S-12 S-13 FDNY STANDPIPE AND
SPRINKLER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A red-painted Siamese connection on the exterior of a building indicates which type of fire
protection system?
A. Automatic Sprinkler System
B. Non-Automatic Sprinkler System
C. Standpipe System
D. Combined Standpipe and Sprinkler System
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In New York City, Siamese connections for standpipe systems
must be painted red to allow for quick identification by the FDNY.
2. What is the required frequency for a professional inspection and testing of the gravity tank
for a sprinkler system?
A. Every 5 years
B. Monthly
,C. Annually
D. Quarterly
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Gravity tanks must undergo a thorough internal and external
inspection every 5 years to ensure structural integrity and proper function.
3. A Certificate of Fitness holder (S-12/S-13) is required to perform a visual inspection of all
sprinkler heads how often?
A. Weekly
B. Annually
C. Monthly
D. Quarterly
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: NFPA 25 and FDNY regulations specify that a visual inspection
of sprinkler heads from the floor level must be conducted annually.
4. Which color is used to identify the Siamese connection of a non-automatic sprinkler
system?
A. Yellow
B. Silver
C. Green
, D. Aluminum
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Non-automatic sprinkler systems are identified by Siamese
connections painted aluminum or silver.
5. In a dry pipe sprinkler system, the ratio of air pressure to water pressure in the dry pipe
valve is typically:
A. 1 to 6
B. 1 to 2
C. 1 to 1
D. 1 to 10
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Dry pipe valves use a differential principle, often requiring 1 psi
of air for every 6 psi of water pressure to keep the valve closed.
6. When a standpipe system is out of service, a white disc must be placed on the Siamese
connection. What is the size of this disc?
A. 8 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
SPRINKLER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A red-painted Siamese connection on the exterior of a building indicates which type of fire
protection system?
A. Automatic Sprinkler System
B. Non-Automatic Sprinkler System
C. Standpipe System
D. Combined Standpipe and Sprinkler System
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In New York City, Siamese connections for standpipe systems
must be painted red to allow for quick identification by the FDNY.
2. What is the required frequency for a professional inspection and testing of the gravity tank
for a sprinkler system?
A. Every 5 years
B. Monthly
,C. Annually
D. Quarterly
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Gravity tanks must undergo a thorough internal and external
inspection every 5 years to ensure structural integrity and proper function.
3. A Certificate of Fitness holder (S-12/S-13) is required to perform a visual inspection of all
sprinkler heads how often?
A. Weekly
B. Annually
C. Monthly
D. Quarterly
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: NFPA 25 and FDNY regulations specify that a visual inspection
of sprinkler heads from the floor level must be conducted annually.
4. Which color is used to identify the Siamese connection of a non-automatic sprinkler
system?
A. Yellow
B. Silver
C. Green
, D. Aluminum
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Non-automatic sprinkler systems are identified by Siamese
connections painted aluminum or silver.
5. In a dry pipe sprinkler system, the ratio of air pressure to water pressure in the dry pipe
valve is typically:
A. 1 to 6
B. 1 to 2
C. 1 to 1
D. 1 to 10
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Dry pipe valves use a differential principle, often requiring 1 psi
of air for every 6 psi of water pressure to keep the valve closed.
6. When a standpipe system is out of service, a white disc must be placed on the Siamese
connection. What is the size of this disc?
A. 8 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
