Sprinkler Chart Questions (S12) and
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How often shall the stem of an OS&Y Valve be lubricated - ✔✔Annually
The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? - ✔✔MP & MFSPC
Fire department connections are to be inspected how often? - ✔✔Quarterly
Water motor gongs are to be tested how often? - ✔✔Quarterly
In a water spray fixed system inspection if the strainer is found corroded what
color tag is required? - ✔✔Yellow
A sprinkler head with a red frame has a temperature classification of? -
✔✔Extra High (325 - 375°F)
The Hydraulic name plate shall be inspected how often? - ✔✔Quarterly
What color tag is required when sprinkler heads are found to be lightly
corroded? - ✔✔Orange
Obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be investigated how often? - ✔✔5 Years
What color tag is required when the circuit breakers on a special service pump
are over 2 years old? - ✔✔Orange
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, What color tag is required when sprinkler heads made prior to 1920 have not
been replaced? - ✔✔Orange, notify FDNY after 30 days
During an operational test of a foam water sprinkler system, if the nozzles are
plugged what color tag is used? - ✔✔Red
Steel water storage tanks without corrosive protection are to be inspected how
often? - ✔✔3 years
A sprinkler head with a white frame has a temperature rating of? - ✔✔175 -
225°F
The weekly test of an electric fire pump is how long? - ✔✔10 minutes
The weekly test of a Diesel fire pump is how long? - ✔✔30 minutes
Upon inspection of a sprinkler system, if the hydraulic nameplate is missing
what color tag is used? - ✔✔Yellow
When inspecting a preaction system, if the electrical components are not in
service what color tag is used? - ✔✔Red
Vane type water flow devices shall be tested how often? - ✔✔Semi-annually
Proper number of spare heads and wrenches shall be inspected how often? -
✔✔Annually
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Verified Detailed Answers | New Update
How often shall the stem of an OS&Y Valve be lubricated - ✔✔Annually
The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? - ✔✔MP & MFSPC
Fire department connections are to be inspected how often? - ✔✔Quarterly
Water motor gongs are to be tested how often? - ✔✔Quarterly
In a water spray fixed system inspection if the strainer is found corroded what
color tag is required? - ✔✔Yellow
A sprinkler head with a red frame has a temperature classification of? -
✔✔Extra High (325 - 375°F)
The Hydraulic name plate shall be inspected how often? - ✔✔Quarterly
What color tag is required when sprinkler heads are found to be lightly
corroded? - ✔✔Orange
Obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be investigated how often? - ✔✔5 Years
What color tag is required when the circuit breakers on a special service pump
are over 2 years old? - ✔✔Orange
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, What color tag is required when sprinkler heads made prior to 1920 have not
been replaced? - ✔✔Orange, notify FDNY after 30 days
During an operational test of a foam water sprinkler system, if the nozzles are
plugged what color tag is used? - ✔✔Red
Steel water storage tanks without corrosive protection are to be inspected how
often? - ✔✔3 years
A sprinkler head with a white frame has a temperature rating of? - ✔✔175 -
225°F
The weekly test of an electric fire pump is how long? - ✔✔10 minutes
The weekly test of a Diesel fire pump is how long? - ✔✔30 minutes
Upon inspection of a sprinkler system, if the hydraulic nameplate is missing
what color tag is used? - ✔✔Yellow
When inspecting a preaction system, if the electrical components are not in
service what color tag is used? - ✔✔Red
Vane type water flow devices shall be tested how often? - ✔✔Semi-annually
Proper number of spare heads and wrenches shall be inspected how often? -
✔✔Annually
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