Ben Hirst Fire inspector 1 Practice Test

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• Which are part of a means of egress?
• The maximum allowable size for approved safety cans for flammable or combustible liquids is how many gallons?
• Which practice ensures hazardous conditions are not allowed without knowledge of the jurisdiction?
• Written reports serve as records of the inspection and can be used as a basis for:
• Who adopts building codes?
• Which term best describes the system that delivers water through pipes, tanks, valves and hydrants within a community?
• Which term best describes a stairway enclosed by fire-resistive rated walls and self-closing doors?
• A movable window having a side-hinged sash that is usually installed to swing outward is:
• Which National Fire Protection Association Standard governs the installation of wet chemical kitchen extinguishing systems?
• The L.E.L. of a flammable or combustible liquid is the:
• The smallest mains in a water distribution system are called distributors.
• A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way is:
• Exit doors that are normally kept open may be equipped with fusible-link devices to close them when a fire occurs. What is the primary purpose of this feature?
• Heat that results from passing an electrical current through a conductor is __________ heating.
• When a fuel gives off enough vapors so that it can be ignited and burn momentarily, it has reached its:
• Which term describes a corridor that forms part of exit access?
• What usually activates a sprinkler head that results in a discharge of water?
• What does L.E.L. stand for in fire safety terms?
• Which statement about fire door labeling is correct?
• Which type of heat would be a result of chemical heat energy?
• For ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper, which extinguisher class is appropriate?
• Which color indicates hydrants with high flow, as per NFPA recommendations for hydrants flowing 1,500 gpm or greater?
• The four types of automatic sprinkler systems are:
• A pendant-type sprinkler head is designed to be installed in which orientation?
• In a floor deck, the finished surface installed over the subfloor to provide the walking surface is called what?
• In preparation for court, fire inspectors should gather all:
• Which feature in a sprinkler system is designed to allow firefighting teams to supplement the water supply and monitor system pressure?
• Which alarm system is directly transmitted to the fire department?
• Which class of fires are ordinary combustibles such as paper and wood associated with?
• Which is a fixed fire extinguishing system type?
• Which term describes the temperature range between the lower and upper limits within which vapors will ignite?
• Which heat transfer mechanism can transfer energy through space without a medium?
• Which detector is most apt to give a false fire alarm when monitoring an area where arc welding is taking place?
• A building or portion of a building used for gathering together 50 or more persons for such purposes as worship, entertainment, or dining is classified as:
• Reducing the difference in electrical potential between an object and the ground by the use of various conductors is called what?
• When two or more exits from an occupancy are required, they shall be located:
• A hazard associated with the handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids is:
• On the witness stand, how should you answer the question 'Do you know what day it is?'
• The difference in height between the water source and the point of use creates which pressure term?
• Which statement describes proper cylinder storage?
• Which statement about curtain walls is true?
• What facility information is routinely recorded on an inspection report?
• A Type II building is:
• When an occupant requests a variance, the individual may request a:
• Under NFPA 101, bed and breakfast is classified as which occupancy?
• Exit doors that are normally kept open can be:
• A burning stack of paper qualifies as which fire class?
• The movement of current between two electrodes or conductors that may result in a fire due to overheating is known as what?
• A pull-station is an example of what type of initiation device?
• Which statement about Type V construction is true?
• The primary criterion for the acceptability of fire doors is that the fire door:
• Which statement about Class D extinguishers is true?
• In the given two-occupancy example, which total occupant load is correct?
• In a rated fire door assembly, which component is critical for keeping the door closed and latched?
• The control valve for a sprinkler system should always be:
• Which containers are approved for storing small amounts of flammable liquids?
• The document-like mechanism that grants permission to perform a specific activity is referred to as the
• A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is occupied by persons who are prevented from protecting themselves because of security measures not under their control, is classified as:
• Which system uses open-type sprinkler heads and releases water through all heads when activated?
• What is a disadvantage of the grid system for water distribution?
• Deluge sprinkler systems are characterized by which feature?
• In a compartmentalized floor area of a building, which elements subdivide the space with fire-resistive properties?
• Direct pumping water systems are those in which water:
• A stored-pressure water extinguisher would be best used on which class of fire?
