Class II standpipes are intended for use by whom?

• A. fire department personnel only
• B. both
• C. maintenance personnel
• D. building occupants only

Answer: (D)

Class II standpipes are designed for use by building occupants who may need to fight a small fire with a 1.5-inch hose stored in a cabinet. The system provides a quick, manageable means for occupants to initiate an initial fire attack and control spread while awaiting firefighters. It’s not intended for use by fire department personnel as the primary tool, and maintenance personnel aren’t the intended users either; firefighters typically rely on larger 2.5-inch lines found with Class I or Class III systems. For this reason, the standpipe is specifically intended for building occupants only.