Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of Florida)
ANSI
The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
Which drawing is the most realistic view?
The Pictorial Drawing
What is fire load?
The maximum amount of heat that can be produced if all the combustible materials in a given area burn
15lbs
The maximum amount of pressure that needs to be placed upon delayed egress locks to initiate an audible alarm and county down to open.
Mean of Egress
The means of Egress System is composed of three basic elements: Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
Photoelectric Detectors
Used in Large Common Areas
Materials stored inside may not be
stacked closer than 2 feet from the ceiling without automatic sprinklers or 18 inches of those with.
A rigid beam can span?
100 Feet
Most national developed fire codes require that all fire lanes and apparatus access roads extend to
150 feet of all portions of the building
How high are walls for a corner test?
25 Feet
In masonry buildings, a simple wood beam can span up to
25 Feet
Corner Test is done on
25 Foot Walls
A positive pressure fan is effective against winds of ____?
25 MPH
How tall is the typical platform frame construction building?
3 stories
What is the average GPM of horizontal shaft pumps?
500-1500 GPM
What is the activation temperature of an Orange head sprinkler?
500-575 F Ultra High
For every cubic foot delivered to the fire _____ BTU are generated
537
Class D
Combustible Metals
Habels Rule
Concentration PPM multiplied by minutes
Occasionally, it is prudent to obtain written permission to enter a site before inspection. The use of a:
Consent-To-Enter form will remove questions
Wet Standpipe
Continuously pressurized with water from a public supply
Who tests dry chemical extinguisher systems?
Contractor
Class C
Fires involving energized electrical equipment
Class B
Flammable Liquids
Class B Extinguishers
Flammable Liquids
What is the name of a beam that supports other beams?
Girder
Fusible Link
Has an advantage of being inexpensive, rugged, and easy to maintain, but slower to operate and a significant amount of smoke can flow through before activation.
Potassium Carbonate is a ____ Chemical
Wet
Basic Types of Sprinkler Systems
Wet-Pipe, Dry-Pipe, Deluge, Preaction
What is a simple beam?
A wood joist spanning wall to wall
What are the mounting requirements for fire alarm pull boxes?
Bottom no less the 3 1/2 feet from the floor and no more than 4 1/2 feet. Also the travel distance may not exceed 200 feet and one per floor minimum.
How often are fire service elevators tested?
MONTHLY
Steel Hoods
Made of 18 Gauge Steel, 18'' Clearance to combustible
Volts
Measure the pressure
Amps
Measure the quantity
Ohm
Measures the resistance
Pitot tube
Measures the velocity pressure
What are hidden lines?
Medium weight and composed of short dashes. They define edges and surfaces that are not visible in a particular view
A disadvantage of a dry chemical extinguisher?
Residue
Concrete is reinforced to
Resist the tensile forces upon it
RPM is
Robertson Protected Metal
What is needed to stabilize a pre-cast tilt slab wall?
Roof
Hotel Occupancies
Sleeping rooms for transients
In what ways is steels strength used?
Tension and Compression
Driver
Term used to describe an electric engine or diesel motor that provides power to the fire pump
What fire rating must exposed supports for above ground tanks have?
2 hours or more
For a 4" sprinkler riser, how wide must the main drain be?
2"
Class II Stand Pipe Riser
2" for buildings under 50'
What is the minimum distance needed between large LPG tanks and other flammable liquid storage tanks?
20 Feet
What is the minimum rating of a door into an exit access corridor?
20 Minutes
What is the rating for doors in a smoke proof enclosure?
20 Minutes
Maximum travel distance to a manual pull station
200 Feet
Travel Distance to Manual Pull Stations
200 Feet
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinkler protected education building?
200 Feet
Air consists of
21 Percent Oxygen
How many square feet may a sprinkler cover in a low hazard?
225 Feet
Amount of time a battery backup system must run in normal mode
24 Hours
If sprinklers are omitted from a closet, it may not be over what size?
24 Square Feet
At what height does rack storage require sprinklers within the racks?>
25 Feet
What size basements require sprinkler protection?
2500 Square Feet or More
How many days does concrete take to set to it's designed strength?
28 Days
E value of Steel is
29 Million
What is the minimum distance between above ground flammable or combustible storage tanks?
