Discuss NFPA CWBSP Exam Topic 2 Question 21

In a building where the maximum ceiling temperature will be 80F (26C), what would be the lowest permissible temperature classification for the sprinklers?

AOrdinary

BHigh

CIntermediate

DExtra high

Suggested Answer: A

For a building where the maximum ceiling temperature will be 80F (26C), the lowest permissible temperature classification for the sprinklers would be 'Ordinary.' This is based on the color-coding system for sprinklers, which provides a means to identify the temperature classifications of their operating elements. Each temperature classification corresponds to a range of maximum ceiling temperatures for which the classification is allowed to be installed. The 'Ordinary' classification is suitable for environments where the ceiling temperatures do not exceed the lower thresholds, making it appropriate for a maximum ceiling temperature of 80F (26C).

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15 comments · newest first

Kanisha 10 months ago

I thought it might be Intermediate, but Ordinary makes sense.

Charolette 10 months ago

Totally agree, Ordinary is the way to go.

Devorah 10 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Seems too simple.

Taryn 10 months ago

Definitely Ordinary, anything higher is overkill.

Solange 11 months ago

It should be Ordinary for that temp!

Anna 11 months ago

I feel like "Extra high" is definitely too much for 80F, but I can't recall the exact details for the others.

Melissa 11 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I believe "High" is for temperatures above 80F, so it can't be that one.

Carli 11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about "Intermediate" being for temperatures around that range.

Paulene 12 months ago

I think the answer might be "Ordinary" since 80F is on the lower end of the temperature classifications.

Audry 12 months ago

I've got this! The lowest permissible temperature classification would be Intermediate, since that range is just above the maximum ceiling temperature of 80F.

Krystal 12 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the temperature classifications are Ordinary, High, Intermediate, and Extra high, but I'm not sure how to determine which one is the lowest permissible. I'll have to think about this carefully.

Danilo 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking for the lowest permissible temperature classification, so I need to find the one that is just above 80F. I'm not sure which one that is, but I'll try to reason it out.

Jerry 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the key is to find the temperature classification that is just above the maximum ceiling temperature of 80F.

Norah 1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Extra high because the ceiling temperature is close to the maximum limit.

Rueben 1 year ago

I think the answer is A) Ordinary.

NFPA CWBSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 21 Discussion