NICET Level 1 Fire Inspection
& Testing of Water Based Fire
Protection Systems
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers
25NFPA Chapter One - Answer: set out the administration or scope of NFPA 25
Where can the referenced publication that are used to create NFPA 25 be found? - Answer: Chapter 2
What is the defination of AHJ - Answer: An orgsnization, office or individual responsible for enforcing the
requirements of a code or standard or for the approving equipment, materials an installation or a
procedure
"Shall" Indicates what? - Answer: Indicates a mandatory requirement
What chapter outlines the General requirements of NFPA 25 - Answer: Chapter Four
Name six signs of a fire sprinkler that would require replacement - Answer: 1. Leakage
2. corrosion
3. Physical Damage
4. Loss of Fluid in glass buld heat-responsive element
5. Loading
6. Painting- other than by fire sprinkler manufacturer
At what minimum interval should expsoed pipe, fittings and sprinkler heads be visually inspected -
Answer: Annually - Chapter 5.2.2
, From what position or level should fire sprinkler piping,fittings and sprinkler heads be visually inspected
- Answer: From the floor level Chapter 5.2.2
Dry pipe systems are allowed to be kept wet during non freezing weather under what circumstances? -
Answer: If the only option is to leave the system out of service while waiting for repair parts. CH 5.4.2.1
What table references the require action whenever a companent in a fire sprinkler system is adjusted,
repaired, reconditioned or replaced? - Answer: Table 5.5.1
Which Chapter covers the minimum requirements of Standpipe & Hose Systems? - Answer: Chapter 6
When can existing fire hoses be removed from service and not be listed as a deficiency? - Answer: When
permitted or approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6.1.7
What is Table 6.1.1.2? - Answer: Summary of standpipe & hose systems inspection, testing, and
maintenance Chapter 6.
When should components of standpipe and hpose systems be visually inspected? - Answer: Annually or
as specified in Table 6.1.1.2
When should a hydrostatic test on a standpipe and/or hose system be performed? - Answer: Every 5
year Chapter 6.1.1.2
Define hydrostatic test - Answer: Test of a closed piping system and its attached appurtenances
consisting of subjecting the piping to an increased internal pressure for a specified period of duration to
verify the system integrity & leak rates Chapter 3.3.20
What is the pressure for hydrostatic testing of standpipes & hose systems? - Answer: not less than 200
PSI (13.8 bars) for 2 hours OR at 50 PSI (3.4) bars) in EXCESS of the maximum pressure where maximum
pressure is in excess of 150PSI (10.3 bars) Chapter 6.3.2
& Testing of Water Based Fire
Protection Systems
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers
25NFPA Chapter One - Answer: set out the administration or scope of NFPA 25
Where can the referenced publication that are used to create NFPA 25 be found? - Answer: Chapter 2
What is the defination of AHJ - Answer: An orgsnization, office or individual responsible for enforcing the
requirements of a code or standard or for the approving equipment, materials an installation or a
procedure
"Shall" Indicates what? - Answer: Indicates a mandatory requirement
What chapter outlines the General requirements of NFPA 25 - Answer: Chapter Four
Name six signs of a fire sprinkler that would require replacement - Answer: 1. Leakage
2. corrosion
3. Physical Damage
4. Loss of Fluid in glass buld heat-responsive element
5. Loading
6. Painting- other than by fire sprinkler manufacturer
At what minimum interval should expsoed pipe, fittings and sprinkler heads be visually inspected -
Answer: Annually - Chapter 5.2.2
, From what position or level should fire sprinkler piping,fittings and sprinkler heads be visually inspected
- Answer: From the floor level Chapter 5.2.2
Dry pipe systems are allowed to be kept wet during non freezing weather under what circumstances? -
Answer: If the only option is to leave the system out of service while waiting for repair parts. CH 5.4.2.1
What table references the require action whenever a companent in a fire sprinkler system is adjusted,
repaired, reconditioned or replaced? - Answer: Table 5.5.1
Which Chapter covers the minimum requirements of Standpipe & Hose Systems? - Answer: Chapter 6
When can existing fire hoses be removed from service and not be listed as a deficiency? - Answer: When
permitted or approved by the AHJ. Chapter 6.1.7
What is Table 6.1.1.2? - Answer: Summary of standpipe & hose systems inspection, testing, and
maintenance Chapter 6.
When should components of standpipe and hpose systems be visually inspected? - Answer: Annually or
as specified in Table 6.1.1.2
When should a hydrostatic test on a standpipe and/or hose system be performed? - Answer: Every 5
year Chapter 6.1.1.2
Define hydrostatic test - Answer: Test of a closed piping system and its attached appurtenances
consisting of subjecting the piping to an increased internal pressure for a specified period of duration to
verify the system integrity & leak rates Chapter 3.3.20
What is the pressure for hydrostatic testing of standpipes & hose systems? - Answer: not less than 200
PSI (13.8 bars) for 2 hours OR at 50 PSI (3.4) bars) in EXCESS of the maximum pressure where maximum
pressure is in excess of 150PSI (10.3 bars) Chapter 6.3.2
