Ch 6 pg 143-147 classes of standpipes

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What is the primary purpose of Class II standpipe systems?

To allow building occupants to manage small fires before help arrives. (correct)

To facilitate quick evacuation of occupants during a fire.

To serve as a backup water source for sprinkler systems.

To provide a water supply for fire department use during major fires.

In what type of buildings are Class II systems typically allowed?

Industrial buildings with frequent fire hazards.

High-rise commercial buildings with high fire loads.

All public assembly buildings regardless of fire load.

Fully Sprinklered buildings or residential/low-hazard occupancies. (correct)

What flow rate is typically associated with Class II standpipe systems?

400-500 gpm.

100 gpm. (correct)

75 gpm.

150-200 gpm.

What feature differentiates Class III standpipe systems from Class II systems?

Class III systems allow the fire department to utilize heavy hose streams. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of a Class III standpipe system in high-rise building fires?

It allows for the use of heavy hose streams and first-aid hoses by occupants. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the NFPA recommend placing occupant use hoses outside the stairwell?

To prevent a charged hose from blocking the stairway door. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What flow rate can a Class II standpipe system potentially require during wind-driven apartment fires?

400-500 gpm or more (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent of having separate valves for different hose sizes in a Class III standpipe system?

To allow for flexible firefighting options depending on the situation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the pressure-reducing device depicted in Class III systems?

To protect untrained occupants from excessive pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should fire departments assess the impact of opening a stairway door?

To prevent harm to occupants in the stairwell (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor limits the effectiveness of occupant-use hoses for untrained users?

The potential for excessive pressure and incorrect use (C) Signup and view all the answers

What pressure is deemed safe for untrained users utilizing a 1½-in. first-aid hose according to the mentioned standards?

80 psi (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum pressure required at 2½-in. outlets for structures built after 1993?

100 psi (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can untrained occupants' immediate response to a fire often lead to?

Blocking the doorway during escape (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using 2½-in. outlets for connections involving 1½-in. hoses?

They can exceed safety limits for untrained users (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required pressure range for fire department hoses with fog nozzles?

125-160 psi (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a simple orifice plate in a firefighting system?

To create friction loss and reduce downstream pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to static pressure when the nozzle is closed while using a simple orifice plate?

Static pressure can build up considerably (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the vane-type pressure relief valve (PRV) control stream restriction?

Through two sets of overlapping holes on a moveable plate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the least significant action to take before connecting a fire department hose to a standpipe?

Ensure the outlet valve is fully closed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical precautionary step when preparing to connect hoses to a standpipe?

Check threads for obstructions within about 3 inches (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should a member controlling the outlet valve be in communication with the nozzle team?

To coordinate the flowing pressures effectively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the vane-type PRV even when fully opened?

It still provides significant stream restriction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pressure reducing valve that involve combination outlet control and pressure reducing valves?

Pressure reducing devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of pressure reducing devices failed at one major metropolitan city?

75% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the member controlling the outlet use to determine if he/she has opened the valve far enough to supply the needed pressure?

A gauge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Instead of pressure reducing devices what should the FD recommend for controlling pressure?

Removable pressure restrictors or adequately designed pressure zones (A) Signup and view all the answers

The primary distinction between classes of standpipes is the intended _____

User Signup and view all the answers

Many jurisdictions allow class 2 systems if the building is sprinkled or in residential and other “_” in terms of fire load not life hazard or frequency of fires

Fully low hazard Signup and view all the answers

For structures built after 1993 NFPA allows up to psi at 2 1/2 in outlets but still allows psi as the minimum pressure

175 100 Signup and view all the answers

___ gpm is the max flow from pressure reducing devices

100 Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of Class II standpipe systems?

In what type of buildings are Class II systems typically allowed?

What flow rate is typically associated with Class II standpipe systems?

What feature differentiates Class III standpipe systems from Class II systems?

What is the primary benefit of a Class III standpipe system in high-rise building fires?

Why does the NFPA recommend placing occupant use hoses outside the stairwell?

What flow rate can a Class II standpipe system potentially require during wind-driven apartment fires?

What is the primary intent of having separate valves for different hose sizes in a Class III standpipe system?

