S12 FDNY Exam – 2025/2026 Verified Questions
and Correct Answers | Fire Department NYC
What is the diameter of a disk place on the FD connections indicating deficiencies in the
sprinkler and standpipe systems?
8 to 9 inches
The vertical turbine pump is the same as the centrifugal pump EXCEPT
that_____________.
It doesn't require the water supply to be under pressure to work
Dry pipe valve shall be maintained __________ by an MFSPC with S- C of F
Semiannually
If a building has a water storage tank that does not have a water level alarm the condition
of the water must be checked by a certificate of fitness holder at least ______.
Monthly
The results of a drain test will be noted on the tag indicating what results?
Static and flow pressures before and after the system's condition
Whether a building will be provided with a sprinkler system or not is determined by:
NYC building code
,The water level and air pressure in pressure tanks should be inspected:
daily
Where is the inspectors test valve located on a sprinkler system?
At the furthest part of the water supply system near the branch line
When planning the remove a fire protection system out of service who is made aware of
and authorizes the placing of system out of order?
The C of F holder and impairment
.At least once every _______ years the fire department connections for any sprinkler or
standpipe system must be subjected to a hydrostatic flow and pressure test.
5
The distance for the hanger assembly to the centerline on an upright sprinkler head cannot
be less than how many inches?
3
When a certificate of fitness holder observes a miner defect, it shall be reported to the
building owner. If the condition is not corrected in _____ days, it shall be considered
impaired and reported in writing to the FDNY.
30
What shall be installed in the garbage compactor chute to allow firefighter access to
burning trash?
Fire door
, Which of the following activities are prohibited for sprinkler system hanging components?
All of the answers are correct
Standard wall steel pipe with a diameter of 1 inch to 1 1/4 is required to have hanger placed
at a maximum of _____ feet apart.
12
NFPA standard 25 requires automatic and non-automatic sprinklers system to be
inspected, tested and maintained by:
A competent person holding a certificate of fitness and employed by the owner
How many gallons a minute (minimum) must a gravity tank be filled?
65 GPM
Which of the following are parts of a sprinkler system?
All of the answers are correct
The solder is designed to melt when the temperature in the room reaches a predetermined
level. When the solder melts. The levers and links separate and the sprinkler head opens.
When this occurs the sprinkler head is said to have:
Fused
The sprinkler system hydraulic name plate must be inspected by a certificate of fitness
holder at least _________.
Quarterly
and Correct Answers | Fire Department NYC
What is the diameter of a disk place on the FD connections indicating deficiencies in the
sprinkler and standpipe systems?
8 to 9 inches
The vertical turbine pump is the same as the centrifugal pump EXCEPT
that_____________.
It doesn't require the water supply to be under pressure to work
Dry pipe valve shall be maintained __________ by an MFSPC with S- C of F
Semiannually
If a building has a water storage tank that does not have a water level alarm the condition
of the water must be checked by a certificate of fitness holder at least ______.
Monthly
The results of a drain test will be noted on the tag indicating what results?
Static and flow pressures before and after the system's condition
Whether a building will be provided with a sprinkler system or not is determined by:
NYC building code
,The water level and air pressure in pressure tanks should be inspected:
daily
Where is the inspectors test valve located on a sprinkler system?
At the furthest part of the water supply system near the branch line
When planning the remove a fire protection system out of service who is made aware of
and authorizes the placing of system out of order?
The C of F holder and impairment
.At least once every _______ years the fire department connections for any sprinkler or
standpipe system must be subjected to a hydrostatic flow and pressure test.
5
The distance for the hanger assembly to the centerline on an upright sprinkler head cannot
be less than how many inches?
3
When a certificate of fitness holder observes a miner defect, it shall be reported to the
building owner. If the condition is not corrected in _____ days, it shall be considered
impaired and reported in writing to the FDNY.
30
What shall be installed in the garbage compactor chute to allow firefighter access to
burning trash?
Fire door
, Which of the following activities are prohibited for sprinkler system hanging components?
All of the answers are correct
Standard wall steel pipe with a diameter of 1 inch to 1 1/4 is required to have hanger placed
at a maximum of _____ feet apart.
12
NFPA standard 25 requires automatic and non-automatic sprinklers system to be
inspected, tested and maintained by:
A competent person holding a certificate of fitness and employed by the owner
How many gallons a minute (minimum) must a gravity tank be filled?
65 GPM
Which of the following are parts of a sprinkler system?
All of the answers are correct
The solder is designed to melt when the temperature in the room reaches a predetermined
level. When the solder melts. The levers and links separate and the sprinkler head opens.
When this occurs the sprinkler head is said to have:
Fused
The sprinkler system hydraulic name plate must be inspected by a certificate of fitness
holder at least _________.
Quarterly