3 Feet
For a building to be classified an apartment, how many units with independent kitchens are needed?
3 or More
What is the length of time a temporary platform may be erected?
30 Days
In an isometric drawing, what angles are the horizontal planes drawn above the horizon?
30 Degrees
Maximum travel Distance to a Class K Extinguisher
30 Feet
Fire Extinguishers should be within _____ of a cooking appliance.
30 Feet Max
Fire Watch
30 Minutes after a thermal cutting or welding operation
Backup Power for a Fire Alarm must activate within how many seconds after main power loss?
30 Seconds
At what occupant load is a fire alarm system required for Assembly Occupancies?
300 or Greater
Handrails must be between
34 and 38 inches
Where combustible materials such as paper clippings, wood shavings, or textile fibers a radius of
35 Feet must be cleared before welding
What is a Beam?
A horizontal structural member used to span between posts, columns or walls
What is a benchmark?
A known elevation of a plot plan.
According to NFPA 1 what is a highly volatile liquid?
A liquid with a boiling point of less than 68 degrees F
On a plan what is a schedule?
A list of details for building components such as doors, windows, or beams
What is a concentrated load?
A load located at one point
What is the clearance required below sprinkler heads?
A minimum of 18 inches
Variance
A one time modification
What is a chase?
A passageway, usually vertical, cut into a masonry wall for pipe or conduit
What is a gusset plate?
A piece of metal of plywood used to reinforce a joint of a truss
What is a hip rafter?
A rafter that extends from an outside corner of a building to the ridge board, usually at 45 degree to the ridge.
Fire Command Center
A room or area of a building where the status of the fire alarm equipment and there critical building systems associated with fire alarm systems can be manually controlled.
Means of Egress
A safe continuous path of travel from any point in a structure to a public way
Trouble Signal
A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component
What is a Wythe?
A single continuous vertical wall of masonry units
Referenced Standard
A standard that is incorporated or adopted as part of the model code that provides "specific information" as a guide
Radiant Energy Detector
A type of detector that looks for specific portions of the visible and invisible light spectrum produced by flames, sparks, or embers
What is another name of the solution composed of POTASSIUM CARBONATE?
A wet chemical extinguishing agent
Who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire code?
AHJ (Authority having ...)
What ATSM number is the radiant panel fire test?
ASTM 162
Elevator Operation Phase 2
Allows Emergency use of the elevator with certain safe guards and special functions
Which landings have standpipe connection in Scissor Stairs?
Alternating Floors
Performance based design
Alternative for satisfying fire protection and life safety. When the building falls outside of common design.
8,000 BTU
Amount of heat that can be absorbed by 1 gallon of water
Air is removed rapidly from a dry pipe system by?
An accelerator and/or and exhauster
Smoldering
Burning with a little smoke and no flame
Fire Dampers are activated how?
By fusible links
Grounds around a Burn Pile or Bonfire should be
Cleared of Vegetation or cut to less than 3 inches
Class D Extinguishers
Combustible Metals
NFPA 30
Combustible and Flammable Liquids Code
Class K
Combustible cooking products such as vegetable or animal oils and fats
Monitor Roof
Common in factory buildings. They have a raised central section that extends several feet above the surrounding roof surface
Type 5 Construction
Commonly known as wood frame
What causes heat and smoke to spread upward then outward within a building?
Convection
Class K Extinguishers
Cooking, Greases, Fats, Oils
What type of doors do freight Elevators have?
Counter Balanced
What type of Class A fire is halon not very effective on?
Deep seated Class A Fires
Rollover
Describes a condition where the unburned fire gases accumulated at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the hot-gas layer
Detector
Detects
Backflow Preventer
Device designed to keep the backward flow of fire system water into the potable water system
Smoke Damper
Device installed in air ducts that penetrate a vertical or horizontal assemble such as a wall, floor, or ceiling. Designed to restrict the movement of smoke between compartments.
200 PSI for 2 Hours
Minimum pressure required during a hydrostatic test to check for leaks.
13.5 Feet
Minimum unobstructed access to a fire lane
A fire load rating of 11-15 in pounds per square inch is considered:
Moderately Severe
How often are fire service elevators tested?
Monthly
To be classified as a dormitory, how many people must it provide sleeping accommodations for?
