NICET Level 1 Fire Inspection & Testing of
Water Based Fire Protection Systems
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
25NFPA Chapter One - CORRECT ANSWER - set out the administration or scope of
NFPA 25
Where can the referenced publication that are used to create NFPA 25 be found? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chapter 2
What is the defination of AHJ - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Indicates a mandatory requirement
What chapter outlines the General requirements of NFPA 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter Four
Name six signs of a fire sprinkler that would require replacement - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Annually - Chapter 5.2.2
From what position or level should fire sprinkler piping,fittings and sprinkler heads be visually
inspected - CORRECT ANSWER - From the floor level Chapter 5.2.2
Dry pipe systems are allowed to be kept wet during non freezing weather under what
circumstances? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Table 5.5.1
Which Chapter covers the minimum requirements of Standpipe & Hose Systems? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chapter 6
When can existing fire hoses be removed from service and not be listed as a deficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When permitted or approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6.1.7
What is Table 6.1.1.2? - CORRECT ANSWER - Summary of standpipe & hose systems
inspection, testing, and maintenance Chapter 6.
When should components of standpipe and hpose systems be visually inspected? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Annually or as specified in Table 6.1.1.2
When should a hydrostatic test on a standpipe and/or hose system be performed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every 5 year Chapter 6.1.1.2
Define hydrostatic test - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Water Based Fire Protection Systems
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
25NFPA Chapter One - CORRECT ANSWER - set out the administration or scope of
NFPA 25
Where can the referenced publication that are used to create NFPA 25 be found? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chapter 2
What is the defination of AHJ - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Indicates a mandatory requirement
What chapter outlines the General requirements of NFPA 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chapter Four
Name six signs of a fire sprinkler that would require replacement - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Annually - Chapter 5.2.2
From what position or level should fire sprinkler piping,fittings and sprinkler heads be visually
inspected - CORRECT ANSWER - From the floor level Chapter 5.2.2
Dry pipe systems are allowed to be kept wet during non freezing weather under what
circumstances? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Table 5.5.1
Which Chapter covers the minimum requirements of Standpipe & Hose Systems? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chapter 6
When can existing fire hoses be removed from service and not be listed as a deficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When permitted or approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6.1.7
What is Table 6.1.1.2? - CORRECT ANSWER - Summary of standpipe & hose systems
inspection, testing, and maintenance Chapter 6.
When should components of standpipe and hpose systems be visually inspected? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Annually or as specified in Table 6.1.1.2
When should a hydrostatic test on a standpipe and/or hose system be performed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Every 5 year Chapter 6.1.1.2
Define hydrostatic test - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
