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What is one of the steps to properly prep a copper fitting?
What is one of the steps to properly prep a copper fitting?
- Clean inside of fitting (correct)
- Apply paint to the fitting
- Heat the fitting with a blowtorch
- Submerge the fitting in water
What kind of permit is typically required for grinding work in a plant?
What kind of permit is typically required for grinding work in a plant?
- Hot work permit (correct)
- Cold work permit
- Electrical permit
- General work permit
What schedule of pipe is required to join a threaded coupling to two pieces of 4-inch pipe?
What schedule of pipe is required to join a threaded coupling to two pieces of 4-inch pipe?
- Schedule 40 (correct)
- Schedule 20
- Schedule 10
- Schedule 80
What is the appropriate tool to use for cutting pipe in a trench?
What is the appropriate tool to use for cutting pipe in a trench?
What is the field performance of a fire pump at its rated conditions?
What is the field performance of a fire pump at its rated conditions?
What is the frequency for hydrostatic testing of an ABC extinguisher?
What is the frequency for hydrostatic testing of an ABC extinguisher?
What is the shape of a Class B fire extinguisher?
What is the shape of a Class B fire extinguisher?
What power tool is commonly used for installing post-installed anchors?
What power tool is commonly used for installing post-installed anchors?
If an air compressor is cycling on and off, what should you do?
If an air compressor is cycling on and off, what should you do?
What size pipe is typically used for entering a cold space?
What size pipe is typically used for entering a cold space?
What is the standard size for a fire boat connection?
What is the standard size for a fire boat connection?
What size is a class 2 hose valve?
What size is a class 2 hose valve?
What is the recommended slope for a branch line in a freezer?
What is the recommended slope for a branch line in a freezer?
If the dry system intermediate check valve is defective and you test the system through the alarm test, what happens?
If the dry system intermediate check valve is defective and you test the system through the alarm test, what happens?
When you are flowing a 2000 gpm fire pump, what should you do first?
When you are flowing a 2000 gpm fire pump, what should you do first?
How do you tell when your hard hat expires?
How do you tell when your hard hat expires?
How many bolts and nuts, and what size are required for a 6" OSNY installation?
How many bolts and nuts, and what size are required for a 6" OSNY installation?
What is the spacing between pilot line detectors inside a cooling tower?
What is the spacing between pilot line detectors inside a cooling tower?
If a pilot line detector that uses fixed temperature is 6 inches beside an I-beam that is 12 inches deep and 8 inches wide, what are the rules regarding the maximum distance between pilot line detectors?
If a pilot line detector that uses fixed temperature is 6 inches beside an I-beam that is 12 inches deep and 8 inches wide, what are the rules regarding the maximum distance between pilot line detectors?
How often should you inspect a sealed control valve?
How often should you inspect a sealed control valve?
How often should control valves be checked according to Napa 13?
How often should control valves be checked according to Napa 13?
What is the flow rate in gallons per minute required for flushing an 8" pipe?
What is the flow rate in gallons per minute required for flushing an 8" pipe?
What is the standard pressure for a hydrostatic test for underground plumbing?
What is the standard pressure for a hydrostatic test for underground plumbing?
What is the maximum support capacity of a 3 screw ceiling flange with 1/2" lags?
What is the maximum support capacity of a 3 screw ceiling flange with 1/2" lags?
What is the maximum distance between a 4-way brace?
What is the maximum distance between a 4-way brace?
What is the recommended spacing for CLVC hangers?
What is the recommended spacing for CLVC hangers?
How should a pilot tube be used in plumbing applications?
How should a pilot tube be used in plumbing applications?
A standpipe only serves a portion of the building; what is required to indicate this?
A standpipe only serves a portion of the building; what is required to indicate this?
How should you clean a pipe for end treatment?
How should you clean a pipe for end treatment?
What do you do to prep a grooved pipe for installation?
What do you do to prep a grooved pipe for installation?
How often should dry sprinkler systems be tested?
How often should dry sprinkler systems be tested?
What is the standard duration for sprinkler testing?
What is the standard duration for sprinkler testing?
How far apart can ground face unions be?
How far apart can ground face unions be?
What type of valve can be within 5 feet of fire pump suction?
What type of valve can be within 5 feet of fire pump suction?
