S13 STANDPIPE TEST ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||2025
UPDATE||LATEST VERSION
Public Waterworks Connection - CORRECT-ANSWERS-The street main
supplies water using the water pressure in the public water works
system. Sometimes a street main may not be connected to the system
if it is located too far away from the building.
Pressure Tank - CORRECT-ANSWERS-This tank may supply water to the
yard system under pressure. The tank is filled with water and air. The
air force
Combination / Combined Systems - CORRECT-ANSWERS-It is not
uncommon to find occupancies having a combination of systems for
fire protection. Examples of combination systems are:
a. Combination System (Wet standpipe and Dry standpipe)
,b. Combined System ( Wet standpipe system and Automatic Sprinkler
System) - A
standpipe system having piping that supplies both hose connections
and automatic sprinklers. Each connection from a standpipe that is part
of a combined system to a sprinkler system shall have an individual
control valve and check valve of the same size as the connection.
PREACTION STANDPIPE SYSTEMS - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Preaction
systems are designed for situations where there is danger of serious
water damage. Water damage is usually caused by damaged standpipe
piping. Under normal conditions there is no water in the piping. The air
in the piping may or may not be is under pressure. A preaction valve
prevents the water from entering the system. The valve is automatically
opened when an electrical or hydraulic release is manually activated.
Roof Manifold - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Standpipe systems are used in
buildings where it may be difficult for the Fire Department to pump
water on the fire. For example, standpipe systems are required in
buildings that are over six stories 75 feet in height. A standpipe system
may be combined with an automatic fire protection system. For
example, a standpipe system and a sprinkler
, Fire Department Connection - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Fire Department Connection - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Alarms and Supervisory Signal Devices - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Check Valves - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Swing Check Valves - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Alarm check Valves - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Gate Valves (Non-Rising Stem) - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||2025
UPDATE||LATEST VERSION
Public Waterworks Connection - CORRECT-ANSWERS-The street main
supplies water using the water pressure in the public water works
system. Sometimes a street main may not be connected to the system
if it is located too far away from the building.
Pressure Tank - CORRECT-ANSWERS-This tank may supply water to the
yard system under pressure. The tank is filled with water and air. The
air force
Combination / Combined Systems - CORRECT-ANSWERS-It is not
uncommon to find occupancies having a combination of systems for
fire protection. Examples of combination systems are:
a. Combination System (Wet standpipe and Dry standpipe)
,b. Combined System ( Wet standpipe system and Automatic Sprinkler
System) - A
standpipe system having piping that supplies both hose connections
and automatic sprinklers. Each connection from a standpipe that is part
of a combined system to a sprinkler system shall have an individual
control valve and check valve of the same size as the connection.
PREACTION STANDPIPE SYSTEMS - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Preaction
systems are designed for situations where there is danger of serious
water damage. Water damage is usually caused by damaged standpipe
piping. Under normal conditions there is no water in the piping. The air
in the piping may or may not be is under pressure. A preaction valve
prevents the water from entering the system. The valve is automatically
opened when an electrical or hydraulic release is manually activated.
Roof Manifold - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Standpipe systems are used in
buildings where it may be difficult for the Fire Department to pump
water on the fire. For example, standpipe systems are required in
buildings that are over six stories 75 feet in height. A standpipe system
may be combined with an automatic fire protection system. For
example, a standpipe system and a sprinkler
, Fire Department Connection - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Fire Department Connection - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Alarms and Supervisory Signal Devices - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Check Valves - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Swing Check Valves - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Alarm check Valves - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
Gate Valves (Non-Rising Stem) - CORRECT-ANSWERS-...
