Monthly Code Quiz May

When testing a fire pump, which section reference states, "The pressure relief valve shall also be observed during each flow condition to determine whether the pressure relief valve closes at the proper pressure." Hint= Answer is 5 numbers long _._._._._

(a)  

     Hydrants are required to be flow tested at least (a)   .

       System water supply tank heating systems without a supervised low temperature alarm connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected ________ during the heating season.

• daily

• weekly

• monthly

• quarterly

Dry Pendent sprinklers shall be tested after ______ years.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Answer explanation

While this frequency has changed from edition to edition, this test is based on NFPA 25 2020 edition.

An outside screw & yoke valve is required to be lubricated (a)   .

     Quick opening devices, if provided, shall be tested ________.

• weekly

• monthly

• quarterly

• annually

      When performing maintenance on a standard pressure proportioner, automatic type ball drips shall be ________.

• checked for leakage

• disassembled,cleaned, and reassembled

• replaced

• rebuilt with new internal parts

Which section number states," A main drain test shall be conducted annually for each water supply lead-in to a building water-based fire protection system to determine whether there has been a change in the condition of the water supply." Hint= Answer is 3 numbers long _._._

(a)  

   Deluge valves shall be inspected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter (a)   .

What table states that gauges are required to be tested every 5 years. Answer is Table _._._._

(a)