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WHAT REFERENCED PUBLICATION ARE REFERENCE IN NFPA 17 FOR DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS?

 Definition
  • NFPA NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
  • ANSI AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS
  • ASME AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS
  • ASTM
  • UL UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC
Term
WHAT DOES THE WORD "SHALL" INDICATE OR MEAN ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17
 Definition
INDICATES A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
Term
WHAT DOES THE WORKD "SHOULD" INDICATE OR MEAN ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17
 Definition
A RECOMMENDATION OR THAT WHICH IS ADVISED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Term
WHAT DOES THE NFPA 17 DEFINE AS AN INSPECTION
 Definition
A VISUAL EXAMINATION OF A SYSTEM THEREOF TO VERIFY THAT IT APPEARS TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AND IS FREE OF PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Term

WHAT DOES THE NFPA 17 DEFINE AS "MAINTENANCE"?

 

 Definition
WORK, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND SERVICE, PERFORMED TO ENSURE THAT EQUIPMENT OPERATES PROPERLY
Term
WHAT DOES THE NFPA 17 CONSIDER "SERVICING"
 Definition
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, RECHARGING, OR HYDROSTATIC TESTING
Term
WHAT IS A "TRAINED" PERSON ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17?
 Definition
A PERSON WHO HAS UNDERGONE THE INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO SAFELY DESIGN, INSTALL, AND RELIABLY PERFORM THE MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Term
DEFINE TC- TRANSPORT CANADA
 Definition
THE DEPARTMENT THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER DESIGN AND TRANSPORTATION OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS AND CARTRIDGES IN CANADA
Term
WHAT DOES THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)  HAVE JURISDICTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NFPA 17
 Definition
THE DEPARTMENT OF DOT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE DESIGN AND TRANSPORTATION OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS AND CARTRIDGES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Term
ALL OPERATING DEVICES SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR THE SERVICE THEY WILL ENCOUNTER, SHALL NOT BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE OR SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL OPERATION  AND SHALL OPERATE IN AT LEAST WHAT TEMPERATURE RANGE FAHRENHEIT?
 Definition
FROM 320 TO 1200 FAHRENHEIT
Term
WHAT SHALL BE MARKED ON OPERATING DEVICES CONCERNING TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17
 Definition

SHALL BE MARKED TO INDICATE THEIR LISTEM MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS

 