More than 16 persons
What is the spacing distance between tanks storing Class I, II, or IIA
Must be 1/6th the sum of their diameters
Stand Pipe Locations?
Must be where any part of the floor is within 130 foot reach. 100 feet of hose and 30 feet of stream. They must also be a noncombustible fire rated stair wells.
Emergency Lighting
Must provide the proper amount of illumination (1 Foot Candle for 90 Minutes) when power for lighting is interrupted.
What is the standard for general storage sprinklers?
NFPA 231
Wood shingles are rated by ?
NFPA 256
What NFPA Standard covers Hoods and Ducts ?
NFPA 96
Do fire escape stairs count as a means of Egress?
NO
Is a painting plan a common type of plan?
NO
Is a partition wall load bearing?
NO
Is plate glass considered safety glass?
NO
NFPA 72 Deals with
National Fire Alarm Code
What is a pause?
If there is a layer of air warmer than the air below, the condition is called a pause
What does veneer do?
Improves appearance and no load bearing
Is carbon steel used in cryogenic tanks?
No
Balconies and Mezzanines with a load greater than 100 must have how many Means of Egress?
No less than 2
The thickness of wood used for fire stopping is what?
No less than 2 inches
Type 1 Construction
Non or Limited Combustible materials. Highest Safety Levels.
What is the hour rating of the roof in a dry cleaning facility?
Not less than 1 hour
What is the maximum travel distance for a Class D Extinguisher?
Not to exceed 75 feet
Where are the notes placed for a welding symbol?
Notes are placed within the tail
Alarm
Notifies
Occupant Load
Number of persons who may occupy a building or portion at one time.
What is a common type of indicating valve?
OS&Y Outside Stem and Yoke
What are the steps for performing a main drain test?
Observe, Open, Observe, Close
Class B Fires
Involve flammable and combustible liquids and gasses such as gasoline, oil, lacquer...
Class K Fires
Involve oils and greases normally found in commercial kitchens
Class A Fires
Involve ordinary, solid, combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics
Horizontal Exit
Is an exit that allows occupants to egress from one side of a building to another through a fire resistance assembly
What is a flitch plate girder?
Is made by sandwiching a piece of steel between two wooden beams
What is a hip jack?
It extends from the top plate of the building to the hip rafter.
What is Axial Load?
It is a force that passes through the centroid of the section under construction. Structures have their greatest load when axial.
Bimetallic Detector
It is a heat detector that uses 2 metals with different expansion ratios. it is also auto resetting.
Hip Roof
It is a pitched roof that has no gables and all facets of the roof slope down from the peak.
What is a floor plan?
It is a sectional view taken on a horizontal plane 42' to 48' above the floor
Fully Developed Stage
Occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are burning.
Stand Pipes are Needed in buildings where?
It is greater than 75' o the highest occupied floor or LARGE 1 story buildings (think horizontal)
What is a continuous beam?
One supported by 3 or more points
What is the color of the frangible bulb of an ordinary sprinkler head?
Orange or Red
More fire fighters have been killed in ________ construction
Ordinary
Class A Extinguishers
Ordinary Combustibles
Class A
Ordinary Combustibles, wood, paper, wool, things that when burned leave ash
What type of construction with exterior weight bearing walls have a 1 hour fire resistance rating?
Ordinary construction
What is a Border Line?
It is located near the edge of the sheet of drawing paper, used to separate various portions of the drawing.
What is used to test a wet pipe system to prevent unseating and the alarm?
It is tested with the alarm bypass valve
What is a drawback of sand lime mortar?
It is water soluble
What is a clapper valve?
It opens when the system flows water from the supply side and also opens the pumping to retard the chamber.
What is the retard chamber for?
It prefills with water during surges allowing water to the electronic alarm thus preventing false alarms
Business Occupancies
Large number of occupants
What temperature flash point is a flammable rating?
Less Than 100 Degrees F, OVER 100 it is combustible
Exit Signs
Letters must be 6 inches, must be positioned so exit access is no more than 100 feet away.
What is referred to as original rack storage?
Libraries
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
What is an impact load?
Loads applied, or delivered, to a building in a short period of time.
Type 2 Construction
Low Fire Risk, Materials won't contribute to the spread.
The function of a jockey pump is to?
