S-12 Citywide Sprinkler Systems, S12 Sprinkler Test Exam Questions (193 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

SPRINKLER HEADS EXPOSED TO ___________ CONDITIONS ARE OFTEN COVERED WITH A COAT OF WAX, OR LEAD. {Ans: CORROSIVE}SHUTDOWNS AFFECTING MORE THAN _________ FLOOR(S) ARE CONSIDERED UNPLANNED OUT OF SERVICE CONDITIONS. {Ans: 1}THE COF NUMBER AND SIGNATURE OF COF HOLDER SHALL BE POSTED NEAR THE ____________. {Ans: MAIN CONTROL VALVE}ABOUT ______ PERCENT OF FIRES ARE EXTINGUISHED OR CONTROLLED WHEN SPRINKLERS ARE INSTALLED. {Ans: 96}THE BUILDING OWNER SHALL ASSIGN A(N) ____________ TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. {Ans: IMPAIRMENT COORDINATOR}Curb Valves {Ans: Gate valves of the non-indicating type are provided in water distribution systems. Gate valves allow the sprinkler system to be shut off for repairs or maintenance. Such valves are normally a non-rising stem type. They are operated using a special key wrench. A valve box is located over the valve to keep dirt from the valve. The valve box also provides a convenient access point for the valve wrench to the valve nut. A complete record should be made for each valve in the system. This record should include the exact location, the date it was installed, the make, the direction of opening, number of turns to open, and any maintenance that was performed. The control