FLSD Fire Suppression Systems 2

Question 1

Which NFPA standard establishes requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 25

Answer

NFPA 13

Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

NFPA 101

Question 2

How often must a main drain test be performed on a wet pipe sprinkler system per NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Quarterly

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 3

How does a deluge sprinkler system differ from other sprinkler system types?

Accepted Answer

All sprinkler heads are open and water flows from every head simultaneously upon activation

Answer

It uses dry chemicals instead of water

Answer

It activates only in the single zone where fire is detected

Answer

It requires manual activation by the FLSD before water discharges

Question 4

Per NFPA 13, what is the minimum required clearance between sprinkler head deflectors and the top of stored materials?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 5

When a sprinkler system must be taken out of service for maintenance, what must the FLSD implement per NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

An impairment program that includes a fire watch

Answer

Notify building management only and document in the logbook

Answer

Shut down all building operations on affected floors

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Evacuate all non-essential personnel from the entire building

Question 6

What color coding indicates a sprinkler head rated for ordinary temperature service (135–170°F)?

Accepted Answer

Uncolored (natural brass)

Answer

Red band

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Yellow or green band

Answer

Blue band

Question 7

In New York City, when must the FDNY be notified that a sprinkler or standpipe system is out of service?

Accepted Answer

When the system is out of service for more than 4 hours

Answer

Within 24 hours of any impairment

Answer

Only when the entire system is impaired, not individual zones

Answer

At the start of every business day during any impairment