What is the correct sequence for a property owner to shut down the system?
What is the correct sequence for a property owner to shut down the system?
What is the maximum distance that a PIV (Post Indicator Valve) must be installed above grade?
What is the maximum distance that a PIV (Post Indicator Valve) must be installed above grade?
Where is the inspector's test located?
Where is the inspector's test located?
A detector has a ceiling temperature of 90°F. What is it classified as?
A detector has a ceiling temperature of 90°F. What is it classified as?
How many stock sprinklers are needed for 1200 heads?
How many stock sprinklers are needed for 1200 heads?
What protective covering can be used for copper fittings?
What protective covering can be used for copper fittings?
What is the minimum diameter of PVC pipe commonly used for entry into a building?
What is the minimum diameter of PVC pipe commonly used for entry into a building?
Solder joints in exposed wet pipe systems are?
Solder joints in exposed wet pipe systems are?
Multiple drains of sizes 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 1-1/4", and 1-1/4" are tied into a common drain. What is the size of the main drain?
Multiple drains of sizes 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 1-1/4", and 1-1/4" are tied into a common drain. What is the size of the main drain?
Is supervision required on preaction systems with more than 20 heads?
Is supervision required on preaction systems with more than 20 heads?
Where should a quick opening device (QOD) be installed?
Where should a quick opening device (QOD) be installed?
A placard on a system riser will identify which of the following?
A placard on a system riser will identify which of the following?
What does antifreeze with a backflow require?
What does antifreeze with a backflow require?
What is required for drains draining outside?
What is required for drains draining outside?
An ordinary head is installed with 6' of a mounted heater. How do you correct this installation?
An ordinary head is installed with 6' of a mounted heater. How do you correct this installation?
If a sprinkler head is painted, what should you do?
If a sprinkler head is painted, what should you do?
What is the maximum distance allowed between residential plumbing fixtures?
What is the maximum distance allowed between residential plumbing fixtures?
An obstruction is 5'4" away from a side wall. How far above the obstruction can the side wall be mounted?
An obstruction is 5'4" away from a side wall. How far above the obstruction can the side wall be mounted?
What is the coverage area of a CMSA head in noncombustible construction?
What is the coverage area of a CMSA head in noncombustible construction?
What is required for 25 in rack sprinklers that are fed off of an overhead system?
What is required for 25 in rack sprinklers that are fed off of an overhead system?
You are replacing uprights with pendents; what is the maximum size nipple you can use?
You are replacing uprights with pendents; what is the maximum size nipple you can use?
How far above the ground can post indicator valves be installed?
How far above the ground can post indicator valves be installed?
What auxiliary drain size is required on a wet system of 3 gallons?
What auxiliary drain size is required on a wet system of 3 gallons?
What auxiliary drain is required on a 60-gallon wet system?
What auxiliary drain is required on a 60-gallon wet system?
What is the maximum pipe size for which toggle hangers are permitted to be used?
What is the maximum pipe size for which toggle hangers are permitted to be used?
What is the correct method to calculate the leakage of a 660ft pipe with a diameter of 6"?
What is the correct method to calculate the leakage of a 660ft pipe with a diameter of 6"?
What is the acceptance test pressure for a water pressure tank with a normal operating pressure of 175 psi?
What is the acceptance test pressure for a water pressure tank with a normal operating pressure of 175 psi?
What kind of wrench do you use to install heads?
What kind of wrench do you use to install heads?
What is the rating of a 6500lb sling?
What is the rating of a 6500lb sling?
What is the recommended angle of a pipe end for welding?
What is the recommended angle of a pipe end for welding?
What is the recommended testing frequency for a 1-1/2" hose valve?
What is the recommended testing frequency for a 1-1/2" hose valve?
What is required for outdoor scaffolding?
What is required for outdoor scaffolding?
What should you do if you encounter a downed power line in the area?
What should you do if you encounter a downed power line in the area?
What is an unsupported length for a 1" copper fitting?
What is an unsupported length for a 1" copper fitting?
What is the maximum time for an audible alarm to go off?
What is the maximum time for an audible alarm to go off?
What is the time for the audible alarm to go off in a marine system?
What is the time for the audible alarm to go off in a marine system?
Where is the hydraulic data plate found?
