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NICET Level III Inspection,Testing, and
Maintenance of Water Based Systems Practice
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The inspection of a fire pump circulation relief valve verifies which two situations?
- To keep the pump from over heating and damaging component systems - Water is flowing thru it properly Pressure readings for a water spray system shall be made to ensure that water flow is not impeded by partially closed valves or plugged nozzles? At what point must this reading be taken?
- At the hydraulically most remote nozzle On a hydrostatic test of a standpipe where the where the maximum pressure is B)50. Which three of the following operations should be included when restoring a water mist system to service following a test
- Check and clean screens and filters. - Drain water from low points
- Replace plugs or caps on auxiliary drains. At which two locations can a main drain test be performed on a standpipe system?
- The low point drain for each standpipe.
- The main drain test connection
How frequently should the Mercury level gauge on a tank Be tested in order to determine if the gauge is accurate?
- Every 5 years How often shall water level indicators in water tanks be tested for accuracy?
- Every 5 years Which 2 pieces of information are obtained and recorded in order to plot test data on a graph after a pump test?
- Discharge pressure. - Suction pressure What is the coefficient of a smooth and rounded outlet hydrant? -. When a fire pump has a bypass flow meter to the pump suction, how often does a full flow test discharging water be performed?
- every 3 years Which statement reflects safety considerations when entering confined spaces such as tanks and valve pits?
- Legally required precautions should be taken Per NFPA 25, which hydrants are to be tested?
When water rationing is enforced for six months, what is the next step?
- No flow test is required What is the maximum time requirement for draining dry barrel hydrants?
- 60 minutes The most critical item to observe during the 30 minute churn test on 0 a 750 gpm horizontal split case diesel fire pump is which item?
- Circulation relief valve What is the minimum diameter of the removable airline of a system protecting a freezer?
- 1" During cold weather,how often shall low temperature alarms be tested?
- weekly To which criteria/entity must the closure of the circulation relief valve be adjusted during a fire pump flow test?
- Manufacturers How often shall pre action systems be tested for leakage?
- Every 3 years
Which water supply control valve is intended to be operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge device?
- Deluge valve When inspecting a freezer system, where should the removable-sections be located?
- In the heated area and in the freezer How frequently shall dry pipe or pre action system's-protecting or passing through freezer or cold storage areas be inspected internally for ice obstructions?
- annually In a multi zone stand pipe system, at which two locations is the test header generally found? (Choose two). A). At grade. B). At the most remote hose location in a stair tower. C). At a suction tank on a higher floor. D). Where the supply main enters the building A) at grade C) At the suction tank on a higher floor The pitot gauge reads 8 psi on a smooth and round 4-1/2"ID pumper outlet on a hydrant. What is the flow? A). 1277 gpm. B) 1370 gpm. C). 1419 gpm. D) 1539 gpm. D) 1539 gpm How often should exterior painted or insulated surfaces of tanks or their supporting structures be inspected? A). Quarterly. B). Semi-annually. C). Annual. D) Every Two years C) annually
How frequently should full flow trip test on deluge valves be performed? A). Annually in cold weather. B). Annually in warm weather. C). Every 2 years. D) every three years B) Annually in warm weather What is the acceptable range of rate voltage readings at the electrical motor? A). 5% above 5% below. B). 5% above 10% below. C). 10% above 5% below. D). 10% above 10% below. C) 10% above or 5% below To evaluate an inspector performing an annual inspection and test of a dry system. What two piece of information shall an inspector record? (Choose two). A). Trip and flow times. B). Type of hazard. C). Type of water supply. D). Water and air pressure A) Trip and flow times D) Water and Air pressure How shall inspections, testing, and maintenance be conducted? A). In accordance with applicable safety regulations B). In accordance with all federal regulations. C). In accordance with local and state regulations. D). As safely as possible A) In accordance to applicable safety regulations How shall misaligned water spray nozzles be adjusted? A). Calipers. B) Measured distance between nozzles. C). Measured distance to hazard. D). Visual means D) visual means When performing an annual flow test on a 1500 gpm steam turbine driven fire pump, which tool is needed for proper testing? A). Bourdon tube tester. B). Multimeter A) Bourdon tube tester
