Assessment of the Sprinkler Systems Exam Solution Manual Already Passed
Personally Supervised - Answers Inspection, testing, servicing, and other maintenance of sprinkler
systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered - Answers When should required fire protection systems be
extended or altered to maintain and continue protection?
6 - Answers How many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for prompt replacement of
fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged - Answers Which types of sprinkler heads require
replacement?
3 years - Answers A detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Answers To demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use, connections to
sprinkler systems shall be subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept. representative. - Answers A
hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
the building owner or owner's representative - Answers Who is responsible for hiring a Master Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies of the CoF Holder who
performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system. - Answers What are the owner's
responsibilities?
Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other maintenance for the OOS
protection system. - Answers Impairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire protection system is OOS -
Answers Who assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for inspection, testing, etc. & not
affecting more than 1 floor - Answers Planned Removal From Service
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and authorize placing the system
OOS - Answers Who authorizes a Planned Removal From Service?
Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved means of notification,
Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire extinguishers - Answers When a Fire Protection
System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel must:
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The system needs to be out of
service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire protection systems in the area will also be out of service
, at the same time. - Answers Notification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following
cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be deemed an Impairment and
reported in writing to the Fire Dept. - Answers What should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor
defect not presenting a serious safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a visible location in the
building lobby - Answers OOS systems shall be identified by placing a tag at each of the following
locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service - Answers Impairment Coordinators or building
owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
A tag indicates a system,or portion, is OOS. Tags shall be placed at the main control valve and any closed
sectional valves serving areas affected - Answers Tag Requirement
The area affected, Description of condition, Occupancy Classification, CoF #, and Estimated time until
system is operational - Answers What is indicated on each Tag?
Shall be posted on the tag indicating the static and flow pressures before and after the system was
placed OOS - Answers Drain Test Results
Placed on the main control valve if no impairment is found in the entire system - Answers Green Tag
A system is Fully OOS - Answers What does a White Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve & Indicates the company name, date of removal from service,and
anticipated return to service date - Answers Red Tag - Fully Out of Service System:
A system is Partially OOS - Answers What does a Blue Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve and any closed sectional valves & Indicates the company name, date of
removal from service, and anticipated return to service date - Answers Red Tag- Partially Out of Service
System:
Red Tag, White Disk - Answers System Fully OOS (tag, disk)
Red Tag, Blue Disk - Answers System Partially OOS (tag, disk)
Green Tag - Answers System Appears Free of Defects or Deficiencies (tag)
Glycerin not greater than 48% and Propylene Glycol not greater than 38% nonfreezing solution -
Answers Approved nonfreezing solutions include --
Personally Supervised - Answers Inspection, testing, servicing, and other maintenance of sprinkler
systems must be --
whenever the building/structure is altered - Answers When should required fire protection systems be
extended or altered to maintain and continue protection?
6 - Answers How many extra sprinkler heads should be kept on the premises for prompt replacement of
fused or damaged sprinklers?
Any heads which have opened or been damaged - Answers Which types of sprinkler heads require
replacement?
3 years - Answers A detailed record of inspections, tests, and maintenance should be kept for at least --
Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Answers To demonstrate suitability for Fire Dept. use, connections to
sprinkler systems shall be subject to a ---
Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor in the presence of a Fire Dept. representative. - Answers A
hydrostatic pressure test shall be arranged by the -----
the building owner or owner's representative - Answers Who is responsible for hiring a Master Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor?
To maintain the sprinkler system & Determine the qualifications/competencies of the CoF Holder who
performs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system. - Answers What are the owner's
responsibilities?
Maintains records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other maintenance for the OOS
protection system. - Answers Impairment Coordinator
The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator when a fire protection system is OOS -
Answers Who assigns an Impairment Coordinator?
When a fire protection system is scheduled to be placed out of service for inspection, testing, etc. & not
affecting more than 1 floor - Answers Planned Removal From Service
The CoF Holder & Impairment Coordinator shall be made aware of and authorize placing the system
OOS - Answers Who authorizes a Planned Removal From Service?
Continuously patrol the out of service area, Be provided with an approved means of notification,
Immediately report fire, & Be trained in use of fire extinguishers - Answers When a Fire Protection
System is OOS, Fire Watch personnel must:
Sprinkler or Fire Alarm system is or will be OOS on more than one floor, The system needs to be out of
service longer than 8 hours, & One or more fire protection systems in the area will also be out of service
, at the same time. - Answers Notification of OOS conditions shall be made to Fire Dept. in the following
cases:
Report the defect to the owner. If it's not repaired within 30 days it shall be deemed an Impairment and
reported in writing to the Fire Dept. - Answers What should a CoF Holder do if they observe a minor
defect not presenting a serious safety hazard?
Fire Dept. connections, System control valves, & Fire command center or a visible location in the
building lobby - Answers OOS systems shall be identified by placing a tag at each of the following
locations:
indicate which system or part thereof is out of service - Answers Impairment Coordinators or building
owners shall ensure Tags are placed to--
A tag indicates a system,or portion, is OOS. Tags shall be placed at the main control valve and any closed
sectional valves serving areas affected - Answers Tag Requirement
The area affected, Description of condition, Occupancy Classification, CoF #, and Estimated time until
system is operational - Answers What is indicated on each Tag?
Shall be posted on the tag indicating the static and flow pressures before and after the system was
placed OOS - Answers Drain Test Results
Placed on the main control valve if no impairment is found in the entire system - Answers Green Tag
A system is Fully OOS - Answers What does a White Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve & Indicates the company name, date of removal from service,and
anticipated return to service date - Answers Red Tag - Fully Out of Service System:
A system is Partially OOS - Answers What does a Blue Disc indicate?
Placed at main control valve and any closed sectional valves & Indicates the company name, date of
removal from service, and anticipated return to service date - Answers Red Tag- Partially Out of Service
System:
Red Tag, White Disk - Answers System Fully OOS (tag, disk)
Red Tag, Blue Disk - Answers System Partially OOS (tag, disk)
Green Tag - Answers System Appears Free of Defects or Deficiencies (tag)
Glycerin not greater than 48% and Propylene Glycol not greater than 38% nonfreezing solution -
Answers Approved nonfreezing solutions include --