• Dry powder extinguishing agents are rated for use on ______ fires.
• Dry chemical fixed fire extinguishing systems are most effective on which materials?
• A type of sprinkler system that maintains air under pressure in the sprinkler piping is:
• In an assembly area measuring 150 feet by 200 feet, using a load factor of 15 square feet per person, what is the occupant load?
• What are the fundamental components of a modern water system?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of notifying the owner about violations in writing after an inspection?
• Which condition would be conducive to creating an explosive atmosphere in the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids?
• Which term refers to the measurement used to determine the capacity of a means of egress?
• Any building or portion of a building in which sleeping accommodations are provided to 16 or more persons who are not related is considered:
• A code is ________ that may be based on standards.
• _________ is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees.
• Fire barriers are used for area separations, hazard protection,
• Materials used for the exposed surfaces of the walls and ceilings of a building are:
• Which action initiates the permit process in this context?
• The ________________ is that portion of a means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of the building structure.
• To prevent accidental ignition of combustible material in a welding shop, which action should be followed?
• Which wall feature extends above the roof line?
• NOT a component of means of egress?
• Which form of heat transfer occurs via the movement of fluids (air or water) to transfer energy?
• In ordinary wood-frame construction, which element provides the primary support for floors?
• What is a combustible liquid?
• Why should obstructions be kept at least 18 inches away from sprinkler heads?
• In a deluge sprinkler system, water is released to all sprinklers upon system activation.
• Which alarm system is monitored by a central alarm receiving point staffed by personnel?
• A floor deck is a sub floor covered by a ______ flooring.
• In preparation for court, fire inspectors should gather all pertinent information, including:
• Which sprinkler system has air in piping, water flow control, fire detection devices, and closed sprinklers?
• Minimum distance from the floor to a mounted portable extinguisher often required?
• The percentage of a flammable substance in air that will burn when in contact with an ignition source is:
• ____________ are used to ensure hazardous conditions are not allowed without the knowledge of the jurisdiction.
• _________ sprinkler systems should be used in buildings where insufficient heat is maintained.
• That portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way is an exit:
• The largest pipes in a water distribution system are:
• A type of sprinkler system that, upon fire detection, has a valve that opens and permits water to flow out of all the sprinklers at once is:
• The standard source for technical information related to electricity and electrical code can be found in:
• The green triangle symbol on an extinguisher identifies suitability for which class?
• Which statement regarding fire doors is true?
• Which is defined as a liquid having a flash point at or above 100°F?
• Which description best matches a local alarm that sounds only within the premises?
• Which situation could be an exigent circumstance requiring immediate access to enforce the Life Safety Code?
• Sleeping accommodations provided to 16 or more people who are not related are classified as which occupancy?
• Which identifies a rated fire door?
• Class B fires involve fuels such as:
• According to NFPA, hydrant flowing 1250 gpm is color coded?
• The most commonly used type of sprinkler system is:
• A riser in a fire sprinkler system is which type of pipe that connects the underground supply to the rest of the system?
• Fire walls can be constructed as: A freestanding. C bearing. B non-rated walls. D exterior walls.
• In a high rise, smoke proof enclosures must be enclosed from highest point to lowest point by fire barriers with a rating of at least:
• Which characteristic best supports reliable fire inspections by ensuring uniform results across cases?
• Storage and obstructions should be kept no closer than how many inches from sprinkler heads?
• When measuring flow pressure with a hand-held pitot gauge, the tube should be:
• Occupant load is the:
• Health care occupancies provide health or medical services to individuals who cannot evacuate during an emergency without assistance from staff or emergency responders. These facilities serve how many individuals?
• What is the classification for fires in kitchen and cooking equipment?
• Which action is against code regulations regarding a party wall?
• Which color denotes sprinkler heads rated 175° to 225°F?
• Which automatic sprinkler system normally has open sprinkler heads?
• For a trash can fire, which portable extinguisher class is most appropriate?
• Class B fires involve which type of fuel?
• Extinguishers suitable for Class B fires are identified by a symbol containing the letter B.
• Which statement about ceilings as a distinct building component is true?
• Which statement correctly defines the flash point?
• Exterior walls and structural members that are of approved noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of wood are considered ______________construction.
