FDNY SPRINKLER STANDPIPE SYSTEM S-
12/S-13 Exam Questions and Correct Detailed
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Dry Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal
at the inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May
be configured with an upright, pendent or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
Dry Standpipe - ANSWER✔✔-A standpipe system designed to have piping contain
water only when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER✔✔-A connection, normally on the exterior of
the building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - ANSWER✔✔-A flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements
(JACKETS),
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.
,Bulb Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled
with a non-freezing liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response
sprinklers to 5mm for standard response sprinklers.
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.
Hose Station - ANSWER✔✔-a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose
connection.
Impairment Coordinator - ANSWER✔✔-Person responsible for ensuring the proper
safety precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service
(designated by the owner)
In Service - ANSWER✔✔-The Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or
on a fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER✔✔-Supervision by the holder of a department
certificate who is required to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate
location acceptable to the department, while the duties for which the certificate is
required is being performed.
Pressure Restricting Device - ANSWER✔✔-A valve or device designed for the purpose
of reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual)
and non-flowing (static) conditions
, Pressure Reducing Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A valve or device designed for the purpose of
reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under flowing (residual)
conditions only.
Pressure Tank - ANSWER✔✔-A tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-
based fire protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at one third air to two
thirds water.
Quick Response Sprinkler Head - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler having a fusible link with a
response time index (RTI) of 50 or less.
Recessed Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other
than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling.
Standpipe System - ANSWER✔✔-An arrangement of piping, valves, and hose
connections installed in a structure to deliver water for fire hoses.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWER✔✔-A system where the fire
protection piping services both 21⁄2 in. (65 mm) outlets for fire department use and
outlets for automatic sprinklers.
Static Pressure - ANSWER✔✔-The measurement of sytem pressure inder NON FLOW
CONDITIONS.
Standpipe/ Multi-Zone - ANSWER✔✔-A standpipe system that is vertically
subdivided as required by the construction codes, including the Building Code, into
12/S-13 Exam Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Top Rated A+
Dry Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal
at the inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May
be configured with an upright, pendent or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO
Dry Standpipe - ANSWER✔✔-A standpipe system designed to have piping contain
water only when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY)
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER✔✔-A connection, normally on the exterior of
the building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION)
Fire Hose - ANSWER✔✔-A flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements
(JACKETS),
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.
,Bulb Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled
with a non-freezing liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response
sprinklers to 5mm for standard response sprinklers.
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.
Hose Station - ANSWER✔✔-a combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose
connection.
Impairment Coordinator - ANSWER✔✔-Person responsible for ensuring the proper
safety precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service
(designated by the owner)
In Service - ANSWER✔✔-The Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or
on a fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER✔✔-Supervision by the holder of a department
certificate who is required to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate
location acceptable to the department, while the duties for which the certificate is
required is being performed.
Pressure Restricting Device - ANSWER✔✔-A valve or device designed for the purpose
of reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual)
and non-flowing (static) conditions
, Pressure Reducing Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A valve or device designed for the purpose of
reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under flowing (residual)
conditions only.
Pressure Tank - ANSWER✔✔-A tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-
based fire protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at one third air to two
thirds water.
Quick Response Sprinkler Head - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler having a fusible link with a
response time index (RTI) of 50 or less.
Recessed Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other
than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling.
Standpipe System - ANSWER✔✔-An arrangement of piping, valves, and hose
connections installed in a structure to deliver water for fire hoses.
Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWER✔✔-A system where the fire
protection piping services both 21⁄2 in. (65 mm) outlets for fire department use and
outlets for automatic sprinklers.
Static Pressure - ANSWER✔✔-The measurement of sytem pressure inder NON FLOW
CONDITIONS.
Standpipe/ Multi-Zone - ANSWER✔✔-A standpipe system that is vertically
subdivided as required by the construction codes, including the Building Code, into
