conducted by a ______ ____ _________ _________ who shall give the fire department ___ Business days notice of the date and time of the test : Note — 37-05 (b) (3)
master fire suppression contractor & 5
Portable fire extinguishers in office buildings, places of worship in fully sprinklered buildings the requirement shall be, distribution: Note —150-02 (1) (a) (b) (ii)
provide one 2-1/2- gallon water type extinguisher for every six thousand (6000) square-feet or fraction thereof of floor area on each floor/ in fully sprinkled buildings the requirements shall be reduced by 50% and the distance of travel between extinguishers shall be 150-feet maximum
Extinguishing systems for hoods, Vent pipes, flutes ort ducts, the installer or occupant shall submit _____ sets of paper cloth drawings to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for approval before any work is commenced: Notes —15-04 (a)
3
all portable extinguishers shall be of an approved by a nationally recognized testing agency such as: Notes — 15-02 (6) (Page 10)
Underwriters Laboratory (LUL) / Factory Mutual (FM) / Coast Guard (CG)
in a standpipe system the maximum length of hose that shall be permitted at any hose station of a listed 1-1/2- inch hose: NFPA 14,2007 — s-25,4.6.2.1Q
125-feet
if six fitters worked 4- hours installing pipe and completed 80% of the job, what was the total hours to do the job:
105
The outside diameter of “K” copper, Copper tube is always:
larger than its normal size
What type of fire should water not be used on
gas fire
maximum length in feet for a fire hose: Old code S-17, 27-941(c)(5) — NFPA 14,2003 —s-47, 4.6.2
50’
who approves the fire specs for a fire pump:
Dept. of Buildings
What is the minimum height above the finished grade of a two way fire department connection NFPA 14,2007 — s-*28,4-82.2Q(g)(2)
18”(457mm)
what is the maximum height above the finished grade of the fire department connection NFPA 14,2007 — s-28, 45-8.2.2Q(g) (1)
36”(914mm)
Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with: NYC Fire code 2014 — 113,906, 114, 906.2
Section FC 906, NYC Fire code / NFPA 10
Upon order of the commissioner, but at least once every _____ years, the standpipe system shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test and a flow test to demonstrate its suitability for department use: (NYC Fire Code 2014,112 — 905.12.1)
5
A sprinkler head has a bluish fluid in its tube. what temperature rating does this color represent: (NFPA 13,2007 —13-08, Table 6.2.5.)
High
Sprinkler system and standpipe system fire department connections shall be periodically inspected, tested, serviced and otherwise maintained in accordance with FC901.6 and ___ NYC Fire code 2014 — 121,912.6
NFPA 25
Where a building faces upon two intersecting streets or public spaces, and the total length of exterior building walls facing upon such street or public space does not exceed 300-feet only one siamese connection need be installed provided the siamese connection need be installed provided the Siamese connection is within _____ of the corner and on the street with the longest building frontage: NFPA 14,2007 — s-27, 4.8.2.2Q(C)
15’
When a clapper ahas opened in a dry pipe valve it is said to have: (Notes)
Tripped
When water leaves a sprinkler valve orifice it gets: NFPA Fire handbook “automatic sprinklers”
Wider
The minimum amount of sprinkler heads that shall be kept available on the premises that is sprinkled: (NFPA 13, 2007, 13-28, 6.2.9.1*)
6-Heads
in buildings with a multi-zone standpipe system, such system shall be continuously under the personal supervision of a person, who shall be immediately available to assist the Fire department in the operation of such system. this person must: NYC Fire code 2014 — 113,905.1.1
Be holding a certificate of fitness
In buildings with fire standpipes, the valves controlling water supplies shall be ____________ in the open position so that a change in the normal position of the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the central station required by section 903.4. where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal shall also be transmitted to the fire alarm system control panel: (NYC Fire code 2014 — 113,905.9)
Supervised
Upon order of the Fire commissioner, buy at least once every ___ Years, standpipe systems with pressure- reducing valves installed shall be flow tested to demonstrate proper adjustment of such valves:
3-Years
In addition to those records required by NFPA 25, an approved card bearing the dates of each inspection, certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness holder shall be posted on the premises near the : (NYC Fire code 2014 —76,901.6.2..1)
Main water supply control valve
