FDNY S-11 Fitness Exam Study
165° F Upright Sprinkler Head Identify
Adjustable Concealed Sprinkler Heads Identify
Alarm valve A valve that signals an alarm when a sprinkler head is activated and prevents
nuisance alarms caused by pressure variations
Automatic ball drip 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.
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Automatic sprinkler A fire suppression or control device that operates automatically when its
heat-activated element is heated to its thermal rating or above, allowing
water to discharge over a specified area.
Central station A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and
retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the Fire Department.
Check valve A valve that allows flow in one direction only
Compactor room maintenance Refuse chutes, refuse rooms, hoppers and all parts of the refuse collecting
system shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and
shall be maintained in good operating condition
Concealed sprinkler A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Concealed Sprinkler Head Identify
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Concealed Sprinkler Head Wrenches Identify
Control valve A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control
valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief
valves.
Conventional Sprinkler Heads Identify
Critical deficiency A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of
the fire protection system.
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165° F Upright Sprinkler Head Identify
Adjustable Concealed Sprinkler Heads Identify
Alarm valve A valve that signals an alarm when a sprinkler head is activated and prevents
nuisance alarms caused by pressure variations
Automatic ball drip 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.
Page 1 of 29
,FDNY S-11 Fitness Exam Study
Automatic sprinkler A fire suppression or control device that operates automatically when its
heat-activated element is heated to its thermal rating or above, allowing
water to discharge over a specified area.
Central station A facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and
retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the Fire Department.
Check valve A valve that allows flow in one direction only
Compactor room maintenance Refuse chutes, refuse rooms, hoppers and all parts of the refuse collecting
system shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and
shall be maintained in good operating condition
Concealed sprinkler A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
Concealed Sprinkler Head Identify
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, FDNY S-11 Fitness Exam Study
Concealed Sprinkler Head Wrenches Identify
Control valve A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control
valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim
valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief
valves.
Conventional Sprinkler Heads Identify
Critical deficiency A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of
the fire protection system.
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