FDNY S15 Supervision Of Foam-Water
Sprinkler Systems (Citywide) Practice Exam
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Fire Guard - ANS -The impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in
conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a
planned removal from service, or after discovery of an unplanned out-ofservice condition, provided that
the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 square
feet. A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire
protection system is out of service is patrolled at least once an hour.
Record keeping - ANS -Records of 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 or other approved location for a minimum of 3 years and made available for inspection by
any Fire Department representative. (FC 901.6.2)
S-12/S-15 COF - ANS -holder - visual inspections only, proper notification and record inspection results
for examination by FDNY. S-12: Water-based fire protection systems. S-15: Foam-water suppression
systems and water-based fire protection systems.
S-12/S-15* COF - ANS -holder employed by a site-specific building owner with the following
certifications: Refrigeration Operating Engineer (Refrigeration Q-99 or Q-01), High Pressure Operating
Engineer and NYS High Pressure Operating Engineer are permitted to perform visual inspections, test
notification appliances, perform daily and weekly routine maintenance and record all inspection, testing
and maintenance results for examination by FDNY.
Master Plumber (MP) w - ANS -with S-12/S-15 - is limited to residential (R) occupancies 30 sprinkler
heads or less without a booster pump.
, ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - ANS -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 - ANS -A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
indicative of fire.
ANTIFREEZE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - ANS -A wet pipe sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that contains 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 - ANS -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 preventing
freezing.
CENTRAL STATION - ANS -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 - ANS -- A system where the water piping services
both 2½ in. (65 mm) outlets for fire department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers.
DELUGE VALVE - ANS -- A water supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an
automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve
is intended to be capable of automatic and manual operation
CONCEALED SPRINKLER - ANS -A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate.
CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS (CMSA) - ANS -Control mode sprinkler systems are
designed to control a fire until its original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can
commence. A fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's rate of
heat release and pre-wetting adjacent combustibles.
Sprinkler Systems (Citywide) Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
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Fire Guard - ANS -The impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in
conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a
planned removal from service, or after discovery of an unplanned out-ofservice condition, provided that
the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 square
feet. A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire
protection system is out of service is patrolled at least once an hour.
Record keeping - ANS -Records of 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 or other approved location for a minimum of 3 years and made available for inspection by
any Fire Department representative. (FC 901.6.2)
S-12/S-15 COF - ANS -holder - visual inspections only, proper notification and record inspection results
for examination by FDNY. S-12: Water-based fire protection systems. S-15: Foam-water suppression
systems and water-based fire protection systems.
S-12/S-15* COF - ANS -holder employed by a site-specific building owner with the following
certifications: Refrigeration Operating Engineer (Refrigeration Q-99 or Q-01), High Pressure Operating
Engineer and NYS High Pressure Operating Engineer are permitted to perform visual inspections, test
notification appliances, perform daily and weekly routine maintenance and record all inspection, testing
and maintenance results for examination by FDNY.
Master Plumber (MP) w - ANS -with S-12/S-15 - is limited to residential (R) occupancies 30 sprinkler
heads or less without a booster pump.
, ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - ANS -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 - ANS -A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
indicative of fire.
ANTIFREEZE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - ANS -A wet pipe sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that contains 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 - ANS -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 preventing
freezing.
CENTRAL STATION - ANS -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 - ANS -- A system where the water piping services
both 2½ in. (65 mm) outlets for fire department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers.
DELUGE VALVE - ANS -- A water supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an
automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve
is intended to be capable of automatic and manual operation
CONCEALED SPRINKLER - ANS -A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate.
CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS (CMSA) - ANS -Control mode sprinkler systems are
designed to control a fire until its original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can
commence. A fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's rate of
heat release and pre-wetting adjacent combustibles.
