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Locating the Main Control ValveLocating the Main Control ValveLocating the Main Control ValveLocating the Main Control Valve
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: 1/1/1/1/1111/2001/2001/2001/2001
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #75Firefighter Benchmark #75Firefighter Benchmark #75Firefighter Benchmark #75
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall locate the main control valve on a sprinkler system and correctly
identify the position of the valve. The firefighter shall close the valve fully, then re-open the
valve fully. The firefighter shall verbalize special conditions for the valve when placing the
system in service.
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 shall locate the main control valve on a sprinkler system. You will then correctly
identify and verbalize the position of the valve to the evaluator. You shall fully close the valve,
then fully re-open the valve. After operating the valve, you shall verbalize special conditions for
the valve when placing the system in service. You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill
will end when you state to me that you have completed all of the above 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
An indicating control valve for a sprinkler system
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standards, Section 114-4.02
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001 3-3.13(b)
C. IFSTA, Private Fire Protection and Detection, 2nd Edition, page 41.
PB 402.10C – Locating the Main Control Valve Page 2 of 2
402.10C - Locating the Main Control Valve
Discipline: Fire Protections 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) Locates the main control valve ............................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Verbally identifies the type of control valve ............................................. 3.0 _____
c) Verbalizes the position of the valve (“open” or “closed”) ......................... 1.0 _____
d) Completely closes the control valve ........................................................ 3.0 _____
e) Re-opens the control valve completely .................................................... 2.0 _____
f) Verbally indicates that valve should be locked in the open position .......... 1.0 _____
Points Points Points Points
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Passing Passing Passing Passing
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