TB 012 - Automatic Sprinkler System

Question 1

The automatic ________ is by far the most important of all fire protection devices

Answer 1

Sprinkler

Question 2

Records show that ___% of all fires in sprinklered buildings are extinguished or satisfactorily held in check by the sprinkler system.

Answer 2

96

Question 3

companies “shall hook up and pump into sprinkler systems as soon as the need is ________

Answer 3

Evident

Question 4

one of the first fire alarm engine companies responding….. should lay ____ _____ “ lines into the fire department connection.

Answer 4

Two

2 1/2

Question 5

Pump operators should then deliver ____p.s.i. to the inlet if no fire is showing.

Answer 5

100

Question 6

If it is obvious that a fire is in progress and a number of heads have opened, pump pressure should be increased to ____ p.s.i.

Answer 6

150

Question 7

Normally, ____” inch lines are sufficient in sprinklered buildings.

Answer 7

1 1/2”

Question 8

Maintain a ist of sprinklered building in district can be obtained from F-___ & F-___

Answer 8

F-316 & F-173

Question 9

Junior systems” inexpensive protection for light hazard occupancies where not over __ or __ sprinklers are likely to operate

Answer 9

3 or 4

Question 10

The system is connected directly to the service water supply through a __” brass pipe and electric water flow alarm.

Answer 10

1”

Question 11

Junior System has ____ FD connection or drain valve

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Junior System - ____” or ___” loop copper pipe to sprinkler

Answer 12

3/4”

1”

Question 13

Junior System - sprinkler heads half as much water as standard ___” heads

Answer 13

1/2”

Question 14

Junior System - sprinkler heads ___” or ___” orface

Answer 14

1/4”

3/8”