How often are flow test on underground mains required? A). Annually. B). Every three years. C). Every 5 years. D). When underground piping is repaired C) Every 5 years How often shall a preaction system be trip tested with the relief valve fully open? A). As manufacturers recommends B). Annually C). Every two years. D). Every three years D) Every 3 years Before performing a hydrostatic test on a semi- automatic standpipe in a high rise building, with a total volume of 760 gallons , what should be done first? A). Check that all valves on all floors are closed. B). Inform the building owner of the need for access to all areas of the building for the duration of the test. C). Perform an air test in the system. D). Place 25 psi of water pressure on the system to check for leaks A) Check that all valves on all floors are closed If a standpipe system has been modified which test is required? A). Air test. B). Flow test. C). Hydrostatic test D). Test of reducing valves B) Flow test When misaligned discharge devices for water systems are realigned by visual means, when should the discharge pattern be inspected? ( Choose two) A). Immediately after realignment. B). At the next scheduled flow test. C). Quarterly. D). Annually A) Immediately after realignment B) At the next scheduled flow test In a water spray fixed system, at which two frequencies shall items in areas that are inaccessible for safety conditions be inspected? A). At scheduled shut downs. B). Annually. C). Not more than every 18 months. D). Every two years A) At scheduled shutdowns C) Not more than every 18 months
B) Multimeter D) Tachometer When the initiating device on a high water temperature limit switch cannot be tested, which alternative testing can be performed? A) Check the water temperature on the tank discharge. B). The circuitry can be tested C). A manual temperature reading can be taken. D). Testing should be in accordance to NFPA 72 B) The circuitry can be tested To test a sample containing propylene glycol , from a two inch anti- freeze loop in a building with a 4 inch wet pipe system and a 4 inch pressure zone back flow preventer fed by a non potable water supply, which tool should be used? A). Anemometer. B). Refractometer. C). Spectrometer. D). Tachometer B) Refractometer Who should be notified before a test of a water spray system is conducted? A) All personnel who's operations could be affected by the systems actuation. B). Only the alarms supervisory service. C). Only the Authority Having Jurisdiction. D). Only the maintenance department A) All personnel who's operations could be affected by the systems actuation Which three data elements for the inspection of a pre-action system shall be recorded and maintained at the system riser? (Choose three). A). Date of the last trip test. B) Inspectors name. C). Internal condition of the valve D). Tripping time A) Date of last trip test B) Inspectors name C) Tripping time Low temperature alarms, if installed in valve enclosure, shall be inspected how frequently at the beginning of the heating season? A). Daily for the first week of the season. B) weekly. C). Quarterly. D). Annually D) Annually
A planned temporary shut down of a system as part of performing the routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of that system while under constant attendance of qualified personnel and where system can be restored to service-quickly should be considered which type of deficiency/impairment? A). Emergency impairment. B). Non-Critcal deficiency. C). Pre planned Impairment. D) This is not an impairment D) This is not an impairment If water damage is possible prior to introducing water to the system, an air test should be conducted on the standpipe system. What is the proper pressure for the test? A). 25psi. B). 40psi. C). 50psi. D). 100psi A) 25 psi Who is responsible for preventing damage to equipment and structure during the test of a water spray system? A). Authority Having Jurisdiction B). Inspector. C). Insurance company. D) Property owner or designated representative D) Property owner or designated representative A limited system with a 2 inch backflow requires what flow for a forward flow testing the backflow? A). It is not required to measure the flow on this device. B). 75 psi. C) 150 psi. D) 250 psi A) It is not required to measure the flow on this device How often should priming water be checked on pre action and deluge valves? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C) semi annually. D) annually B) Quarterly On a water spray system where caps and plugs are required, how shall they be secured? A). Be in place and free to operate as intended. B). Secured in place by any means. C). Secured with tape. D). A thin bead of adhesive
