Supervision of Sprinkler Systems, S-12
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
Personally Supervised - ✔✔Inspection, testing, servicing, and other
maintenance of sprinkler systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered - ✔✔When should required fire
protection systems be extended or altered to maintain and continue
protection?
6 - ✔✔How many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for
prompt replacement of fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged - ✔✔Which types of sprinkler
heads require replacement?
3 years - ✔✔A detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be
kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test - ✔✔To demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use,
connections to sprinkler systems shall be subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept.
representative. - ✔✔A hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
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,the building owner or owner's representative - ✔✔Who is responsible for hiring
a Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies
of the CoF Holder who performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the
system. - ✔✔What are the owner's responsibilities?
Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other
maintenance for the OOS protection system. - ✔✔Impairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire
protection system is OOS - ✔✔Who assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for
inspection, testing, etc. & not affecting more than 1 floor - ✔✔Planned Removal
From Service
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and
authorize placing the system OOS - ✔✔Who authorizes a Planned Removal
From Service?
Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved
means of notification, Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire
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, extinguishers - ✔✔When a Fire Protection System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel
must:
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The
system needs to be out of service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire
protection systems in the area will also be out of service at the same time. -
✔✔Notification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following
cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be
deemed an Impairment and reported in writing to the Fire Dept. - ✔✔What
should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor defect not presenting a serious
safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a
visible location in the building lobby - ✔✔OOS systems shall be identified by
placing a tag at each of the following locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service - ✔✔Impairment
Coordinators or building owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
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Exam Questions and Verified Answers
Personally Supervised - ✔✔Inspection, testing, servicing, and other
maintenance of sprinkler systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered - ✔✔When should required fire
protection systems be extended or altered to maintain and continue
protection?
6 - ✔✔How many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for
prompt replacement of fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged - ✔✔Which types of sprinkler
heads require replacement?
3 years - ✔✔A detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be
kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test - ✔✔To demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use,
connections to sprinkler systems shall be subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept.
representative. - ✔✔A hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
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,the building owner or owner's representative - ✔✔Who is responsible for hiring
a Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies
of the CoF Holder who performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the
system. - ✔✔What are the owner's responsibilities?
Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other
maintenance for the OOS protection system. - ✔✔Impairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire
protection system is OOS - ✔✔Who assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for
inspection, testing, etc. & not affecting more than 1 floor - ✔✔Planned Removal
From Service
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and
authorize placing the system OOS - ✔✔Who authorizes a Planned Removal
From Service?
Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved
means of notification, Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire
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, extinguishers - ✔✔When a Fire Protection System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel
must:
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The
system needs to be out of service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire
protection systems in the area will also be out of service at the same time. -
✔✔Notification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following
cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be
deemed an Impairment and reported in writing to the Fire Dept. - ✔✔What
should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor defect not presenting a serious
safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a
visible location in the building lobby - ✔✔OOS systems shall be identified by
placing a tag at each of the following locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service - ✔✔Impairment
Coordinators or building owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
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