S12, S15 Study Guide questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
Sprinkler System
- correct answer A fire extinguishing system, other than a water mist system, that utilizes water as the
extinguishing agent.
Automatic/Non-Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- correct answer Shall be inspected by a competent person holding a S12 CoF and employed or
contracted by the owner, to see that all parts of the system are in good working order, and that the fire
department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the fire department.
6 Extra Sprinkler Heads
- correct answer A Supply of ____ shall be kept available on the premises, to replace promptly any fused
or damaged_____
Fire Department Connections/Connections for a Sprinkler System
- correct answer Subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test to demonstrate its suitability for fire
department use, every 5 years.
Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Complies with the requirements of study material
Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Shall take the actions when a standpipe system, sprinkler system or the fire alarm
system is out of service.
,Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Shall maintain records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and other items of
maintenance.
Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Building Owner in the absence of a specific designee.
Planned Removal From Service
- correct answer When the system, or a portion of the sprinkler system, is placed out of service for a
scheduled inspection, testing, regular maintenance, minor repairs or for construction affecting not more
than 1 floor.
Unplanned Out of Service Condition
- correct answer A serious defect in the sprinkler system including, but not limited to: an empty tank, a
break or major leak in the system's water piping, inoperative or shut water supply valves, defective fire
department connections, construction related shut downs affecting more than one floor, or complete or
partial shut downs of the sprinkler system, other than a shut down for a planned removal form service.
Tag Requirement
- correct answer Shall be used to indicate that a system, or portions are out of service.
Tags
- correct answer Shall indicate the are affected, a brief description of the condition, the occupancy
classification, CoF number and the estimated time until the system becomes operational.
Green Tags
- correct answer If no impairment is found in the entire system ___ will be placed on the main control
valve.
Systems Fully Out of Service
- correct answer White Discs 8-9" in diameter is placed on all affected fire department connections. A
red tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the sprinkler company name, date of removal
from service and anticipated return to service date.
,Systems Partially Out of Service
- correct answer Blue Discs 8-9" in diameter is placed on all affected fire department connections. a red
tag shall be placed at the main control valve and ay closed sectional valve indicating the company name,
date or removal from service and anticipated return to service date.
Fire Watch
- correct answer Building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a
____ in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from service, or after
discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that the floor or area in which the fire
protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 sqft.
CoF Holder
- correct answer Responsibilities include: Record Keeping, Records, Detailed Records, Riser Card
Updates.
Record Keeping
- correct answer Maintain a detailed record of all inspections.
Records
- correct answer All system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance required by this NYC Fire
Code, the NYC Fire rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 3 years.
Detailed Records
- correct answer Shall include information relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure
tanks and levels therein, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads and fire department connections, alarms,
fire, booster and special service pumps, obstructions, and conditions of all other system equipment and
appurtenances. All defects and/or impairments shall be noted on the report.
Riser Card
- correct answer An approved card bearing the dates of each inspection, CoF number and signature of
the CoF holder shall be posted on the premises near therein water supply control valve.
S12/S15 CoF Holder
- correct answer Responsibilities include Visual inspections only, proper notification and record
inspection results for examinations by FDNY.
, Alarm Notification Appliance
- correct answer A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or
vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.
Alarm Signal
- correct answer A notification indicating an emergency requiring immediate action such as a
notification indicative of fire.
Antifreeze Sprinkler System
- correct answer A wet pipe sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a
piping system that contains an an antifreeze solution and is connected to a water supply. The antifreeze
solution is discharged, followed by water immediately upon operation of sprinklers opened by heat from
a fire
Automatic Ball Drip
- correct answer An automatic drain valve horizontally installed at the low point in the piping between
the lower check valve and the fire department connection of automatic sprinkler systems. Water
pressure from a Fire Department pumper automatically closes this valve. It automatically re-opens when
pressure ceases, permitting this piping to drain and thereby prevent freezing.
Central Station
- correct answer A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or
otherwise reports such alarm signals to the department.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System
- correct answer A system where the water piping services both 2.5" outlets for Fire Department use and
outlets for automatic sprinklers.
Concealed Sprinkler
- correct answer A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate.
CMSA
- correct answer Control Mode Specific Application Sprinklers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
Sprinkler System
- correct answer A fire extinguishing system, other than a water mist system, that utilizes water as the
extinguishing agent.