What is the primary purpose of the pressure-reducing device depicted in Class III systems?

Why should fire departments assess the impact of opening a stairway door?

Which factor limits the effectiveness of occupant-use hoses for untrained users?

What pressure is deemed safe for untrained users utilizing a 1½-in. first-aid hose according to the mentioned standards?

According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum pressure required at 2½-in. outlets for structures built after 1993?

What can untrained occupants' immediate response to a fire often lead to?

What is a limitation of using 2½-in. outlets for connections involving 1½-in. hoses?

What is the required pressure range for fire department hoses with fog nozzles?

What is the primary function of a simple orifice plate in a firefighting system?

What happens to static pressure when the nozzle is closed while using a simple orifice plate?

How does the vane-type pressure relief valve (PRV) control stream restriction?

What is the least significant action to take before connecting a fire department hose to a standpipe?

What is a critical precautionary step when preparing to connect hoses to a standpipe?

Why should a member controlling the outlet valve be in communication with the nozzle team?

What is a characteristic of the vane-type PRV even when fully opened?

What is the name of the pressure reducing valve that involve combination outlet control and pressure reducing valves?

What percentage of pressure reducing devices failed at one major metropolitan city?

What should the member controlling the outlet use to determine if he/she has opened the valve far enough to supply the needed pressure?

Instead of pressure reducing devices what should the FD recommend for controlling pressure?

The primary distinction between classes of standpipes is the intended _____

Many jurisdictions allow class 2 systems if the building is sprinkled or in residential and other “_” in terms of fire load not life hazard or frequency of fires

For structures built after 1993 NFPA allows up to psi at 2 1/2 in outlets but still allows psi as the minimum pressure

___ gpm is the max flow from pressure reducing devices

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of Class II standpipe systems?

In what type of buildings are Class II systems typically allowed?

What flow rate is typically associated with Class II standpipe systems?

What feature differentiates Class III standpipe systems from Class II systems?

What is the primary benefit of a Class III standpipe system in high-rise building fires?

Why does the NFPA recommend placing occupant use hoses outside the stairwell?

What flow rate can a Class II standpipe system potentially require during wind-driven apartment fires?

What is the primary intent of having separate valves for different hose sizes in a Class III standpipe system?

What is the primary purpose of the pressure-reducing device depicted in Class III systems?

Why should fire departments assess the impact of opening a stairway door?

Which factor limits the effectiveness of occupant-use hoses for untrained users?

What pressure is deemed safe for untrained users utilizing a 1½-in. first-aid hose according to the mentioned standards?

According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum pressure required at 2½-in. outlets for structures built after 1993?

What can untrained occupants' immediate response to a fire often lead to?

What is a limitation of using 2½-in. outlets for connections involving 1½-in. hoses?

What is the required pressure range for fire department hoses with fog nozzles?

What is the primary function of a simple orifice plate in a firefighting system?

What happens to static pressure when the nozzle is closed while using a simple orifice plate?

How does the vane-type pressure relief valve (PRV) control stream restriction?

What is the least significant action to take before connecting a fire department hose to a standpipe?

What is a critical precautionary step when preparing to connect hoses to a standpipe?

Why should a member controlling the outlet valve be in communication with the nozzle team?

What is a characteristic of the vane-type PRV even when fully opened?

What is the name of the pressure reducing valve that involve combination outlet control and pressure reducing valves?

What percentage of pressure reducing devices failed at one major metropolitan city?

What should the member controlling the outlet use to determine if he/she has opened the valve far enough to supply the needed pressure?

Instead of pressure reducing devices what should the FD recommend for controlling pressure?

The primary distinction between classes of standpipes is the intended _____

Many jurisdictions allow class 2 systems if the building is ____ sprinkled or in residential and other “_____” in terms of fire load not life hazard or frequency of fires

For structures built after 1993 NFPA allows up to __ psi at 2 1/2 in outlets but still allows__ psi as the minimum pressure

___ gpm is the max flow from pressure reducing devices

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Many jurisdictions allow class 2 systems if the building is sprinkled or in residential and other “_” in terms of fire load not life hazard or frequency of fires

For structures built after 1993 NFPA allows up to psi at 2 1/2 in outlets but still allows psi as the minimum pressure