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SPRINKLER FITTER CODE #2 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Upward Ans: Where the maximum static or flowing pressure, which is
greater at the sprinkler, applied other than through the fire department
connection, exceeds 100psi and a branch line above a ceiling supplies
sprinklers in a pendent position below the ceiling, the hanger assembly
supporting the pipe supplying an end sprinkler in a pendent position Shall
Be of a type that prevents _________ movement of the pipe. 9.2.3.4.4.1
What course is this Ans: Code 2
When is the test Ans: May
finished Ans: Furniture, such as portable wardrobe units, cabinets,
trophy cases, and similar features not intended for occupancy, does not
require sprinklers to be installed in them. This type of feature shall be
permitted to be attached to the _________________structure.
52,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or
combined system riser for Light Hazard Occupancy is
_________________________.
52,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or
combined system riser shall ordinary hazard occupancy is
__________________.
25,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinkler supplied by any one sprinkler system or combined
system riser in a pipe schedule extra hazard occupancy is
____________________.
40,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or
combined system riser in a Storage or High pile storage facility
is_______________________.
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shall not Ans: The floor area occupied by mezzanines
__________________________ be included in the area limits of
maximum floor area.
AHJ Ans: Unless acceptable by the _____________, detached buildings,
regardless of separation distance, that do not meet the criteria of 8.2.4
shall be provided with separate fire sprinkler systems.
upright Ans: ___________________sprinklers shall be installed with the
frame arms parallel to the branch line, unless specifically listed for other
orientation.
shall not Ans: Where solvent cement is used as the pipe and fittings
bonding agent, sprinklers ______________________be installed in the
fittings prior to the fittings being cemented in place.
10 ft Ans: Protective caps and straps on all upright sprinklers or on any
sprinklers installed more than________above the floor shall be permitted
to be removed from sprinklers immediately following their installation.
100 degrees Ans: Where maximum ceilings temperatures exceed
____________________sprinklers with temperature ratings in
accordance with the maximum ceiling temperatures of Table 6.2.5.1 shall
be used.
ordinary and extra hazard Ans: High-temperature sprinklers shall be
permitted to be used throughout _____________________ occupancies
and as allowed in this standard and other NFPA codes and standards.
12 in and 30 in Ans: Sprinklers located within ___________to one side
and _______________above an uncovered steam main, heating coil, or
radiator shall be of the intermediate-temperature classification.
Intermediate Ans: Sprinklers under glass or plastic skylights exposed to
the direct rays of the sun shall be of the
_____________________classification.
intermediate Ans: Sprinklers in an unventilated, concealed space, under
an uninsulated roof, or in an unventilated attic shall be of the
_________________________temperature classification.
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less than 100 degrees Ans: Ordinary-temperature sprinklers located
adjacent to a heating duct that discharges air that is
________________________are not required to be separated in
accordance with Table 8.3.2.5 (a).
more than 2' 6" Ans: How far above a heat duct does the sprinkler have
to be if it is an ordinary temperature rating
not allowed Ans: How far above a unit heater do you have to be with an
ordinary temperature sprinkler
150 degree Ans: The minimum temperature rating of ceiling sprinklers
in general storage, rack storage, rubber tire storage, roll paper storage,
and baled cotton storage applications shall be__________________
wet pipe Ans: Sprinklers with nominal K factors of less than K-5.6 (80)
shall be installed only in _______________sprinkler systems or in
accordance with the limitations of 8.3.4.2 or 8.3.4.3
2.8 Ans: A listed strainer shall be provided on the supply side of
sprinklers with nominal K-factors of less than___________________.
All of the above Ans: Where are you allowed to use Sidewall spray
sprinklers_____________________
Deluge Ans: Open sprinklers shall be permitted to be used in
___________________ systems to protect special hazards or exposures
or in other special locations.
wet Ans: Residential sprinklers shall be used only in
_____________systems unless specifically listed for use in dry systems
or preaction systems
12 in Ans: Where depths of the solid structural members (beams, stem,
and so forth) exceed _______________, ESFR sprinklers shall be
installed in each channel formed by the solid structural members.
