LOCAL 94 -S-12, S-13, S-14 REVIEW AND
INFORMATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is a sidewall sprinkler? - ANS -A sprinkler having special
deflectors that are designed to discharge most of the water
away form a near by wall.
What are the defining qualities of a standard response time
sprinkler head? - ANS -A sprinkler head with a fusible link and
an RTI of 80 or more.
Indicating devices such as a valve supervisory switch, water
level indicator, or low air pressure switch on dry pipe or pre-
aciton systems are all considered to be what type of signals? -
ANS -Supervisory Signal Initiating Devices.
,Inspecting, testing and maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe
systems are performed in accordance to what regulation? - ANS
-NFPA 25 2002.
All parts of an automatic system exposed to freezing
temperatures are to be protected by what means? - ANS -Use
of a dry pipe system or system filled with a non-freezing, non-
combustible solution.
The C of F holder is to maintain a detailed record of all
inspections, what is to be included in said record and where is it
to be posted? - ANS -Date of each inspection, the C of F number
and signature shall be posted by the main control valve.
When should records be made available to the FDNY and who is
to maintain such records and for how long? - ANS -They should
always be available to the FDNY and the building owner should
maintain such records for a period of 3 years.
After how long and to whom should a non-corrected defect be
reported to? - ANS -After 30 days a non-corrected defect should
be reported to the Fire Department Borough Communication
Office.
,What is the definition of a deficiency in regards to sprinkler
systems and their components? - ANS -A condition in which the
application of the component or system is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
What is a dry pipe system and how does it operate? - ANS -It is
a sprinkler system that uses automatic sprinklers that are
attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under
pressure. The release of air or nitrogen when a head opens
results in water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve resulting in the flow of water into the piping system of the
fused sprinkler heads.
What is a Master Pressure Reducing Valve? - ANS -A pressure
reducing valve installed to regulate pressure in an entire fire
protection system and or stand pipe zone.
What is a main drain? - ANS -It is the primary drain connection
located on the system riser and also utilized as a flow test
connection.
, Define a solder link sprinkler? - ANS -A sprinkler that operates
by the melting of a metal link, they vary in size and
configuration for quick and standard response sprinklers. The
smaller the link the faster the sprinkler operates.
How is an upright sprinkler positioned and in which direction
does water flow out of the head? - ANS -It is mounted in an
upright position in such a way that the water spray is directed
upwards towards a deflector.
What is a wet pipe sprinkler system? - ANS -A sprinkler system
employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system
containing water and connected to a water supply so that water
discharges immediately from a sprinkler opened by heat from a
fire.
When are sprinkler heads said to be fused? - ANS -When they
are opened.
What percentage of fires are extinguished or controlled when
sprinklers are installed? - ANS -About 96%
INFORMATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is a sidewall sprinkler? - ANS -A sprinkler having special
deflectors that are designed to discharge most of the water
away form a near by wall.
What are the defining qualities of a standard response time
sprinkler head? - ANS -A sprinkler head with a fusible link and
an RTI of 80 or more.
Indicating devices such as a valve supervisory switch, water
level indicator, or low air pressure switch on dry pipe or pre-
aciton systems are all considered to be what type of signals? -
ANS -Supervisory Signal Initiating Devices.
,Inspecting, testing and maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe
systems are performed in accordance to what regulation? - ANS
-NFPA 25 2002.
All parts of an automatic system exposed to freezing
temperatures are to be protected by what means? - ANS -Use
of a dry pipe system or system filled with a non-freezing, non-
combustible solution.
The C of F holder is to maintain a detailed record of all
inspections, what is to be included in said record and where is it
to be posted? - ANS -Date of each inspection, the C of F number
and signature shall be posted by the main control valve.
When should records be made available to the FDNY and who is
to maintain such records and for how long? - ANS -They should
always be available to the FDNY and the building owner should
maintain such records for a period of 3 years.
After how long and to whom should a non-corrected defect be
reported to? - ANS -After 30 days a non-corrected defect should
be reported to the Fire Department Borough Communication
Office.
,What is the definition of a deficiency in regards to sprinkler
systems and their components? - ANS -A condition in which the
application of the component or system is not within its
designed limits or specifications.
What is a dry pipe system and how does it operate? - ANS -It is
a sprinkler system that uses automatic sprinklers that are
attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under
pressure. The release of air or nitrogen when a head opens
results in water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve resulting in the flow of water into the piping system of the
fused sprinkler heads.
What is a Master Pressure Reducing Valve? - ANS -A pressure
reducing valve installed to regulate pressure in an entire fire
protection system and or stand pipe zone.
What is a main drain? - ANS -It is the primary drain connection
located on the system riser and also utilized as a flow test
connection.
, Define a solder link sprinkler? - ANS -A sprinkler that operates
by the melting of a metal link, they vary in size and
configuration for quick and standard response sprinklers. The
smaller the link the faster the sprinkler operates.
How is an upright sprinkler positioned and in which direction
does water flow out of the head? - ANS -It is mounted in an
upright position in such a way that the water spray is directed
upwards towards a deflector.
What is a wet pipe sprinkler system? - ANS -A sprinkler system
employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system
containing water and connected to a water supply so that water
discharges immediately from a sprinkler opened by heat from a
fire.
When are sprinkler heads said to be fused? - ANS -When they
are opened.
What percentage of fires are extinguished or controlled when
sprinklers are installed? - ANS -About 96%
