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In a dry pipe system protection of an Extra Hazard Group I occupancy, how many remote sprinklers should be
considered to initially open to meet the water delivery time requirements?
Suggested Answer: D
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In a dry pipe system protecting an Extra Hazard Group I occupancy, considering 4 sprinklers to initially open helps meet the water delivery time requirements by ensuring a rapid response to a fire event, given the higher fire load and risk associated with such occupancies.
12 comments · newest first
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Cristal
3 months ago
I agree with Cheryl. B) 2 makes sense for initial response.
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Daniel
3 months ago
I feel like it should be C) 3. More coverage is better for Extra Hazard.
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Cheryl
3 months ago
This question is tricky! I think it's B) 2.
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Sylvia
3 months ago
NFPA says 2 for dry pipe systems.
KR
Krissy
3 months ago
I disagree, I thought it was 4 for Extra Hazard.
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Jeffrey
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems high.
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Lavelle
5 months ago
Definitely 3, that's the standard.
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Gracia
5 months ago
I think it's 2 remote sprinklers.
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Goldie
6 months ago
If I remember correctly, the requirement is to have 2 remote sprinklers open initially for proper water delivery time.
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Nydia
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought it might be 4 remote sprinklers, but I can't recall the specifics from my notes.
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Gianna
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question last week, and I believe the answer was 3 remote sprinklers for adequate coverage.
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Erasmo
6 months ago
I think I remember something about needing at least 2 remote sprinklers for Extra Hazard Group I, but I'm not completely sure.