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Question 1

TEST KNOW COLD
COLOR CODING FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
2.1 Copies of the Color Code shall be posted in all central locations for fire extinguishing media (such as foam house). (FC 3406.4.10.8)
Fire Protection systems shall be color coded as follows: (FC 3406.4.10.8.1)
2.2 Standpipe and/or yard hydrant systems
• Piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses - red with
contrasting white bands.
• Fire Department Siamese or engine apparatus connections – red
2.3 Automatic sprinkler systems (wet or dry)
• Piping and valve bodies and handles - red with contrasting bright green bands.
• Fire Department connections - red with green caps.

Answer 1

2.4 Non-automatic sprinkler systems (including fog spray systems)
• Piping and valve bodies and handles - red with contrasting aluminum bands.
• Fire Department connections - aluminum.

2.5 Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems
• Piping and valve bodies and handles - red with contrasting brown bands.
*no siam

2.6 Steam extinguishing systems
• Piping and valve bodies and handles - red with contrasting black bands.
*no siam

Question 2

2.7 Foam extinguishing systems
• Piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses - red with
contrasting bright orange bands
• Fire Department water connections - red, with permanent sign “W A TER FOR
FOAM SYSTEM.”*(no sign on stdp just red)
• Fire Department foam connection - red with contrasting bright orange band or
caps, and permanent sign indicating “CHEMICAL FOAM DIRECT TO TANKS” or “…% MECHANICAL FOAM SOLUTION DIRECT TO TANKS.

Answer 2

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