F-01 Fireguard Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Flashcards
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When a sprinkler system is out of service for repairs, what must the Fireguard establish?
Answer: A continuous fire watch in the affected area
FDNY regulations require that when a sprinkler system is impaired, a continuous fire watch must be maintained in the unprotected area until the system is restored.
Which of the following is a sign that a sprinkler system may be impaired or out of service?
Answer: A control valve is found in the closed position
A control valve in the closed position means water cannot reach the sprinkler heads, indicating the system is impaired and unable to operate effectively.
How many sprinkler heads typically activate during a typical room fire?
Answer: Between one and four heads activate
Studies show that the vast majority of fires are controlled by one to four sprinkler heads, because each head activates individually based on local heat.
What does the term 'impairment' mean in the context of a fire suppression system?
Answer: A system that is out of service, partially or fully
An impairment means the suppression system is partially or completely out of service, removing fire protection from the affected area and requiring immediate action.
Who is authorized to restore a sprinkler system to service after an impairment?
Answer: A licensed sprinkler contractor or fire protection engineer
Restoring a sprinkler system after an impairment must be performed by a licensed sprinkler contractor or fire protection engineer, not by untrained personnel.
What is the function of a tamper switch on a sprinkler control valve?
Answer: It sends an alarm signal if the valve is closed unexpectedly
A tamper switch monitors the position of a control valve and transmits an alarm signal to the fire alarm panel if the valve is moved to a closed position.
In buildings with a standpipe system, a Fireguard should know that standpipes are used by:
Answer: FDNY firefighters to connect hoses and fight fires in upper floors
Standpipe systems provide FDNY firefighters with water access on upper floors, allowing hose lines to be connected directly without running hoses up stairways.