FREE S-13 Out-of-Service Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

When a standpipe system is taken out of service, who must the S-13 holder notify immediately?

Accepted Answer

The FDNY Borough Dispatcher and the building owner

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The building's insurance company only

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Only the fire alarm company

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The Department of Buildings

Question 2

What color tag must be placed on the Fire Department Connection when a standpipe system is out of service?

Accepted Answer

Red Tag

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Yellow Tag

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Green Tag

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Orange Tag

Question 3

For an unplanned out-of-service condition lasting more than 4 hours, what additional precaution is required?

Accepted Answer

A fire watch must be established

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The building must be evacuated

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A second notification must be made to the Fire Commissioner

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All hot work in the building must cease

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT required information on an out-of-service (red) tag?

Accepted Answer

The S-13 holder's certificate number

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The portion of the system affected

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The reason for the out-of-service condition

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The estimated time of restoration

Question 5

What is the first action an S-13 holder must take upon discovering a standpipe system impairment?

Accepted Answer

Notify the building owner or representative

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Immediately begin repairs

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Place red tags on the system

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Call the FDNY Borough Dispatcher

Question 6

After a standpipe system has been restored to service, when must the FDNY be notified?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

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Within 24 hours

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At the end of the business day

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During the next scheduled inspection