• Which is allowed to be used as a part of a means of egress in occupancies?
• A standard hydrant discharge outlet must be at least two _________ or larger.
• Which is a sprinkler system that contains water in the system at all times?
• A legal charge for failure to comply with laws or regulations is a(an):
• Bonding between containers during transfer of flammable liquids is intended to prevent which hazard?
• An alarm system which sounds only in the building to notify the occupants is a:
• Two occupancies on a floor: restaurant 6000 sq ft at 15 sq ft per person; bookstore 1800 sq ft at 30 sq ft per person. Total occupant load for the floor is:
• Residual pressure is defined as:
• What is the maximum pressure allowed to operate panic hardware?
• A network of intermediate-sized pipe by forming loops that interlock primary feeders is called?
• The agency that regulates the transportation of compressed and liquefied gases is the:
• Which construction type uses exterior walls and structural members that are noncombustible or limited combustible, with interior wood components allowed?
• Smoke-proof enclosures are stairways designed to limit the penetration of which substance?
• A pitot tube and gauge are used to:
• The stairway that is enclosed by fire-resistive rated walls and self-closing rated doors is a:
• Which item is not listed among the items gathered in preparation for court?
• Which sprinkler system is most commonly used in buildings?
• When two or more exits are required, the design should ensure travel distance is the same for what portion of occupants?
• Which is not recognized as an acceptable means of egress?
• Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems may be used in areas where fires could occur in:
• A solvent such as gasoline is classified as which fire class?
• You are given plans for a building comprised of a new restaurant without fixed seats that is attached to a clothing store. Calculate the occupant load for the whole building based on the following information: Restaurant area = 100 feet by 125 feet; Clothing store area = 75 feet by 75 feet; Restaurant area is 15 sq ft per person; Clothing store area is 30 sq ft per person.
• In a closed space, vapors with a vapor density less than one will:
• Which are types of fixed fire extinguishing systems?
• Fire walls in wood frame or masonry construction are:
• Which extinguisher type is appropriate for electrical fires?
• Local ordinances commonly provide for issuing permits to
• Without written evidence of an inspection, no proof exists that the fire inspector gave the owner notice:
• Which statement about safety cans for flammable liquids is true?
• ________ detector is one which responds to rapid changes in temperature?
• Which color corresponds to sprinkler heads rated 135° to 170°F?
• Which statement best describes wet-barrel hydrants?
• Which NFPA standard addresses periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of sprinkler systems?
• A burning pile of wooden pallets is an example of which fire class?
• The number of hydrants and spacing is determined by which standard?
• When a Type I building exceeds specific height and area limitations, codes require the use__________ of walls and/or floors.
• Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires are identified by a symbol containing the letter D.
• Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of their what kind of fire resistance?
• Occupancies including warehouses, freight terminals, aircraft hangars, parking garages, and barns are classified as:
• Which temperature range corresponds to an orange sprinkler head?
• When discussing unsafe conditions or violations found during an inspection with the building owner/occupant, the Inspector should:
• Dry wall is considered:
• An occupancy classification can be defined as the use of all or a portion of a building or structure.
• Net occupant load factor is:
• A common hazard associated with central heating appliances, unit heaters, and room heaters is:
• The first step in the permit process is the:
• NFPA recommends hydrants flowing 1,500 gpm or greater be color coded as which color?
• Which National Fire Protection Association standard deals with the installation of sprinkler systems?
• Gross occupant load factor is:
• Which statement describes a key characteristic of performance-based codes?
• What are the basic architectural features that provide access to different levels or means of egress from upper levels?
• For all types of kitchen cooking equipment, a common fire hazard is the potential for ignition of:
• Completed inspection reports may be used for which purpose?
• During a hydrant fire-flow test, water is discharged from a:
• To determine the occupant load for a building that contains two or more distinct occupancies, the total occupant load for the building is determined by calculating the occupant load of:
• Which symbol identifies extinguishers suitable for Class A fires?
• Flame detectors detect which light spectrums?
• Which system would be used in areas where heat may be insufficient to maintain piping warmth?
• A foam fire extinguisher will be effective on which type of fires?
