S13 standpipe test Questions Complete Solutions
Automatic Standpipe System - Answer-A standpipe system that is attached to a water
supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action
other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
/.Auxiliary water supply - Answer-supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or
sprinkler system.
/.Control Valve - Answer-A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems.
Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
/.Branch line - Answer-A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not
more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
/.Deficiency - Answer-A condition in which the application of the component is not within
its designed limits or specifications.
/.Fire Hose Outlet and Release Rack - Answer-A water supply control valve intended to
be operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the same
area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of
automatic and manual operation. Deluge systems are suitable for hazardous
occupancies. This includes buildings in which flammable liquids or other hazardous
materials are handled or stored.
/.Discharge Device - Answer-A device designed to discharge water or foam-water
solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not
limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
/.Dry Standpipe - Answer-A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water
only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
/.Dunnage - Answer-Rooftop dunnage involves designing a raised series of beams
(usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment
(usually on a roof
top).
/.Fire Department Connection - Answer-A connection , normally on the exterior of the
building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
, /.Fire Hose - Answer-A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements
(Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable
lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved
nonpermeable lining.
/.Fire Hydrant - Answer-A valve connection on a water supply system having one or
more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
/.Fire Pump - Answer-A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to
fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can
be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir,
lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe
system risers and hose standpipes.
/.Fold - Answer-A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double
over on itself, as on a pin rack.
/.Gallons per minute (GPM) - Answer-typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as
water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe
or sprinkler system.
/.Hose Connection - Answer-a combination of equipment provided for connection of a
hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
/.Attack Hose - Answer-Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire
brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
/.Booster Hose - Answer-A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an
elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer
protective cover.
/.Covered Hose - Answer-A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous
synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
/.Fire Hose - Answer-A flexible conduit used to convey water.
/.Hose Valve - Answer-The valve to an individual hose connection
/.Occupant Use Hose - Answer-Fire hose designed to be used by the building's
occupants to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade
members.
/.Unlined Hose - Answer-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.
Automatic Standpipe System - Answer-A standpipe system that is attached to a water
supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action
other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
/.Auxiliary water supply - Answer-supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or
sprinkler system.
/.Control Valve - Answer-A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems.
Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
/.Branch line - Answer-A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not
more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
/.Deficiency - Answer-A condition in which the application of the component is not within
its designed limits or specifications.
/.Fire Hose Outlet and Release Rack - Answer-A water supply control valve intended to
be operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the same
area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of
automatic and manual operation. Deluge systems are suitable for hazardous
occupancies. This includes buildings in which flammable liquids or other hazardous
materials are handled or stored.
/.Discharge Device - Answer-A device designed to discharge water or foam-water
solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not
limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles.
/.Dry Standpipe - Answer-A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water
only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
/.Dunnage - Answer-Rooftop dunnage involves designing a raised series of beams
(usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment
(usually on a roof
top).
/.Fire Department Connection - Answer-A connection , normally on the exterior of the
building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
, /.Fire Hose - Answer-A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements
(Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable
lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved
nonpermeable lining.
/.Fire Hydrant - Answer-A valve connection on a water supply system having one or
more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
/.Fire Pump - Answer-A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to
fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can
be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir,
lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe
system risers and hose standpipes.
/.Fold - Answer-A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double
over on itself, as on a pin rack.
/.Gallons per minute (GPM) - Answer-typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as
water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe
or sprinkler system.
/.Hose Connection - Answer-a combination of equipment provided for connection of a
hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
/.Attack Hose - Answer-Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire
brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
/.Booster Hose - Answer-A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an
elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer
protective cover.
/.Covered Hose - Answer-A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous
synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
/.Fire Hose - Answer-A flexible conduit used to convey water.
/.Hose Valve - Answer-The valve to an individual hose connection
/.Occupant Use Hose - Answer-Fire hose designed to be used by the building's
occupants to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade
members.
/.Unlined Hose - Answer-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.