Automatic/Non-Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- correct answer Shall be inspected by a competent person holding a S12 CoF and employed or
contracted by the owner, to see that all parts of the system are in good working order, and that the fire
department connections, if any, are ready for immediate use by the fire department.
6 Extra Sprinkler Heads
- correct answer A Supply of ____ shall be kept available on the premises, to replace promptly any fused
or damaged_____
Fire Department Connections/Connections for a Sprinkler System
- correct answer Subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test to demonstrate its suitability for fire
department use, every 5 years.
Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Complies with the requirements of study material
Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Shall take the actions when a standpipe system, sprinkler system or the fire alarm
system is out of service.
,Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Shall maintain records of all system inspections, tests, servicing and other items of
maintenance.
Impairment Coordinator
- correct answer Building Owner in the absence of a specific designee.
Planned Removal From Service
- correct answer When the system, or a portion of the sprinkler system, is placed out of service for a
scheduled inspection, testing, regular maintenance, minor repairs or for construction affecting not more
than 1 floor.
Unplanned Out of Service Condition
- correct answer A serious defect in the sprinkler system including, but not limited to: an empty tank, a
break or major leak in the system's water piping, inoperative or shut water supply valves, defective fire
department connections, construction related shut downs affecting more than one floor, or complete or
partial shut downs of the sprinkler system, other than a shut down for a planned removal form service.
Tag Requirement
- correct answer Shall be used to indicate that a system, or portions are out of service.
Tags
- correct answer Shall indicate the are affected, a brief description of the condition, the occupancy
classification, CoF number and the estimated time until the system becomes operational.
Green Tags
- correct answer If no impairment is found in the entire system ___ will be placed on the main control
valve.
Systems Fully Out of Service
- correct answer White Discs 8-9" in diameter is placed on all affected fire department connections. A
red tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the sprinkler company name, date of removal
from service and anticipated return to service date.
,Systems Partially Out of Service
- correct answer Blue Discs 8-9" in diameter is placed on all affected fire department connections. a red
tag shall be placed at the main control valve and ay closed sectional valve indicating the company name,
date or removal from service and anticipated return to service date.
Fire Watch
- correct answer Building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a
____ in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from service, or after
discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that the floor or area in which the fire
protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 sqft.
CoF Holder
- correct answer Responsibilities include: Record Keeping, Records, Detailed Records, Riser Card
Updates.
Record Keeping
- correct answer Maintain a detailed record of all inspections.
Records
- correct answer All system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance required by this NYC Fire
Code, the NYC Fire rules or the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 3 years.
Detailed Records
- correct answer Shall include information relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and pressure
tanks and levels therein, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads and fire department connections, alarms,
fire, booster and special service pumps, obstructions, and conditions of all other system equipment and
appurtenances. All defects and/or impairments shall be noted on the report.
Riser Card
- correct answer An approved card bearing the dates of each inspection, CoF number and signature of
the CoF holder shall be posted on the premises near therein water supply control valve.
S12/S15 CoF Holder
- correct answer Responsibilities include Visual inspections only, proper notification and record
inspection results for examinations by FDNY.
, Alarm Notification Appliance
- correct answer A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or
vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.
Alarm Signal
- correct answer A notification indicating an emergency requiring immediate action such as a
notification indicative of fire.
Antifreeze Sprinkler System
- correct answer A wet pipe sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a
piping system that contains an an antifreeze solution and is connected to a water supply. The antifreeze
solution is discharged, followed by water immediately upon operation of sprinklers opened by heat from
a fire
Automatic Ball Drip
- correct answer An automatic drain valve horizontally installed at the low point in the piping between
the lower check valve and the fire department connection of automatic sprinkler systems. Water
pressure from a Fire Department pumper automatically closes this valve. It automatically re-opens when
pressure ceases, permitting this piping to drain and thereby prevent freezing.
Central Station
- correct answer A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and retransmits or
otherwise reports such alarm signals to the department.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System
- correct answer A system where the water piping services both 2.5" outlets for Fire Department use and
outlets for automatic sprinklers.
Concealed Sprinkler
- correct answer A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate.
CMSA
- correct answer Control Mode Specific Application Sprinklers
