FDNY S15 Supervision Of Foam-
Water Sprinkler Systems
(Citywide) Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
Standpipe systems primarily use ________________
as an extinguishing agent. - ANS -Water provided from a Gravity Tank
Water provided from a Pressure Tank
Water provided from a Fire Pump
Fire protection systems must be extended or altered whenever a floor is redesigned and walls are re-
drawn to maintain continued protection. - ANS -True
The Fire Code contains some Standpipe System requirements, such as that Standpipe Systems must be
installed in - ANS -Buildings located where the street is of sub-standard width
The Standpipe System must undergo a hydrostatic pressure test every ___________
years under the supervision of a ____________________________.
a. 3/Master Plumber
b. 5yrs/Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (MFSPC) having a Certificate of Fitness S-12
C. 5yrs/Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (MFSPC)
d. 3yrs/Certificate of Fitness S-12 - ANS -5 years,
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (MFSPC) having a Certificate of Fitness S-12
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the Standpipe System is fully functional at all times? -
ANS -Property Owner
, Records of inspections. tests and maintenance are mandated to be kept on the premises for a minimum
period of__________________
years. - ANS -3years
If a person is not designated as the property's Impairment Coordinator, who is considered the
Impairment Coordinator? - ANS -Building Owner
Of the following certificates of fitness, which one is a citywide certificate? - ANS -Sprinkler Systems S-12
Standpipe System S-13
An out of service condition caused by pipe break is considered a(n)... - ANS -Unplanned out of service
condition
Who must be made aware to authorize an unplanned out of service condition affecting one floor - ANS -
No one
Of the following, which one is NOT a serious defect in the Standpipe System?
a. Major pipe break
b. Low water pressure
c. Defective Fire Department Connections
d. Sign colored white on red posted next to the Fire Department Connection - ANS -Sign colored white
on red posted next to the Fire Department Connection
Is a FDNY notification required when the Standpipe System has been removed from service for 4 hours
only and the Sprinkler System and fire alarm system continue to be fully operational during the out of
service condition? - ANS -No
When notifying the FDNY of a planned or unplanned removal from service condition, which of the
following will NOT be required for the Impairment Coordinator to provide to the Bureau of Fire
Prevention?
a. The construction classification of the building
b. The area of the building affected by the impairment
Water Sprinkler Systems
(Citywide) Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
Standpipe systems primarily use ________________
as an extinguishing agent. - ANS -Water provided from a Gravity Tank
Water provided from a Pressure Tank
Water provided from a Fire Pump
Fire protection systems must be extended or altered whenever a floor is redesigned and walls are re-
drawn to maintain continued protection. - ANS -True
The Fire Code contains some Standpipe System requirements, such as that Standpipe Systems must be
installed in - ANS -Buildings located where the street is of sub-standard width
The Standpipe System must undergo a hydrostatic pressure test every ___________
years under the supervision of a ____________________________.
a. 3/Master Plumber
b. 5yrs/Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (MFSPC) having a Certificate of Fitness S-12
C. 5yrs/Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (MFSPC)
d. 3yrs/Certificate of Fitness S-12 - ANS -5 years,
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (MFSPC) having a Certificate of Fitness S-12
Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the Standpipe System is fully functional at all times? -
ANS -Property Owner
, Records of inspections. tests and maintenance are mandated to be kept on the premises for a minimum
period of__________________
years. - ANS -3years
If a person is not designated as the property's Impairment Coordinator, who is considered the
Impairment Coordinator? - ANS -Building Owner
Of the following certificates of fitness, which one is a citywide certificate? - ANS -Sprinkler Systems S-12
Standpipe System S-13
An out of service condition caused by pipe break is considered a(n)... - ANS -Unplanned out of service
condition
Who must be made aware to authorize an unplanned out of service condition affecting one floor - ANS -
No one
Of the following, which one is NOT a serious defect in the Standpipe System?
a. Major pipe break
b. Low water pressure
c. Defective Fire Department Connections
d. Sign colored white on red posted next to the Fire Department Connection - ANS -Sign colored white
on red posted next to the Fire Department Connection
Is a FDNY notification required when the Standpipe System has been removed from service for 4 hours
only and the Sprinkler System and fire alarm system continue to be fully operational during the out of
service condition? - ANS -No
When notifying the FDNY of a planned or unplanned removal from service condition, which of the
following will NOT be required for the Impairment Coordinator to provide to the Bureau of Fire
Prevention?
a. The construction classification of the building
b. The area of the building affected by the impairment