• Which alarm system has a central alarm receiving point that is constantly staffed by trained personnel and owned by the building owner/occupant?
• A room measures 40 feet by 20 feet. If using the floor-area method with 15 square feet per person, what is the occupancy load?
• The first step to take when calculating occupant load for a nightclub is to:
• A set of published procedures and criteria that peer, professional, or accrediting organizations recognize as acceptable practice is:
• Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court?
• When a water source does not have adequate elevation to create proper pressure for gravity flow, it is necessary to use:
• When the local jurisdiction adopts an ordinance requiring an open burning permit, you should give special attention to:
• A building having structural members, including walls, columns, beams, and floors that are wholly or partly constructed of wood that is heavy timber construction is classified as ______________construction.
• What is the purpose of presenting physical evidence in court?
• Gross occupant load factor is typically used in occupancies with higher concentrations of people.
• Which is a way interior finish contributes to flame spread?
• A wet chemical fire extinguisher used for cooking fires is:
• Which is a component of a means of egress?
• The full name of an OS&Y valve is:
• What is the standard hydrostatic test for all piping in wet pipe systems?
• Protected stair enclosures provide which level of protection?
• In a new building, the minimum door opening in a means of egress is ______ inches of clear, unobstructed width.
• What should you do if you discover a code violation that is not listed on the inspection form?
• When acting as an advisor during a court case, which would be an inspector's area of responsibility?
• Enclosure walls depending on building height must have a fire resistance rating of which range?
• Which option is not typically considered part of a water distribution system?
• Which structural member is designed to span with less material and weight compared to a solid beam?
• Which is one of the component parts of a dry-barrel fire hydrant?
• The document that grants a property owner or other party permission to perform a specific activity is the:
• The hose connections to the fire department connection must be of which type?
• If an extinguisher bears a red square with a letter, it is rated for which class?
• Which could be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system?
• In terms of life safety, two of the most important functions of doors are to:
• Building codes are:
• The _ system is equipped with sprinkler heads of the open type.
• The term grounding refers to the process of:
• What is the fire-resistance rating range commonly required for enclosure walls in taller buildings?
• What is the term for the connection of two objects with a metal chain or strap in order to neutralize the static electrical charge between them?
• Dry chemical extinguishing systems are most commonly used to protect:
• Which approach should be used to determine occupant load for a building with two distinct occupancies on the same floor?
• During a school fire drill, teachers and staff should have responsibility for:
• What is the primary method used to determine occupant load?
• What is the principal pipe, often installed underground, in a water distribution system?
• The appropriate portable extinguisher for extinguishing a fire in a computer is:
• Halon replacement agents can be used for which type of fires?
• Which statement best describes heat generated by chemical reactions within a material?
• A facility used for educational activities up to the 12th grade is categorized as which occupancy?
• The variance process is handled by which body?
• The color of a sprinkler head rated 135° to 170°F is which color?
• Which device is used to prevent backflow into the public water system when water may be contaminated?
• In hydrant systems, a Post Indicator Valve (PIV) serves what function?
• The proper amount of illumination for an emergency lighting system must be provided for:
• The fire resistance floor assembly plays a primary role preventing ___________ accumulation of fire and products of combustion.
• Which is not a primary method of heat transfer in a fire?
• Which class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
• Which statement about wet-pipe sprinkler systems is true?
• To ensure that sprinkler systems perform properly during a fire, which requirement applies?
• Which statement best describes the floor-area method for calculating occupant load?
• Which occupancy type includes structures such as warehouses and aircraft hangars?
• The principle which most closely describes how water extinguishes fire is:
• In safety regulation terms, a code is best described as a
• A compartmentalized floor area of a building is subdivided with fire-resistive:
• ____________ supports itself and the weight of the roof and/or other internal structural framing components such as beams and trusses.
• Using the floor-area method, determine the occupancy load for a conference room using 15 sq. ft. per person. The conference room measures 25 feet by 32 feet.
• Which is the easiest way to determine how much water is flowing from a hydrant?
• A pictorial symbol on an extinguisher would indicate suitability for extinguishing which combination of fires: Class A, B, and C?
• An electronic circuit that monitors readiness and transmits a signal when there is a problem is a :
• When panic hardware is required, occupants should be able to open the door by applying a force of not more than how many pounds?
