NICET Level 1 – Water Based Layout Version 1
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When a single main less than _____ diameter serves both domestic and
fire systems, the domestic demand shall be added to the hydraulic
calculations for the fire system at the point of connection unless
provisions have been made to isolate domestic demand - ANSWER-4"
NFPA 13-5.1.3.3
Paddle-type waterflow alarm indicators shall be installed in which of the
following systems only - ANSWER-Wet systems NFPA 13-16.11.3.4
What is not considered a residential occupancy per NFPA 13R -
ANSWER-Single family dwelling NFPA 13R-3.3.10
What NFPA standard is used to determine which building occupancies
require a sprinkler system? - ANSWER-NFPA 101 NFPA 13-ch.2
Wet pipe system shall be provided with a listed relief valve not less than
__in size and set to operate at ___psi or 10 psi in excess of the
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,maximum system pressure, whichever is greater - ANSWER-1/2", 175
NFPA 13-8.1.2.1
As defined by NFPA 13, a high-volume Low Speed fan is approximately
____feet in diameter with a rotational speed approximately _____
revolutions per min. - ANSWER-6-24/30-70 NFPA 13-3.3.98
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Control valves overhead do not require an indicator
b. Permanent signs are required for PIV valves
c. Control valve signs must identify the specific sprinklers served by the
valve
d. All of the above - ANSWER-b. Permanent signs are required for PIV
valves NFPA 13-16.9.11.1
The maximum spacing of a standard pendent sprinkler head in an extra
hazard system that has been hydraulically calculated with a density of
0.3 is ____feet - ANSWER-12 NFPA 13-8.6.2.2.1(c)
You are designing a sprinkler system for a 20-story high rise building.
The fire alarm designer asks you how many waterflow devices you will
have. What is the minimum that would be required? - ANSWER-20
NFPA 13 - 16.9.10.1
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,What is the maximum distance permitted between hangers when using
1-1/2" threaded lightwall steel pipe - ANSWER-a. 12' NFPA 13 -
17.4.2.1(a)
1. The minimum design area for an ordinary hazard dry pipe system is
____sq.ft.? - ANSWER-1950
NFPA 13 - Table 28.2.4.7.2
Upright sprinklers shall be installed with the____ unless specifically
listed for the other orientation? - ANSWER-Frame arms parallel to the
branch line NFPA 13 - 9.4.1.3
An occupancy where quantity and/or combustibility of the contents is
low would be defined as - ANSWER-Light Hazard
NFPA 13 - 3.3.141.3
Listed, nonferrous components are permitted to be used in sprinkler
system hangers - ANSWER-True NFPA 13 - 17.1.7.2
What publication covers elevator safety - ANSWER-ASME A17.1 NFPA
13-F.2.1.5
All of the following materials shall be classified as Group A except
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, a. Butyl rubber
b. Polycarbonate
c. PVC
d. Nylon
e. Silicone Rubber - ANSWER-Silicone Rubber
NFPA 13 - 20.4.5.1
1. Which of the following locations requires an intermediate
temperature rating sprinkler? (select 2)
a. An unventilated show window
b. A ventilated peak metal roof
c. An attic
d. A ventilated metal peaked roof - ANSWER-An unventilated show
window
An attic
NFPA 13 - 9.4.2.5(5)&(6)
A sprinkler system that uses a piping system filled with air discharge
water out of open sprinkler heads when the detection system in the
same area is activated is - ANSWER-a. Preaction
NFPA 13 - 3.3.216.2
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Actual Exam Newest 2026-2027 With Complete
250 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers|
Brand New Version!
When a single main less than _____ diameter serves both domestic and
fire systems, the domestic demand shall be added to the hydraulic
calculations for the fire system at the point of connection unless
provisions have been made to isolate domestic demand - ANSWER-4"
NFPA 13-5.1.3.3
Paddle-type waterflow alarm indicators shall be installed in which of the
following systems only - ANSWER-Wet systems NFPA 13-16.11.3.4
What is not considered a residential occupancy per NFPA 13R -
ANSWER-Single family dwelling NFPA 13R-3.3.10
What NFPA standard is used to determine which building occupancies
require a sprinkler system? - ANSWER-NFPA 101 NFPA 13-ch.2
Wet pipe system shall be provided with a listed relief valve not less than
__in size and set to operate at ___psi or 10 psi in excess of the
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,maximum system pressure, whichever is greater - ANSWER-1/2", 175
NFPA 13-8.1.2.1
As defined by NFPA 13, a high-volume Low Speed fan is approximately
____feet in diameter with a rotational speed approximately _____
revolutions per min. - ANSWER-6-24/30-70 NFPA 13-3.3.98
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Control valves overhead do not require an indicator
b. Permanent signs are required for PIV valves
c. Control valve signs must identify the specific sprinklers served by the
valve
d. All of the above - ANSWER-b. Permanent signs are required for PIV
valves NFPA 13-16.9.11.1
The maximum spacing of a standard pendent sprinkler head in an extra
hazard system that has been hydraulically calculated with a density of
0.3 is ____feet - ANSWER-12 NFPA 13-8.6.2.2.1(c)
You are designing a sprinkler system for a 20-story high rise building.
The fire alarm designer asks you how many waterflow devices you will
have. What is the minimum that would be required? - ANSWER-20
NFPA 13 - 16.9.10.1
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,What is the maximum distance permitted between hangers when using
1-1/2" threaded lightwall steel pipe - ANSWER-a. 12' NFPA 13 -
17.4.2.1(a)
1. The minimum design area for an ordinary hazard dry pipe system is
____sq.ft.? - ANSWER-1950
NFPA 13 - Table 28.2.4.7.2
Upright sprinklers shall be installed with the____ unless specifically
listed for the other orientation? - ANSWER-Frame arms parallel to the
branch line NFPA 13 - 9.4.1.3
An occupancy where quantity and/or combustibility of the contents is
low would be defined as - ANSWER-Light Hazard
NFPA 13 - 3.3.141.3
Listed, nonferrous components are permitted to be used in sprinkler
system hangers - ANSWER-True NFPA 13 - 17.1.7.2
What publication covers elevator safety - ANSWER-ASME A17.1 NFPA
13-F.2.1.5
All of the following materials shall be classified as Group A except
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, a. Butyl rubber
b. Polycarbonate
c. PVC
d. Nylon
e. Silicone Rubber - ANSWER-Silicone Rubber
NFPA 13 - 20.4.5.1
1. Which of the following locations requires an intermediate
temperature rating sprinkler? (select 2)
a. An unventilated show window
b. A ventilated peak metal roof
c. An attic
d. A ventilated metal peaked roof - ANSWER-An unventilated show
window
An attic
NFPA 13 - 9.4.2.5(5)&(6)
A sprinkler system that uses a piping system filled with air discharge
water out of open sprinkler heads when the detection system in the
same area is activated is - ANSWER-a. Preaction
NFPA 13 - 3.3.216.2
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