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Which buildings are standpipe systems used in?
What is the minimum size requirement for a standpipe that only has hose connections?
What is the recommended approach to fight a fire using standpipe connections?
Which type of sprinkler system is the most common?
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Which type of sprinkler system is used when the temperature is subject to freezing or maintained below 4°C?
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Which type of standpipe system relies solely on the connection outside the building by the Fire Department?
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Which type of standpipe system is permanently attached to a water supply and charged with compressed air or nitrogen?
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What is the purpose of fire zones in a building or plant?
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Which type of hose is typically used in Class II standpipe systems for light hazard occupations?
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Which type of system is equipped with a supplemental detection system such as a smoke detector or heat detector?
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What is the purpose of the small amount of compressed air or nitrogen in the sprinkler line?
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In which type of system is water admitted to the sprinkler piping with either operation of the detection device or the activation of an automatic sprinkler head?
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In which type of system is water not admitted to the sprinkler piping until both the detection device and an automatic sprinkler head are activated?
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What type of sprinkler system delivers large amounts of water using non-automatic sprinkler heads?
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In a deluge system, when does water flow through the sprinkler line?
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Which type of standpipe system supplies water to both the hose connections and an automatic sprinkler system?
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Where are Class II fire systems usually found?
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What is the minimum size requirement for a standpipe that only has hose connections?
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Which type of standpipe system is used in buildings over 3 stories in height?
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What is the minimum size requirement for a standpipe that only has hose connections?
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What is the recommended approach to fighting a fire using standpipe connections?
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Which type of sprinkler system is used when the temperature is subject to freezing or maintained below 4°C?
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What type of sprinkler system relies solely on the connection outside the building by the Fire Department?
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Which type of standpipe system is permanently attached to a water supply and charged with compressed air or nitrogen?
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Which type of sprinkler system is equipped with a supplemental detection system such as a smoke detector or heat detector?
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What is the purpose of a double-interlock preaction system?
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Which type of system allows water into the sprinkler piping with either operation of the detection device or the activation of an automatic sprinkler head?
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What type of sprinkler system delivers large amounts of water using non-automatic sprinkler heads?
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What is the purpose of a deluge system?
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Which type of system is typically found in environments where water discharge is a major concern?
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Which type of standpipe system is permanently attached to a water supply and charged with compressed air or nitrogen?
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Which type of sprinkler system delivers large amounts of water using non-automatic sprinkler heads?
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Where are Class II fire systems usually found?
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Which type of sprinkler system is typically found in office buildings, stores, hotels, schools, and health facilities?
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What type of standpipe system is permanently attached to a water supply and charged with compressed air or nitrogen?
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Which type of sprinkler system is used when the temperature of the protected area is maintained at or above 4°C?
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Which type of sprinkler system is commonly found in environments where water discharge is a major concern?
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In which type of system is water not admitted to the sprinkler piping until both the detection device and an automatic sprinkler head are activated?
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What type of sprinkler system delivers large amounts of water using non-automatic sprinkler heads?
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Which type of system allows water into the sprinkler piping with either operation of the detection device or the activation of an automatic sprinkler head?
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What is the purpose of a double-interlock preaction system?
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In a deluge system, when does water flow through the sprinkler line?
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Which type of standpipe system combines both Class I and Class II hose fittings?
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Where are Class III standpipes typically located?
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What is the minimum distance requirement for hose stations in each building zone for a standpipe system using NPS 25 mm hose?
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Which type of standpipe system combines both Class I and Class II hose fittings?
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What is the minimum size requirement for a standpipe that only has hose connections in a building zone with NPS 40 mm hose?
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Where are Class II fire systems usually found?
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