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Which of the following is NOT allowed to be used while taking a Certificate of Fitness examination at 9 Metro Tech Center?
Which of the following is NOT allowed to be used while taking a Certificate of Fitness examination at 9 Metro Tech Center?
- MP3 player (correct)
- Reference Material provided by the FDNY
- Cellular phone (correct)
- Study material booklet (correct)
If the screen on your computer terminal freezes during your examination, who should you ask for help?
If the screen on your computer terminal freezes during your examination, who should you ask for help?
- The examiner in the testing room (correct)
- The computer help desk
- The person next to you
- The firefighters in the testing room
If you do not know the answer to a question while taking an examination, who should you ask for help?
If you do not know the answer to a question while taking an examination, who should you ask for help?
- You should not ask about test questions since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants (correct)
- The examiner in the testing room
- The person next to you
- The firefighters in the testing room
A sprinkler system utilizes water as the extinguishing agent.
A sprinkler system utilizes water as the extinguishing agent.
A sprinkler system is a fire extinguishing system that is not a water mist system.
A sprinkler system is a fire extinguishing system that is not a water mist system.
The maintenance of sprinkler systems must be supervised by individuals who possess a Certificate of Fitness.
The maintenance of sprinkler systems must be supervised by individuals who possess a Certificate of Fitness.
The Certificate of Fitness requirements state that individuals authorized to perform tasks as specified in the New York City Fire Code must hold a valid S-12 Certificate of Fitness if they are inspecting foam-water sprinkler systems.
The Certificate of Fitness requirements state that individuals authorized to perform tasks as specified in the New York City Fire Code must hold a valid S-12 Certificate of Fitness if they are inspecting foam-water sprinkler systems.
A sprinkler system must be extended or altered as necessary to maintain continued protection whenever the building or structure is altered.
A sprinkler system must be extended or altered as necessary to maintain continued protection whenever the building or structure is altered.
It shall be unlawful to install or maintain any fire protection system that has the physical appearance of fire protection equipment but does not perform a fire protection function.
It shall be unlawful to install or maintain any fire protection system that has the physical appearance of fire protection equipment but does not perform a fire protection function.
Automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained as required by NFPA #25 2011 edition by a competent person holding a S-12 Certificate of Fitness.
Automatic and non-automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained as required by NFPA #25 2011 edition by a competent person holding a S-12 Certificate of Fitness.
A supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available on the premises, to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers.
A supply of at least six extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available on the premises, to replace promptly any fused or damaged sprinklers.
The Fire Department connection, for a sprinkler system, shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test at least once every five years.
The Fire Department connection, for a sprinkler system, shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test at least once every five years.
The building owner is responsible for the maintenance of the sprinkler system.
The building owner is responsible for the maintenance of the sprinkler system.
The building owner is responsible for assigning an Impairment Coordinator.
The building owner is responsible for assigning an Impairment Coordinator.
The building owner is responsible for maintaining records of system inspections, tests, servicing, and other items of maintenance.
The building owner is responsible for maintaining records of system inspections, tests, servicing, and other items of maintenance.
A Fire Protection system can be placed out of service for a scheduled inspection, testing, regular maintenance, minor repairs, or construction affecting not more than one floor.
A Fire Protection system can be placed out of service for a scheduled inspection, testing, regular maintenance, minor repairs, or construction affecting not more than one floor.
A Fire Protection system can be placed out of service for a serious defect, such as a break or major leak in the system’s water piping, an empty tank, inoperative or shut water supply valves, defective fire department connections, construction related shut downs affecting more than one floor, or complete or partial shut downs of the sprinkler system, other than a shut down for a planned removal from service.
A Fire Protection system can be placed out of service for a serious defect, such as a break or major leak in the system’s water piping, an empty tank, inoperative or shut water supply valves, defective fire department connections, construction related shut downs affecting more than one floor, or complete or partial shut downs of the sprinkler system, other than a shut down for a planned removal from service.
Fire Watch personnel must continuously patrol the area affected by the out-of-service fire protection system they have been assigned to.
Fire Watch personnel must continuously patrol the area affected by the out-of-service fire protection system they have been assigned to.
Fire Watch personnel must be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department.
Fire Watch personnel must be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department.
Fire Watch personnel must be trained in the used of portable fire extinguisher.
Fire Watch personnel must be trained in the used of portable fire extinguisher.
Fire Watch personnel must be responsible for extinguishing fires limited in size and spread that can be readily extinguished.
Fire Watch personnel must be responsible for extinguishing fires limited in size and spread that can be readily extinguished.
Fire Watch personnel must maintain a record of the fire watch on the premises for a minimum of 48 hours after the fire watch has concluded.
Fire Watch personnel must maintain a record of the fire watch on the premises for a minimum of 48 hours after the fire watch has concluded.
