FPT 53 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
At what pressure is carbon dioxide stored to be considered high-pressure storage?
800 PSI
The design of water-based fire extinguishing systems is based on the premise that one gallon of water, when properly applied, can absorb how many British thermal units?
8000
Which of the following would be a source of water for a system requiring a pump to generate sufficient suction pressure to draw water into the supply network?
a deep well or reservoir
A(n) __________ is a valve with a freestanding post that houses the stem extension of an underground valve control. The position of the valve is shown in a small window.
a post indicator valve
Which of the following components are used to store wet or dry chemical agents, and are made of metals that will not react with the agent?
agent storage containers
Which type of signal should spur occupants to immediately leave the building, call the fire department, or take other appropriate action to ensure life safety?
alarm signals
When fire fighters enter a building, the first thing they look for is the _______. This provides valuable information concerning the initiating device, the system involved, and the area of the building where the fire is located.
annunciation panel
Wet chemical extinguishing agents use water-based solutions mixed with any of the following agents or additives, EXCEPT:
aqueous film forming foam
In which standpipe system does water enter the piping only when a valve is opened and the air pressure drops to a particular level?
automatic dry standpipe
A(n) _________ is a network of underground and overhead piping fed by an automatic water supply that, upon activation, uses devices connected to the piping at specific intervals to apply water over a fire area.
automatic fire sprinkler system
Data compiled by the NFPA between 2007 and 2011 revealed that certain occupancies equipped with ________ had an average fire loss that was between 31 and 76 percent less than properties without these systems.
automatic sprinkler system
____________ systems contain water in the pipe at all times and are required to supply sufficient quantities of water to support manual firefighting operations.
automatic wet standpipe
After the carbon dioxide extinguishing system has discharged, ______ remains in the environment after the carbon dioxide liquid has converted to a gaseous state and the fog created has dissipated, maintaining a non-ignitable environment.
carbon dioxide gas
Which system establishes a high level of service to ensure timely, efficient, and appropriate handling of any issue related to a fire protection system at a protected property?
central station service fire alarm system
________ are used to prevent water from flowing out of the fire protection system back into the water supply system.
check valves
Carbon dioxide is very effective on which two classes of fire?
class B and C
Which of the following is a class of fire upon which clean agents are not effective?
class D
Which classification of standpipes is designed for use by fire fighters or fire brigade personnel who are trained to handle heavy fire streams?
class I
Which of the standpipe classifications provides occupants a hose rack with a preconnected hose and nozzle with a lower supplied water pressure?
class II
Which standpipe classification combines two of the different classes and can be used by occupants and fire fighters or fire brigade members?
class III
Which type of fire involves cooking appliances using combustible vegetable or animal oils and fats?
class k
______ are a system of rules, regulations, or laws that are usually put into effect by government and have statutory authority to be enforced.
codes
Which of the following systems consists of fire warning equipment, burglar alarms, medical alert, and other sensing equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors?
combination
Which type of system manages a water system by using pumps to fill water towers and gravity to supply homes and businesses?
combined system
In order to avoid corrosion, the foam concentrate tank must be made of materials that are ______ with the foam concentrate?
compatible
_______ are installed above the ceiling and are hidden by a flush cover plate that can be factory painted to match the ceiling.
concealed head
This type of fire is the most recognizable, can be seen by lighting a match, and requires the presence of a combustible gas because the visible flame is a gaseous reaction.
diffusion flame
Which of the following is NOT a primary determination for whether fire protections systems are required?
distance to the closest fire house
Aside from protecting human life, why would a building owner install a fire protection system to protect the structure and the contents?
doing so makes good business sense
Which of the following hydrants is designed for use in cold climates where freezing is a problem?
dry barrel
__________ can be installed in environments where the temperature cannot be maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
dry sprinkler head
__________ are used to send a supervisory signal to the fire alarm panel alerting it that a control valve has been altered, which could render the system inoperable.
electronic valve supervisor device
Prior to conducting a discharge test for halon and clean agent extinguishing systems, what must be accomplished in order to determine the amount of leakage from the protected area?