32-120 DEGREES
Term
WHAT FORCE MANUAL ACTUATORS SHALL NOT REQUIRE?
 Definition
A FORCE OF MORE THAN 40LBS
Term
WHAT MOVEMENT MANUAL ACTUATORS SHALL NOT REQUIRE TO SECURE OPERATION?
 Definition
SHALL NOT REQUIRE MOVEMENT OF MORE THAN 14 INCHES TO SECURE OPERATION
Term
THE INTERNAL PRESSURE USED FOR THE CALCULATION FOR PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN THE GREATER OF WHAT TWO VALUES
 Definition
  1. THE NORMAL CHARGING PRESSURE IN THE AGENT CONTAINER AT 700
  2. 80% OF THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE IN THE AGENT CONTAINER AT A MAXIMUM STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF NOT LESS THAN 130O
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 CAN TYPES OF DRY CHEMICAL BE MIXED?
 Definition
SHALL NOT
Term
CARBON DIOXIDE USED IN EXPELLANT GAS CARTRIDGES SHALL MEET WHAT 3 SPECIFICATIONS?
 Definition
  1. THE VAPOR PHASE SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 99.5 % CARBON DIOXIDE
  2. THE WATER CONTENT OF THE LIQUID PHASE SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN .01% BY WEIGHT (-300 F DEW POINT)
  3. NITROGEN USED AS AN EXPELLANT GAS SHALL BE STANDARD INDUSTRIAL GRADE WITH A DEW POINT OF -600F
Term
STORAGE CONTAINERS DESIGN PRESSURE SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE DEVELOPED AT WHAT ___TEMERATURE OR AT WHAT ____CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE LIMIT?
 Definition
DEVELOPED AT 1300F OR AT THE MAXIMUM CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE LIMIT
Term
ALL EXTINGUISHING AGENT STORAGE CONTAINERS SHALL BE EXAMINED TO ENSURE THEY ARE _____ SECURELY TO THEIR _____  ______?
 Definition
THEY ARE FASTENED SECURELY TO THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS
Term
WHAT 7 TYPES OF HAZARDS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROTECTED USING DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS?
 Definition
  1. FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
  2. FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE GASES
  3. COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS INCLUDING PLASTICS
  4. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS SUCH AS OIL-FILLED TRANSFORMERS OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS
  5. TEXTILE OPERATIONS SUBJECT TO FLASH SURFACE FIRES
  6. ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES SUCH AS WOOD, PAPER, AND CLOTH
  7. RESTAURANT AND COMMERCIAL HOODS, DUCTS, AND ASSOCIATED COOKING APPLIANCE HAZARDS SUCH AS DEEP FAT FRYERS
Term
WHAT 3 LIMITATIONS SHALL DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS NOT BE CONSIDERED SATISFACTORY PROTECTION FOR?
 Definition
  1. CHEMICALS CONTAINING THEIR OWN OXYGEN SUPPLY SUCH AS CELLULOSE NITRATE
  2. COMBUSTIBLE METALS SUCH AS SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, AND ZIRCONIUM
  3. DEEP SEATED OR BURROWING FIRES IN ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES WHERE DRY CHEMICAL CANNOT REACH THE POINT OF COMBUSTION
Term
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF COMBUSTIBLE METALS LISTED IN THE NFPA 17?
 Definition
  • SODIUM
  • POTASSIUM
  • MAGNESIUM
  • TITANIUM
  • ZIRCONIUM
Term
]ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17, WHERE THERE ARE 2 OR MORE SYSTEMS USED TO PROTECT A COMMON HAZARD HOW SHOULD THEY BE ARRANGED?
 Definition
SHALL BE ARRANGED FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION
Term
WHEN THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS PROTECTING A COMMON HAZARD, WHAT SHALL OCCUR WITH OPERATION OF A SINGLE ACTUATOR?
 Definition
OPERATION OF A SINGLE ACTUATOR SHALL CAUSE ALL SYSTEMS TO OPERATE
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 WHAT 5 SAFETY ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO?
 Definition
  1. PERSONNEL TRAINING
  2. WARNING SIGNS
  3. PREDISCHARGE ALARMS
  4. DISCHARGE ALARMS
  5. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Term

THE DRY CHEMICAL CONTAINER AND EXPELLANT GAS ASSEMBLIES UTILIZING NITROGEN SHALL BE LOCATED WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS NORMALLY ___- TO ___ DEGREES FAHRENHEIT?

 

 Definition
NEGATIVE -400 TO 1200 F
Term
ASSEMBLIES UTILIZING CARBON DIOXIDE SHALL BE LOCATED WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS NORMALLY ____ TO ___ DEGREES FAHRENHEIT?
 Definition
IS NORMALLY 320 TO 1200 F
Term
PIPE THREAD COMPOUND OR TAPE SHALL OR SHALL NOT BE USED ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 STANDARDS?
 Definition
SHALL NOT
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 WHEN CAN PIPE THREAD TAPE BE PERMITTED?
 Definition
PIPE THREAD TAPE SHALL BE PERMITTED WHERE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
Term
WHEN UNCLOSABLE OPENING EXCEED ____% WHAT PERCENT OF THE ENCLOSURE SURFACE AREA ,A LOCAL APPLICATION SHALL BE USED?
 Definition
WHERE UNCLOSABLE OPENING EXCEED 15% OF THE TOTAL ENCLOSURE SURFACE AREA
Term
WHEN SHALL PRE ENGINEERED TOTAL FLOODING SYSTEMS BE PERMITTED TO PROTECT PERMANENT ENCLOSURES HAVING UNCLOSABLE OPENING GREATER THAN 15%?
 Definition
wHEN PRE-ENGINEERED TOTAL FLOODING SYSTEMS ARE LISTEND FOR SUCH USE
Term
WHERE SIMULTANEOUS USE OF TWO OR MORE HOSE LINES IS POSSIBLE, HOW LONG AT AT WHAT FLOW RATES SHALL A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DRY CHEMICAL BE AVAILABLE TO SUPPLY THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NOZZLES?
 Definition
AT LEAST 30 SECONDS AND AT THE APPROPRIATE FLOW RATES
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 PRE-ENGINEERED DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS SHALL BE OF WHAT 4 TYPES?
 Definition
  1. LOCAL APPLICATION
  2. TOTAL FLOODING
  3. HAND HOSE LINE
  4. COMBINATION OF LOCAL APPLICATION AND TOTAL FLOODING
Term
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS LISTING WHERE SHALL A FUSIBLE LINK OR HEAT DETECTOR BE PROVIDED/PLACED?
 Definition
A FUSIBLE LINK OR HEAT DETECTOR SHALL BE PROVIDED ABOVE EACH PROTECTED COOKING APPLIANCE
Term
FUSIBLE LINKS OR HEAT DETECTORS LOCATED AT OR WITH _____ INCHES INTO THE EXHAUST DUCT OPENING AND AVOE THE PROTECTED APPLIANCE SHALL BE _____ TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF 9.3.2.2
 Definition