• Before conducting an inspection, the occupant should be notified in advance so:
• When illumination of exits is required, it must be continuous during occupancy and floors must be illuminated at not less than 1 foot candle measured at the floor. Which location is specified?
• In ordinary wood-frame construction, the wood floors are typically supported by what?
• Any water supply system that is not elevated must depend upon pumps to supply the necessary volume and pressure. This system is a:
• Which is a component in a required means of egress from normally occupied spaces?
• A means of egress consists of:
• Which hydrant is used during a fire-flow test to read static and residual pressures?
• Why are concrete and masonry considered to have good fire resistance?
• The classification of fire that involves flammable and combustible liquids is which class?
• According to NFPA 101, what occupancy classification is a bed and breakfast considered?
• Which type of fire hydrant receives water from only one direction?
• The component responsible for processing signals from detection devices is the?
• Energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area are best protected with extinguishers that have a _______ rating.
• Smokeproof enclosures that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are?
• In a closed area, gases with vapor density of less than one will:
• Which of the following sets of elements are considered combustible metals?
• To require open-burning permits, a local municipality should:
• Common Halon replacement systems include:
• Which hydrant design is typically used in freezing climates due to its ability to drain water after use?
• When referring to the L.E.L. of a flammable or combustible liquid, what does the L.E.L. mean?
• In NFPA 101, which occupancy is often associated with heavy timber and is categorized as Type II?
• ____________ should be in written form and include statistical data on the business, dates, times, phone numbers, violations, recommendations for corrections, and follow-up inspection date.
• A cardboard box in storage area fires would be classified as which fire class?
• Entire structures or portions of structures that have several occupancy types contained within them are referred to as _________ occupancies.
• Cryogenic liquids have a boiling point of:
• The exit enclosure that provides the highest degree of protection for stair enclosures is which type?
• A self-closing fire door is one that:
• _________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or joist for an equal span.
• Which of the following assembly areas may be contained in an educational facility?
• Class B fires involve which of the following?
• Which is part of a rated fire door assembly?
• What is the identifying symbol for Class A extinguishers, and what color should indicate if colored?
• Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires are identified by which symbol?
• Types of fire doors include:
• The network of intermediate-sized pipe that forms loops interlocking primary feeders is known as which?
• Which condition makes a solid fuel most hazardous?
• The quantity of burning fuel that a fire extinguisher can extinguish determines:
• Which piping configuration maintains constant pressure or flow when pipes require repair?
• The type of smoke detector used in large open buildings such as warehouses and churches is?
• Every sprinkler system should be equipped with a main control valve located between the:
• When storing compressed and liquefied gases, what precaution helps prevent ignition sources?
• Which system discharges water through open heads when activated?
• An inspection report must contain the:
• Which alarm is intended to alert occupants on the premises rather than contacting a monitoring service?
• Which system is designed to transmit alarms to a central monitoring station?
• Which construction type is characterized by heavy timber as the primary structural material?
• Which piping configuration is designed to provide constant pressure or flow when pipes need repair?
• Which square footage per occupant listing is appropriate for unconcentrated floor space (tables and chairs)?
• Fire point is the minimum temperature required to:
• Prior to appearing in court, you should:
• The occupant load for a building or room should be established:
• Which is defined as a liquid having a flash point below 100°F?
• Which sprinkler system has water in the pipes at all times?
• The color of a sprinkler head rated 250° to 300°F is:
• A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is called what?
• Which term describes noncompliance with fire or building regulations?
• Which window type opens outward from the side hinge?
• Which is the smallest mains in a water distribution system?
• A three-story building's protected stairway enclosure minimum fire rating is?
• Which item should be included to document the inspection and follow-up actions in court-prep notes?
• Which detection device uses radioactive material within the device to help in activating the device?
• Which area within a building is used in determining the maximum occupant load for the structure or a certain part of the structure?
• If a space has fixed obstructions such as columns and fixtures, which occupant load measure is most appropriate?
• A projected beam smoke detector is particularly useful in which setting?
• Which ceiling statement is true regarding fire resistance?
• Residual pressure describes which of the following in a water supply system?
