F02 F02 Standpipe and Hose Systems 2

Question 1

At what pressure should water be available at the highest standpipe outlet during operation?

Accepted Answer

25 psi

Answer

10 psi

Answer

100 psi

Answer

250 psi

Question 2

What color are standpipe hose connection caps typically painted in NYC to distinguish them from sprinkler connections?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Red

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

Question 3

How often must standpipe systems in NYC buildings undergo a full flow test?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Annually

Question 4

What action should a Fire Guard take if they discover a standpipe hose is missing from its cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify building management and file a violation report

Answer

Replace it with any available hose

Answer

Note it in the logbook only

Answer

Close the cabinet and await the next inspection

Question 5

Which component prevents excessive pressure at lower-floor standpipe outlets in tall buildings?

Accepted Answer

Pressure-reducing valve

Answer

Check valve

Answer

Backflow preventer

Answer

Gate valve

Question 6

A dry standpipe system differs from a wet system in that it:

Accepted Answer

Contains no water until the fire department charges it

Answer

Uses foam instead of water

Answer

Has no Siamese connection

Answer

Has smaller diameter pipes