12 INCHES

AND

SHALL BE PERMITTED  TO MEET
Term
COMMON EXHAUST DUCTS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 2 METHODS?
 Definition
  1. SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF ALL INDEPENDENT HOOD, DUCT, AND APPLIANCE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  2. SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF HOOD, DUCT, AND APPLIANCE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM(S) PROTECTING THE ENTIRE COMMON EXHAUST DUCT 
Term
WHO SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF A COMMON EXHAUST DUCT(S) SERVING HOODS LOCATED WITHIN THE TENANTS SPACE AND UP TO ___ ___ ___ _____TO THE BUILDING OWNERS COMMON EXHAUST DUCT
 Definition

THE TENANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE

 

AND UP TO THE POINT OF CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING OWNERS COMMON EXHAUST DUCT
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 THE TENANTS COMMON DUCT SHALL BE CONSIDERED A _____ DUCT TO THE BUILDING OWNER'S COMMON DUCT.
 Definition
BRANCH DUCT
Term
UPON ACTUATION OF ANY COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM, WHAT SHALL HAPPEN ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 9.3.5 SHUTOFF DEVICES
 Definition
ALL SOURCES OF FUEL AND ELECTRIC POWER THAT PRODUCE HEAT TO ALL EQUIPMENT PROTECTED BY THE SYSTEM SHALL BE SHUT DOWN
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17, SHALL STEAM SUPPLIED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE REQUIRE SHUTDOWN?
 Definition
SHALL NOT REQUIRE SHUTDOWN
Term
EXHAUST FANS AND DAMPERS SHALL OR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE SHUT DOWN UPON SYSTEM ACTUATION?
 Definition
SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 9.3.5.4 SHUT OFF DEVICES SHALL REQUIRE _____ ______ PRIOR TO FUEL OR POWER BEING RESTORED.
 Definition
SHUT OFF DEVICES SHALL REQUIRE MANUAL RESETTING
Term
WHERE ELECTRICAL POWER IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE FIXED AUTOMATIC FIRE- EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM SHALL BE MONITORED BY?
 Definition
SHALL BE MONITORED BY A SUPERVISORY ALARM AND PROVIDED WITH A RESERVE POWER SUPPLY
Term
SYSTEM DRAWING SHALL INCLUDE WHAT 9 ITEMS ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17
 Definition
  1. HOODS
  2. EXHAUST DUCTS
  3. APPLIANCES
  4. INTERFACE OF THE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM DETECTORS
  5. PIPING
  6. NOZZLES
  7. FUEL SHUTOFF DEVICES
  8. AGENT STORAGE CONTAINERS
  9. MANUAL ACTUATION DEVICE(S)
Term
EACH HAZARD PROTECTED BY TWO OR MORE SYSTEMS SHALL HAVE THESE SYSTEMS CONNECTED FOR_____ ______?
 Definition
FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION
Term
UPON SYSTEM ACTUATION, EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO SHUT DOWN WHAT AND HOW?
 Definition
TO SHUT DOWN ALL VEHICLE FUEL DISPENSER SIMULTANEOUSLY
Term

IF THE SYSTEM IS PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE DELAY DEVICE, BOTH ____ AND ____ ALARMS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO WARN OF THE IMPENDING SYSTEM DISCHARGE.

