S12 Certificate of Fitness Sprinkler
- Exhaust system - check for any leakage, the drain condensate trap weekly; - ANS -
\- The valve enclosure heating equipment subject to freezing conditions shall be inspected ---- during cold weather for its
ability to maintain a minimum temperature of at least 4°C (40°F); - ANS -daily
\- Valves enclosures equipped with low temperature alarms shall be inspected ----during cold weather. - ANS -weekly
\---- can be used to boost water pressure and volume for water based
fire protection systems. - ANS -Fire pumps
\---- is A condition in which the application of the component is not within its designed limits or specifications - ANS
-Deficiency
\---- is A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system. - ANS
-CRITICAL DEFICIENCY
\---- is A sprinkler fabricated with corrosion resistant materials, or special coatings to be used in an atmosphere that would
corrode standard sprinklers. - ANS -CORROSION-RESISTANT SPRINKLER
\---- is A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water
supply through a valve that is opened by the operation of a detection system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers.
When this valve opens, water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached. - ANS -DELUGE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
\---- is An approved system of devices and equipment which detects a fire and discharges an approved fire extinguishing
agent onto or in the area of a fire. Such term includes automatic systems and, where such systems are authorized by this
code or the Building Code, manually activated systems. - ANS -FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
\---- shall not be used to fasten the system or building attachments to the structure. Hangers used with ---- piping must be
listed for use with the piping material. - ANS -plastic
\---- should not be allowed to build-up on the gravity tank. The extra weight of it might weaken the supports of the tank and
cause the tank to collapse - ANS -ice
\---- supervision devices monitor the water temperature and the water level in the gravity tank.These devices send signals
to an approved central station company about the water level and water temperature. - ANS -Electrical
,\---- systems must be installed to put out fires that start in the compactor chute. - ANS -Sprinkler
\----- and -----Impairment coordinators/building owners shall ensure the placement of these tags by MFSPC's or MP (as
restricted). - ANS -Impairment coordinators/building owners
\----- sprinkler head per system toward the end of one branch line shall also be removed. This is done for investigating for
the presence of foreign organic or inorganic material. - ANS -1
\------ is A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen
under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure
opening a valve known as a dry pipe valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused
sprinklers heads. - ANS -DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
\----A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler
system's water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the public
underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump provides water flow at
higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. - ANS -FIRE PUMP
\----are designed to control a fire until its original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can commence. A
fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's rate of heat release and pre-wetting
adjacent combustibles. - ANS -CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS (CMSA)
\----are likely to make automatic sprinklers inoperative or slow down the speed of operation. They can also seriously block
the spray nozzles in the sprinkler heads. They can damage, weaken or destroy the delicate parts of the sprinkler heads. -
ANS -corosive vapors
\----is a condition where a
sudden increase in pressure may cause the valve to
trip. - ANS -Water Hammer
\----is A deficiency that does not have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system, but correction is needed
for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system(s) - ANS -NON CRITICAL DEFICIENCY
\----is an indicating type of control valve used for fire sprinkler system. - ANS -OS & Y valv
\----loaded sprinkler heads with new sprinkler heads rather than attempting to clean them. If the deposits are hard,
attempts to clean the heads are likely to damage them. This damage may prevent the sprinkler heads from working
properly. The damage may also cause the sprinkler head to leak. - ANS -Replace
\----pumps supply the water to most gravity tanks - ANS -Automatic fill
,\----Switches have a paddle inserted inside the main supply piping perpendicular to the direction of flow. Upon waterflow,
the paddle switch transmits an alarm. - ANS -Vane type waterflow -
\----systems are designed for situations where there is danger of serious water
damage. - ANS -Preaction
\---,---,--- and other debris may cause damage to the pump or obstruct the sprinkler system piping - ANS -mud, gravel and
leaves
\. Sprinkler system supervision is commonly provided for several purposes. They are used to - ANS -1) water supply
control valves, 2) low water level in water supply tanks, 3) low temperature in water supply tanks or ground level
reservoirs, 4) high or low water level in pressure tanks, 5) high or low air pressure in pressure tanks, 6) high or low air
pressure in dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler systems, 7) failure of electric power supply or phase reversal to fire pumps
and, 8) automatic operation of electric fire pumps.
