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What is the minimum diameter for fire hydrant supply mains?
What is the minimum diameter for fire hydrant supply mains?
- 6 inches (correct)
- 10 inches
- 4 inches
- 8 inches
Which piping arrangement is characterized by multiple water pathways?
Which piping arrangement is characterized by multiple water pathways?
- Grid system (correct)
- Loop system
- Combination system
- Dead-end main
What is the ideal distance between valves in high-value areas?
What is the ideal distance between valves in high-value areas?
- 100 feet
- 500 feet (correct)
- 250 feet
- 1000 feet
Which type of valve visually shows the position of the valve: fully open, fully closed, or partially closed?
Which type of valve visually shows the position of the valve: fully open, fully closed, or partially closed?
What are two common indicator valves?
What are two common indicator valves?
What type of valve has a yoke on the outside of the structure with a threaded stem that opens or closes the gate inside the valve?
What type of valve has a yoke on the outside of the structure with a threaded stem that opens or closes the gate inside the valve?
What type of valve has a rubber or a rubber-composition seat that is bonded to the valve body?
What type of valve has a rubber or a rubber-composition seat that is bonded to the valve body?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the larger outlet on a dry-barrel hydrant?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the larger outlet on a dry-barrel hydrant?
Why should hydrants be flushed every year?
Why should hydrants be flushed every year?
What is the minimum flow and residual pressure requirement for hydrants according to the ISO evaluation procedure?
What is the minimum flow and residual pressure requirement for hydrants according to the ISO evaluation procedure?
Which of the following is NOT a common example of a gravity system for water supply?
Which of the following is NOT a common example of a gravity system for water supply?
What is the purpose of elevated storage tanks in a combination system?
What is the purpose of elevated storage tanks in a combination system?
Which type of properties are private water supply systems most commonly found on?
Which type of properties are private water supply systems most commonly found on?
What is the purpose of a circulating feed or looped line in a distribution system?
What is the purpose of a circulating feed or looped line in a distribution system?
What are the primary purposes of private water supply systems?
What are the primary purposes of private water supply systems?
What is the purpose of secondary feeders in a grid system?
What is the purpose of secondary feeders in a grid system?
What is a potential issue with private water supply systems that provide nonpotable water for fire protection?
What is a potential issue with private water supply systems that provide nonpotable water for fire protection?
What are some advantages of having separate piping arrangements in a private water supply system?
What are some advantages of having separate piping arrangements in a private water supply system?
Which component of a water supply system is responsible for removing contaminants from water?
Which component of a water supply system is responsible for removing contaminants from water?
Which situation could drastically reduce the volume and pressure of water available for fire fighting operations?
Which situation could drastically reduce the volume and pressure of water available for fire fighting operations?
What is the primary source of water in a direct pumping system?
What is the primary source of water in a direct pumping system?
What is the main factor that determines the water pressure in a gravity system?
What is the main factor that determines the water pressure in a gravity system?
According to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507, if a portion of a facility or building is more than 400 feet (120m) from a hydrant, what is required by the fire code official?
According to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507, if a portion of a facility or building is more than 400 feet (120m) from a hydrant, what is required by the fire code official?
For which occupancies is the distance requirement for hydrants 600 feet (180 m) according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
For which occupancies is the distance requirement for hydrants 600 feet (180 m) according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
If a building is equipped throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system, what is the distance requirement for hydrants according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
If a building is equipped throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system, what is the distance requirement for hydrants according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
Who has the authority to make decisions on the recommended spacing of hydrants according to the text?
Who has the authority to make decisions on the recommended spacing of hydrants according to the text?
What is the distance requirement for hydrants if a portion of a facility or building is less than 400 feet (120m) from a hydrant according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
What is the distance requirement for hydrants if a portion of a facility or building is less than 400 feet (120m) from a hydrant according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
What is the distance requirement for hydrants if a portion of a facility or building is 500 feet (150m) from a hydrant according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
What is the distance requirement for hydrants if a portion of a facility or building is 500 feet (150m) from a hydrant according to the International Fire Code®, 2012 edition, Section 507?
