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What is the primary purpose of wet pipe sprinkler systems in a residence?
What is the primary purpose of wet pipe sprinkler systems in a residence?
- To support offensive strategies
- To lay backup lines for extinguishment
- To minimize fire damage
- To allow additional escape time (correct)
What should firefighters be prepared to resolve as causes of sprinkler failure?
What should firefighters be prepared to resolve as causes of sprinkler failure?
- Improper design of the system
- Closed valve in the water supply (correct)
- Inadequate maintenance of the building structure
- Occupancy changes rendering the system unsuitable
What is the primary purpose of a dry pipe system?
What is the primary purpose of a dry pipe system?
- To provide a more reliable fire protection system
- To allow for faster system activation
- To prevent freezing in areas subject to low temperatures (correct)
- To reduce the risk of antifreeze contamination
What is a characteristic of a preaction sprinkler system?
What is a characteristic of a preaction sprinkler system?
What is a requirement for dry pipe and preaction systems with a capacity exceeding 500 gallons?
What is a requirement for dry pipe and preaction systems with a capacity exceeding 500 gallons?
What is the primary purpose of deluge systems?
What is the primary purpose of deluge systems?
What is the recommended action when a system is out of service according to NFPA 25?
What is the recommended action when a system is out of service according to NFPA 25?
What is the most common operational error at properties protected by automatic sprinkler systems?
What is the most common operational error at properties protected by automatic sprinkler systems?
What is a method of checking for water flow if the sprinkler system is not equipped with a water gong?
What is a method of checking for water flow if the sprinkler system is not equipped with a water gong?
What is considered poor practice when determining whether the fire pumps are running?
What is considered poor practice when determining whether the fire pumps are running?
What size of lines should be connected to the Fire Department Connection (FDC) when a pumper is connected to an adequate offsite water supply?
What size of lines should be connected to the Fire Department Connection (FDC) when a pumper is connected to an adequate offsite water supply?
What pressure do most Fire Departments provide to the Fire Department Connection (FDC)?
What pressure do most Fire Departments provide to the Fire Department Connection (FDC)?
What is a common main control valve?
What is a common main control valve?
What are the options for the assigned FDC pumper when a hydrant is nearby?
What are the options for the assigned FDC pumper when a hydrant is nearby?
What is a potential problem with using Large Diameter Hose (LDH) to supply a sprinkler system or standpipe?
What is a potential problem with using Large Diameter Hose (LDH) to supply a sprinkler system or standpipe?
What is a potential problem with LDH FDC connections?
What is a potential problem with LDH FDC connections?
What is an important consideration for facilities protected by a deluge system?
What is an important consideration for facilities protected by a deluge system?
What action should property owners take after their sprinkler system has been used at a fire?
What action should property owners take after their sprinkler system has been used at a fire?
What type of standpipe system is filled with water and provides water when a discharge is opened?
What type of standpipe system is filled with water and provides water when a discharge is opened?
Which standpipe system relies entirely on water provided by the Fire Department Connection (FDC)?
Which standpipe system relies entirely on water provided by the Fire Department Connection (FDC)?
Which standpipe system admits water into the piping upon activation of a remote-control device located at a hose connection?
Which standpipe system admits water into the piping upon activation of a remote-control device located at a hose connection?
What type of standpipe uses 2.5" hose connections?
What type of standpipe uses 2.5" hose connections?
What type of standpipe uses 1.5" hose connections?
What type of standpipe uses 1.5" hose connections?
What type of standpipe uses 1.5" and 2.5" hose connections?
What type of standpipe uses 1.5" and 2.5" hose connections?
What does 150 ft of 1.75" line with 15/16 or 7/8 tip or a low constant flow nozzle provide?
What does 150 ft of 1.75" line with 15/16 or 7/8 tip or a low constant flow nozzle provide?
What does the law of hydraulics state about backpressure for elevation?
What does the law of hydraulics state about backpressure for elevation?
What is one of the primary problems of a manual dry system?
What is one of the primary problems of a manual dry system?
What is the one of the primary benefits of using carbon dioxide extinguishing agents?
What is the one of the primary benefits of using carbon dioxide extinguishing agents?
What is the purpose of a foam house in refineries and petroleum storage depots?
What is the purpose of a foam house in refineries and petroleum storage depots?
How does carbon dioxide extinguish fires?
How does carbon dioxide extinguish fires?
