Impairment Control and Fire Watch Procedures Flashcards

Which party should be informed of an impairment because it affects the building's risk coverage?

Answer: The insurance carrier

Insurers require notice because impairments change the property's fire risk.

After restoring a sprinkler system, which test confirms that water supply is available at the riser?

Answer: Main drain test

A main drain test verifies the water supply after a valve is reopened.

During an impairment, why should the fire department be told which areas are affected?

Answer: So responders can plan tactics knowing protection is missing there

Knowing which areas lack protection helps firefighters plan their response.

A fire watch must be performed by:

Answer: A trained, qualified person assigned solely to fire watch duty

Fire watch duty requires a dedicated, trained person with no conflicting tasks.

Which action helps prevent a sprinkler control valve from being accidentally left closed after work?

Answer: Using the impairment tag system and verifying valve position at restoration

Tagging and restoration checks ensure valves are reopened.

If a fire pump is out of service, which systems may be impaired as a result?

Answer: Sprinkler and standpipe systems that depend on the pump

Fire pumps supply pressure to sprinklers and standpipes, so their loss impairs both.

What should be done with the fire watch log when the impairment ends?

Answer: Retain it as a record available for fire department inspection

Logs are kept as official records that may be reviewed by the authority having jurisdiction.