• Before conducting an annual inspection, you should review __________ to become familiar with a particular site.
• Which is an exit access?
• Residential occupancies are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional occupancies. Which occupancy type does this describe?
• The classification of fire that involves combustible metals is which class?
• To protect steel structural components of a building, what may be applied to protect the steel from heat?
• Which statement about inspection forms/checklists is true?
• Which storage configuration describes tall vertical storage using pallets on racks?
• The _________ is that portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit.
• Which is suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
• In a water supply system, the sizes of water mains from largest to smallest are which sequence?
• When a citizen calls to report a suspected fire hazard, fire inspectors should:
• The hydrant used during a fire flow test to read static and residual pressures is a:
• Which term describes a set of principles developed by committees to guide practice?
• Which NFPA standard governs classification and marking of hazardous materials for fixed facilities?
• Which designation indicates the duration of a fire-test exposure to which a fire door assembly or fire window assembly was exposed and successfully met all acceptance criteria?
• Wood frame construction is commonly referred to as __________ construction.
• Buildings used as a store, market, and other rooms, buildings, or structures used to display and sell merchandise are classified as:
• What residual pressure value is required when computing available water supply for a specific area?
• The date of the inspection is included on an inspection report because it provides a timestamp for enforcement actions.
• Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
• Which two methods are used to compute fire-flow test results?
• In wood frame or masonry construction, fire walls are described as which type of walls?
• The temperature at which a liquid fuel, once ignited, will continue to burn is the:
• A protected stairway enclosure in a three-story building must be enclosed from its highest point to its lowest point by a minimum fire rating of how many hours?
• Locations where lodging, boarding, and personal care are provided for residents are classified as which occupancy?
• Heat can travel throughout a burning building by one or more of three methods referred to as:
• A distribution system consists of which components?
• Performance-based codes are difficult to enforce because:
• Which of the following is a statement about bonding during transfers of flammable liquids?
• Which detector is described as using a beam of light across a room to detect smoke in large spaces?
• When transferring flammable or combustible liquids, what precaution must be taken to prevent static electricity?
• What is the primary role of mains in a modern water distribution system?
• Flame detectors detect __________ and __________ light spectrums.
• Which hydrant design features a drain hole to empty the barrel after use?
• What term describes the interlocking network of water mains that compose a water distribution system?
• Which element serves as the boundary for subdividing a floor area into fire-resistant compartments?
• Carbon dioxide extinguishers are rated for which two classes?
• Which device is used to supervise the main control valve on an automatic fire sprinkler system?
• As witnesses in the courtroom, fire inspectors should confine their testimony to:
• A collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction is a:
• What hardware on exit doors helps keep doors open for ventilation while allowing automatic closing during a fire?
• Extinguishers weighing less than 40 pounds (18.1 Kg.) should be installed with the top not more than ______ from the floor.
• What factor determines the size of a portable extinguisher?
• Inspections must be:
• During the building plan process, occupant load is typically reviewed at which stage?
• Which standard test assesses flame spread and smoke development of interior finishes?
• Buildings and fire codes specify requirements for construction and use of stairs regardless of the
• What storage arrangement uses a structural framework onto which pallets are placed?
• The inspector must verify that illumination of exit _________ is adequate
• A means of egress consists of three distinct components.
• When giving testimony in court, you should:
• Residential occupancies are sleeping facilities not defined as health care or detention and correctional occupancies. Which occupancy type does this describe?
• Fire barriers are used for area separations and hazard protection; an example includes which pair?
• The primary purpose of the occupancy classification system developed by the model code organizations is to categorize occupancies by what basis?
• Which component determines the required fire protection rating?
• All portable extinguishers are rated according to their:
• A fire wall must be continuous from the foundation floor to a height:
• To ensure the importance of inspections upon building owners schedule, you should:
• The color of a sprinkler head rated 175° to 225°F is which color?
• Pyrophoric materials can ignite when they come in contact with:
• A fire involving cooking fats in kitchens is classified as which fire class?
• Which option is not typically considered a basic means of egress from upper levels?
• Which hydrant type is depicted as having water in the barrel at all times?
• In new building construction, the minimum required clear width of a door opening serving as a means of egress is?
• Which statement is true regarding Halon replacement agents?
