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SPRINKLER FITTER CODE 1 TEST
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
asterisk (*) Ans: following the number or letter designating a
paragraph indicates that explanatory material on the paragraph can be
found in Annex A
vertical rule (l) Ans: changes other than editorial
bullet (.) Ans: where one or more complete paragraphs have been
deleted
reference ( [ ] ) Ans: indicates material that has been extracted from
another NFPA document, they follow a section of material
scope Ans: the standard should provide the minimum requirements for
the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems covered
within this standard; these codes are written to protect against a single
fire in within the building
purpose Ans: provide a reasonable degree of protection for life and
property from fire through standardization of design, installation, and
testing requirements for sprinkler systems, including private fire service
mains, based on sound engineering principles, test data, and field
experience
application Ans: applies to 1) character and adequacy of water supplies,
2) selection of sprinklers, 3) fittings, 4) piping, 5) valves, 6) all materials
and accessories including the installation of private service mains; also
applies to combined service mains
retroactivity Ans: these standards apply to the time this book was
written
equivalency Ans: if other equipment is found to be superior equipment,
it should be used, not prevented
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new technology Ans: new technology should be used, as long as the
safety is not lowered
NFPA Publications Ans: National Fire Protection Association
ASCE Publications Ans: American Society of Civil Engineers
approved Ans: acceptable to authority having jurisdiction
Authority Having Jurisdiction Ans: AHJ, an organization office or
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of code or standard
(fire marshal)
listed Ans: equipment, materials or services included in a list published
by an organization that is acceptable to the authority
shall Ans: indicates a mandatory requirement
should Ans: indicates a recommendation (advised but not required)
standard Ans: a document, the main text of which contains only the
mandatory provisions using the word "shall"
ceiling pocket Ans: an architectural ceiling feature that consists of a
bounded area of ceiling located at a higher elevation than the attached
lower ceiling
flat ceiling Ans: a continuous ceiling in a single plane
horizontal ceiling Ans: a ceiling with a slope not exceeding 2 in 12
smooth ceiling Ans: a continuous ceiling free from significant
irregularities, lumps or indentations
sloped ceiling Ans: a ceiling with a slope exceeding 2 in 12
compartment Ans: space completely enclosed by walls and a ceiling;
each wall in the compartment is permitted to have openings to an
adjoining space if the openings have a minimum lintel depth of 8 inches
SPRINKLER FITTER CODE 1 TEST
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
asterisk (*) Ans: following the number or letter designating a
paragraph indicates that explanatory material on the paragraph can be
found in Annex A
vertical rule (l) Ans: changes other than editorial
bullet (.) Ans: where one or more complete paragraphs have been
deleted
reference ( [ ] ) Ans: indicates material that has been extracted from
another NFPA document, they follow a section of material
scope Ans: the standard should provide the minimum requirements for
the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems covered
within this standard; these codes are written to protect against a single
fire in within the building
purpose Ans: provide a reasonable degree of protection for life and
property from fire through standardization of design, installation, and
testing requirements for sprinkler systems, including private fire service
mains, based on sound engineering principles, test data, and field
experience
application Ans: applies to 1) character and adequacy of water supplies,
2) selection of sprinklers, 3) fittings, 4) piping, 5) valves, 6) all materials
and accessories including the installation of private service mains; also
applies to combined service mains
retroactivity Ans: these standards apply to the time this book was
written
equivalency Ans: if other equipment is found to be superior equipment,
it should be used, not prevented
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new technology Ans: new technology should be used, as long as the
safety is not lowered
NFPA Publications Ans: National Fire Protection Association
ASCE Publications Ans: American Society of Civil Engineers
approved Ans: acceptable to authority having jurisdiction
Authority Having Jurisdiction Ans: AHJ, an organization office or
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of code or standard
(fire marshal)
listed Ans: equipment, materials or services included in a list published
by an organization that is acceptable to the authority
shall Ans: indicates a mandatory requirement
should Ans: indicates a recommendation (advised but not required)
standard Ans: a document, the main text of which contains only the
mandatory provisions using the word "shall"
ceiling pocket Ans: an architectural ceiling feature that consists of a
bounded area of ceiling located at a higher elevation than the attached
lower ceiling
flat ceiling Ans: a continuous ceiling in a single plane
horizontal ceiling Ans: a ceiling with a slope not exceeding 2 in 12
smooth ceiling Ans: a continuous ceiling free from significant
irregularities, lumps or indentations
sloped ceiling Ans: a ceiling with a slope exceeding 2 in 12
compartment Ans: space completely enclosed by walls and a ceiling;
each wall in the compartment is permitted to have openings to an
adjoining space if the openings have a minimum lintel depth of 8 inches
