NICET Level 1 Fire Inspection & Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems 100% Certified

NICET Level 1 Fire Inspection & Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems 100% Certified 25NFPA Chapter One set out the administration or scope of NFPA 25 Where can the referenced publication that are used to create NFPA 25 be found? Chapter 2 What is the defination of AHJ An orgsnization, office or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard or for the approving equipment, materials an installation or a procedure "Shall" Indicates what? Indicates a mandatory requirement What chapter outlines the General requirements of NFPA 25 Chapter Four Name six signs of a fire sprinkler that would require replacement 1. Leakage 2. corrosion 3. Physical Damage 4. Loss of Fluid in glass buld heat-responsive element 5. Loading 6. Painting- other than by fire sprinkler manufacturer At what minimum interval should expsoed pipe, fittings and sprinkler heads be visually inspected Annually - Chapter 5.2.2 From what position or level should fire sprinkler piping,fittings and sprinkler heads be visually inspected From the floor level Chapter 5.2.2 Dry pipe systems are allowed to be kept wet during non freezing weather under what circumstances? If the only option is to leave the system out of service while waiting for repair parts. CH 5.4.2.1 What table references the require action whenever a companent in a fire sprinkler system is adjusted, repaired, reconditioned or replaced? Table 5.5.1 Which Chapter covers the minimum requirements of Standpipe & Hose Systems? Chapter 6 When can existing fire hoses be removed from service and not be listed as a deficiency? When permitted or approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6.1.7 What is Table 6.1.1.2? Summary of standpipe & hose systems inspection, testing, and maintenance Chapter 6. When should components of standpipe and hpose systems be visually inspected? Annually or as specified in Table 6.1.1.2 When should a hydrostatic test on a standpipe and/or hose system be performed? Every 5 year Chapter 6.1.1.2 Define hydrostatic test Test of a closed piping system and its attached appurtenances consisting of subjecting the piping to an increased internal pressure for a specified period of duration to verify the system integrity & leak rates Chapter 3.3.20 What is the pressure for hydrostatic testing of standpipes & hose systems? 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 annually to ensure proper function. Chapter 7.3.2. What is the maximum full drainage time for a fire hydrant? No longer than 60 minutes. Chapter 7.3.2.4 What is the mimimum time that a fire hydrant should be flowed? At least 1 minute Chapter 7.3.2.2 Are fire hydrants required to be lubricated? Yes Chapter 7.4.2 What components of a fire hydrant are required to be lubricated? Stems, caps, plugs, and threads Chapter 7.4.2.1 Are dry barrel hydrants required to be pumped out after flow testing? 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 corrossion protection be visully inspected internally ? Every 3 years Chapter 9.2.6.1 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? Every 5 years Chapter 9.2.6.1.2 When should the exterior of a water storage tank be visually inspected Quarterly Chapter 9.2.5 Some water storage tanls are equipped with heaters- true or false True At what time interval(s) should water storage tank level indicators be tested for accuracy every 5 years for sccuracy & freedom of movement Chapter 9.3.1 Is a fire department connections required to be hydrostatically tested? Yes Chapter 13.7.4 What portion of the fire department connection is required to be hydrostatically tested? 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 150PSI for 2 hours Chapter 13.7.4 At what minimum points or locations should internal obstructive examinations be performed? 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? No Chapter 14.2.1.5 Are buildings with multiple wet pipe systems required to have all systems internally inspected at the same time? NO - unless foreign organic or inorganic material is found- then all systems shall be assessed Chapter 14.2.2 & Chapterr 14.2.2.2 On what type of systems can possible ice obstructions be found? Dry pipe & pre-action systems protecting freezers or passing thru freezers. Chapter 14.4 At what time intervals should check valve be internally inspected? 5 Years Chapter 13.4.2.1 What are the two types of deficiencies identified in NFPA-25? Critical ddeficiency & noncritical deficiency Chapter 3.3.6 What types or impairments are defined in NFPA-25 Emergency Impairment & preplanned impairment When should antifreeze systems be tested? Before the onset of freezing weather Chapter 5.3.4 At what point on the antifreeze system should the test sample be taken? a At its most remote portion and where it interfaces with teh wet pipe system. Chapter 5.3.4.3 Wha type of antifreeze solution should be utilized in CPVC piping glycerine only Chapter 5.3.4.1.1 At what frequency should vane type and Pressure type water flow devices be tested? Semiannually Chapter 5.3.3.2 When should an antifreeze system be tested at moe than one point? when the system capacity is larger than 150 gallons (568 L) one additional point for every 100 gallons. Chapter 5.3.4.4 When should more than one test point be reuired on an antifreeze system? On premix solutions per the manufacturers recommendation or when the capacity is greater than 150 gallons (568 L), Chapter 5.3.4.4 & Chapeter 5.3.4.4.1 When test results show that the premix antifreeze solution is at the incorrect freeze point, what action shall be taken? 1. written up as a difiency 2. drained and refilled with new pre-mix solution. Chapter 5.3.4.4.1 What should be included on the list of fire sprinklers required at the spare sprinkler head box? 1. SIN- sprinkler identification number 2. General descriptions 3. Quantity of eachtype to be contained in the cabinet 4. Issue or revision date of the list Chapter 5.4.1.5.6.1 When should a flow test be performed on a Class 1 standpipe system Every 5 years Chapter 6.3.1.1 When are manual wet pipe standpipe systems not required to be hydrostatically tested? When they are not a part of a combined sprinkler/standpipe system Chapter 6.3.2.1.1 When should the vortex plate on a water storage tank be visually inspected During the required visual interior inspection dependant on the tank construction and coating type. either 3 years or 5 years. Chapter 9.2.6.7 Are alternative nondestructive examination methods for iinternal obstructive inspections permitted? Yes Chapter 14.3.2.1