Fire Watch personnel must have no other duties.
Fire Watch personnel must have no other duties.
A sprinkler system or fire alarm system is out of service on more than one floor of a building, and the system does not get restored to service within 8 hours of the time the system was placed or went out of service, the Fire Department must be notified.
A sprinkler system or fire alarm system is out of service on more than one floor of a building, and the system does not get restored to service within 8 hours of the time the system was placed or went out of service, the Fire Department must be notified.
A fire alarm system is out of service for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period, the Fire Department must be notified.
A fire alarm system is out of service for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period, the Fire Department must be notified.
One or more other fire protection systems in the area in which the fire protection system is out of service are or will also be out of service at the same time, the Fire Department must be notified.
One or more other fire protection systems in the area in which the fire protection system is out of service are or will also be out of service at the same time, the Fire Department must be notified.
Fire Watch personnel must be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department and emergency preparedness staff.
Fire Watch personnel must be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the Fire Department and emergency preparedness staff.
Fire Watch personnel must immediately report any fire to the Fire Department and notify emergency preparedness staff on premises.
Fire Watch personnel must immediately report any fire to the Fire Department and notify emergency preparedness staff on premises.
Fire Watch personnel can also have other duties.
Fire Watch personnel can also have other duties.
Fire Watch personnel must have one or more means for notification of the Fire Department and emergency preparedness staff.
Fire Watch personnel must have one or more means for notification of the Fire Department and emergency preparedness staff.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include a brief description and extent of the out-of-service condition, and the system it affects.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include a brief description and extent of the out-of-service condition, and the system it affects.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the area of the building affected, including the floors where fire protection system is out of service.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the area of the building affected, including the floors where fire protection system is out of service.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the type of occupancy.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the type of occupancy.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the name and phone number of the person making the notification or the owner of the premises.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the name and phone number of the person making the notification or the owner of the premises.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the building address.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include the building address.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include whether the fire protection system is out of service by reason of a planned removal from service (and if so, the reason for placing it out of service) or an unplanned out-of-service condition.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include whether the fire protection system is out of service by reason of a planned removal from service (and if so, the reason for placing it out of service) or an unplanned out-of-service condition.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include whether or not the other fire protection systems are in good working order.
The initial Fire Department notification shall include whether or not the other fire protection systems are in good working order.
When the Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect or other condition not presenting a serious safety hazard, he or she shall report the defect or condition to the owner, and if the defect or condition is not corrected within 30 days it shall be deemed to be an impairment and reported in writing to the Fire Department.
When the Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect or other condition not presenting a serious safety hazard, he or she shall report the defect or condition to the owner, and if the defect or condition is not corrected within 30 days it shall be deemed to be an impairment and reported in writing to the Fire Department.
When the Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect, he or she must report the defect or condition to the owner.
When the Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect, he or she must report the defect or condition to the owner.
When the Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect or other condition, and the defect or condition is not corrected within 30 days, the Certificate of Fitness holder must report the defect or condition to the Fire Department.
When the Certificate of Fitness holder observes a minor defect or other condition, and the defect or condition is not corrected within 30 days, the Certificate of Fitness holder must report the defect or condition to the Fire Department.
Systems that are out of service, both planned and unplanned, shall be immediately identified by placing a tag at each of the following locations: Fire Department connections, system control valves, fire command center or other clearly visible location in the lobby of the building.
Systems that are out of service, both planned and unplanned, shall be immediately identified by placing a tag at each of the following locations: Fire Department connections, system control valves, fire command center or other clearly visible location in the lobby of the building.
A Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Class A or B, or a master plumber (as restricted), shall be required to post tags at the main control valve and at any closed sectional valves serving areas affected.
A Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Class A or B, or a master plumber (as restricted), shall be required to post tags at the main control valve and at any closed sectional valves serving areas affected.
The tag must include the area affected, a brief description of the condition, the occupancy classification, C of F number and the estimated time until the system becomes operational.
The tag must include the area affected, a brief description of the condition, the occupancy classification, C of F number and the estimated time until the system becomes operational.
Drain test results shall be posted on the tag indicating both the static and flow pressures before and after the system was placed in an out of service condition.
Drain test results shall be posted on the tag indicating both the static and flow pressures before and after the system was placed in an out of service condition.
If no impairment is found in the entire system green tags will be placed on the main control valve.
If no impairment is found in the entire system green tags will be placed on the main control valve.
Systems Fully Out of Service: The impairment coordinator/building owner shall ensure that the local administrative fire company, Master Fire Suppression Contractor (Class A or B) or MP’s (as restricted) has placed one White disc 8 to 9 inches in diameter on all affected fire department connections.
Systems Fully Out of Service: The impairment coordinator/building owner shall ensure that the local administrative fire company, Master Fire Suppression Contractor (Class A or B) or MP’s (as restricted) has placed one White disc 8 to 9 inches in diameter on all affected fire department connections.
