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Which best explains the purpose or principle behind jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3)?

Per NFPA 25 §8.3.1 (weekly churn) / NFPA 25 §8.3.3 (annual flow test), jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) governs the correct procedure. Dist

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Question: Which best explains the purpose or principle behind jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3)?

Answer options:

  • Ignore the requirement for jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3) since it is non-mandatory ✅ The technician follows the acceptance criteria associated with jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3)
  • Replace the entire system rather than address jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3) per the standard
  • Use a generic municipal bylaw in place of the NFPA / referenced standard for jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3)

Correct answer: The technician follows the acceptance criteria associated with jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 3)

Explanation: Per NFPA 25 §8.3.1 (weekly churn) / NFPA 25 §8.3.3 (annual flow test), jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) governs the correct procedure. Distractors omit or contradict the standard.

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