How frequently shall the gauge monitoring the supervisory air pressure, if provided, be inspected to verify that normal pressure is being maintained? A). Daily. B). Weekly. C). Monthly. D). Annually C) Monthly When the hydraulically most remote nozzle in a deluge system is not accessible , how shall the pressure readings be recorded? A). The next nearest nozzle shall be used for the pressure reading. B). The nozzle can be checked visually without taking a pressure reading. C). Pressure readings should be taken at the next two nearest nozzles. D). The riser should be used for the pressure reading B) The nozzle can be checked visually without taking a pressure reading To test the specific gravity of the prepared anti- freeze solution the inspector will use which item? A). Multimeter. B) Pitot gauge. C). Refractometer. D). Tachometer C) Refractometer How often shall stand pipes with hose stations equipped with pressure reducing valves be tested? A). Every 3 years. B). Every 5 years. C) Every 7 years. D). Every 10 years B) Every 5 years The area surrounding the tank and supporting structure shall be inspected quarterly to ensure which three situations? ( Choose three) A). Area is free from accumulations of materials that could accelerate corrosion. B). Area is free from combustible items. C). The enclosure fence at the base is intact. D). Free of ice build up on tank or supports. A) Area is free from accumulations of materials that could accelerate corrosion B) Area is free of combustible items D) Free of ice build up on tank or supports What's is a common problem with directional type foam water devices located in heavy traffic areas? A). They are more likely to be dislocated than conventional sprinklers. B). They are more likely to be
obstructed than regular sprinklers. C). They may be affected by temperature changes. D). They may not cover all areas equally A) They are more likely to be dislocated than conventional sprinklers What is the minimum length of a removable airline on a system protecting a freezer? A). 4 feet. B). 5 feet. C). 6 feet. D). 8 feet B) 5 feet How often should low air pressure alarms in pre action systems be tested? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C). Semi annually. D). Annually B) Quarterly When testing electric pumps and their controllers , what shall the inspector do first? A). Apply lockout/tag out procedures. B). Determine all possible sources of electrical supply to the equipment C). Open controller cabinet. D). Start pump and run for 30 minutes B) Determine all possible sources of electrical supply to the equipment According to NFPA 25, what is the reason for performing water flow test, fire pump test and alarm test, at specified intervals? A). Assure the owner that every thing is in order. B). Follow up on the originals acceptance test. C). Meet the local codes. D). Provide test results to the Authority Having Jurisdiction B) Follow up on the original acceptance test Water spray nozzles shall be inspected for which two items? (Choose two). A). Aimed in the direction intended. B). Free from external loading. C). All nozzles are pointed in the same direction. D). Verify caps are in place A) Aimed in the direction intended B) Free from external loading
During the test of a fire pump with an electric driver, which two items would the inspector use? (Choose two). A). Amp meter B). Calibrator. C). Hydrometer. D) pitot gauge A) Amp meter D) pitot gauge How often shall a flow test on a standpipe system be performed? A). Annually. B) 3 years C). 5 years. D). 7 years C) 5 years How frequently shall the interior of water tanks with corrosion protection be inspected? A). Every 2 years. B). Every 3 years C). Every 5 years D). Every 10 years C) Every 5 years What flow is required for the forward flow test of a back flow on a systems here the hydraulic data plate states that it requires 312 gpm at 42 psi at the base of the riser and there is a 250 gpm outside hose allowance? A). 312 gpm. B). 562 gpm C). 762 gpm. D). 812 gpm B) 562 gpm When observing discharge patterns of open spray nozzles on deluge systems-which three conditions are of concern to the inspector? (Choose three) A). Nozzles are correctly positioned. B). Nozzles are from different manufacturers. C). Obstructions prevent discharge patterns from wetting protected surfaces. D). Patterns are impeded by plugged nozzles A) Nozzles are correctly positioned C) Obstructions prevent discharge patterns from wetting protected surfaces D) Patterns are impeded by plugged nozzles Which entity shall be consulted to determine the actual test method and performance criteria for a flow test on a stand pipe? A). The Authority Having Jurisdiction. B). The building owner C) The Insurance company D). The plant engineer
