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A comprehensive guide to the nyc cof citywide sprinkler exam, covering a wide range of topics related to sprinkler systems, including the pressure difference for the clapper valve to open, maintenance requirements, sprinkler system components, inspection and testing procedures, record-keeping, system impairment protocols, and more. The correct answers to various questions, making it a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the exam. The detailed information covers essential aspects of sprinkler system management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This document could be particularly useful for individuals seeking to obtain a certificate of fitness (cof) for sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance, as well as for building owners, property managers, and fire safety professionals who need to understand the requirements and best practices for maintaining effective sprinkler systems in new york city.
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The pressure difference for the clapper valve to open is ___ to ___ psi. - Correct Answer-2 to 5 psi Maintenance on tanks is every ____ ____. - Correct Answer- years A sprinkler system is a ____ ____ ____ that uses _____ as the extinguishing agent. - Correct Answer-Fire extinguishing system, water Automatic and nonautimatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected and tested by a competent person holding a ____ ___ ______. - Correct Answer-Certificate of Fitness A detailed record must be kept of each inspection for examination by any rep of the ____ ____. - Correct Answer- Fire Department
A supply of ____ extra sprinkler heads shall be kept available for to replace any fused or damaged sprinklers. - Correct Answer- At least once in____ years, the FD connections must be _______ ______ tested. - Correct Answer-Once in 5 years, hydostatic pressure tested The hydrostatic pressure test must be conducted by a _____ Fire Suppression _____ ______ in the presence of a _____ _____ _______. - Correct Answer-Master FireSupression Piping Contractor, Fire Department representative There shall be one or more employees with a _____ ___ _____ to inspect the sprinkler system following the standard of the ______ of ____. - Correct Answer-Cof, NFPA 25 of 2002 It shall be the ____'s responsibility to maintain the ___ _____ and to determine the qualifications of his ____ ____ ______ holder to perform certain functions related to _____, ____, and _____. - Correct Answer-Owner's, sprinkler system, Cof, inspection, testing, maintenance
901.6.2 says that records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and other maintenance must be maintained on the premises for a minimum of ____ years. - Correct Answer- years 901.7.1 says that the owner shall assign an ____ _____ to comply with requirements. In the absence, the ____ shall be considered the ______ _____. - Correct Answer-Impairment coordinator, owner, ic The impairment coordinator shall maintain all ____ of all _____, ____, and _____ for _____ years. - Correct Answer- Records, tests, inspections, maintenance, 3 years Planned out of service systems for minor repairs or construction affecting not more than ____ floor, the _____ holder and _____ _____ must be made aware of and authorize the system out of service. - Correct Answer-1 floor, Cof, impairment coordinator For an unplanned out of service condition a ____ _____ in the sprinkler system must occur. - Correct Answer-Serious defect
Unplanned or planned shutdown? Empty tank - Correct Answer-Unplanned Unplanned or planned shutdown? Testing - Correct Answer-Planned Unplanned or planned shutdown? Defective fire department connections - Correct Answer- Unplanned For a planned removal of service, ___ _____ to the FDNY is required provided the system returns to service within an ____ hour period and all the other fire protection systems are ____ _____. - Correct Answer-No notification, 8 hours, fully operational For an unplanned removal of service, the person responsible for operation must immediately report the condition to the ____ _____ and to the _____ _____ Borough Communications office. 901.7.5 - Correct Answer-Building owner, FD
The initial FD notification shall include 5 things. Name them! - Correct Answer-1) Description of condition 2)area effected
