S13 standpipe test Questions Complete
Solutions
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER- Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER- A standpipe system that is attached to a
water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no
action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER- supplementary source of water for a standpipe
and/or sprinkler system.
Control Valve - ANSWER- A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection
systems. Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain
valves, trim valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief
valves.
Branch line - ANSWER- A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not
more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER- A condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - ANSWER- A device designed to discharge water or foam-water
solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER- A standpipe system designed to have piping
contain water only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER- designing a raised series of
beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical
equipment (usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER- A connection , normally on the exterior of the
building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANSWER- A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements
(Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable
lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved
nonpermeable lining.
, 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.
Fire Pump - ANSWER- A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated
to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can
be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir,
lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe
system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER- A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is
lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER- typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such
as water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire
standpipe or sprinkler system.
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.
An Attack Hose is - ANSWER- Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire
brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - ANSWER- A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure
having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and
an outer protective cover.
A Covered Hose is - ANSWER- A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a
continuous synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
A Fire Hose is - ANSWER- A flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve - ANSWER- The valve to an individual hose connection
Occupant Use Hose - ANSWER- Fire hose designed to be used by the building's
occupants to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade
members.
Unlined Hose - ANSWER- A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of
linen yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the
hose.
Hose Size - ANSWER- An expression of the internal diameter of the hose.
Solutions
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER- Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER- A standpipe system that is attached to a
water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no
action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER- supplementary source of water for a standpipe
and/or sprinkler system.
Control Valve - ANSWER- A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection
systems. Control valves do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain
valves, trim valves for dry pipe, pre-action and deluge valves, check valves, or relief
valves.
Branch line - ANSWER- A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not
more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER- A condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - ANSWER- A device designed to discharge water or foam-water
solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER- A standpipe system designed to have piping
contain water only when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER- designing a raised series of
beams (usually steel) bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical
equipment (usually on a roof
top).
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER- A connection , normally on the exterior of the
building, through which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the
sprinkler system, standpipe, or other system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANSWER- A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements
(Jackets), with or without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable
lining, or with an inner reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved
nonpermeable lining.
, 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.
Fire Pump - ANSWER- A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated
to fire protection. A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can
be powered by electric, diesel or steam. The pump intake is either connected to the
public underground water supply piping or a static water source (e.g., tank, reservoir,
lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume to the standpipe
system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER- A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is
lengthwise double over on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER- typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such
as water) or pump capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire
standpipe or sprinkler system.
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.
An Attack Hose is - ANSWER- Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire
brigade members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - ANSWER- A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure
having an elastomeric or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and
an outer protective cover.
A Covered Hose is - ANSWER- A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a
continuous synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.
A Fire Hose is - ANSWER- A flexible conduit used to convey water.
Hose Valve - ANSWER- The valve to an individual hose connection
Occupant Use Hose - ANSWER- Fire hose designed to be used by the building's
occupants to fight incipient fires prior to the arrival of trained fire fighters or fire brigade
members.
Unlined Hose - ANSWER- A hose consisting of only a woven jacket that is usually of
linen yarns and is of such quality that the yarn swells when wet, tending to seal the
hose.
Hose Size - ANSWER- An expression of the internal diameter of the hose.