A RED tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the sprinkler company name, date of removal from service and anticipated return to service date.
A RED tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the sprinkler company name, date of removal from service and anticipated return to service date.
Systems Partially Out of Service: The impairment coordinator/building owner shall ensure that the local administrative fire company, FSPC’s or FDNY units Master Fire Suppression Contractor Class A or B has placed one Blue Disc 8 to 9 inches in diameter on all affected fire department connections.
Systems Partially Out of Service: The impairment coordinator/building owner shall ensure that the local administrative fire company, FSPC’s or FDNY units Master Fire Suppression Contractor Class A or B has placed one Blue Disc 8 to 9 inches in diameter on all affected fire department connections.
An Red tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the company name, date of removal from service and anticipated return to service date.
An Red tag shall be placed at the main control valve indicating the company name, date of removal from service and anticipated return to service date.
The impairment coordinator shall authorize the placement of system(s) out of service that are planned to be shut down.
The impairment coordinator shall authorize the placement of system(s) out of service that are planned to be shut down.
The impairment coordinator shall notify the Certificate of Fitness holder about the system(s) that are out of service.
The impairment coordinator shall notify the Certificate of Fitness holder about the system(s) that are out of service.
The impairment coordinator must personally supervise placing of the Fire Protection system out of service.
The impairment coordinator must personally supervise placing of the Fire Protection system out of service.
The impairment coordinator must notify the Certificate of Fitness holder responsible for supervising the maintenance of the standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system.
The impairment coordinator must notify the Certificate of Fitness holder responsible for supervising the maintenance of the standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system.
The impairment coordinator must determine the extent and expected duration of the out-of-service condition.
The impairment coordinator must determine the extent and expected duration of the out-of-service condition.
The impairment coordinator must inspect the areas or buildings involved and assess the increased risks.
The impairment coordinator must inspect the areas or buildings involved and assess the increased risks.
The impairment coordinator must make appropriate recommendations to the owner.
The impairment coordinator must make appropriate recommendations to the owner.
The impairment coordinator must notify the Fire Department in accordance with FC 901.7.5, if required.
The impairment coordinator must notify the Fire Department in accordance with FC 901.7.5, if required.
The impairment coordinator must notify the responsible person designated by the owner to issue hot work authorizations in accordance with FC Chapter 26.
The impairment coordinator must notify the responsible person designated by the owner to issue hot work authorizations in accordance with FC Chapter 26.
The impairment coordinator must notify the central station and insurance carrier.
The impairment coordinator must notify the central station and insurance carrier.
The impairment coordinator must notify the occupants in the affected areas if the duration of time the sprinkler system or fire alarm system will be out of service is estimated to be more than 30 minutes.
The impairment coordinator must notify the occupants in the affected areas if the duration of time the sprinkler system or fire alarm system will be out of service is estimated to be more than 30 minutes.
The impairment coordinator shall place a tag at each fire department connection, standpipe and sprinkler system control valve and fire command center indicating which fire protection system, or part thereof, is out of service.
The impairment coordinator shall place a tag at each fire department connection, standpipe and sprinkler system control valve and fire command center indicating which fire protection system, or part thereof, is out of service.
The impairment coordinator must maintain the Fire Protection system in service until the work is ready to begin.
The impairment coordinator must maintain the Fire Protection system in service until the work is ready to begin.
The impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from service, or after discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 square feet.
The impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from service, or after discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 square feet.
A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service is patrolled at least once an hour.
A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service is patrolled at least once an hour.
Underground service mains, water storage tanks, Fire Department connections, control valves, fire and or booster pumps, that are out of service and are considered vital to part of the system that are required to be tagged following procedures outlined in Chapter 15 of NFPA #25 2011 Ed.
Underground service mains, water storage tanks, Fire Department connections, control valves, fire and or booster pumps, that are out of service and are considered vital to part of the system that are required to be tagged following procedures outlined in Chapter 15 of NFPA #25 2011 Ed.
Tags placed at control valves shall indicate the level of impairment or defect as follows: System fully out of service - Red White; System partially out of service - Red Blue; System appears free of defects or deficiencies - Green N/A.
Tags placed at control valves shall indicate the level of impairment or defect as follows: System fully out of service - Red White; System partially out of service - Red Blue; System appears free of defects or deficiencies - Green N/A.
Only FDNY, Owner, MFSPC or MP (as restricted) may place a tag on a system.
Only FDNY, Owner, MFSPC or MP (as restricted) may place a tag on a system.
For systems that are fully or partially out of service that are not equipped with Fire Department connections, the appropriate tags shall be placed at the main control valve.
For systems that are fully or partially out of service that are not equipped with Fire Department connections, the appropriate tags shall be placed at the main control valve.
FDNY is to be notified immediately.
