FF2 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

which is a common type of automatic alarm system

Central Station Protective Signaling

which should be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system

PIV

a PIV is

a control valve that is mounted on a vertical case

a sprinkler system deflector creates steam a fine mist a solide stream a spray pattern

a spray pattern

in a dry-pipe sprinkler system, the air pressure gauge is located __________ the clapper valve and the water pressure gauge is located _______ the clapper valve

above , below

The control valve on a sprinkler system should be closed: as soon as the fire department arrives. after ensuring the fire is out or completely under control. prior to advancing hoselines into fire area. when building occupants decide fire is out.

after ensuring the fire is out or completely under control

some newer wet pipe sprinkler systems are referred to as straight sticks because they have a bakflow preventer instead of a

alarm check valve

on a wet pipe sprinkler system, the __________ is open to test the alarm with unseating the alarm check valve

alarm test valve

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

all sprinkler heads are open

fixed temp heat detectors

are slow to activate

most check valves are marked by an ________________ indicating the direction of unrestricted flow

arrow

_____________ systems remain the most reliable of al protection devices

automatic sprinkler

an example of a manually activated fire alarm component is a

pull station

a(n) ___________ detector is one that responds to sudden changes in temp

rate of rise

a sprinkler system water supply must be capable of delivering the required volume of water to the highest sprinkler in the building at a ______ pressure of ______ psi

residual, 15

according to NFPA, 13 and 13D, sprinkler cabinets in the sprinkler room should contain a sprinkler wrench and a minimum of ________ spare sprinkler heads

six

which is considered to be an automatic initiating device

smoke detector

every sprinkler system should be equipped with a main control valve located between the

source of the water supply and the sprinkler system

Firefighters expect to find flame detectors in: specialized industrial facilities. hospitals. lumber yards. auto-storage facilities.

specialized industrial facilities

a fire department connection to a sprinkler system enables firefighters to

supplement water supply

which sprinkler system component is used as an alternative to locking a main control valve in the open position

tamper switch

which statement regarding residential sprinklers is correct

the water supply can be connected to the domestic system

sprinkler systems are designed to automatically distribute water to extinguish or control the spread of fires (T/F)

true

dry pipe systems are used in conjunction with dry pendant sprinkler heads unheated buildings conjunction with an antifreeze loop buildings where rapid activation is required

un heated building

a riser is a ___________ pipe that supplies a sprinkler system

vertical

the simplest sprinkler system in design and operation is the _______ system

wet pipe sytem

dry pipe systems are used

where freezing temps occur

a correct temp rating for a sprinkler color coded with white is

175-225

fire department sprinkler connections typically consist of a siamese with at least two _____________ connections

2.5 inch female

the required air pessure for a drypipe system above trip pressure is

20 psi

the correct temp rating for a sprinkler color coded blue is

250-300

the correct temp rating for a sprinklre color coded green is

400-475

Which extinguishing agent is generally used in total flooding specialized system

carbon dioxide

During fire safety surveys, one of the most common non-fire related hazards discussed with the occupants is: carbon monoxide. radon testing. driving under the influence. hurricane roof tie down.

carbon monoxide

which gas detector is commonly found in homes today

carbon monoxide

Which release mechanism is commonly used to activate a sprinkler? A. roller links B. valve cap C. chemical bulb D. chemical pellet

chemical pellet

which sprinkler system components is used to limit flow to one direction

clapper valve

upon receiving an alarm from a proprietary alarm system, the personnel staffing the central alarm point should

contact the appropriate agency

a standpipe system is designed to

deliver water to each floor of a building

the _____________ system is equipped with all spinkler heads of the open type

deluge

which is a type of sprinkler system? auxiliary activated post action deluge partial flooding

deluge

when shutting down a wet pipe system, one should first turn off the main water control valve and

drain the system

_________ sprinklers system should be used in buildings where piping may be subjected to freezing temps

dry pipe

a sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 135- 170

either uncolored or black

which cause reduction of a sprinkler systems effectiveness

excessive sediment in the pipe

An OS&Y valve is open when the threads are?

extended

a rate of rise detector that responds to a rapid change in temp is

faster to react than a fixed temp detector

items found in the typical control room of a high rise building may include a: fire pump HVAC Fire alarm panel backup power supply

fire alarm panel

Which links initiation devices to the notification devices? Remote annunciator OS and Y valve Tamper switch Fire alarm system control panel

fire alarm system control panel

A detection device that is usually electrically operated with a bimetallic strip of two metals that expand at different rates is a(n): A. carbon monoxide detector. B. ionization smoke detector C. photoelectric smoke detector D. heat detector

heat detector

a retard chamber is a component of a sprinkler system that

helps prevent false alarms

which statement regarding the hose provided with a class 2 standpipe is correct

hose provided should not be used

The control valve for a sprinkler system may be located at the system or outside the building. This valve should be a(n) ______ valve. A. check B. indicating-type C. inspector's test D. quarter-turn

indicating type

which type of detector is sensitive to sunlight

infrared detector

the two basic types of smoke detectors are photoeletric an d

ionization

which type of alarm initating device contains a smal amount of radioactive material in its sensing chamber

ionizing detector

which statement regarding a class 1 standpipe system is correct

it is designed for used by the fire department

The check valve and ball-drip valve or drain on the piping for the fire department connection are installed to: automatically notify the fire department of a water flow. insure the fire department is supplying the system. keep the fire department connection dry and prevent freezing. prevent water from flowing out of the fire department connection when only one hose line is connected.

keep the fire department connection dry and prevent freezing

under normal circumstances, the air pressure gauge on a dry pipe sprinkler system will read _________ the water pressure gage

lower tan

which is preferred water soure for sprinkler system

municipal water source

a local protective signaling system is intended primarily to alert

occupants of the protected area

In a fire situation, the main sprinkler control valve should be closed: as soon as no more smoke is showing. when it appears that excessive water damage may occur from further use. as soon as a pumper hooks up to the fire department connection. only after the officer in charge has ordered the valve closed.

only after the officer in charge has ordered the valve closed

The full name of an OS&Y valve is _________ valve. open stem and yoke outside,shut, and yoke outside shield and yoke outside stem and yoke

outside stem and yoke

Visible products of combustion are best detected by a(n) _____detector. A. photoelectric B. ionization C. ultraviolet D. infrared

photelectric

which is considered to be an alarm initiating device

photoelectric detector

to control costs, the piping for residential sprinkler systems may be constructed of

plastic

classifications of sprinkler systems include pre-action full flow local application external supply

pre action

every sprinkler system should have a primary water supply of adequate reliability, volume, and

pressure

the backflow preventer or clapper valve

prevents water from reentering the public water supply.

a ___________ system is used to protect large commercial and industrial buildings and is staffed and supervised on the property

proprietary