Maintain Pressure in the system
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Fuel Load
Maximum amount of combustible material in a given area of a building
175 PSI
Maximum listed pressure for most standpipe and sprinkler systems
Residential sprinkler systems require what size piping and what supply requirements?
Minimum 1/2 piping, May use domestic water supply with a single household shut off.
NFPA Placards
P = Potential for polymerization, B = Health Hazards, Numbers rate hazard
Three Primary Storage Method
Pallet, Rack, Solid
Annunciator Panel
Panel that provides emergency responders with information about the location and type of alarm
Public Way
Parcel of land such as a street or sidewalk
What is an exploded pictorial drawing?
Parts of the assembly are separated to better illustrate
Common Path of Travel
Path that all occupants must travel in one direction before reaching a point where they may choose between two separate and distinct paths to exits.
What type of sprinkler head hangs down?
Pendant
Institutional Occupancies
People with physical limitations, penal or corrections institutions.
Check Valve
Permits water flow in one direction
A short squat column is called?
Pier
Wet Barrel Hydrant
Popular in warm climates. The battle is full with water at all times
Parapet
Portion of a wall that extends above the level of the roof
Exit
Portion of the means of egress that is separate and protected from other parts of the building or fire rated construction
PIV means
Post Indicator Valve
What are two common type of extinguishing agents in hood systems?
Potassium Carbonate and Acetate
Educational Occupancies
Pre-School through 12th grade. High Loads, Multiple Uses..
What are two methods for pre-stressing concrete?
Pre-tensioning done at the plant, and post-tensioning done at the job site
NFPA 1
Uniform Fire Code
How hot can fluorescent light fixtures get?
Up to 1500 degrees
How many people should be on the board of Appeals?
Up to 7
What defines Educational Occupancies?
Used for Education, Through 12th Grade, Used by 6 or more people for more than 4 hours per day or 12 hour per week
Foam extinguishes a fire by
Smothering, Separating, Cooling, Suppressing
According to NFPA 72 the pull station should be mounted on the wall
So no part is less than 3 1/2 feet from the floor or a maximum of 4 1/2 feet
Current Practice is to locate Standpipes
So that any part of the floor is within 130' of Stand Pipe
Stairs
Solid and Slip Resistant, Landings must be provided so that no flight is greater than 12 feet, handrails are required for both sides. When 3 stories or less walls must have 1 hour rating, 4 stories or more 2 hour rating.
What is a sectional line?
Used in a sectional view to show that the material has been cut by the cutting plane
Type 3 Construction
Used in schools, churches, mercantile. Exterior walls are non-combustible.
What is a check valve?
Used to limit the flow in one direction
Proprietary Alarm
Used to protect large complexes or several sites with one receiving point.
What is an exploded pictorial drawing?
Used to show the relative position of parts or construction detail
Photoelectric Smoke Detector
Uses a small light source, either an incandescent bulb or a light emitting diode to detect smoke. It is done by shining a light through the chamber and smoke particles reflect it.
In structural steel, a symbol such as W12X16 means
W = type of beam, 12 = nminal depth, 16 = weight per linear foot
How often are fire pumps for standpipes tested?
WEEKLY
WPIV means
Wall Post Indicator Valve
Bearing Wall
Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof
How often are pumps tested and run for standpipes?
Weekly
What is a lapse?
When atmospheric temperatures are constantly decreasing as height increases
Tar Kettles Must Have
a 40BC Fire Extinguisher within 25 feet
In a Dust Explosion the 1st explosion is followed by
a bigger one
At what temperature does steel being to fail?
above 1000 degrees F
General Alarms Sound through
an entire structure
Potential Energy
energy possessed by an object that may be released
Entry to a road access cannot
exceed 8 degrees
At the time of inspection the inspector should:
invite the building owner/occupant
Oxidation
is a chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and other materials.
