FDNY S-12 AND S-13 CITYWIDE
STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
1. Which NFPA standard is primarily used for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of
water-based fire protection systems as referenced by the FDNY?
A. NFPA 25
B. NFPA 101
C. NFPA 13
D. NFPA 72
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: NFPA 25 is the standard for the Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, which is the core reference for S-12
and S-13 holders.
2. Who is responsible for designating an Impairment Coordinator to manage fire protection
system outages?
A. The building owner
,B. The local fire department battalion chief
C. The S-12 Certificate of Fitness holder
D. The master plumber
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The building owner is legally responsible for designating an
Impairment Coordinator to ensure that safety measures are taken when a system is out of
service.
3. A Fire Department Connection (FDC) for a manual standpipe system must be painted which
color?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Silver/Aluminum
D. Red
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Standpipe FDC caps and bodies must be painted red. Sprinkler
FDCs are green, and combination systems are yellow.
4. What is the minimum pressure required at the top-most hose outlet of a Class I standpipe
system during operation?
A. 65 psi
, B. 100 psi
C. 125 psi
D. 150 psi
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Modern Class I standpipe systems are generally designed to
provide 100 psi at the most remote hose connection to ensure adequate pressure for fire
department nozzles.
5. How often must a main drain test be conducted on a sprinkler system to check for changes
in water supply?
A. Annually
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Weekly
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: According to NFPA 25, a main drain test must be conducted
annually or whenever the control valve is closed to ensure the water supply is not
obstructed.
STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
1. Which NFPA standard is primarily used for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of
water-based fire protection systems as referenced by the FDNY?
A. NFPA 25
B. NFPA 101
C. NFPA 13
D. NFPA 72
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: NFPA 25 is the standard for the Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, which is the core reference for S-12
and S-13 holders.
2. Who is responsible for designating an Impairment Coordinator to manage fire protection
system outages?
A. The building owner
,B. The local fire department battalion chief
C. The S-12 Certificate of Fitness holder
D. The master plumber
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The building owner is legally responsible for designating an
Impairment Coordinator to ensure that safety measures are taken when a system is out of
service.
3. A Fire Department Connection (FDC) for a manual standpipe system must be painted which
color?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Silver/Aluminum
D. Red
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Standpipe FDC caps and bodies must be painted red. Sprinkler
FDCs are green, and combination systems are yellow.
4. What is the minimum pressure required at the top-most hose outlet of a Class I standpipe
system during operation?
A. 65 psi
, B. 100 psi
C. 125 psi
D. 150 psi
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Modern Class I standpipe systems are generally designed to
provide 100 psi at the most remote hose connection to ensure adequate pressure for fire
department nozzles.
5. How often must a main drain test be conducted on a sprinkler system to check for changes
in water supply?
A. Annually
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Weekly
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: According to NFPA 25, a main drain test must be conducted
annually or whenever the control valve is closed to ensure the water supply is not
obstructed.
