Free S-13 Logbook Entries and Record Keeping Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to FDNY regulations, how long must the standpipe system logbook be maintained on the premises?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

For the life of the building

Question 2

Which of the following events requires an immediate entry into the standpipe logbook and notification to the FDNY?

Accepted Answer

Placing the system out of service

Answer

A monthly inspection of the fire pump

Answer

Replacing a lightbulb in the pump room

Answer

A weekly check of control valve positions

Question 3

Who is primarily responsible for making and maintaining the entries in the standpipe system logbook?

Accepted Answer

The S-13 Certificate of Fitness holder

Answer

The building owner

Answer

The on-duty security guard

Answer

The Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor

Question 4

During a weekly inspection, a control valve is found to be closed. After reopening it, what is the minimum information that must be recorded in the logbook?

Accepted Answer

The date, condition found, corrective action taken, and C of F holder's signature.

Answer

Just the date and the C of F holder's signature.

Answer

A note that the valve was checked.

Answer

The time of day the valve was found closed.

Question 5

Where must the standpipe system logbook be kept?

Accepted Answer

In the fire pump room or other approved on-site location.

Answer

At the building management's off-site office.

Answer

In the front lobby with the concierge.

Answer

Locked in the building owner's office.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a required entry in the standpipe logbook?

Accepted Answer

The name of the security guard on duty during the inspection.

Answer

Results of the weekly inspection of sealed control valves.

Answer

Date and time of a fire pump test.

Answer

Details of any out-of-service conditions and notifications made.