WITH VERIFIED COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Check Valve - CORRECT-ANSWER-A valve that allows flow in one
direction but prevents flow in the opposite direction.
Indicating Valve - CORRECT-ANSWER-A valve that has components that
show if the valve is open or closed. Examples are outside screw and
yoke (OS&Y) gate valves and underground gate valves with indicator
posts.
Public Hydrant - CORRECT-ANSWER-A valved connection on a water
supply system having one or more outlets that is used to supply hose
and fire department pumpers with water.
,Residual Hydrant - CORRECT-ANSWER-The hydrant that is used for
measuring static and residual pressures during a flow test
Dry-Barrel Hydrant - CORRECT-ANSWER-Fire hydrant that has its
operating valve located at the base or foot of the hydrant rather than in
the barrel of the hydrant. When operating properly, there is no water in
the barrel of the hydrant when it is not in use. These hydrants are used
in areas where freezing may occur.
Flow Hydrant - CORRECT-ANSWER-The hydrant that is used for the flow
and flow measurement of water during a flow test.
Private Fire Hydrant - CORRECT-ANSWER-A valved connection on a
water supply system having one or more outlets that is used to supply
hose and fire department pumpers with water on private property.
,Wet-Barrel Hydrant - CORRECT-ANSWER-A hydrant used in areas that
are not susceptible to freezing. The barrel of the hydrant is normally
filled with water.
Private Fire Service Mains - CORRECT-ANSWER-Hydraulic calculations
shall show that the main is able to supply the total demand at the
appropriate pressure.
Mains Not Supplying Hydrants - CORRECT-ANSWER-For mains that do
not supply hydrants, pipe sizes less than 6 in nominal size shall be
permitted to be used subject to the following restrictions.
The Standard shall cover the minimum requirements for the installation
of private service mains and their appurtenances, which include the
following - CORRECT-ANSWER--Automatic Sprinkler Systems
-Open Sprinkler Systems
-Water Spray Fixed Systems
-Foam Systems
-Private Hydrants
-Monitor Nozzles or Standpipe Systems with reference to water
supplies
, -Hose Houses
The standard shall apply to combined service mains intended to carry
water for fire service and other uses - CORRECT-ANSWER-
This standard shall NOT apply to the following situations - CORRECT-
ANSWER--Mains under the control of a water utility
-Mains providing fire protection and/or domestic water that are
privately owned but are operated as a water utility
The standard shall NOT apply to underground fire mains serving
sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13R
that are less than 4 in in nomimal diameter - CORRECT-ANSWER-
The standard shall not apply to underground mains serving sprinkler
systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D -
CORRECT-ANSWER-