F02 F02 Standpipe and Hose Systems 3

Question 1

What is the minimum hose thread standard used for NYC standpipe connections?

Accepted Answer

National Standard Thread (NST) 2.5-inch

Answer

National Pipe Thread (NPT)

Answer

British Standard Thread

Answer

Garden hose thread

Question 2

During a fire incident, a Fire Guard's role regarding the standpipe system is to:

Accepted Answer

Guide firefighters to hose cabinet locations and keep access clear

Answer

Operate the system independently to fight the fire

Answer

Close all hose valves to maintain pressure

Answer

Disconnect the Siamese connection to prevent overload

Question 3

What does a closed gate valve on a standpipe riser indicate?

Accepted Answer

The system is out of service and requires immediate notification to FDNY

Answer

Normal operating condition

Answer

Routine pressure balancing

Answer

The building is unoccupied

Question 4

Standpipe hose in a Class II station should be which type for occupant use?

Accepted Answer

1.5-inch lined hose on a rack or reel

Answer

Unlined linen hose

Answer

2.5-inch rubber-lined hose

Answer

3-inch attack hose

Question 5

How should a Fire Guard respond if water is observed leaking from a standpipe hose cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify building management and the fire department of a possible system impairment

Answer

Tighten the hose connection and resume patrol

Answer

Place a bucket under the leak and monitor it

Answer

Paint over the leak to prevent rust

Question 6

What information must be posted on or near each standpipe hose cabinet per NYC regulations?

Accepted Answer

Operating instructions and the floor number

Answer

The building owner's phone number

Answer

The last fire drill date

Answer

The water pressure reading