A) The Authority Having Jurisdiction What are two conditions to expect when inspecting an anti vortex plate in a water tanks? (Choose two) A). Blockage. B). Deterioration. C). Elevation. D). Flow rate A) Blockage B) Deterioration How frequently should the air pressure on a pre action or dry valve that is used-to protect a freezer or cold storage area with 2 air pressure gauges in the line be checked and compared? A). Weekly at the valve and compressor. B). Monthly at the valve and compressor. C). Quarterly at the valve and compressor. D). Semi annually at the valve and compressor B) Monthly at the valve and the compressor The final inspection report should be given to which entity? A). Authority Having Jurisdiction. B). Inspector. C). Insurance company. D). Property owner D) Property owner At which flow and pressure shall a standpipe be tested? A). The design requirements in effect at the time of the installation. B). The design requirements of NFPA 14 (2010). C). 500 gpm at 65 psi. D. 500 gpm at 100 psi A) The design requirements at the time of the installation At what frequencies must high pressure cylinders used in a water mist system be discharged and hydro tested? A). After 5 years of continued use. B). After 10 years of continued use. C). After 12 years of use. D) After 15 years of continued use C) After 12 years of use
Why are fire hydrants tested annually? A). To clean the hydrant of foreign material B). To determine the color code for the hydrant. C). To determine they are functioning properly. D). To determine they are operating at the proper flow rate C) To determine they are functioning properly The annual test of each fire pump assembly shall be conducted by qualified personnel generating flow readings for a 750 gpm electric fire pump with 50 psi. Which percentages of the rated gpm needs to be recorded? A). 0%,50%,100%. B). 0%, 100%, 150%. C). 50%,100%,150%. D). 50%,100%,200% B) 0%, 100%, 150% How shall pre action systems protecting freezers be trip tested? A). Care should be taken to prevent introducing moisture into the piping. B). Pipes shall be dehydrated immediately following the test. C). Test should be performed when the owner shuts the freezer down. D). Trip test are not required for systems protecting freezers A) Care should be taken to prevent introducing moisture into the piping What is an alternate methodology perform flow test on fire mains without hydrants? A). Branch lines. B) Hose connections C). Inspectors connections. D). Low point drains B) Hose connections How often shall the priming water level in a supervised pre action system be tested? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C). Semi annually. D). Annually B) Quarterly What are two purposes for computer programs that file inspection and testing results? (Choose two). A). For the Authority Having Jurisdiction to review. B). Indicate the need for further testing. C). To allow for information exchange between contractors. D). Provides a means-of comparing current and past results
B) Indicate the need for further testing D) Provides a means of comparing current and past results How often should the supporting structure ,catwalks and ladders on a water tank be inspected? A). Quarterly. B). Semi annually. C). Annually. D). Every 2 years A) Quarterly In a water spray system, what is the required response time for a heat detection system when exposed to a heat source? A). 20 second. B). 40 second C). 60 second. D). 90 second B) 40 seconds Which system is an-automatic or manually actuated fixed pipe system that provides a specific discharge and distribution over the protected surfaces or area? A). Deluge sprinkler system. B). Dry pipe system. C). Pre action system. D). Water spray system D) Water spray system Hydrostatic test pressure shall be measured at which point on a standpipe system? A). Highest elevation point on the individual system. B). Inspector test valve. C). Low elevation point of the individual system. D). Systems most remote point C) Low elevation point of the individual system To evaluate the inspectors performance of an annual inspection and test on a wet type system, which two pieces of information should the inspector record? ( Choose two). A). Main drain test. B). Presence of a hydraulic data plate. C). Type of hazard D). Water supply A) Main drain test B) Presence is a hydraulic data plate
