FDNY S-12 AND S-13 CERTIFICATE OF
FITNESS PRACTICE EXAM 2026
1. What is the required frequency for a hydrostatic pressure test on a standpipe system in
New York City?
A. Every 3 years
B. Every 10 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Only upon initial installation
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: According to NYC Fire Code and NFPA 25 standards, standpipe
systems must undergo a hydrostatic pressure test every 5 years.
2. Which color should the caps of a Siamese connection be for a non-automatic sprinkler
system?
A. Red
B. Silver or Aluminum
C. Green
,D. Yellow
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Non-automatic sprinkler systems require silver or aluminum
colored caps. Red is for standpipe, green is for automatic sprinkler, and yellow is for
combined systems.
3. In a dry pipe system, what is the purpose of an accelerator?
A. To increase the water pressure in the pipes
B. To speed up the exhaust of air from the system to trip the dry pipe valve faster
C. To prevent the water from freezing in the pipes
D. To automatically start the fire pump
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: An accelerator is a quick-opening device that redirects air to the
intermediate chamber of the dry pipe valve to trip it faster during a fire.
4. What is the required frequency for a visual inspection of an OS&Y (Outside Screw and
Yoke) valve?
A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Annually
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: OS&Y valves should be visually inspected monthly to ensure
they are in the open position and not leaking.
5. A ‘Fire Department Connection’ (FDC) is used primarily by:
A. Building maintenance staff to drain the system
B. The COF holder to perform weekly flow tests
C. Plumbers to test the domestic water supply
D. The Fire Department to supplement the water supply and pressure
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The FDC allows the Fire Department to pump water into the
standpipe or sprinkler system from their pumpers.
6. What is the minimum temperature that must be maintained in a dry pipe valve room to
prevent freezing?
A. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 32 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 50 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Answer: A
FITNESS PRACTICE EXAM 2026
1. What is the required frequency for a hydrostatic pressure test on a standpipe system in
New York City?
A. Every 3 years
B. Every 10 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Only upon initial installation
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: According to NYC Fire Code and NFPA 25 standards, standpipe
systems must undergo a hydrostatic pressure test every 5 years.
2. Which color should the caps of a Siamese connection be for a non-automatic sprinkler
system?
A. Red
B. Silver or Aluminum
C. Green
,D. Yellow
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Non-automatic sprinkler systems require silver or aluminum
colored caps. Red is for standpipe, green is for automatic sprinkler, and yellow is for
combined systems.
3. In a dry pipe system, what is the purpose of an accelerator?
A. To increase the water pressure in the pipes
B. To speed up the exhaust of air from the system to trip the dry pipe valve faster
C. To prevent the water from freezing in the pipes
D. To automatically start the fire pump
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: An accelerator is a quick-opening device that redirects air to the
intermediate chamber of the dry pipe valve to trip it faster during a fire.
4. What is the required frequency for a visual inspection of an OS&Y (Outside Screw and
Yoke) valve?
A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Annually
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: OS&Y valves should be visually inspected monthly to ensure
they are in the open position and not leaking.
5. A ‘Fire Department Connection’ (FDC) is used primarily by:
A. Building maintenance staff to drain the system
B. The COF holder to perform weekly flow tests
C. Plumbers to test the domestic water supply
D. The Fire Department to supplement the water supply and pressure
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The FDC allows the Fire Department to pump water into the
standpipe or sprinkler system from their pumpers.
6. What is the minimum temperature that must be maintained in a dry pipe valve room to
prevent freezing?
A. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 32 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 50 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Answer: A
