FST Inspection Procedures 2

Question 1

During a fire sprinkler inspection, you notice a sprinkler head is painted over. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Replace the painted sprinkler head immediately

Answer

Painted sprinkler heads must be replaced because paint alters the thermal element's activation temperature and response time.

Question 2

Which NFPA standard governs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 25

Answer

NFPA 25 is the Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

Question 3

A fire extinguisher inspection tag shows the last annual inspection was 13 months ago. What should the technician do?

Accepted Answer

Perform the annual inspection immediately

Answer

Annual inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 12 months, so an overdue extinguisher must be inspected immediately per NFPA 10.

Question 4

When inspecting a fire door, you find the door fails to latch when released from the open position. What is the correct classification of this deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Critical deficiency requiring immediate corrective action

Answer

A fire door that fails to latch is a critical deficiency because it cannot perform its fire containment function and must be corrected immediately.

Question 5

How often must a main drain test be conducted on a wet pipe sprinkler system to verify water supply adequacy?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NFPA 25 requires an annual main drain test to verify that the water supply pressure has not changed significantly.

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FST Inspection Procedures 2