Training Bulletin #12: Automatic Sprinkler System

Question 1

Records show that _ of all fires in a sprinklered building are extinguished or satisfactorily held in check by the sprinkler system.

Answer 1

96%

Question 2

One of the first fire alarm engine companies responding should lay _ lint into the fire department connection.

Answer 2

2- 2 1’2”

Question 3

Pump operators should deliver _ to the inlet if NO fire is showing.

Answer 3

100 psi

Question 4

Pump operators should deliver _ to the inlet if FIRE showing and number of heads activated.

Answer 4

150 psi

Question 5

What is F-173?

Answer 5

Occupancy Record Card

Question 6

_ may be encountered from time to time which are designed to provide simple, inexpensive protection for light hazard occupancies where not over _ sprinklers are likely to operate.

Answer 6

• “Junior Systems”

- 3-4

Question 7

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

Answer 7

• 1”

Question 8

Is there a department connection and drain valve with a “junior system”.

Answer 8

NO

Question 9

The “junior system” itself is comprised of a loop of _ or _ of copper tubing fitted with small office sprinklers size of _.

Answer 9

• 3/4”
• 1”
• 1/4” or 3/8”

Question 10

Junior Systems will discharge how much water compared to a standard 1/2” sprinkler?

Answer 10

1/2

Question 11

How are Junior System sprinklers identified?

Answer 11

pintle extending beyond the center of the deflector.