FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-
12/S-13 Exam Questions With Verified
Answers
Automatic Standpipe System - ANSWER - A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable
of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve
to provide water at hose connections.
Churning - ANSWER - A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating, but no water is being
discharged.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWER - A system where the water piping service both
2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for automatic sprinkler
Concealed Sprinkler - ANSWER - A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Deluge Valve - ANSWER - water supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an
automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Suitable for
HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO
Deludge Sprinkler System - ANSWER - A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that are attached to
a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a VALVE that is opened of a DETECTION
SYSTEM installed in the same area as the sprinklers
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - ANSWER - A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are
attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,
(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused sprinklers heads.
, Dry Sprinkler - ANSWER - A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet to prevent
water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright, pendent
or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
Dry Standpipe - ANSWER - A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER - A connection, normally on the exterior of the building.
(FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - ANSWER - A flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements (JACKETS),
Fire Hydrant - ANSWER - A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and
that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Bulb Sprinkler - ANSWER - A sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a non-freezing
liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response sprinklers to 5mm for standard response
sprinklers.
Hose Connection - ANSWER - a combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to the
standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
Hose Station - ANSWER - a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection.
Impairment Coordinator - ANSWER - Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are
taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner)
In Service - ANSWER - The Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a fire apparatus
that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER - Supervision by the holder of a department certificate who is required
to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate location acceptable to the department,
while the duties for which the certificate is required is being performed.
12/S-13 Exam Questions With Verified
Answers
Automatic Standpipe System - ANSWER - A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable
of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve
to provide water at hose connections.
Churning - ANSWER - A condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating, but no water is being
discharged.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWER - A system where the water piping service both
2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for automatic sprinkler
Concealed Sprinkler - ANSWER - A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Deluge Valve - ANSWER - water supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an
automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Suitable for
HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO
Deludge Sprinkler System - ANSWER - A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that are attached to
a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a VALVE that is opened of a DETECTION
SYSTEM installed in the same area as the sprinklers
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - ANSWER - A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are
attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,
(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused sprinklers heads.
, Dry Sprinkler - ANSWER - A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet to prevent
water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright, pendent
or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
Dry Standpipe - ANSWER - A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the
system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER - A connection, normally on the exterior of the building.
(FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - ANSWER - A flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements (JACKETS),
Fire Hydrant - ANSWER - A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and
that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Bulb Sprinkler - ANSWER - A sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a non-freezing
liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response sprinklers to 5mm for standard response
sprinklers.
Hose Connection - ANSWER - a combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to the
standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
Hose Station - ANSWER - a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection.
Impairment Coordinator - ANSWER - Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are
taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner)
In Service - ANSWER - The Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a fire apparatus
that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER - Supervision by the holder of a department certificate who is required
to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate location acceptable to the department,
while the duties for which the certificate is required is being performed.
