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1. NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
2. AFFF stands for?: Aqueous Film Forming Foam
3. What percentage net weight loss on a halon 1301 system requires refill/re-
placement ?: 5% Net WEIGHT
4. What percentage pressure loss on a halon 1301 system requires replace-
ment/refill ?: 10% PRESSURE
5. What percentage loss on c02 system requires replacement ?: 10%
6. NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
7. NFPA 12a: Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
8. NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
9. NFPA 11: Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
10. NFPA 15: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
11. NFPA 16: Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
12. NFPA 18: Standard on Wetting Agents
13. How often shall you weigh halon 1301 cylinders?: Semi-annually shall weigh cylinder and
note weight/pressure on tag attached to container
14. How often shall you inspect halon 1301 enclosure ?: Semi-annually
15. How often shall you inspect enclosure of all other systems besides for halon
1031?: Annually
16. How often shall you inspect halon 1301 systems ?: Semi-annually
17. How often shall you inspect C02 operational condition?: Every 30 days C02 operationa
condition shall be checked (usually by building representative/maintenance man)
18. How often are ALL systems hoses to be tested?: Every 5 years ALL systems hoses require
test
19. Low pressure system hoses shall be tested at what PSI?: 900 PSI
20. High pressure system hoses shall be tested at what PSI?: 2,500 PSI
21. NFPA 25 how often to test or replace gauges?: Every 5 years gauges shall be tested or
replaced. If tested gauges must test within 3% of a calibrated gauge
22. File a report with recommendation with the?: Owner
23. Can you perform a visual inspection on a halon 1301 system in lieu of a
hydrostatic test?: Yes, every 5 years a thorough external visual inspection shall be given in lieu of a hydro as
long as the system has remained in service. Also do not stamp pressurized cylinder
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24. Is it acceptable to discharge halon 1301 into atmosphere ?: NO! Never discharge
halon 1301
25. 3%AFFF means?: 3% foam 97% water
26. FFFP: Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam
27. Different basic types of foam system?: 1.fixed
2.semi-fixed
3.portable
4.mobile
28. Can you use C02 for cellulose/hydride metals?: No you can not use C02 on hazards that
contain oxygen
29. Can flush bushings be used?: No. Flush bushings shall not be used
30. Low pressure supply pipe shall be a minimum of ?: Schedule 40
31. C02 container being stored at ambient room temperature would be a ?: High
pressure systems are stored at ambient room temperature
32. C02 container being stored at 0°F/300PSI would be a ?: Low pressure systems are stored
in a temperature controlled environment of 0°F
33. DOT/CTC containers shall not be refilled unless they have been tested within
5 years?: That is correct. DOT containers have to by hydro tested if it has been 5 years since the last test
34. Pressure test on ALL system hoses shall be: Filled with water for 1 minute and pressurized
to ensure no leaks. After test shall dry hose at a temperature of no higher than 150°F. If hose passes shall be marked
and returned to service
If hose FAILS it shall be marked and destroyed immediately
35. Unlined fabric hoses shall: NOT be used on foam systems
36. Can not apply Lube/joint compound/tape to?: Female threads.
You can however apply it to the male threads
37. FDC size?: 2-1/2"
38. Halocarbons are?: Organic elements made up of one or more of the following (bromine, iodine, chlorine,
fluorine)
39. Inert gases are made up of ?: One or more of the following (neon, argon, nitrogen, helium)
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1. NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
2. AFFF stands for?: Aqueous Film Forming Foam
3. What percentage net weight loss on a halon 1301 system requires refill/re-
placement ?: 5% Net WEIGHT
4. What percentage pressure loss on a halon 1301 system requires replace-
ment/refill ?: 10% PRESSURE
5. What percentage loss on c02 system requires replacement ?: 10%
6. NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
7. NFPA 12a: Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
8. NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
9. NFPA 11: Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
10. NFPA 15: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
11. NFPA 16: Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
12. NFPA 18: Standard on Wetting Agents
13. How often shall you weigh halon 1301 cylinders?: Semi-annually shall weigh cylinder and
note weight/pressure on tag attached to container
14. How often shall you inspect halon 1301 enclosure ?: Semi-annually
15. How often shall you inspect enclosure of all other systems besides for halon
1031?: Annually
16. How often shall you inspect halon 1301 systems ?: Semi-annually
17. How often shall you inspect C02 operational condition?: Every 30 days C02 operationa
condition shall be checked (usually by building representative/maintenance man)
18. How often are ALL systems hoses to be tested?: Every 5 years ALL systems hoses require
test
19. Low pressure system hoses shall be tested at what PSI?: 900 PSI
20. High pressure system hoses shall be tested at what PSI?: 2,500 PSI
21. NFPA 25 how often to test or replace gauges?: Every 5 years gauges shall be tested or
replaced. If tested gauges must test within 3% of a calibrated gauge
22. File a report with recommendation with the?: Owner
23. Can you perform a visual inspection on a halon 1301 system in lieu of a
hydrostatic test?: Yes, every 5 years a thorough external visual inspection shall be given in lieu of a hydro as
long as the system has remained in service. Also do not stamp pressurized cylinder
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24. Is it acceptable to discharge halon 1301 into atmosphere ?: NO! Never discharge
halon 1301
25. 3%AFFF means?: 3% foam 97% water
26. FFFP: Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam
27. Different basic types of foam system?: 1.fixed
2.semi-fixed
3.portable
4.mobile
28. Can you use C02 for cellulose/hydride metals?: No you can not use C02 on hazards that
contain oxygen
29. Can flush bushings be used?: No. Flush bushings shall not be used
30. Low pressure supply pipe shall be a minimum of ?: Schedule 40
31. C02 container being stored at ambient room temperature would be a ?: High
pressure systems are stored at ambient room temperature
32. C02 container being stored at 0°F/300PSI would be a ?: Low pressure systems are stored
in a temperature controlled environment of 0°F
33. DOT/CTC containers shall not be refilled unless they have been tested within
5 years?: That is correct. DOT containers have to by hydro tested if it has been 5 years since the last test
34. Pressure test on ALL system hoses shall be: Filled with water for 1 minute and pressurized
to ensure no leaks. After test shall dry hose at a temperature of no higher than 150°F. If hose passes shall be marked
and returned to service
If hose FAILS it shall be marked and destroyed immediately
35. Unlined fabric hoses shall: NOT be used on foam systems
36. Can not apply Lube/joint compound/tape to?: Female threads.
You can however apply it to the male threads
37. FDC size?: 2-1/2"
38. Halocarbons are?: Organic elements made up of one or more of the following (bromine, iodine, chlorine,
fluorine)
39. Inert gases are made up of ?: One or more of the following (neon, argon, nitrogen, helium)
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