TB-062 Los Angeles Fire Department: 2-
Inch High-Rise Hose System Overview
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the primary purpose of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅To familiarize and instruct members in the use of the system, including hose
pack assembly, pigtail assembly, and maintenance.
What type of construction does the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose have? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Single jacket construction utilizing nitrile rubber impregnated synthetic
yarn.
What is the length of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅50 feet.
What is the coupling size of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1-1/2
inches.
What color is the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose and why? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Blue, to aid
in identification.
What is a key benefit of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose in confined spaces? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅It resists kinks and can be bent to within 12 inches before kinking.
What is the flow rate and friction loss when using the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose with a 200 gpm
nozzle? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Flow rate is 200 gpm with a friction loss of 35 psi per
100 feet.
How many hose packs and pigtail assemblies does a Company need? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Two complete 100-foot hose packs and one pigtail assembly.
What is the total flow rate when using two 100-foot lines from the hose packs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅A total of 400 gpm.
, What components are included in each hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Two 50'
sections of hose, one 1-1/2" nozzle, one 2-1/2" X 1-1/2" reducer, and five 2' ladder straps.
What is the weight of the pigtail assembly? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Ten pounds.
What is the procedure for assembling the pigtail? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Attach the 8'
hose to the gated wye, wrap it around the wye, attach the elbow, and secure with straps.
What are the three basic types of standpipe systems based on building age? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Dry Standpipe (Class I), Combination Standpipe (Class III), and Combined
Standpipe Sprinkler System.
What type of standpipe system is found in buildings built prior to 1960? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Dry Standpipe (Class I) System.
What is the primary reason for carrying the 8-foot 2-1/2" hose in the pigtail? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅To connect to the outlet in a recessed cabinet and maximize available water.
What is the approximate weight of a completed hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅38
pounds.
What are the dimensions of a single layer hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅40" tall
by 22" wide.
What are the dimensions of a double layer hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅32" tall
by 16" wide.
What is the recommended method for securing the hose pack? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Using five ladder straps to ensure integrity.
What should be done if the ladder straps are too long? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Cut off
the excess and burn the bitter end to prevent fraying.
Inch High-Rise Hose System Overview
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the primary purpose of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅To familiarize and instruct members in the use of the system, including hose
pack assembly, pigtail assembly, and maintenance.
What type of construction does the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose have? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Single jacket construction utilizing nitrile rubber impregnated synthetic
yarn.
What is the length of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅50 feet.
What is the coupling size of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1-1/2
inches.
What color is the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose and why? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Blue, to aid
in identification.
What is a key benefit of the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose in confined spaces? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅It resists kinks and can be bent to within 12 inches before kinking.
What is the flow rate and friction loss when using the 2-Inch High-Rise Hose with a 200 gpm
nozzle? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Flow rate is 200 gpm with a friction loss of 35 psi per
100 feet.
How many hose packs and pigtail assemblies does a Company need? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Two complete 100-foot hose packs and one pigtail assembly.
What is the total flow rate when using two 100-foot lines from the hose packs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅A total of 400 gpm.
, What components are included in each hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Two 50'
sections of hose, one 1-1/2" nozzle, one 2-1/2" X 1-1/2" reducer, and five 2' ladder straps.
What is the weight of the pigtail assembly? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Ten pounds.
What is the procedure for assembling the pigtail? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Attach the 8'
hose to the gated wye, wrap it around the wye, attach the elbow, and secure with straps.
What are the three basic types of standpipe systems based on building age? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Dry Standpipe (Class I), Combination Standpipe (Class III), and Combined
Standpipe Sprinkler System.
What type of standpipe system is found in buildings built prior to 1960? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Dry Standpipe (Class I) System.
What is the primary reason for carrying the 8-foot 2-1/2" hose in the pigtail? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅To connect to the outlet in a recessed cabinet and maximize available water.
What is the approximate weight of a completed hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅38
pounds.
What are the dimensions of a single layer hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅40" tall
by 22" wide.
What are the dimensions of a double layer hose pack? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅32" tall
by 16" wide.
What is the recommended method for securing the hose pack? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Using five ladder straps to ensure integrity.
What should be done if the ladder straps are too long? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Cut off
the excess and burn the bitter end to prevent fraying.
