Which statement best describes the required condition of fire-department connections?

Which statement best describes the required condition of fire-department connections?

• A. Equipped with listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for easy removal by fire departments
• B. Must be painted red and labeled 'FDC'
• C. Must be connected to a dedicated water supply
• D. Should be located inside the building near the control panel

Answer: (A)

Fire-department connections must be equipped with listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for easy removal by fire departments. This ensures the connection points stay clean and protected when not in use, while allowing firefighters to detach the caps quickly and connect lines to supply the foam-water system. The caps or plugs being listed guarantees compatibility and a reliable seal, and securing them prevents loss during service. Painting or labeling the FDC isn’t universally required by NFPA 16, and FDCs are typically located outside and kept accessible—not inside near a control panel or tied to a dedicated water supply in a way that would impede rapid access.

Fire-department connections must be equipped with listed plugs or caps, properly secured and arranged for easy removal by fire departments. This ensures the connection points stay clean and protected when not in use, while allowing firefighters to detach the caps quickly and connect lines to supply the foam-water system. The caps or plugs being listed guarantees compatibility and a reliable seal, and securing them prevents loss during service. Painting or labeling the FDC isn’t universally required by NFPA 16, and FDCs are typically located outside and kept accessible—not inside near a control panel or tied to a dedicated water supply in a way that would impede rapid access.