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What is the purpose of the S-12 certification?
What is the purpose of the S-12 certification?
How many questions are on the S-15 exam?
How many questions are on the S-15 exam?
The existing S-12 Certificate of Fitness is not renewable.
The existing S-12 Certificate of Fitness is not renewable.
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When did the new applicants requirements begin?
When did the new applicants requirements begin?
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Where can the online application and payment instructions be found?
Where can the online application and payment instructions be found?
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Match the certification with its corresponding description:
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Study Notes
Examination Overview
- The S-12 certificate is for supervision of sprinkler systems in facilities without foam-water systems.
- The S-15 certificate is designated for supervision of foam-water sprinkler systems in relevant facilities.
- S-12 Exam: Contains 75 questions covering Chapters 1-16 of the study material.
- S-15 Exam: Comprises 100 questions from Chapters 1-19, including both citywide and foam-water sprinkler system inquiries.
- T-15 Exam: Limited to foam-water systems only, featuring 25 questions mainly focused on Chapters 17-19.
Renewal and Upgrade Information
- Existing S-12 certificates can be renewed and upgraded to S-15 by passing the T-15 exam.
- Original issue date for existing certificates was November 29, 2010.
Application and Payment Process
- All candidates must complete online applications and payments before attending the FDNY.
- The online process takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Instructions for online application can be found on the FDNY website.
Key Content Areas in Study Material
- Introduction to sprinkler and standpipe system maintenance and inspections.
- Responsibilities of building owners concerning fire safety systems.
- Procedures for record keeping and management of out-of-service systems.
- List of individuals authorized to perform specific tasks per the NYC Fire Code.
- Definitions of critical terminology related to fire safety systems.
- Types of sprinkler systems, including:
- Automatic wet sprinkler systems.
- Automatic dry sprinkler systems.
- Preaction sprinkler systems.
- Deluge sprinkler systems.
- Non-automatic dry sprinkler systems.
Accessing Study Material
- Study materials are available for free from the FDNY.
- An account can be created to log in and manage examination-related activities through the FDNY portal.
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Description
Prepare for the FDNY certification exams for supervision of sprinkler systems (S-12) and foam-water sprinkler systems (S-15) with this comprehensive study material. This resource is designed for new applicants seeking the Certificate of Fitness for efficient fire safety management in New York City.
