12 Questions
What is the maximum height of the standpipe connection on the building exterior?
1.20 meters
What is the minimum diameter for a wet standpipe that is less than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
51 mm
What is the minimum diameter for a wet standpipe that is more than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
63 mm
What is the maximum distance from a nozzle attached to a 23 meter hose that all portions of the building must be within?
6.00 meters
What is the standard fire hose diameter?
65 mm
What is the typical test pressure for standard fire hose?
14 kg/cm^2
What is the primary purpose of a fire escape?
To provide a means of escape during a fire or emergency when stairwells are inaccessible
What type of sprinkler head is used when the piping is exposed and installed above it?
Upright sprinkler head
What is the primary function of a Siamese connection in a fire protection system?
To provide an additional water supply from an external source, such as a fire hydrant
Which type of automatic sprinkler system uses piping filled with air or nitrogen instead of water?
Automatic dry system
What is the primary purpose of a smoke detector in a fire protection system?
To sound an alarm when smoke is detected
Which of the following is a common type of building where automatic sprinkler systems are typically installed?
Office buildings
Learn about the Dry Standpipe System, which is no longer being utilized in new buildings except when certain conditions apply. Understand how it works and its importance in fire safety measures.
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