NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code 2026 Mock
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Mechanical exhaust for central supply locations shall not be more than ____
500 CFM
Final line pressure regulators, when used for bulk cryogenic liquid systems
shall be of a ________ design.
balanced
The pressure in the main line of each medical gas system, the operation and
condition of the source of supply and the reserve source (if any) shall be
monitored at the _______ alarm
master
The instrument air dew point high alarm from each compressor site will
indicate at the master alarm panels when the line pressure dew point is
greater than _______.
-22 F
Brazed joints shall be made using a brazing alloy that exhibits a melting
temperature in excess of _________ to retain the integrity of the piping
system in the event of fire.
1000 F
Manifolds for gas cylinders shall actuate a(n) ___________ signal and shall
activate an indicator at all _______ alarm panels to indicate when or just
before changeover from one header to the other.
local-master
,In a medical gas system with emergency reserve, which alarm system(s) will
activate when, or just before, the changeover to the reserve supply occurs?
local and master
The gas produced by evaporation from the secondary header in a cryogenic
liquid container system shall enter the supply system __________ of the
final line regulator.
upstream
A(n) ___________ can be used as a substitute for the EOSC at a category 1
facility.
in-building emergency reserve
Final line pressure controls shall be sized to ___ of the peak calculated
demand.
100%
Bulk cryogenic liquid systems shall be installed in accordance with ______.
NFPA 55
Central supply systems for nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide using cylinders
or portable containers shall be prevented from reaching temperatures lower
than ___°F.
20
When is the initial pressure test conducted by the installer?
after blowdown of the distribution piping
The master alarm system shall activate when the pressure in the main supply
lines increase or decrease by __________ percent.
20
, The medical air dew point high alarm from each compressor site will indicate
at the master alarm panels when the line pressure dew point is greater than
____________.
+35F
Which type of connectors shall connect the medical air compressors with
their intake and outlet piping?
flexible
Medical air filters shall be sized for 100% of the system peak calculated
demand and be rated for a minimum of ______ efficiency at _______ micron
or greater.
98% @ .1
Where compressors that separate the oil containing section from the
compression chamber are used, each compressor shall be monitored for
which of the following?
gaseous hydrocarbons
&
high temperature
Medical air compressor systems shall have a pressure relief valve set at
______percent above line pressure.
50
What is the standard gauge pressure (psi) for nitrogen gas service?
160 – 185
Receivers for medical air shall be equipped with ____________
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Mechanical exhaust for central supply locations shall not be more than ____
500 CFM
Final line pressure regulators, when used for bulk cryogenic liquid systems
shall be of a ________ design.
balanced
The pressure in the main line of each medical gas system, the operation and
condition of the source of supply and the reserve source (if any) shall be
monitored at the _______ alarm
master
The instrument air dew point high alarm from each compressor site will
indicate at the master alarm panels when the line pressure dew point is
greater than _______.
-22 F
Brazed joints shall be made using a brazing alloy that exhibits a melting
temperature in excess of _________ to retain the integrity of the piping
system in the event of fire.
1000 F
Manifolds for gas cylinders shall actuate a(n) ___________ signal and shall
activate an indicator at all _______ alarm panels to indicate when or just
before changeover from one header to the other.
local-master
,In a medical gas system with emergency reserve, which alarm system(s) will
activate when, or just before, the changeover to the reserve supply occurs?
local and master
The gas produced by evaporation from the secondary header in a cryogenic
liquid container system shall enter the supply system __________ of the
final line regulator.
upstream
A(n) ___________ can be used as a substitute for the EOSC at a category 1
facility.
in-building emergency reserve
Final line pressure controls shall be sized to ___ of the peak calculated
demand.
100%
Bulk cryogenic liquid systems shall be installed in accordance with ______.
NFPA 55
Central supply systems for nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide using cylinders
or portable containers shall be prevented from reaching temperatures lower
than ___°F.
20
When is the initial pressure test conducted by the installer?
after blowdown of the distribution piping
The master alarm system shall activate when the pressure in the main supply
lines increase or decrease by __________ percent.
20
, The medical air dew point high alarm from each compressor site will indicate
at the master alarm panels when the line pressure dew point is greater than
____________.
+35F
Which type of connectors shall connect the medical air compressors with
their intake and outlet piping?
flexible
Medical air filters shall be sized for 100% of the system peak calculated
demand and be rated for a minimum of ______ efficiency at _______ micron
or greater.
98% @ .1
Where compressors that separate the oil containing section from the
compression chamber are used, each compressor shall be monitored for
which of the following?
gaseous hydrocarbons
&
high temperature
Medical air compressor systems shall have a pressure relief valve set at
______percent above line pressure.
50
What is the standard gauge pressure (psi) for nitrogen gas service?
160 – 185
Receivers for medical air shall be equipped with ____________
