FDNY S-12 AND S-13 CERTIFICATE OF
FITNESS PRACTICE EXAM
1. Which type of fire protection system is primarily covered under the S-12 Certificate of
Fitness?
A. Standpipe Systems
B. Citywide Sprinkler Systems
C. Fire Alarm Systems
D. Portable Fire Extinguishers
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The S-12 Certificate of Fitness specifically covers the inspection,
testing, and maintenance of Citywide Sprinkler Systems.
2. According to NFPA 25, how often must a main drain test be conducted?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Every 5 years
,D. Annually
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A main drain test is required annually to ensure the water
supply is adequate and to detect any obstructions or closed valves.
3. What color should the caps of a Fire Department Connection (FDC) for a standpipe system
be painted?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Silver
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: In New York City, FDC caps for standpipe systems are required
to be painted red.
4. What is the required frequency for inspecting the gauges on a dry pipe sprinkler system to
ensure they are in good condition and maintaining normal water pressure?
A. Daily
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Weekly
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Gauges on dry, preaction, and deluge systems must be inspected
weekly to ensure normal air and water pressure is maintained.
5. A ‘Local’ alarm on a sprinkler system is designed to notify:
A. The occupants of the building
B. The Fire Department directly
C. The central station monitoring company
D. Only the building engineer
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Local alarms are intended to alert the occupants of the building
that the sprinkler system has been activated.
6. When a sprinkler system is out of service, a ‘Planned Out of Service’ tag must be what
color?
A. Red
B. Green
C. White
D. Blue
Answer: D
FITNESS PRACTICE EXAM
1. Which type of fire protection system is primarily covered under the S-12 Certificate of
Fitness?
A. Standpipe Systems
B. Citywide Sprinkler Systems
C. Fire Alarm Systems
D. Portable Fire Extinguishers
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The S-12 Certificate of Fitness specifically covers the inspection,
testing, and maintenance of Citywide Sprinkler Systems.
2. According to NFPA 25, how often must a main drain test be conducted?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Every 5 years
,D. Annually
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A main drain test is required annually to ensure the water
supply is adequate and to detect any obstructions or closed valves.
3. What color should the caps of a Fire Department Connection (FDC) for a standpipe system
be painted?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Silver
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: In New York City, FDC caps for standpipe systems are required
to be painted red.
4. What is the required frequency for inspecting the gauges on a dry pipe sprinkler system to
ensure they are in good condition and maintaining normal water pressure?
A. Daily
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Weekly
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Gauges on dry, preaction, and deluge systems must be inspected
weekly to ensure normal air and water pressure is maintained.
5. A ‘Local’ alarm on a sprinkler system is designed to notify:
A. The occupants of the building
B. The Fire Department directly
C. The central station monitoring company
D. Only the building engineer
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Local alarms are intended to alert the occupants of the building
that the sprinkler system has been activated.
6. When a sprinkler system is out of service, a ‘Planned Out of Service’ tag must be what
color?
A. Red
B. Green
C. White
D. Blue
Answer: D
