NICET Level 1 – Water Based Systems Actual
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What is the pressure for hydrostatic testing of standpipes & hose
systems? - ANSWER-not less than 200 PSI (13.8 bars) for 2 hours OR at
50 PSI (3.4) bars) in EXCESS of the maximum pressure where maximum
pressure is in excess of 150PSI (10.3 bars) Chapter 6.3.2
What is the frequency & purpose of testing fire hydrants - ANSWER-
annually to ensure proper function. Chapter 7.3.2.
What is the maximum full drainage time for a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-
No longer than 60 minutes. Chapter 7.3.2.4
What is the minimum time that a fire hydrant should be flowed? -
ANSWER-At least 1 minute Chapter 7.3.2.2
Are fire hydrants required to be lubricated? - ANSWER-Yes
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,What components of a fire hydrant are required to be lubricated? -
ANSWER-Stems, caps, plugs, and threads Chapter 7.4.2.1
Are dry barrel hydrants required to be pumped out after flow testing? -
ANSWER-Yes- where soil conditions or other factors do not allow the
hydrant to fully drain in 60 minutes or less. Chapter 7.3.2.5
At what interval should a steel water storage tank with no corosion
protection be visaully inspected internally ? - ANSWER-Every 3 years
At what interval should the interior of water storage tanks be visually
inspected if constructed of steel with a corrosion barrier or of other
approved/listed material? - ANSWER-Every 5 years
When should the exterior of a water storage tank be visually inspected -
ANSWER-Quarterly
Some water storage tanks are equipped with heaters - ANSWER-True
At what time interval(s) should water storage tank level indicators be
tested for accuracy - ANSWER-Every 5 years for Accuracy & freedom of
movement Chapter 9.3.1
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,Is a fire department connections required to be hydrostatically tested? -
ANSWER-Yes
What portion of the fire department connection is required to be
hydrostatically tested? - ANSWER-The piping from ther FDC connection
to the FDC check valve Chapter 13.7.4
At what pressure & test time duration are FDC connections required to
be hydrostatically tested - ANSWER-150PSI for 2 hours Chapter 13.7.4
At what minimum points or locations should internal obstructive
examinations be performed? - ANSWER-1. system Valve
2. system riser
3. Cross Main
4. Branch line Chapter 14.3.2.2
Is nonmetallic piping required to be internally inspected for the
presence of foreign organic or inorganic matter? - ANSWER-No
Are buildings with multiple wet pipe systems required to have all
systems internally inspected at the same time? - ANSWER-No - unless
foreign organic or inorganic material is found- then all systems shall be
assessed Chapter 14.2.2 & Chapter 14.2.2.2
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, On what type of systems can possible ice obstructions be found? -
ANSWER-Dry pipe & pre-action systems protecting freezers or passing
thru freezers. Chapter 14.4
At what time intervals should check valve be internally inspected? -
ANSWER-5 Years
What are the two types of deficiencies identified in NFPA 25? -
ANSWER-Critical deficiency & noncritical deficiency Chapter 3.3.6
What types or impairments are defined in NFPA 25 - ANSWER-
Emergency Impairment & preplanned impairment
When should antifreeze systems be tested? - ANSWER-Before the onset
of freezing weather Chapter 5.3.4
At what point on the antifreeze system should the test sample be
taken? - ANSWER-At its most remote portion and where it interfaces
with the wet pipe system. Chapter 5.3.4.3
Wha type of antifreeze solution should be utilized in CPVC piping -
ANSWER-glycerine only Chapter 5.3.4.1.1
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Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand
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What is the pressure for hydrostatic testing of standpipes & hose
systems? - ANSWER-not less than 200 PSI (13.8 bars) for 2 hours OR at
50 PSI (3.4) bars) in EXCESS of the maximum pressure where maximum
pressure is in excess of 150PSI (10.3 bars) Chapter 6.3.2
What is the frequency & purpose of testing fire hydrants - ANSWER-
annually to ensure proper function. Chapter 7.3.2.
What is the maximum full drainage time for a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-
No longer than 60 minutes. Chapter 7.3.2.4
What is the minimum time that a fire hydrant should be flowed? -
ANSWER-At least 1 minute Chapter 7.3.2.2
Are fire hydrants required to be lubricated? - ANSWER-Yes
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,What components of a fire hydrant are required to be lubricated? -
ANSWER-Stems, caps, plugs, and threads Chapter 7.4.2.1
Are dry barrel hydrants required to be pumped out after flow testing? -
ANSWER-Yes- where soil conditions or other factors do not allow the
hydrant to fully drain in 60 minutes or less. Chapter 7.3.2.5
At what interval should a steel water storage tank with no corosion
protection be visaully inspected internally ? - ANSWER-Every 3 years
At what interval should the interior of water storage tanks be visually
inspected if constructed of steel with a corrosion barrier or of other
approved/listed material? - ANSWER-Every 5 years
When should the exterior of a water storage tank be visually inspected -
ANSWER-Quarterly
Some water storage tanks are equipped with heaters - ANSWER-True
At what time interval(s) should water storage tank level indicators be
tested for accuracy - ANSWER-Every 5 years for Accuracy & freedom of
movement Chapter 9.3.1
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,Is a fire department connections required to be hydrostatically tested? -
ANSWER-Yes
What portion of the fire department connection is required to be
hydrostatically tested? - ANSWER-The piping from ther FDC connection
to the FDC check valve Chapter 13.7.4
At what pressure & test time duration are FDC connections required to
be hydrostatically tested - ANSWER-150PSI for 2 hours Chapter 13.7.4
At what minimum points or locations should internal obstructive
examinations be performed? - ANSWER-1. system Valve
2. system riser
3. Cross Main
4. Branch line Chapter 14.3.2.2
Is nonmetallic piping required to be internally inspected for the
presence of foreign organic or inorganic matter? - ANSWER-No
Are buildings with multiple wet pipe systems required to have all
systems internally inspected at the same time? - ANSWER-No - unless
foreign organic or inorganic material is found- then all systems shall be
assessed Chapter 14.2.2 & Chapter 14.2.2.2
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, On what type of systems can possible ice obstructions be found? -
ANSWER-Dry pipe & pre-action systems protecting freezers or passing
thru freezers. Chapter 14.4
At what time intervals should check valve be internally inspected? -
ANSWER-5 Years
What are the two types of deficiencies identified in NFPA 25? -
ANSWER-Critical deficiency & noncritical deficiency Chapter 3.3.6
What types or impairments are defined in NFPA 25 - ANSWER-
Emergency Impairment & preplanned impairment
When should antifreeze systems be tested? - ANSWER-Before the onset
of freezing weather Chapter 5.3.4
At what point on the antifreeze system should the test sample be
taken? - ANSWER-At its most remote portion and where it interfaces
with the wet pipe system. Chapter 5.3.4.3
Wha type of antifreeze solution should be utilized in CPVC piping -
ANSWER-glycerine only Chapter 5.3.4.1.1
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