A ____ shall be used to indicate that a system or portion is out of service. - Correct Answer-Tag A master fire suppression piping contractor shall be required to post ___ when a system or portion is out of service at the ____ ____ valve and at any closed sectional valves serving ____ affected. - Correct Answer-Tag, main control, areas The tag shall indicate the ___ affected, a brief ____ of the ____, the ______, the Cof ____, and estimated ____ the system becomes operational. - Correct Answer-Area, description, condition, occupancy, number, time ____ test results shall be posted on the tag indicating both the ____ and ____ pressures before and after the system was placed out if service. - Correct Answer-Drain, static, flow, If no impairment is found in the entire system, ____ tags will be placed on the ____ ____ ____. - Correct Answer-Green, main control valves Systems partially or fully out if service shall have one _____ disc ___ to ___ inches in diameter on all affected FD
connections. A ___ tag shall be placed at the ___ ____ valve with the ____ name, date of _____ from service and expected return to service _____. - Correct Answer-White, 8 to 9, red, main control, company, removal, date Systems partially out of service must have a ____ tag placed on all affected FD connections and a ___ tag at the main control valve. - Correct Answer-Blue, red Prior to taking a system out if service the Cof and ic must determine the ____ the system will be out of service, inspect the ____ of the building affected, notify the _____ carrier and the _____. - Correct Answer-Duration, area, insurance, occupants System fully out of service is tagged with a _____ tag. - Correct Answer-Red System fully out of service is tagged with a _____ disc. - Correct Answer-White System partially out of service is tagged with a _____ tag. - Correct Answer-Red
System partially out of service is tagged with a _____ disc. - Correct Answer-Blue If a system appears free of defects it is tagged with a _____ tag. - Correct Answer-Green A sign indicating the location of all _______ _______ shall be kept in the compactor room. - Correct Answer-Control valves A _________ _______ connected to a water supply shall be kept in the compactor room to put out small _______. - Correct Answer-Garden hose, fire The C of F holder shall conduct an inspection of the entire Sprinkler system once a _________. - Correct Answer-Month What should a C of F holder do when there is a fire in the compactor chute? - Correct Answer-Do not attempt to enter and put out the fire. Call the FDNY.
Is it better to have a single supply or secondary water supply for a Sprinkler system? - Correct Answer-Secondary is always better! Fd caps on the FD connections on an automatic Sprinkler system should be painted _______. - Correct Answer-Green Fd caps on the FD connections on a Standpipe system should be painted _______. - Correct Answer-Red Fd caps on the FD connections on a combined system should be painted _______. - Correct Answer-Yellow The entire FD connection to a non-automatic Sprinkler should be painted ________. - Correct Answer-Silver A lower check valve prevents the _________ of the private water supply into the FD connection. - Correct Answer- Backflow Automatic Ball Drip between the lower check valve and the FD connection must be installed in the _________ position. - Correct Answer-Horizontal
Gravity tanks are usually located on the top of a ________ or a tall ________. Operates by the pull of __________. - Correct Answer-Building, tower, gravity The air pressure in a pressure tank should be maintained at _______ psi. - Correct Answer- Fire Pumps are designed to take water from a supply source and _______ the water into the fire protection system _______ _________. - Correct Answer-Discharge, under pressure The best way to put out a fire is to spray the water from the Sprinkler head ________ and __________. - Correct Answer- Downward and horizontally Under 300 sprinklers you need ______ extra on hand. - Correct Answer- 301-1000 sprinklers, you need ________ extra sprinklers on hand. - Correct Answer-
Over 1,000 sprinklers? - Correct Answer- The max gross capacity of a pressure tank is _______ psi. Always kept above ______degees. - Correct Answer-9000, 40 Gravity tanks should be at least ______ feet above the highest line of Sprinkler heads. - Correct Answer- For every foot a gravity tank is above, ________ psi is generated. - Correct Answer-. __________ pumps are found on Sprinkler systems and operate when there is a slight drop in pressure. - Correct Answer-Jockey When the drop in pressure in the system becomes greater than the Jockey Pump can handle, the _______ pump is activated. - Correct Answer-Fire A _________ pump is used to increase the pressure at the highest Sprinkler head. - Correct Answer-Booster
__________ are never to be used to fasten the Sprinkler system. - Correct Answer-Nails The spray pattern of a Sprinkler is _________ and at a distance of _______ feet below the deflector, the spray covers ________ feet when the Sprinkler discharges ______ gpm. - Correct Answer-Downward, 4, 16, 15 Minimum size hanger rods are: Up to and including 4 rod diameter must be _______ Five, Six, and Eight _______ Ten and Twelve _______ - Correct Answer-3/8, 1/2, 5/