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What is a characteristic of a wet standpipe system?

It is usually supplied by a public water main.

It relies on air pressure in the piping.

It always has water in the piping. (correct)

It is intended for outdoor use only.

What is the purpose of a fire pump in a wet standpipe system?

To supply air pressure to the piping.

To increase the water pressure in the system. (correct)

To prevent freezing of water in the piping.

To open the dry pipe valve automatically.

What is the function of a dry pipe valve in a dry standpipe system?

To prevent water from entering the standpipe system. (correct)

To maintain constant water pressure in the system.

To release air pressure from the piping.

To regulate the flow of water into the piping.

Why should any part of the standpipe system exposed to freezing temperatures be insulated?

To prevent freezing of water in the piping. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the control valve at the automatic water supply connection in a dry standpipe system?

It should be kept open at all times to supply the standpipe system. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fire pump in a wet standpipe system?

To increase the water pressure in the system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a dry pipe valve in a dry standpipe system?

To prevent water from entering the standpipe system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should any part of the standpipe system exposed to freezing temperatures be insulated?

To prevent water from freezing and obstructing the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a wet standpipe system?

Always has water in the piping (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a dry stand pipe system?

Under normal conditions there is no water in the piping. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Types of Standpipe Systems Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is a characteristic of a wet standpipe system?

What is the purpose of a fire pump in a wet standpipe system?

What is the function of a dry pipe valve in a dry standpipe system?

Why should any part of the standpipe system exposed to freezing temperatures be insulated?

What should be done with the control valve at the automatic water supply connection in a dry standpipe system?

What is the purpose of a fire pump in a wet standpipe system?

What is the function of a dry pipe valve in a dry standpipe system?

Why should any part of the standpipe system exposed to freezing temperatures be insulated?

What is a characteristic of a wet standpipe system?

What is a characteristic of a dry stand pipe system?

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