Dry Standpipe System Overview

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What is the maximum height of the standpipe connection on the building exterior?

  • 1.00 meters
  • 1.20 meters (correct)
  • 1.50 meters
  • 2.00 meters

What is the minimum diameter for a wet standpipe that is less than 15 meters from the fire service connection?

  • 63 mm
  • 38 mm
  • 51 mm (correct)
  • 75 mm

What is the minimum diameter for a wet standpipe that is more than 15 meters from the fire service connection?

  • 51 mm
  • 38 mm
  • 63 mm (correct)
  • 75 mm

What is the maximum distance from a nozzle attached to a 23 meter hose that all portions of the building must be within?

<p>6.00 meters (A)</p>
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What is the standard fire hose diameter?

<p>65 mm (D)</p>
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What is the typical test pressure for standard fire hose?

<p>14 kg/cm^2 (A)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of a fire escape?

<p>To provide a means of escape during a fire or emergency when stairwells are inaccessible (B)</p>
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What type of sprinkler head is used when the piping is exposed and installed above it?

<p>Upright sprinkler head (A)</p>
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What is the primary function of a Siamese connection in a fire protection system?

<p>To provide an additional water supply from an external source, such as a fire hydrant (B)</p>
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Which type of automatic sprinkler system uses piping filled with air or nitrogen instead of water?

<p>Automatic dry system (B)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of a smoke detector in a fire protection system?

<p>To sound an alarm when smoke is detected (B)</p>
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Which of the following is a common type of building where automatic sprinkler systems are typically installed?

<p>Office buildings (C)</p>
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