Fire Suppression and Plumbing Systems Quiz

What is the common use of a Class I standpipe system?

• It is used by building occupants without any training.

• It is used in combination with sprinkler systems and requires a trained firefighter to operate.

• It is a combination of Class I and Class II systems.

• It is used for outdoor fire suppression only.

Which class of standpipe system can be used by building occupants?

• Class I

• Class II

• Class III

• None of the above

What is a Class III standpipe system?

• A system with a 1-inch pipe used by trained firefighters.

• A system with a 3-inch pipe used by building occupants.

• A system that is a combination of Class I and Class II systems with both pipe sizes.

• A system that is only used outdoors with a separate water tank.

What does a manual wet type standpipe system have?

• Compressed air and an automatic valve.

• Water in the pipes in insufficient quantities.

• No water supply and requires firefighters to connect it when needed.

• An automatic connection to a water supply when a hose outlet is activated.

How does the operation of a fire suppression sprinkler system begin?

• A) A smoke detector activates the sprinkler.

• B) A fusible link in the head melts and releases the plug.

• C) The system is manually activated by a person.

• D) The sprinklers activate automatically at a preset time.

Which occupancy group is NOT required to have sprinkler systems according to the International Fire Code?

• A) Group A – Assembly occupancy

• B) Group B – Ambulatory health Care Facilities

• C) Group E – Educational

• D) Group U – Utility and miscellaneous

Why are dry-pipe systems used in areas subject to freezing?

• Because they activate more quickly

• Because they are less expensive

• To prevent water damage from leaks

• Because they are easier to install

What additional function does a closed-loop system serve besides being a fire protection system?

• It provides water for sinks

• It circulates water for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

• It purifies the air in the building

• It serves as a backup potable water source

What is a characteristic of preaction sprinkler systems?

• They emit water in a fine mist.

• They are always filled with water.

• They allow water to fill the pipes before the heads open.

• All heads emit water at the same time.

What is the advantage of mist systems?

• They are activated by a separate alarm.

• They are less damaging to a building's contents.

• They allow for possible manual extinguishment.

• They have open heads.