F80 F80 Fire Safety Systems 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a fire damper in an HVAC duct system?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of fire and smoke through ductwork

Answer

To regulate airflow temperature

Answer

To improve energy efficiency of the system

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To filter particulates from circulated air

Question 2

According to NYC fire safety requirements, how often must standpipe systems in high-rise buildings be flow tested?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 3 years

Question 3

What class of standpipe system provides 2½-inch hose connections for use by fire department personnel?

Accepted Answer

Class I

Answer

Class II

Answer

Class III

Answer

Class IV

Question 4

When a sprinkler head activates, what causes the release of water?

Accepted Answer

Heat melting or breaking a fusible element or glass bulb

Answer

Manual valve operation by building staff

Answer

A signal from the fire alarm control panel

Answer

Smoke entering the sprinkler deflector

Question 5

What is the required minimum clearance between the top of storage and a sprinkler deflector in a standard spray sprinkler installation?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

36 inches

Question 6

Which document must an F-80 certificate of fitness holder have readily available at the premises during fire safety system impairments?

Accepted Answer

A fire safety impairment log and notification records

Answer

The original certificate of fitness

Answer

The building's certificate of occupancy

Answer

The sprinkler contractor's license