General Knowledge for Fire Safety
Director
Which is NOT a part of the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe? -
AnswersConduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
What is the main purpose of the roof manifold? - AnswersFirefighting and
testing of the standpipe system
Which best describes the primary purpose of the upper check valve
located under a roof water storage tank? - AnswersTo stop water from
going into the tank
If water is flowing from a ball drip connection, it might mean? -
AnswersThe lower check valve may be defective
What is the purpose of the OS&Y valve? - AnswersTo stop or regulate
the flow of water through the system
"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with? - AnswersAir under
pressure
Standpipe system supply valves under normal conditions are kept? -
AnswersOpened and chained
The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are? -
AnswersAluminum
How often will a standpipe system (office building) be required to
perform a hydrostatic test to demonstrate its suitability for fire department
use? (minimum) - AnswersFive years
Sprinkler heads that get paint on them - AnswersMust be replaced with a
new head
,Which of the following is NOT an example of a supervisory device? -
AnswersFire safety evacuation plan
During the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe system, the
Certificate of Fitness holder notices that the gravity tank is empty. Who
should be notified? - AnswersThe manager of the building, and the FDNY
Borough Dispatcher
Which one of the following is NOT a typical primary source of water for
a standpipe system? - AnswersSiamese connection (FDC)
The water valve that controls water flow in a sprinkler system has a wheel
and an exposed stem (if in the open position). This valve is called: -
AnswersThe OS & Y valve
A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe
system only would be colored: - AnswersRed
Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more
than __________ feet height - Answers75
In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler heads
required to be kept at the main water control valve is: - AnswersAt least
6
It is an effective means of suppressing fire, and at the same time transmits
an alarm to the Fire Department. This statement describes: - AnswersAn
automatic sprinkler system
With regard to the height of stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most
correct to state that the stock must be placed: - AnswersNOT closer than
18" to the sprinkler piping
, Who is required to designate a impairment coordinator to be responsible
for complying with the Out-of-service sprinkler system requirements of
the Fire Code? - AnswersThe Building Owner
The Fire Brigade duties include: - Answers. Contact FSD for the fire
details darning evacuation
. Initially report to floor below the fire, and assist in
evacuation
. Investigate the cause for the alarm and attempting to
control spread fire
A CoF is required for a FSD for a building classified in the Building Code
as occupancy group B, occupied by: - Answers- More than 100 persons
above the street level
- More than 100 persons below the street level
- More than a total of 500 persons in the entire building
The FSD must make sure that the hallways and stairways are: - Answers-
Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation
- Free from obstruction
As a general rule, during a fire, most hazardous locations in a high-rise
building would be: - AnswersThe fire floor and the floor above the alarm
Evacuation to ____________ or more levels below the fire is generally
adequate: - Answers3
Fire Warden an a Deputy Fire Warden: - Answers- Fire prevention
activities, provisions for persons w/ special needs in a fire
- If directed, conduct evacuation of assigned floor
- Put on identifying apparel or item and account for employees, provide
for those w/ special needs, knowing the exits and egress keeping them
clear.
Director
Which is NOT a part of the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe? -
AnswersConduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
What is the main purpose of the roof manifold? - AnswersFirefighting and
testing of the standpipe system
Which best describes the primary purpose of the upper check valve
located under a roof water storage tank? - AnswersTo stop water from
going into the tank
If water is flowing from a ball drip connection, it might mean? -
AnswersThe lower check valve may be defective
What is the purpose of the OS&Y valve? - AnswersTo stop or regulate
the flow of water through the system
"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with? - AnswersAir under
pressure
Standpipe system supply valves under normal conditions are kept? -
AnswersOpened and chained
The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are? -
AnswersAluminum
How often will a standpipe system (office building) be required to
perform a hydrostatic test to demonstrate its suitability for fire department
use? (minimum) - AnswersFive years
Sprinkler heads that get paint on them - AnswersMust be replaced with a
new head
,Which of the following is NOT an example of a supervisory device? -
AnswersFire safety evacuation plan
During the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe system, the
Certificate of Fitness holder notices that the gravity tank is empty. Who
should be notified? - AnswersThe manager of the building, and the FDNY
Borough Dispatcher
Which one of the following is NOT a typical primary source of water for
a standpipe system? - AnswersSiamese connection (FDC)
The water valve that controls water flow in a sprinkler system has a wheel
and an exposed stem (if in the open position). This valve is called: -
AnswersThe OS & Y valve
A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe
system only would be colored: - AnswersRed
Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more
than __________ feet height - Answers75
In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler heads
required to be kept at the main water control valve is: - AnswersAt least
6
It is an effective means of suppressing fire, and at the same time transmits
an alarm to the Fire Department. This statement describes: - AnswersAn
automatic sprinkler system
With regard to the height of stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most
correct to state that the stock must be placed: - AnswersNOT closer than
18" to the sprinkler piping
, Who is required to designate a impairment coordinator to be responsible
for complying with the Out-of-service sprinkler system requirements of
the Fire Code? - AnswersThe Building Owner
The Fire Brigade duties include: - Answers. Contact FSD for the fire
details darning evacuation
. Initially report to floor below the fire, and assist in
evacuation
. Investigate the cause for the alarm and attempting to
control spread fire
A CoF is required for a FSD for a building classified in the Building Code
as occupancy group B, occupied by: - Answers- More than 100 persons
above the street level
- More than 100 persons below the street level
- More than a total of 500 persons in the entire building
The FSD must make sure that the hallways and stairways are: - Answers-
Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation
- Free from obstruction
As a general rule, during a fire, most hazardous locations in a high-rise
building would be: - AnswersThe fire floor and the floor above the alarm
Evacuation to ____________ or more levels below the fire is generally
adequate: - Answers3
Fire Warden an a Deputy Fire Warden: - Answers- Fire prevention
activities, provisions for persons w/ special needs in a fire
- If directed, conduct evacuation of assigned floor
- Put on identifying apparel or item and account for employees, provide
for those w/ special needs, knowing the exits and egress keeping them
clear.