Where is the hydraulic data plate found?
As a sprinkler fitter teaching your apprentice a new skill, what should you do?
As a sprinkler fitter teaching your apprentice a new skill, what should you do?
What size hole is required for a 2" pipe subject to earthquake conditions?
What size hole is required for a 2" pipe subject to earthquake conditions?
You are late to the site, who do you call first?
You are late to the site, who do you call first?
What is the coverage area of a maximum sprinkler head?
What is the coverage area of a maximum sprinkler head?
What size is the discharge pipe for a 2000-gallon pump?
What size is the discharge pipe for a 2000-gallon pump?
How to properly operate a drum drip?
How to properly operate a drum drip?
What is the best method for joining CPVC pipes?
What is the best method for joining CPVC pipes?
What is the proper method of marking a hole on a pipe?
What is the proper method of marking a hole on a pipe?
Which NFPA standard is used for high expansion foam?
Which NFPA standard is used for high expansion foam?
What must be done prior to installing CO2 pipe?
What must be done prior to installing CO2 pipe?
If the ball drip is leaking, what is the likely cause?
If the ball drip is leaking, what is the likely cause?
What is the first step to fix a fire pump?
What is the first step to fix a fire pump?
How do you store acetylene bottles?
How do you store acetylene bottles?
How are deluge systems designed?
How are deluge systems designed?
Given a load of 5000 lb per square foot, what is the correct formula to determine the height of the tank?
Given a load of 5000 lb per square foot, what is the correct formula to determine the height of the tank?
When should a fire department connection (FDC) be omitted?
When should a fire department connection (FDC) be omitted?
What is the minimum size drain for a 10" pipe?
What is the minimum size drain for a 10" pipe?
What pump shall be permitted to maintain system pressure?
What pump shall be permitted to maintain system pressure?
What is installed on a ground suction tank to prevent air from getting into the fire pump?
What is installed on a ground suction tank to prevent air from getting into the fire pump?
What are supervisions on a dry pipe system?
What are supervisions on a dry pipe system?
What type of system is a paddle type water alarm installed on?
What type of system is a paddle type water alarm installed on?
What type of sprinkler requires testing after 10 years?
What type of sprinkler requires testing after 10 years?
When should antifreeze be tested?
When should antifreeze be tested?
When sprinkler pipe passes through an unheated room, what is required?
When sprinkler pipe passes through an unheated room, what is required?
How often should locked control valves be inspected?
How often should locked control valves be inspected?
What should be left inside the sprinkler head box?
What should be left inside the sprinkler head box?
What is the maximum size of pipe where labeling is not required?
What is the maximum size of pipe where labeling is not required?
What extinguisher is used to protect against charged equipment?
What extinguisher is used to protect against charged equipment?
Multiple auxiliary drain tie in, what size is your drain?
Multiple auxiliary drain tie in, what size is your drain?
What is the bend radius of a 6" Schedule 40 pipe with an angle of 180 degrees?
What is the bend radius of a 6" Schedule 40 pipe with an angle of 180 degrees?
What do you do first before starting a job in a confined space?
What do you do first before starting a job in a confined space?
If you are grooving a 4" fitting but need to groove an 8" fitting next, what do you need to change out?
If you are grooving a 4" fitting but need to groove an 8" fitting next, what do you need to change out?
Flashcards
Copper fitting prep step
Copper fitting prep step
Clean the inside of the fitting.
Grinding work permit
Grinding work permit
A hot work permit is typically required.
Pipe schedule for threaded coupling
Pipe schedule for threaded coupling
Schedule 40 pipe is used for joining a threaded coupling to 4-inch pipes.
Pipe cutting tool for trench work
Pipe cutting tool for trench work
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Fire pump field performance
Fire pump field performance
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ABC extinguisher hydrostatic test frequency
ABC extinguisher hydrostatic test frequency
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Class B fire extinguisher shape
Class B fire extinguisher shape
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Post-installed anchor installation tool
Post-installed anchor installation tool
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Air compressor cycling issue fix
Air compressor cycling issue fix
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Cold space pipe size
Cold space pipe size
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Fire boat connection size
Fire boat connection size
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Class 2 hose valve size
Class 2 hose valve size
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Branch line freezer slope
Branch line freezer slope
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