In addition to those records required by NFPA 25, a Detailed inspection report relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure tanks and levels therein, valves hose and nozzles, siamese connections, alarms fire pumps,obstructions and conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances shall be completed _________ by the certificate of fitness holder, All defects or violations shall be noted on the inspection report: Nyc Fire code 2014 — 100,901.6.2.1
Monthly
Inspection, testing servicing and other maintenance of the following fire protection systems shall be performed under the personal supervision of a holding person holding a certificate of fitness: NYC Fire code 2014 — 10,901.3.3(1),(2),(3),(4),(5)&(6)
sprinklers, standpipes / Foam fire extinguishing systems, Fire alarm systems / private fire hydrant systems, yard hydrant systems
unless the requirements of dielectric fittings are met, a dielectric fitting shall be installed in the junction where dissimilar piping materials are joined ( E.G., copper to steel) dielectric fittings shall not be required in the junction where: (NFPA 13, 2007 — 13-40, 7.7.1.1.3&4)
sprinklers are connected to piping
Drains from alarm devices shall be so arranged that there will be no overflowing at the alarm apparatus, at domestic connections, or elsewhere with the sprinkler drains wide open and under system pressure. Direct interconnections: (NFPA 13,2007 — 13-33,6.9.5—8.16.2.6)
Shall not be made between sprinkler drains and sewers
The fire department should be notified that a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system is: NYC Fire code — 102,901.7.5
A planned removal from service / unplanned out-of-service
A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or vibration device that issues and audible, tactile, and or visual alert: NYC Fire code 2014 — 193, definitions 902
Alarm notification appliance
a signal indication an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal indicative of a fire: (NYC Fire code 2014 — 103,Definitions 902)
Alarm signal
Electrically non-conducting, volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation : (NYC Fire code 2014 — 103, Definitions 902)
Clean agent
The size of a fire main, no pipe smaller than 6-inches ( 150 m) in diameter shall be installed as a: (NFPA 13, 2007 — 13-220 23.1.3.1)
Private service main
a sprinkler head that cycles water on and off depending on the temperature, generally when the disc reaches a temperature of 165 Degrees farenheit the valve opesns, permitting water to flow. when this disc temperature cools the valve closes to shut off the water, this sprinkler head is : (Notes — overview of sprinklers and sprinkler systems)
A “Cycling” sprinkler
care must be taken to make certain that no part of a sprinkler head is covered with paint when the pipe is being painted. such coating may interfere with the free movement of parts and delay its opening or make it inoperative. when painting the iping or nearby areas, the heads should be protected by covering them and the covering should be removed as soon as possible as the painting is finished. this covering is done by using: (NFPA, 2007,13-28,6.2.6.4.2)
Thin paper bags
Dry pipe sprinkler systems uses standard sprinkler heads. when a sprinkler head is opened by the heat from the fire, the air pressure is reduced in the piping. the drop, in air pressure, causes a special dry ipi valve to open. a ____ device signals when the valve is opened. (Notes — auto-dry sprinkler systems)
Downward and upward
some sprinkler heads are used to break through strong updrafts of high challenging fires, the sprinklers are called: (Notes — Overview of sprinklers and sprinkler systems)
medium drop sprinklers
some sprinkler heads are designed to be used in special situations. Sprinkler heads exposed to corrosive conditions are often covered with a protective coat of: (Notes — Overview of sprinklers and sprinkler systems)
silver
the shape of the deflector determines the spray pattern of the water discharged from the sprinkler head. usually, this is an ________ spray pattern: (Notes — Overview of sprinklers and sprinkler systems)
Triangular
sprinkler systems are excellent for controlling fires. however, they can cause water damage if they are not shut down soon after the fire has been extinguished. no control valve on the system should be closed except on the order of the: (Notes — Overview of sprinklers and sprinkler systems)
Owner
dry pipe sprinklers systems are installed where a wet pipe system: (Notes — auto-dry sprinkler systems)
The piping is filled with air under pressure
Dry pipe sprinkler systems uses standard sprinkler heads. when a sprinkler head is opened by the heat from the fire, the air pressure is reduced in the piping. the drop, in air pressure, causes a special dry ipi valve to open. a ____ device signals when the valve is opened.
