Section S NFPA 13

Question 1

S-1.
(NFPA 13, Section 5.6.4.1)
In accordance with NFPA 13, polystyrene is classified as a Group plastic / elastomer / rubber 
a) Group A
b) Group B
c) Group C
d) None of the above

Answer 1

a) Group A

Question 2

S-2.
(NFPA 13, Section 5.3.2.1)
In accordance with NFPA 13, an occupancy where the quantity and combustibility of contents is moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed 12 feet and fires with moderate to high rates of heat release are expected is classified as an occupancy.
a) Ordinary Hazard
b) Extra Hazard 
c) Ordinary Hazard (Group 2)
d) Extra Hazard (Group 1)

Answer 2

c) Ordinary Hazard (Group 2)

Question 3

S-3.
(NFPA 13, Section 6.8.2.1)
In accordance with NFPA 13, the alarm apparatus for a wet pipe system shall consist of .
a) A listed indicating valve
b) A listed drain valve
c) An electric water motor gong 
d) A listed alarm check valve

Answer 3

d) A listed alarm check valve

Question 4

S-4.
(NFPA 13, Table 7.2.3.6.1)
In accordance with NFPA 13, the maximum time permitted for water to reach the farthest sprinkler head in a Light Hazard dry pipe sprinkler system is:
a) 120 Seconds 
b) 60 Seconds
c) 15 Seconds
d) 30 seconds

Answer 4

b) 60 Seconds

Question 5

S-5.
(NFPA 13, Section 8.6.3.3)
In accordance with NFPA 13, sprinklers shall be located a minimum of from a wall. 
a) 4 inches
b) 12 inches
c) 18 inches
d) 6 inches

Answer 5

a) 4 inches

Question 6

S-6.
(NFPA 13, Section 8.16.1.3.1)
In accordance with NFPA 13, post indicator valves shall be set so that the top of the post will be above the final grade.
a) 24 inches to 36 inches 
b) 32 inches to 40 inches
c) 4 feet
d) None of the above

Answer 6

b) 32 inches to 40 inches