enclosure integrity test
__________ is/are considered to be the most important part(s) of any fire alarm system?
fire alarm control panels
Which standpipe component is a coupling device that is found on the exterior of a building and is attached to a pipe connected to the standpipe system, sprinkler system, or both?
fire department connections
Which type of lines tap off of distribution lines and directly connect to the water-based fire protection system or hydrant?
fire mains
Which heat detector operates when a sensing element within the detector reaches a predetermined temperature?
fixed temperature heat detector
Which type of hazard does a fixed automatic foam system protect?
flammable and combustible liquids
In this transition stage, the temperature in a room or space reaches a point at which all of the surfaces of the room or space simultaneously ignite, immediately leading to full room involvement.
flashover stage
What needs to be done before a standpipe system is connected to any water source and should continue until the water flow is clear?
flushing
The _________ is a mechanical device that is used as an automatic activation device for wet or dry chemical extinguishing systems.
fusible link
Since many manufacturers do not combine the wet chemical agent and expelling gas, which of the following are used to store the expelling gas until it is needed when the system activates?
gas cartridges
Which gaseous agent is a mixture of carbon and one or more elements from the halogen series (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine)?
halon
Which element of a fire sprinkler head is attached to the frame of the sprinkler head and holds the orifice cap in place until it is released at the critical activation temperature?
heat sensitive element
In-building emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS) are an integral part of which type of building (because this type of building presents rescue challenges for fire personnel)?
high rise buildings
Which of the following valves is NOT part of a fire sprinkler system?
hydrant valve
What may result from component failure, environmental conditions, damage, carelessness, or insufficient inspection, testing, or maintenance?
impairments
In which of the following areas might a water mist system be installed?
in underground mass transit systems
Which of the following stages of fire occurs when the heat source, fuel, and oxygen come together to generate more heat than is dissipated, thus promoting the uninhibited chain reaction?
incipient stage
Which person or organization(s) requires commercial and industrial building owners to install some type of fire protection system?
insurance companies
Which type of detector uses two electronically charged plates and a small amount of radioactive material to detect a fire?
ionization smoke detector
Of the four approved delivery systems for carbon dioxide, which one protects a specific piece of equipment, process, or operation by discharging carbon dioxide directly onto the hazard?
local application system
Which system protects a specific area, piece of equipment, process, or operation depending on the hazard?
local application system
Which of the following standpipe systems has air in it and can be used only by connecting a water source to the fire department connection?
manual dry standpipe
Which initiating device requires a person to pull a handle on the device to initiate an alarm?
manual fire alarm box
The ______ system contains water in the pipe at all times; the water is typically supplied from the building's domestic water system—not from a dedicated fire service line.
manual wet standpipe
The model codes are the ______ acceptable level of performance or risk, and therefore there may be an instance in which the code is not adequate for the circumstances?
minimum
________ codes attempt to achieve a balance between the hazards posed by the structure itself; the combustible contents; the floor areas above and below ground level that challenge manual firefighting efforts; and the cost of construction.
model construction
Which components of a water spray fixed system are very important and available in automatic or open configurations?
nozzles
Which of the following is the correct mixture for Halon 1211?
one part carbon, two parts fluorine, one part chlorine, one part bromine
_________ are used for deluge sprinkler systems in which water must flow from all heads over a large area without waiting for heat to activate them.
open sprinkler heads
Which type of indicating valve has a stem that rises and falls as the control wheel is turned, and when the threads are fully extended, the valve is open?
outside screw a yoke valve
Which of the following is NOT a pressurized gas used as a transport medium for dry chemical extinguishing agents?
oxygen
Which of the following are considered to be typical impairments of a specialized water-based fire protection system?
painted sprinkler systems
Which type of fire sprinkler head is installed with its deflector pointing down toward the floor?
pendant sprinkler head
Which of the following fire sprinkler system components provide a conduit for the water to flow from the water source to the fire sprinkler heads?
pipes and fittings
________ are similar to dry pipe sprinkler systems in that they use closed sprinkler heads and usually release water into the system through activation by fire detector.
