S-13 STANDPIPE SYSTEM EXAM ( QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ) UPDATED 2025
EDITION! / GRADED A+
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER A standpipe system that is attached to a water
supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other
than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or
sprinkler system.
Control Valve - ANSWER A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control
valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe,
pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - ANSWER A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER A condition in which the application of the component
is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - ANSWER A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water
only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
,____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER designing a raised series of beams (usually
steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER A connection , normally on the exterior of the building,
through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system,
standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANSWER A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Jackets),
with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable lining, or with an
inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant - ANSWER A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets
and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Fire Pump - ANSWER A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe 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 and volume to the standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise
double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as water) or
pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe or sprinkler
system.
, Hose Connection - ANSWER a combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to
the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
An Attack Hose is - ANSWER Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire brigade
members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - ANSWER A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an
elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer protective
cover.
A Covered Hose is - ANSWER A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous synthetic
rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
A Fire Hose is - ANSWER A flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve - ANSWER The valve to an individual hose connection
Occupant Use Hose - ANSWER Fire hose designed to be used by the building's occupants to fight
incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade members.
Unlined Hose - ANSWER A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of linen yarns
and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the hose.
Hose Size - ANSWER An expression of the internal diameter of the hose.
Hose Station - ANSWER a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection.
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ) UPDATED 2025
EDITION! / GRADED A+
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER A standpipe system that is attached to a water
supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other
than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or
sprinkler system.
Control Valve - ANSWER A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control
valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe,
pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - ANSWER A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER A condition in which the application of the component
is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - ANSWER A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water
only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
,____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER designing a raised series of beams (usually
steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER A connection , normally on the exterior of the building,
through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system,
standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANSWER A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Jackets),
with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable lining, or with an
inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant - ANSWER A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets
and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Fire Pump - ANSWER A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire
protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe 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 and volume to the standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise
double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as water) or
pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe or sprinkler
system.
, Hose Connection - ANSWER a combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to
the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
An Attack Hose is - ANSWER Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire brigade
members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - ANSWER A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an
elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer protective
cover.
A Covered Hose is - ANSWER A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous synthetic
rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
A Fire Hose is - ANSWER A flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve - ANSWER The valve to an individual hose connection
Occupant Use Hose - ANSWER Fire hose designed to be used by the building's occupants to fight
incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade members.
Unlined Hose - ANSWER A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of linen yarns
and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the hose.
Hose Size - ANSWER An expression of the internal diameter of the hose.
Hose Station - ANSWER a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection.