2 ft Ans: Where ESFR sprinkler systems are installed adjacent to
sprinkler systems with standard-response sprinklers, a draft curtain of
SPRINKLER FITTER CODE #2 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Upward Ans: Where the maximum static or flowing pressure, which is
greater at the sprinkler, applied other than through the fire department
connection, exceeds 100psi and a branch line above a ceiling supplies
sprinklers in a pendent position below the ceiling, the hanger assembly
supporting the pipe supplying an end sprinkler in a pendent position Shall
Be of a type that prevents _________ movement of the pipe. 9.2.3.4.4.1
What course is this Ans: Code 2
When is the test Ans: May
finished Ans: Furniture, such as portable wardrobe units, cabinets,
trophy cases, and similar features not intended for occupancy, does not
require sprinklers to be installed in them. This type of feature shall be
permitted to be attached to the _________________structure.
52,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or
combined system riser for Light Hazard Occupancy is
_________________________.
52,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or
combined system riser shall ordinary hazard occupancy is
__________________.
25,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinkler supplied by any one sprinkler system or combined
system riser in a pipe schedule extra hazard occupancy is
____________________.
40,000 sq ft Ans: The maximum floor area on any one floor to be
protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or
combined system riser in a Storage or High pile storage facility
is_______________________.
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shall not Ans: The floor area occupied by mezzanines
__________________________ be included in the area limits of
maximum floor area.
AHJ Ans: Unless acceptable by the _____________, detached buildings,
regardless of separation distance, that do not meet the criteria of 8.2.4
shall be provided with separate fire sprinkler systems.
upright Ans: ___________________sprinklers shall be installed with the
frame arms parallel to the branch line, unless specifically listed for other
orientation.
shall not Ans: Where solvent cement is used as the pipe and fittings
bonding agent, sprinklers ______________________be installed in the
fittings prior to the fittings being cemented in place.
10 ft Ans: Protective caps and straps on all upright sprinklers or on any
sprinklers installed more than________above the floor shall be permitted
to be removed from sprinklers immediately following their installation.
100 degrees Ans: Where maximum ceilings temperatures exceed
____________________sprinklers with temperature ratings in
accordance with the maximum ceiling temperatures of Table 6.2.5.1 shall
be used.
ordinary and extra hazard Ans: High-temperature sprinklers shall be
permitted to be used throughout _____________________ occupancies
and as allowed in this standard and other NFPA codes and standards.
12 in and 30 in Ans: Sprinklers located within ___________to one side
and _______________above an uncovered steam main, heating coil, or
radiator shall be of the intermediate-temperature classification.
Intermediate Ans: Sprinklers under glass or plastic skylights exposed to
the direct rays of the sun shall be of the
_____________________classification.
intermediate Ans: Sprinklers in an unventilated, concealed space, under
an uninsulated roof, or in an unventilated attic shall be of the
_________________________temperature classification.
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less than 100 degrees Ans: Ordinary-temperature sprinklers located
adjacent to a heating duct that discharges air that is
________________________are not required to be separated in
accordance with Table 8.3.2.5 (a).
more than 2' 6" Ans: How far above a heat duct does the sprinkler have
to be if it is an ordinary temperature rating
not allowed Ans: How far above a unit heater do you have to be with an
ordinary temperature sprinkler
150 degree Ans: The minimum temperature rating of ceiling sprinklers
in general storage, rack storage, rubber tire storage, roll paper storage,
and baled cotton storage applications shall be__________________
wet pipe Ans: Sprinklers with nominal K factors of less than K-5.6 (80)
shall be installed only in _______________sprinkler systems or in
accordance with the limitations of 8.3.4.2 or 8.3.4.3
2.8 Ans: A listed strainer shall be provided on the supply side of
sprinklers with nominal K-factors of less than___________________.
All of the above Ans: Where are you allowed to use Sidewall spray
sprinklers_____________________
Deluge Ans: Open sprinklers shall be permitted to be used in
___________________ systems to protect special hazards or exposures
or in other special locations.
wet Ans: Residential sprinklers shall be used only in
_____________systems unless specifically listed for use in dry systems
or preaction systems
12 in Ans: Where depths of the solid structural members (beams, stem,
and so forth) exceed _______________, ESFR sprinklers shall be
installed in each channel formed by the solid structural members.
2 ft Ans: Where ESFR sprinkler systems are installed adjacent to
sprinkler systems with standard-response sprinklers, a draft curtain of
