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Reading Pressure Gauges on DryReading Pressure Gauges on DryReading Pressure Gauges on DryReading Pressure Gauges on Dry----Pipe SystemPipe SystemPipe SystemPipe System
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Fire Protection SystemsFire Protection SystemsFire Protection SystemsFire Protection Systems
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #73Firefighter Benchmark #73Firefighter Benchmark #73Firefighter Benchmark #73
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall identify and read the indicating pressures on all gauges provided on a
standard dry-pipe automatic sprinkler system.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You will identify and read the gauges on a dry-pipe automatic sprinkler system. After
identifying the gauges, you will confirm that the valve to the gauges is fully open and verbalize
the gauge readings to the evaluator. You will then verbalize the typical range of air pressure
required for a dry-pipe automatic sprinkler system. You will begin on my instruction to start. The
skill will end when you state to me that you have completed all of the identified steps. Do you
understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
Dry-pipe automatic sprinkler system
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 164-2.04
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001 4-5.1(a)
C. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 580-582
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402.10A - Reading Pressure Gauges on Dry-Pipe System
Discipline: Fire Protection Systems
Name: Officer #:
Evaluator: Officer #:
Date: Location:
If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Properly records the readings of all gauges ............................................ 1.0 _____
b) Verbally identifies the air gauge ............................................................. 1.0 _____
c) Verbally identifies the water gauge ......................................................... 1.0 _____
d) Ensures that the pressure gauge valves are open .................................... 1.0 _____
e) Verbally states that the air pressure required for dry systems usually
ranges between 15 and 50 psi ............................................................... 1.0 _____
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