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Which type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?
Which type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?
- Centrifugal pumps (correct)
- Diaphragm pumps
- Positive displacement pumps
- Reciprocating pumps
What is the range of discharge pressures for fire pumps?
What is the range of discharge pressures for fire pumps?
- 280 kPa to 2000 kPa (correct)
- 100 kPa to 500 kPa
- 2000 kPa to 4000 kPa
- 600 kPa to 1000 kPa
What certification requirements must fire pumps meet?
What certification requirements must fire pumps meet?
- NFPA 10 and CSA standards
- NFPA 20 and ULC standards (correct)
- ULC standards only
- NFPA 20 and CSA standards
Which type of pump is used to maintain system pressure in wet systems with small leaks?
Which type of pump is used to maintain system pressure in wet systems with small leaks?
What activates the fire pump in a standpipe or sprinkler system?
What activates the fire pump in a standpipe or sprinkler system?
Which codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, and associated electrical equipment?
Which codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, and associated electrical equipment?
What can frequent cycling of jockey pumps indicate?
What can frequent cycling of jockey pumps indicate?
Which organization mandates regular fire pump testing?
Which organization mandates regular fire pump testing?
Which of the following checks should be done when the fire pump is not running?
Which of the following checks should be done when the fire pump is not running?
Which of the following should be checked when the fire pump is running?
Which of the following should be checked when the fire pump is running?
Which of the following is a common method to start the fire pump during testing?
Which of the following is a common method to start the fire pump during testing?
What is the purpose of fire pumps in a facility's fire protection system?
What is the purpose of fire pumps in a facility's fire protection system?
What is the range of capacities for fire pumps?
What is the range of capacities for fire pumps?
What standards must fire pumps meet for certification?
What standards must fire pumps meet for certification?
Which of the following checks should be included when operators check fire pumps shortly after start-up?
Which of the following checks should be included when operators check fire pumps shortly after start-up?
What is the maximum length of time fire pumps should keep running when shut down manually?
What is the maximum length of time fire pumps should keep running when shut down manually?
Which of the following checks should be made when the fire pump is not running as part of regular operator rounds?
Which of the following checks should be made when the fire pump is not running as part of regular operator rounds?
What is the purpose of fire pump testing according to NFPA 25?
What is the purpose of fire pump testing according to NFPA 25?
Which type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?
Which type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?
What can frequent cycling of jockey pumps indicate?
What can frequent cycling of jockey pumps indicate?
What activates the fire pump in a standpipe or sprinkler system?
What activates the fire pump in a standpipe or sprinkler system?
Which codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, and associated electrical equipment?
Which codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, and associated electrical equipment?
According to NFPA 20, what type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?
According to NFPA 20, what type of pumps are typically used as fire pumps?
What is the range of capacities for fire pumps?
What is the range of capacities for fire pumps?
Why are fire pumps installed near the point of water supply to a facility?
Why are fire pumps installed near the point of water supply to a facility?
Which of the following is the purpose of a jockey pump in a fire protection system?
Which of the following is the purpose of a jockey pump in a fire protection system?
Which of the following is NOT a common driver for fire pumps?
Which of the following is NOT a common driver for fire pumps?
Which of the following codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, and associated electrical equipment?
Which of the following codes and standards must be met for pump drivers, auxiliary equipment, and associated electrical equipment?
What activates the fire pump in a standpipe or sprinkler system?
What activates the fire pump in a standpipe or sprinkler system?
Which of the following checks should be included when operators check fire pumps shortly after start-up?
Which of the following checks should be included when operators check fire pumps shortly after start-up?
What is the purpose of fire pump testing according to NFPA 25?
What is the purpose of fire pump testing according to NFPA 25?
Which of the following is a common method to start the fire pump during testing?
Which of the following is a common method to start the fire pump during testing?
What can frequent cycling of jockey pumps indicate?
What can frequent cycling of jockey pumps indicate?