supervisory
in a dry pipe sprinkler system, when the water starts to flow, this water flow sounds a local alarm to alert the people in the building of the fire. The alarm may also be transmitted to a central station. This station will then notify the: (Notes — auto-dry sprinkler systems)
Fire department
in the buildings where life hazard is very high (e.g. ,schools, hospitals) the alarm is transmitted directly to the: (Notes — auto-dry sprinkler systems)
Fire department
one fire department connection shall be provided for each _ feet of exterior building wall or fraction thereof facing upon each street or public space: (NFPA 14, 2007 — s-26,4.8.2.2Q)
325-feet
Fire department connections shall be placed between __ inches and ___ inches above the sidewalk level: (NFPA 14, 2007 — S-28,4.8.2.2Q(G)(1))
18,30
Fire department connections shall be of the flush or freestanding type, and with the exception of the swivel caps: (NFPA 14, 2007 — S-28,4.8.2.2Q(G)(2) )
Shall not project beyond the foundation wall
the riser pipe to a free standing fire department connection shall be: (NFPA 14, 2007 — S-28,4.8.2.2Q(G)(2))
Galvanized steel pipe
isolation valves shall be provided in all standpipe risers at ____ Foot intervals
100
the maximum pressure at any point in the standpipe system shall not exceed ________ psi, except for piping to high zone fire department connections, and shall not, be greater than the pressure rating of the system components, maximum height per zone is limited to ____ feet: (NFPA 14,2007 — s-48,7.2Q)
350,250
where the residual pressure at a 40-mm (1-1/2-inch) outlet on a hose connection exceeds 6.9-bar (100-psi), an approved pressure-restricting device shall be provided to limit the residual pressure at the flow required by section 7.10 to _____ :(NFPA 14,2007 S-48,7.2.1.1Q
125-psi
Separate standpipes shall be provided: NFPA 14,2007 —- s-51, 7.2.1.1Q
Where more than two required exit stairways are provided
Hose connections and hose stations in standpipe systems shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than ___ feet or more than ____ feet above the floor: (NFPA 14,2007 — S-50 7.3.1.10)
0.99-m(3-ft),1.8-m(6-ft.)
class 111 standpipe systems shall be installed throughout the following building: (NYC Bldg. code 2014, page 214,905.3.1 (1) (2) (3))
In buildings 2-stories or more in height with floor area of 10,000 square feet (929m squared) or greater on any story / in buildings three or more stories in height with floor area or 7,500-square feet (697-m squared) or greater on any story , in buildings if any area and with a floor level having an occupant load of 30 or more that is located 55-feet (16764-mm) or more that is located 55-feet or above the lowest level of fire department vehicles access
in buildings with standpipes and locked storage cabinets are provided for fire department use, the cabinet shall be kept locked, openable by a Fire Department citywide standard: (NYC Bldg. 2014, page 214,905.3.1,Exceptions: (1)(1.1.1))
Key
In buildings with standpipes and locked storage cabinets are provided for fire department use; a metal sign shall be placed in each stair enclosure on the ___________ and on each floor where the cabinet is located: (NYC Bldg. 2014, page 214,905.3.1,Exceptions: (1)(1.1.3))
Main entrance floor
In buildings with fire stand systems systems, there shall be provided, above the main roof level, a three-way manifold with three 2-1/2-inch (63.5-mm) hose valves with hose valve caps. the lowest valve shall be located with hose at end at least ___ inch above the roof and the highest hose valve with the hose at the end not more than ____ inch above the roof. NFPA 14,2003 — s -69, 7.3.2.2
18,60
Standpipe systems that include more than one riser shall have all risers _________ at ,or below, the street entrance floor level, except as otherwise provided: NFPA 14,2007 — s-51,7.5 Q
Cross-Connected
Risers Supplied by an upper level cross connection shall be provided with manual control valves or remote control valves, so arranged that the risers supplied by upper level cross connections may: (NFPA 14,2007 — s-52,7.5Q(3)
Independently be shut off from the tank supplies