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Open and Close the Main Drain ValveOpen and Close the Main Drain ValveOpen and Close the Main Drain ValveOpen and Close the Main Drain 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: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #79Firefighter Benchmark #79Firefighter Benchmark #79Firefighter Benchmark #79
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall locate the main drain valve, and properly open and close the valve.
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 and identify the main drain valve of a sprinkler system. You must
identify the purpose of the main drain valve, observe and record the pressure on the gauge,
properly open and close the valve, compare the current reading to previous readings, then verify
that the system is in ready response. You will be required to verbalize key steps while
performing this skill. 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
A. Sprinkler system main drain
B. Previous readings
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, pages 52-54
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402.10G - Open and Close the Main Drain Valve
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) Verbally identifies the main drain valve ................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Verbally describes the purpose of the main drain .................................... 1.0 _____
c) Observes and records the pressure on the gauge(s) ................................ 1.0 _____
d) Properly opens the main drain valve ...................................................... 1.0 _____
e) Observes and records the pressure drop ................................................ 1.0 _____
f) Compares readings to previous readings ............................................... 1.0 _____
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