NICET Level 1 Water-based Systems Guaranteed Success

NICET Level 1 Water-based Systems Guaranteed Success What is a purpose of a control valve Control Flow to water based fire protection system The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on the system side of the dry pipe valve? the same pressure Valve status test What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine that the valve is open? What is a fire service main? A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe between a source of water and the base of the system riser Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam concentrate at a specific pressure. Orifice Plate Proportioning Corrosion During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be replaced? What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed spaces? Periodic inspection is not required Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated gauge 5 years/ 5 years Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be inspected ______? Monthly Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? Shall/ Inspected What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under both residual and static conditions Pressure reducing valve 1/4 PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. turn Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? 3 percent When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. 10 Percent An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. System Control Riser Information signs should indicate which of the following? Location if the area served by system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of heat tape Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached to the sprinkler riser? Hydraulic Design Information sign Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign to be made of? Rigid plastic/ Metal How often shall the system information sign be tested? sign Testing is not required for the information Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI 5 What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet pipe system? None Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? A thin paper bag Antifreeze System What type of device is used to test flow rates? Pilot Gauge Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against the deflector? Pendent sprinkler A class 1 standpipe system is a system that provides ________ hose connections to water supply used by fire departments. 2 1/2 in What type of precautions should shall take place prior to entering confined spaces such as tanks, valve pits, or trenches? Legally required All penetrations into the area of cold storage shall be inspected. If an ice obstruction is found during the inspection, what requirement shall be employed? Additional pipe shall be examined to ensure no ice blockage exists. Internal examination of sprinkler pipe shall be performed at what areas while conducting an