• Velocity pressure measured by a Pitot tube is best described as which of the following?
• Ionization smoke detectors operate by detecting ionization of air due to radioactive material. Which option best describes this principle?
• In wood-frame construction, which member primarily supports a floor?
• Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door?
• A mounted portable fire extinguisher must be at least ______ from the floor.
• Completed inspection reports for existing structures are needed for every inspection because they:
• NFPA 70 is the standard for which topic?
• Fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium are fires.
• Most local agencies have ordinances that provide for issuance of permits in order to
• If an extinguisher bears a blue circle, it is rated for which class?
• Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection, but also can be used:
• Which statement describes proper handling of combustible liquids?
• A type of wall that extends above the roof line of a building is a:
• A yellow star marking on an extinguisher indicates suitability for Class D fires.
• A local protective premise signaling system is intended primarily to alert:
• Which is a fire hazard involving cooking equipment?
• A building, or portion of a building, used for educational purposes through the 12th grade is classified as a/an:
• This classification of fire involves ordinary combustible material.
• Fires involving flammable liquids, greases, and gases are which class of fires?
• In a closed area, gases with a vapor density less than air will:
• In Type I construction, if height and area exceed limits, what must be used for walls and floors?
• Ignition hazard near cooking equipment caused by combustibles located within how many inches?
• Which device prevents water that may be contaminated from mixing with a public water system?
• Which initiation device is activated by human action such as pulling a lever?
• Which term refers to the portion of the means of egress that is inside the building and leads to an exit?
• Cooking fires are classified as which class?
• A blue circle with a letter designation in the center indicates an extinguisher is rated for use on which class of fires?
• According to NFPA 101, a hotel is a building or buildings that has sleeping for more than ________ people and is primarily used by transients for lodging.
• Which of the following is not considered a component of a required means of egress from normally occupied spaces?
• ________ detector responds more quickly to smoldering fires?
• Which term describes heat generated by rubbing two surfaces together?
• Which measurement device requires the probe to be positioned parallel to the hydrant outlet when taking a reading?
• The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) describes the minimum vapor concentration in air that will:
• A fire department connection to a sprinkler system enables firefighters to:
• Which practice best supports effective communication about violations to the owner/occupant?
• The velocity pressure recorded by a pitot tube and gauge is which type of pressure?
• Which temperature rating would require the installation of an orange sprinkler head?
• The upper and lower concentrations of a vapor that will produce a flame at a given pressure and temperature are:
• Which wall type carries the load of the building, including the roof and interior framing?
• When receiving a complaint, the fire inspector must ______ all pertinent information.
• Mechanical heat energy initiated by the movement between objects in contact with one another is:
• A building providing sleeping accommodations for four or more residents and with security measures beyond residents' control is which occupancy?
• Which of the following is a common fire protection method for steel beams and columns in fire conditions?
• To verify that structures are new, remodeled, or have a change in occupancy classification that meets the locally adopted building and fire codes requires a:
• What should be included on the inspection form?
• What is the term for the rating assigned after testing to describe a fire door's performance?
• What is the standard hydrostatic test duration for all piping in wet pipe systems?
• Which factor helps determine hydrant spacing and quantity in protected areas?
• A carbon dioxide extinguisher's principle means of discharge is:
• No combustible structural member may penetrate through which type of wall?
• When investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should:
• A flammable liquid has a flash point below:
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four standard automatic sprinkler system types?
• After the inspection you should:
• Which methods are used to compute fire-flow test results?
• The color of a sprinkler head rated 500°F to 575°F is:
• As an advisor in court, which statement best describes the inspector's role?
• Which detector responds to rapid changes in temperature?
• Which alarm system is designed to detect a fire and/or transmit an alarm only on the immediate premises?
• During the first phase of a fire, the oxygen concentration within the room contains approximately ______ percent oxygen.
• Which National Fire Protection Association Standard regulates the installation of standpipe systems?
• Class A fires involve which of the following?
• Unusable space in occupant load calculations includes which item?
• The flammable-explosive range describes the vapor concentration range in air that will ignite. Which option best completes this statement?
• Industry standards are defined as a set of published procedures and criteria recognized as acceptable practice by which groups?