 

 Definition
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS
Term
ACCORDING TO NFPA 17, DRY CHEMICAL HAND HOSE LINE SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH?
 Definition
  • TURRETS
  • SKID-MOUNTED HOSE REELS
  • REMOTE HOSE REELS
  • OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF
Term
PRIOR TO TEST REQUIRED BY 10.4.3.1. (A TEST USING NITROGEN OR DRY AIR) WHAT SHALL THE PIPING BE PHYSICALLY CHECKED FOR?
 Definition
SHALL PHYSICALLY CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS
Term
ACCORDING TO NFPA SHALL PIPING BE HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED?
 Definition

SHALL NOT

NO
Term
WHAT DEW POINT AND WHAT STANDARD INDUSTRIAL GRADE  EXPELLANT SHALL EXPELLANT GAS FOR STORED PRESSURE CYLINDERS  BE AT AND CONTAIN?
 Definition
DEW POINT OF -600F  OR LOWER AND SHALL BE STANDARD INDUSTRIAL GRADE NITROGEN
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 THE OWNERS INSPECTION MUST RETAIN WHAT RECORDS UNTILS THE NEXT SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE?
 Definition
THE MONTHLY DATE THE INSPECTION IS PERFORMED AND THE INITIALS OF THE PERSON PERFORMING THE INSPECTION SHALL BE RECORDED AND SHALL BE RETAINED
Term
DRY CHEMICAL STORED IN PRESSURE SYSTEMS SHALL NOT REQUIRE WHAT? BUT SHALL BE EXAMINED AT LEAST HOW OFTEN?
 Definition

SHALL NOT REQUIRE SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION

SHALL BE EXAMINED AT LEAST EVERY 6 YEARS
Term
DRY CHEMICAL CONTAINERS THAT PASS THE APPLICABLE 6 YEAR REQUIREMENT SHALL HAVE THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION RECORDED ON WHAT KIND OF LABEL AND WHAT SIZE LABEL?
 Definition

SHALL BE RECORDED ON A DURABLE WEATHERPROOF LABEL

THAT IS A MINIMIM SIZE OF 2 in. X 3 1/2 in.
Term
DRY CHEMICAL CONTAINERS THAT PASS THE APPLICABLE 6 YEAR REQUIREMENT SHALL INCLUDE WHAT INFORMATION?
 Definition
  • MONTH AND YEAR THE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED, INDICATED BY A PERFORATION SUCH AS DONE BY A HAND PUNCH
  • NAME OR THE INITIALS OF THE PERSON PERFORMING THE MAINTENANCE AND THE NAME OF THE AGENCY PERFORMING THE MAINTENANCE
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 19 EACH SYSTEM CONTAINER THAT HAS UNDERGONE MAINTENANCE THAT INCLUDES INTERNAL EXAMINATION OR HAS BEEN RECHARGED SHALL HAVE A __________ COLLAR LOCATED AROUND THE ______ OF THE CONTAINER
 Definition

SHALL HAVE A  VERIFICATION-OF-SERVICE COLLAR

AROUND THE NECK  OF THE CONTAINER
Term

ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17 THE COLLAR SHALL INCLUDE WHAT INFORMATION?

 

 Definition
  • MONTH AND YEAR THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED, INDICATED BY A PERFORATION SUCH AS DONE BY A HAND PUNCH
  • NAME OF THE AGENCY PERFORMING THE MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE
Term
HOW LONG SHALL THE OWNER OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE RETAIN ALL MAINTENANCE REPORTS?
 Definition
FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR AFTER THE NEXT MAINTENANCE OF THAT TYPE REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD
Term
HOW OFTEN SHALL FIXED TEMPERATURE SENSING ELEMENT OF THE FUSIBLE METAL ALLOY TYPE BE REPLACED?
 Definition
SHALL BE REPLACED AT LEAST SEMIANNUALLY FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION.
Term
WHAT PARTS OF DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST AT INTERVALS EXCEEDING 12 YEARS?
 Definition
  1. DRY CHEMICAL CONTAINERS
  2. AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS
  3. HOSE ASSEMBLIES
Term
WHAT 3 EXCEPTIONS ARE THERE CONCERNING HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST FOR DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS?
 Definition
  1. DRY CHEMICAL CONTAINERS HAVING AN AGENT CAPACITY EXCEEDING 150 LB
  2. AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS NOT EXCEEDING 2 INCHES DIAMETER (OUTSIDE) AND LESS THAN 2 FEET
  3. AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS BEARING THE DOT 3E MARKING
Term
HOW MANY SECONDS SHALL THE PRESSURE IN A HYDROSTATIC TEST OF A CYLINDER BE MAINTAINED?
 Definition

A MINIMUM OF 30 SECONDS

 

*BUT NO LESS TIME THAT IS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE EXPANSION OF THE CYLINDER AND TO COMPLETE THE VISUAL EXAMINATION
Term
ACCORDING TO NFPA 17 WHY DO EXHAUST FANS NOT NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN OR TO HAVE DAMPERS CLOSED UPON SYSTEM ACTUATION?
 Definition
BECAUSE THE SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN TESTED UNDER BOTH ZERO AND HIGH-VELOCITY FLOW CONDITIONS.
Term

ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17A DISCHARGE NOZZLES SHALL BE OF WHAT MATERIALS?

