Fire Pumps

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Which type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?

  • Positive displacement pumps
  • Reciprocating pumps
  • Diaphragm pumps
  • Centrifugal pumps (correct)

What is the range of capacities for fire pumps?

  • 50 Lis to 500 Lis
  • 1.6 Lis to 300 Lis (correct)
  • 200 Lis to 2000 Lis
  • 100 Lis to 1000 Lis

Which standard must be met for the installation of fire pumps?

  • NFPA 20 (correct)
  • NFPA 40
  • NFPA 30
  • NFPA 10

Which of the following is a recommended check when a fire pump is not running?

<p>Verify the fire pump inlet water pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a flow switch in a fire line?

<p>To activate an alarm when there is a high fire water flow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often is regular fire pump testing mandated by NFPA 25?

<p>Annually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked shortly after start-up of a fire pump?

<p>Suction and discharge pressures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pump is used to pressurize the standpipe in the event of small leaks?

<p>Jockey pump (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the start of a fire pump?

<p>Pressure drop in the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a jockey pump?

<p>To maintain system pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, fuel storage systems, and associated electrical equipment?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system was incorporated into WHMIS 2015?

<p>Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who enforces the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations?

<p>Transport Canada (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is fall protection equipment required to be worn?

<p>At a height of 3 meters or more (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a fire safety plan?

<p>To enhance and maintain the safety of a facility or plant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a confined space according to the Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations?

<p>A space that may become hazardous due to its design or atmosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specialized safety trainings is usually provided by external certifying organizations?

<p>Confined Space Entry (CSE) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?

<p>Hazard classification, labeling requirements, safety data sheets (SDS), worker training and education programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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