NICET Inspection and Testing 2

Question 1

During a NICET inspection exam, what document must be consulted to determine required test frequencies?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 25

Answer

NFPA 25 is the primary reference for inspection, testing, and maintenance frequencies for water-based fire protection systems.

Question 2

How often must dry-pipe system valve trips be tested according to NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NFPA 25 requires dry-pipe valves to be trip-tested annually to verify they operate correctly when system air pressure drops.

Question 3

What information must be recorded after every fire sprinkler system inspection?

Accepted Answer

Date, inspector name, findings, and any deficiencies or corrective actions

Answer

Complete inspection records must include the date, inspector identification, all findings, deficiencies noted, and any corrective actions taken or recommended.

Question 4

Which test verifies that a wet pipe alarm valve activates the local alarm and waterflow alarm?

Accepted Answer

Alarm valve trip test

Answer

An alarm valve trip test opens the inspector's test valve to simulate waterflow and verify the alarm valve activates local and remote alarms.

Question 5

What is the maximum time allowed for a sprinkler system alarm signal to be received at a supervising station after waterflow begins?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

NFPA 72 requires the sprinkler waterflow alarm signal to be received at the supervising station within 5 minutes of waterflow initiation.

NICET - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Practice Test

NICET - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Practice Test

NICET Inspection and Testing 2