 

 Definition
  • BRASS
  • STAINLESS STEEL
  • OR OTHER CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIALS
Term
HOW SHALL DISCHARGE NOZZLES TO BE PROTECTED AND AGAINST WHAT?
 Definition
SHALL BE PROTECTED INSIDE AND OUT AGAINST CORROSION
Term
DISCHARGE NOZZLES SHALL BE ________ _______ FOR IDENTIFICATION.
 Definition
SHALL BE PERMANENTLY MARKED
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17A MANUAL ACTUATORS SHALL NOT REQUIRE A FORCE OF MORE THAN?
 Definition
A FORCE OF MORE THAN 40LBS
Term
MANUAL ACTUATORS SHALL NOT REQUIRE MOVEMENT OF MORE THAN HOW MANY INCHES?
 Definition
14 INCHES
Term

TRUE OR FALSE

ALL MANUAL ACTUATORS SHALL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Definition
FALSE
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17A SOLID FUEL COOKING OPERATIONS SHALL OR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE SHUT DOWN?
 Definition
SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO SHUT DOWN
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17A WHEN MANUAL ACTUATION IS USED FOR COOKING RELATED PROTECTION, THE DEVICE SHALL BE INSTALL NOR MORE THAN AND NO LESS THAN FROM THE FLOOR?
 Definition
SHALL BE INSTALLED NO MORE THAN 48 INCHES AND NO LESS THAN 42 INCHES
Term
WHAT SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED TO GIVE INDICATION OF TROUBLE WHERE SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED?
 Definition
  1. AUTOMATIC DETECTION SYSTEM
  2. ELECTRICAL ACTUATION CIRCUIT
  3. ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
Term
SYSTEMS PROTECTING TWO OR MORE HOODS OR PLENUMS, OR BOTH SHALL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE THE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF?
 Definition
ALL SYSTEMS PROTECTING THE HOODS, PLENUMS, AND ASSOCIATED COOKING APPLIANCES LOCATED BELOW THE HOODS
Term
TO BE COMPLIANT WITH NFPA 17A HOW MANY FUSIBLE LINKS OR HEAT DETECTOR SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH IN EACH EXHAUST DUCT OPENING?
 Definition
AT LEAST ONE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS LISTING
Term
WHAT ITEM SHALL BE PROVIDED ABOVE EACH PROTECTED COOKING APPLIANCE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE?
 Definition
A FUSIBLE LINK OR HEAT DETECTOR
Term
FUSIBLE LINKS OR HEAT DETECTORS LOCATED AT OR WITHIN, HOW MANY INCHES, INTO THE EXHAUST DUCT OPENING AND ABOVE THE THE PROTECTED APPLIANCE SHALL BE PERMITTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT?
 Definition
LOCATED AT OR WITHIN 12 INCHES
Term
THE NFPA 17A REQUIRES COMMON EXHAUST DUCTS TO BE PROTECTED BY ONE OF TWO METHODS. WHAT ARE THESE METHODS?
 Definition
  1. SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF ALL INDEPENDENT HOOD, DUCT, AND APPLIANCE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  2. SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF ANY HOOD, DUCT, AND APPLIANCE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM(S) PROTECTING THE ENTIRE COMMON EXHAUST DUCT
Term
WHAT SHALL BE LOCATED AT EACH BRANCH DUCT TO COMMON DUCT CONNECTION WHERE ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF THE COMMON DUCT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERVISION?
 Definition
A FUSIBLE LINK OR OTHER MECHANICALLY OPERATED HEAT DETECTION DEVICE FROM THE COMMON DUCT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
Term
WHAT IS THE NFPA 96 STANDARD FOR?
 Definition
NFPA 96 IS STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS
Term
WHERE A FUSIBLE LINK OR MECHANICALLY OPERATED HEAT DETECTOR IS LOCATED AT A BRANCH-TO-COMMON DUCT CONNECTION, WHAT SHALL BE INSTALLED?
 Definition
AN ACCESS PANEL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 96
Term
WHERE PLANS ARE TO BE REQUIRED THE NFPA 17A STATES INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED PERTAINING TO WHAT DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT?
 Definition
  • THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF DETECTION DEVICES
  • OPERATING DEVICES
  • AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
  • ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY 
Term
A TEST USING ____ OR ____ SHALL BE PERFORMED ON THE PIPING NETWORK AT A PRESSURE NOT TO EXCEED NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE
 Definition
NITROGEN OR DRY AIR
Term

