F02 F02 Standpipe and Hose Systems

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a standpipe system in a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

To provide firefighters and Fire Guards with water outlets at each floor

Answer

Standpipe systems are vertical water supply pipes with hose connections on each floor, giving firefighters a close water source inside tall buildings.

Question 2

Which type of standpipe system keeps the piping filled with water under pressure at all times?

Accepted Answer

Wet standpipe

Answer

A wet standpipe system maintains pressurized water in the piping continuously, allowing immediate flow when a hose valve is opened.

Question 3

What does a Class III standpipe system provide?

Accepted Answer

Both 2.5-inch fire department connections and 1.5-inch occupant hose connections

Answer

Class III standpipe systems include both 2.5-inch outlets for fire department use and 1.5-inch hose stations for trained building occupants.

Question 4

Where are standpipe hose connections typically located in NYC buildings?

Accepted Answer

Adjacent to or inside each stairwell enclosure at each floor

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires standpipe hose connections to be located in or adjacent to stairwell enclosures at every floor level for rapid access.

Question 5

What is the Fire Siamese connection used for in a standpipe system?

Accepted Answer

To allow the fire department to boost water pressure into the system from outside

Answer

The Siamese (Fire Department Connection) allows pumper trucks outside to inject additional water and pressure into the building's standpipe system.

F02 - NYC Fire Guard F-02 Practice Test

F02 - NYC Fire Guard F-02 Practice Test

F02 F02 Standpipe and Hose Systems