\. The sprinkler system cannot be supplied if there is not enough - ANS -water in the tank
\.A pressure tank is usually housed in an ---- stucture - ANS -enclosed
\(centrifug)A ---- tank can be used if the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. supply source. A water tank can be used if
the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. In other words the weight of the water forces the water to flow into the pump -
ANS -water
\(dry piping)In most cases the
air pressure in the piping is controlled - ANS -automatically by an air maintenance device
\(FDC) . - ANS -
\(FDC)A working space of not less than
---- inches in width, ---- inches in depth and ---- inches in height shall be provided and
maintained in front of and around wall-mounted and free-standing fire department
connections, except as otherwise required or approved. - ANS -36/26/78
\(gravity) During freezing weather, the temperature
of the water inside the tank and the riser must be checked (how often) - ANS -daily or weekly
\(gravity) The pumps fill the tank at a rate of ---- gpm (gallons per minute) or more. The floats turn on the ---- pump when
the water in the tank is too low. - ANS -65/fill
\(how man)devices are used to reduce the time needed to open the clapper and allow water into
the system. - ANS -2
, \(PIV) The building or section of the building controlled by
the valve is usually marked on the - ANS -post
\(preaction)Water damage is usually caused by---- or ----. Undernormal conditions there is no water in the piping. The air
in the piping may or may not be
under pressure. - ANS -damaged sprinklers/broken piping.
\(press tank alarm) The alarm system automatically monitors the air-to-water volume ratio which should always be 1 (---)
to 2 (----). - ANS -air/water
\(pressure tank) some
sprinklers systems require more than ---- gallons of water. When this occurs several pressure tanks are used in
combination to supply the system. - ANS -6,000
\(seismic)The distance from the last brace to the end of the pipe being braced shall not exceed ---- feet for systems
constructed under the 2008 Building Code. The distance from the last brace to the end of the pipe being braced shall not
exceed ---- feet for systems constructed under the 2014 Building Code. - ANS -20/6
\(vert) Although the vertical turbine pump is capable of drawing water from wells it is generally not recommended to use a
well as the main water supply source because it may - ANS -dry up without warning.
\(vert) Should the wll dry up it would make the ---- pump useless. t is better to draw water from the well and to fill a water
storage tank. - ANS -turbine
\(vertical) When it reaches the rotating impellers the -----and ---- are increased and then forcefully discharged into the fire
protection system. - ANS -water pressure/flow
\1. Automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained as required by NFPA #25
2011 edition by a competent person holding a S-12 Certificate of Fitness and employed or contracted by the owner, to see
that all parts of the system are in good working order, and that the Fire Department connection(s), if any, are ready for
immediate use by the Fire Department. A detailed record shall be kept on the premises or other approved location, for a
minimum of 3 years for examination by any representative of the Fire Department. - ANS -
\1.single line of
piping drilled at intervals for water discharge. These systems are usually found in
basements or other areas difficult to reach in fire fighting operations. - ANS -Perforated pipe systems
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- Exhaust system - check for any leakage, the drain condensate trap weekly; - ANS -
\- The valve enclosure heating equipment subject to freezing conditions shall be inspected ---- during cold weather for its
ability to maintain a minimum temperature of at least 4°C (40°F); - ANS -daily
\- Valves enclosures equipped with low temperature alarms shall be inspected ----during cold weather. - ANS -weekly
\---- can be used to boost water pressure and volume for water based
fire protection systems. - ANS -Fire pumps
\---- is A condition in which the application of the component is not within its designed limits or specifications - ANS
-Deficiency
\---- is A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system. - ANS
-CRITICAL DEFICIENCY
\---- is A sprinkler fabricated with corrosion resistant materials, or special coatings to be used in an atmosphere that would
corrode standard sprinklers. - ANS -CORROSION-RESISTANT SPRINKLER
\---- is A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water
supply through a valve that is opened by the operation of a detection system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers.
When this valve opens, water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached. - ANS -DELUGE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
\---- is An approved system of devices and equipment which detects a fire and discharges an approved fire extinguishing
agent onto or in the area of a fire. Such term includes automatic systems and, where such systems are authorized by this
code or the Building Code, manually activated systems. - ANS -FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
\---- shall not be used to fasten the system or building attachments to the structure. Hangers used with ---- piping must be
listed for use with the piping material. - ANS -plastic
\---- should not be allowed to build-up on the gravity tank. The extra weight of it might weaken the supports of the tank and
cause the tank to collapse - ANS -ice
\---- supervision devices monitor the water temperature and the water level in the gravity tank.These devices send signals
to an approved central station company about the water level and water temperature. - ANS -Electrical
,\---- systems must be installed to put out fires that start in the compactor chute. - ANS -Sprinkler
\----- and -----Impairment coordinators/building owners shall ensure the placement of these tags by MFSPC's or MP (as
restricted). - ANS -Impairment coordinators/building owners
\----- sprinkler head per system toward the end of one branch line shall also be removed. This is done for investigating for
the presence of foreign organic or inorganic material. - ANS -1
\------ is A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen
under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure
opening a valve known as a dry pipe valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused
sprinklers heads. - ANS -DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
\----A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler
system's water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the public
underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump provides water flow at
higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose standpipes. - ANS -FIRE PUMP
\----are designed to control a fire until its original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can commence. A
fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's rate of heat release and pre-wetting
adjacent combustibles. - ANS -CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS (CMSA)
\----are likely to make automatic sprinklers inoperative or slow down the speed of operation. They can also seriously block
the spray nozzles in the sprinkler heads. They can damage, weaken or destroy the delicate parts of the sprinkler heads. -
ANS -corosive vapors
\----is a condition where a
sudden increase in pressure may cause the valve to
trip. - ANS -Water Hammer
\----is A deficiency that does not have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system, but correction is needed
for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system(s) - ANS -NON CRITICAL DEFICIENCY
\----is an indicating type of control valve used for fire sprinkler system. - ANS -OS & Y valv
\----loaded sprinkler heads with new sprinkler heads rather than attempting to clean them. If the deposits are hard,
attempts to clean the heads are likely to damage them. This damage may prevent the sprinkler heads from working
properly. The damage may also cause the sprinkler head to leak. - ANS -Replace
\----pumps supply the water to most gravity tanks - ANS -Automatic fill
,\----Switches have a paddle inserted inside the main supply piping perpendicular to the direction of flow. Upon waterflow,
the paddle switch transmits an alarm. - ANS -Vane type waterflow -
\----systems are designed for situations where there is danger of serious water
damage. - ANS -Preaction
\---,---,--- and other debris may cause damage to the pump or obstruct the sprinkler system piping - ANS -mud, gravel and
leaves
\. Sprinkler system supervision is commonly provided for several purposes. They are used to - ANS -1) water supply
control valves, 2) low water level in water supply tanks, 3) low temperature in water supply tanks or ground level
reservoirs, 4) high or low water level in pressure tanks, 5) high or low air pressure in pressure tanks, 6) high or low air
pressure in dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler systems, 7) failure of electric power supply or phase reversal to fire pumps
and, 8) automatic operation of electric fire pumps.
\. The sprinkler system cannot be supplied if there is not enough - ANS -water in the tank
\.A pressure tank is usually housed in an ---- stucture - ANS -enclosed
\(centrifug)A ---- tank can be used if the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. supply source. A water tank can be used if
the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. In other words the weight of the water forces the water to flow into the pump -
ANS -water
\(dry piping)In most cases the
air pressure in the piping is controlled - ANS -automatically by an air maintenance device
\(FDC) . - ANS -
\(FDC)A working space of not less than
---- inches in width, ---- inches in depth and ---- inches in height shall be provided and
maintained in front of and around wall-mounted and free-standing fire department
connections, except as otherwise required or approved. - ANS -36/26/78
\(gravity) During freezing weather, the temperature
of the water inside the tank and the riser must be checked (how often) - ANS -daily or weekly
\(gravity) The pumps fill the tank at a rate of ---- gpm (gallons per minute) or more. The floats turn on the ---- pump when
the water in the tank is too low. - ANS -65/fill
\(how man)devices are used to reduce the time needed to open the clapper and allow water into
the system. - ANS -2
, \(PIV) The building or section of the building controlled by
the valve is usually marked on the - ANS -post
\(preaction)Water damage is usually caused by---- or ----. Undernormal conditions there is no water in the piping. The air
in the piping may or may not be
under pressure. - ANS -damaged sprinklers/broken piping.
\(press tank alarm) The alarm system automatically monitors the air-to-water volume ratio which should always be 1 (---)
to 2 (----). - ANS -air/water
\(pressure tank) some
sprinklers systems require more than ---- gallons of water. When this occurs several pressure tanks are used in
combination to supply the system. - ANS -6,000
\(seismic)The distance from the last brace to the end of the pipe being braced shall not exceed ---- feet for systems
constructed under the 2008 Building Code. The distance from the last brace to the end of the pipe being braced shall not
exceed ---- feet for systems constructed under the 2014 Building Code. - ANS -20/6
\(vert) Although the vertical turbine pump is capable of drawing water from wells it is generally not recommended to use a
well as the main water supply source because it may - ANS -dry up without warning.
\(vert) Should the wll dry up it would make the ---- pump useless. t is better to draw water from the well and to fill a water
storage tank. - ANS -turbine
\(vertical) When it reaches the rotating impellers the -----and ---- are increased and then forcefully discharged into the fire
protection system. - ANS -water pressure/flow
\1. Automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained as required by NFPA #25
2011 edition by a competent person holding a S-12 Certificate of Fitness and employed or contracted by the owner, to see
that all parts of the system are in good working order, and that the Fire Department connection(s), if any, are ready for
immediate use by the Fire Department. A detailed record shall be kept on the premises or other approved location, for a
minimum of 3 years for examination by any representative of the Fire Department. - ANS -
\1.single line of
piping drilled at intervals for water discharge. These systems are usually found in
basements or other areas difficult to reach in fire fighting operations. - ANS -Perforated pipe systems
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V. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM TASKS AS SPECIFIED IN THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE CODE - ANS -