TRUE OR FALSE

THE TEST USING NITROGEN OR DRY AIR SHALL VERIFY THAT THE NITROGEN OR DRY AIR HAS DISCHARGED OUT OF MOST OF THE NOZZLES IN THE SYSTEM

 Definition

FALSE 

SHALL TEST THEAT NITROGEN OR DRY AIR HAS DISCHARGED OUT OF EACH NOZZLE IN THE SYSTEM
Term
WHEN PERFORMING A PIPING INTEGRITY TEST WHAT SHAL BE CHECKED PRIOR TO TESTING?
 Definition
PIPING SHALL BE PHYSICALLY CHECKED FOR TIGHTNESS
Term
ACCORDING TO NFPA 17A, HEAT DETECTORS AND ALL ASSOCIATED WIRING THAT SHOW SIGNS OF ___ ____ SHALL BE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND ______ IF NECESSARY?
 Definition

SHOW SIGNS OF FIRE DAMAGE 

AND REPLACED  IF NECESSARY
Term
AFTER ANY DISCHARGE, WHAT SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES DETAILED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL?
 Definition
AFTER ANY DISCHARGE THE SYSTEM PIPING SHALL BE FLUSHED AND BLOWN OUT WITH DRY AIR OR NITROGEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER
Term
WHAT 2 PARTS OF WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 12 YEARS?
 Definition
  1. WET CHEMICAL CONTAINERS
  2. AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS
  3. HOSE ASSEMBLIES
Term
WHAT ARE THE TWO EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST?
 Definition
  1. AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS NOT EXCEEDING 2 INCHES OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND LESS THAN 2 FT IN LENGTH
  2. AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS BEARING THE DOT 3E MARKING
Term
WET CHEMICAL CONTAINERS, AUXILIARY PRESSURE CONTAINERS, AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE ______ TO THE MARKED FACTORY TEST PRESSURE OR THE TEST PRESSURE SPECIFIED WHERE?
 Definition

SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE EQUAL TO

 

TEST PRESSURE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUFACTURERS DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Term
PRIOR TO BEING REFILLED OR TRANSPORTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT OR TC REQUIREMENTS, CONTAINERS BEARING DOT OR TC MARKINSH SHALL?
 Definition
SHALL BE RETESTED OR REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE DOT OR TC REQUIREMENTS
Term
DOES THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MARKED ON FUSIBLE METAL ALLOY TEMPERATURE SENSING ELEMENT LIMIT WHEN THEY CAN BE USED?
 Definition
DOES NOT LIMIT WHEN THEY CAN BE USED
Term
WHAT IS THE INTENT OF 7.3.4 IN DETERMINING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHELF LIFE V. THE DATE OF THE MANUFACTURE MARKING ON FUSIBLE METAL ELEMENTS AND THE REPLACEMENT TEREOF?
 Definition
THE INTENT OF 7.3.4 IS TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF FUSIBLE METAL ALLOY TEMPERATURE SENSING ELEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS IN ENVIRONMENTS SUBJECTING THEM TO CONTAMINANT LOADING V AND UNLIMITED SHELF LIFE
Term
DOT OR TC MARKED CYLINDERS CAN OR CANNOT BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBJECTED TO MORE FREQUENT TESTING?
 Definition
CAN BE REQUIRED
Term
IF A DOT OR TC MARKED CONTAINER IS INSTALLED IN A SYSTEM NOT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF DOT OR TC ARE OR ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO WHAT?
 Definition
ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FOLLOW DOT OR TC REQUIREMENTS AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN OPERATION
Term
ACCORDING TO THE NFPA 17A, SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTION OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT, MANUAL ACTUATIONS SHOULD BE?
 Definition
PERMITTED TO BE PROVIDED ONLY IF ACCEPTABLE TO THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
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