pre action system
This type of fire requires an appropriate amount of gas fuel and air to mix before ignition or combustion occurs.
premixed flame
Which system establishes the building/property owner as the responsible party to monitor the fire alarm system signals at his or her facility?
proprietary supervisor alarm system
Which system provides audible and visual notification within the property it is protecting to alert occupants of a fire emergency?
protected premises fire alarm system
Which system is set up to report alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals generated by protected premises systems to a location distant from the protected facility for property protection purposes?
remote supervision station fire alarm system
Which term refers to the pressure exerted on a water supply system when water is flowing?
residual pressure
Dry chemical extinguishing agents are not considered to be dangerous or toxic, although _________ can occur once it is expelled from the system.
respiratory problems
What factor has a significant impact on fire growth, in addition to the shape of surrounding walls, ceilings, and roofs?
size of a structure
Which of the following is NOT a component of a smoke detector?
smoke generator
Which type of fire, usually seen with charcoal briquettes and burning cigarettes, has no flame but still generates significant heat?
smoldering
Class B fires involving flammable and combustible liquids are typically extinguished through which action?
smothering
__________ occurs when the extinguishing agent reacts with the cooking oil to form a soapy foam blanket that provides separation between oxygen and fuel.
soaponification
Inspection, testing, and maintenance are the same for specialized water-based fire protection systems as they are for:
standard fire sprinkler system
_________ is defined as the pressure exerted on a water supply system when there is no water flowing.
static pressure
Which of the eight steps of the International Code Council code development process can be presented by anyone and must be received by the announced due date within the review cycle to be considered?
submit code changes
Which signal sounds when there is a change in the normal ready status of other fire protection systems or devices that are connected to or integrated with the fire alarm panel?
supervisor signal
Some smoke and fire doors are held open by magnets or other devices to allow easy movement from one part of a building to another, but upon activation of this function, which of the following happens?
the device that holds the door open releases so the door so it can create a smoke or fire barrier
Which carbon dioxide delivery system protects enclosed hazards, rooms, and areas within a structure by filling the entire enclosure?
total flooding system
Which system protects enclosed hazards and areas within a structure, such as in paint spray booths?
total flooding system
Which signal sounds when there is a problem with the system's integrity, such as a power or component failure, device removal, communication fault or failure, ground fault, or break in the system wiring?
trouble signal
What system permits first responders and, in some cases, building occupants to communicate between specific locations within the building and the fire control room via an internal communications system?
two way emergency communication system
What system must operate and apply water to the hazard within 100 milliseconds of flame detection?
ultra high speed water spray mixed system
Which of the following extinguishing agents is NOT used to break the chain reaction through displacing the available oxygen?
water
Which component of a fire alarm system utilizes a flexible round plastic paddle or vane that inserts into the wet sprinkler system piping?
water flow switch
Which system is a fixed fire protection system that discharges a very fine spray with water droplets that must be 1000 microns or less in size?
water mist system,
Which of the following hydrant styles always has water in it for immediate use by fire fighters and is controlled by separate valves for each opening?
wet barrel
Which type of extinguishing system protects commercial kitchen appliances and the associated ductwork, exhaust hoods, filters, and plenum chambers?
wet chemical extinguishing system
Which type of sprinkler system is the least expensive, most frequently installed, easiest to maintain, easiest to modify, and most reliable type of fire sprinkler system available?
wet pipe system
Which of the following organizations was NOT part of the merger to become the International Code Council in the mid-1990s?
NFPA
Which NFPA standard covers the design and installation of foam-water sprinkler and foam-water spray systems?
NFPA 16
Which NFPA standard, titled National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, lists system classifications for fire alarm systems?
NFPA 72
When carbon dioxide is stored at _____, it is considered low-pressure storage.
300 PSI
_______ prior to the public comment hearing, the published results become the agenda for the public comment hearing and are distributed on the International Code Council website.
45 days
According to NFPA 14, what is the maximum height that a fire department connection may be located above the adjoining ground, sidewalk, or grade surface?
48 inches
