Sprinkler Chart Questions (S12) Graded A+

Sprinkler Chart Questions (S12) Graded A+ How often shall the stem of an OS&Y Valve be lubricated Annually The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? MP & MFSPC Fire department connections are to be inspected how often? Quarterly Water motor gongs are to be tested how often? Quarterly In a water spray fixed system inspection if the strainer is found corroded what color tag is required? Yellow A sprinkler head with a red frame has a temperature classification of? Extra High (325 - 375°F) The Hydraulic name plate shall be inspected how often? Quarterly What color tag is required when sprinkler heads are found to be lightly corroded? Orange Obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be investigated how often? 5 Years What color tag is required when the circuit breakers on a special service pump are over 2 years old? Orange What color tag is required when sprinkler heads made prior to 1920 have not been replaced? Orange, notify FDNY after 30 days During an operational test of a foam water sprinkler system, if the nozzles are plugged what color tag is used? Red Steel water storage tanks without corrosive protection are to be inspected how often? 3 years A sprinkler head with a white frame has a temperature rating of? 175 - 225°F The weekly test of an electric fire pump is how long? 10 minutes The weekly test of a Diesel fire pump is how long? 30 minutes Upon inspection of a sprinkler system, if the hydraulic nameplate is missing what color tag is used? Yellow When inspecting a preaction system, if the electrical components are not in service what color tag is used? Red Vane type water flow devices shall be tested how often? Semi-annually Proper number of spare heads and wrenches shall be inspected how often? Annually The temperature rating of a sprinkler head with a green glass bulb is? 175 - 225°F When inspecting a sprinkler system if the spare sprinkler cabinet is missing what color tag should be used? Yellow On a dry pipe sprinkler head if no tests were conducted in 12 years what color tag should be used? Orange Red Tag Impairment (Notify FDNY, shall be fixed immediately) Orange Tag Critical Deficiency (Notify FDNY if not fixed after 30 days) Yellow Tag Non-critical Deficiency (Notify FNDY if not fixed after 30 days) Green Tag System fully operational without defects Orange/Red bulb temperature 135 - 170°F Yellow or Green Bulb temperature 175 - 225°F Blue Bulb temperature 250 - 300°F Purple Bulb temperature 325 - 375°F Black Bulb with Green Frame temperature 400 - 475°F Black Bulb with Orange Frame Temperature 500 - 650°F The temperature for water tanks shall not be less than 40°F (4°C) Tanks without supervised water level alarms shall be inspected Monthly Tanks with supervised water level alarms shall be inspected Quarterly Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and maintenance shall be kept on premises for A minimum of 3 years The building owner shall assign an ___________ to comply with city requirements Impairment Coordinator White Disc, Red Tag System fully out of service Blue Disc, Red Tag System partially out of service Green Tag, No Disc System free of defects and in full service Glycerin solution not greater than 50% Glygol solution not greater than 40% Records shall be posted near Main control valve A connection on the exterior of a building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system. (Formally known as a Siamese connection) Fire Department Connection A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets used to supply hose and fire department connections with water Fire Hydrant Sign attached to a hydraulically calculated sprinkler system indicating the design density, required gallons per minute and pressure for the system to operate properly Hydraulic Placard A method of sizing automatical sprinkler systems indicating the design density, required Gallons per min, and pressure for system to function properly Hydraulic Calculated Systems A sprinkler head with an orifice size from 3/4" - less than 1" Large Orifice Sprinkler A raised series of beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on rooftops) Dunnage Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters to combat fires beyond the incipient stage Attack Hose A non-collapsable hose used under positive pressure having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiral reinforcement, and an outer protective cover Booster Hose A hose with a jacket covered and lined with synthetic rubber or plastic Covered Hose A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of linen yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the hose Unlined Hose The status of a hose house, on a rack, reel or fire apparatus ready for use. Does not include hoses in storage. In service Standpipe system that relies exclusively on the fire department to supply the system demanded Manual Standpipe Valve installed to regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system or standpipe system zone Master Pressure Reducing Valve Supervision by the holder of department certificate who is required to be on premises when duties of the certificate are being performed Personal Supervision A pilot operated pressure reducing valve that may be used with a fire or booster pump designed for the purpose of preventing the incoming water supply from dropping below a set pressure Pressure Control Valve A valve designed for the purpose of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and non flowing (static) confitions Pressure-Reducing Valve A device designed to reduce, regulating, controlling or restricting water pressure Pressure Regulating