The function of a fire department connection (FDC) is to provide _______.

a. a connection for a pumper into a private water system
b. an auxiliary water supply for fire attack
c. a connection for a pumper to supplement the sprinkler system's water supply
d. the ability to draft without the use of hard suction line


Answer: c. a connection for a pumper to supplement the sprinkler system's water supply

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