FDNY is to be notified immediately.
In a building required by the NYC Fire Code to have a Fire Safety Director with (F-58 or F-25), an Engineer (Q-01 or Q-99) with the S-12 C of F, is authorized to take the system out of the service for less than 8 hrs and place an appropriate colored tag on that system.
In a building required by the NYC Fire Code to have a Fire Safety Director with (F-58 or F-25), an Engineer (Q-01 or Q-99) with the S-12 C of F, is authorized to take the system out of the service for less than 8 hrs and place an appropriate colored tag on that system.
The FSD and the Engineer must be on the premises at the all times.
The FSD and the Engineer must be on the premises at the all times.
Prior to returning a system to service, the impairment coordinator shall ensure that the necessary tests and inspections are conducted to verify that the system is operating normally.
Prior to returning a system to service, the impairment coordinator shall ensure that the necessary tests and inspections are conducted to verify that the system is operating normally.
The impairment coordinator must notify the FDNY borough dispatcher.
The impairment coordinator must notify the FDNY borough dispatcher.
The impairment coordinator must notify the building owner’s tenants in the affected area.
The impairment coordinator must notify the building owner’s tenants in the affected area.
The impairment coordinator must notify the insurance carrier.
The impairment coordinator must notify the insurance carrier.
The impairment coordinator must notify emergency preparedness staff.
The impairment coordinator must notify emergency preparedness staff.
The impairment coordinator must notify the central station operator (if so equipped).
The impairment coordinator must notify the central station operator (if so equipped).
Flashcards
What is the purpose of a sprinkler system?
What is the purpose of a sprinkler system?
A sprinkler system is designed to suppress a fire by discharging water to a localized area, aiming to extinguish the fire entirely or prevent its spread.
What are sprinkler heads?
What are sprinkler heads?
Sprinkler heads are automatic devices that release water when exposed to a fire. They are normally closed by a cap, which is held in place by a heat-sensitive element that melts and opens the head, releasing water in a spray pattern.
Why are sprinkler systems effective?
Why are sprinkler systems effective?
Sprinkler systems are effective due to several reasons: they extinguish most fires before they become major, they reduce smoke and improve visibility for firefighters, and they limit the spread of fire, reducing damage.
What happens when a sprinkler head fuses?
What happens when a sprinkler head fuses?
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Wet Pipe System
Wet Pipe System
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Antifreeze System
Antifreeze System
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What is a Cold Weather Valve?
What is a Cold Weather Valve?
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Study Notes
Study Material for the Examination for the Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide)
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S-12: Supervision of Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems (Citywide)
- New Applicants (starting 6-6-16):
- Exam for facilities without foam-water sprinkler systems (75 questions)
- Exam for facilities with foam-water sprinkler systems (100 questions)
- Covers chapters 1-16 of the study material
- New Applicants (starting 6-6-16):
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S-15: Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide)
- New Applicants (starting 6-6-16):
- Exam for facilities with sprinkler systems (100 questions)
- Covers chapters 1-19 of the study material
- Exam covers citywide sprinkler system questions, and foam-water sprinkler system questions
- New Applicants (starting 6-6-16):
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T-15: Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems Only
- New Applicants (starting 6-6-16):
- Exam (25 questions)
- Covers chapters 17-19 of the study material
- Majority of the questions relate to those chapters
- New Applicants (starting 6-6-16):
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Existing S-12 C of F:
- Renewable and upgradable to S-15 by taking T-15 exam
Application and Exam Information
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Applicants required to apply and pay for exam online at FDNY before arriving
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Online application and payment instructions available at:
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof-individuals-short.pdf
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Create an account and log in to:
http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess
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Requirements for Written Exam:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- English language understanding required
- Bring required fee and identification
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, non-driver's license, or passport)
- Letter of recommendation from employer on letterhead
- Applicant's full name, experience, and work address
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, non-driver's license, or passport)
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Application without Documentation:
- Temporary letter with picture for employment purposes; permanent permit requires complete documentation
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Application Fees: Payable in person with cash, credit card, or company check (convenience fee applies to credit card payments)
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Access FDNY website to download latest study materials at
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/cof-s12-s15-noe-study-materials.pdf
Exam Information
- S-12: 75 multiple-choice questions, 135 minute time limit
- S-15: 100 multiple-choice questions, 175 minute time limit
- T-15: 25 multiple-choice questions, 38 minute time limit
- Passing score of 70% required for certificate
- Additional Information available at (718) 999-1988
Other Fees
- Changing mailing/work location: $5.00 fee
- Request for replacement certificate: $5.00 fee
Renewal Requirements
- Certificates are renewable every 3 years
- Renewal fee is $15, with a penalty of $25 for renewal after 90 days of expiration
- Renew online, by mail, or in person (with Renewal Notice or Copy of Certificate)
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