Code
is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction. CODE MUST HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS TO EXPLAIN HOW AND WHEN THE STANDARDS ARE TO BE APPLIED. "HAS THE FORCE OF LAW" --LEGAL DOCUMENT--
Standard
is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees through a consensus process. A STANDARD ONLY BECOMES A LAW WHEN LEGALLY ADOPTED BY A JURISDICTION OR INCLUDED AS PART OF A CODE. "DEVELOPED THROUGH A CONSENSUS PROCESS"
Seismic design includes ____ bracing
lateral
A class one air filter releases __________ or no gas
little
A fire load rating of 10 in pounds per square inch is considered:
moderate
Dormitory
more than 16 persons that are unrelated, fraternity, schools
Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are
not required to comply with local codes
The term used to describe the area a building is off the property line as required by code
setback
A fire load rating of 5 in pounds per square inch is considered:
slight
Standards and Codes are adopted by:
the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
What is a dead load?
the weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached or built in
Primary duty of a fire inspector
to ensure the life safety of both citizens and fire and emergency responders.
Heat Detectors
typically the slowest and reliable due to sensitivity
Flashover
Stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have been heated to their ignition temperature and flame breaks out almost at once
Decay
Stage of a fire in which the available fuel is exhausted or oxygen level drops below 16%
UL 300
Standard Used in Cooking Equipment
NFPA 1031
Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
What does NFPA 1031 cover?
Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspectors?
NFPA 13
Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14
Standard for the installation of Standpipe and hose systems
NFPA 20
Standards for the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection
Pre-tensioned reinforcing
Steel strands are stretched between anchors producing a tensile force in the steel, then concrete is placed around and allowed to harden.
What is the name of the test used to rate flame spread?
Steiner Tunnel Test
What is Ashlar Masonry
Stone cut rectangular units
What are the four basic components of a dry chemical extinguishing system?
Storage tank, piping, nozzles, actuating mechanism
What are the internal forces in a building which resist the load?
Stress and Strain
Water Hammer
Suddenly stopping the water moving though a hose or pipe. It results in an energy surge being transmitted in the opposite direction
What is a lintel?
Support for a masonry opening, usually steel or special form, such as pre-cast concrete
Thermal Layering
Tendency of gasses to separate into layers according to temperature.
Jockey Pump
Term used to describe a small pump used to maintain the pressure level in water based fire protection due to small fluctuations in the system
Post-tensioned Reinforcing
The Reinforcing steel is tensioned after the concrete is hardened
What is fire resistance?
The ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load bearing ability under fire conditions
What is the most critical thing for an inspector to check in a warehouse?
The automatic sprinkler system
What is cold flow?
The creeping or sliding of the fusible link of a sprinkler head caused by repeated heating
What is the discharge size of the Inspectors Test connection?
The discharge orifice shall be equal in size to the smallest sprinkler in the system
Elevator Operation Phase 1
The elevator is recalled to a certain floor and the door remains open
What is a ridge?
The horizontal member at the peak of the roof.
What is diameter?
The length of a line running between two points on the circle passing through the center
What is a bond?
The pattern in which masonry units are laid
Exit Discharge
The portion of the means of egress system between the termination of the exit and the public way
Bricks laid lengthwise are call what course?
The stretcher course
What is boiling point?
The temperature at which vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the external pressure applied to it.
Autoignition temperature
The temperature to which a substance must be heated for ignition and self sustained combustion to occur without an external heat source
Travel Distance
The total distance a person travels within the exit access to reach an enclosed exit stairway or exterior door, or horizontal exit
Class 2 Standpipe
They are equipped with 1 1/2 inch outlets and are small diameter for use by the building occupants
Class 1 Standpipe
They are equipped with a 2 1/2 inch hose and are designed to be used by fire personnel only
What are the dimension lines?
They extend for length of distance being measured
When should fire pumps be tested?
They should be operated weekly and be done by in-plant managers.
Class 3 Standpipe
This has both 1 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch connections
Orthographic projections are
Three Dimensional
What is the purpose of the life safety code?
To provide minimum requirements for life and safety from fire and similar emergencies
Components of a truss
Top and bottom are called chords Connections are called panel points Struts are compressive connecting members
Convection
Transfer of heat energy from a fluid to a solid
Conduction
Transfer of heat within an object or to another object by direct contact.
Radiation
Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves, radio waves...
What is vellum?
Transparent paper original drawings are on
What are wooden peg pins called ?
Trunnels
What happens to marble when subjected to heat?
Turns to chalk
What is a circuit?
Two or more conductors carrying electricity from the source to the electrical device and returning.
Every suppression system for a kitchen should be
Type K
What type of mortar is for underground masonry?
Type M
Model Code
Typically developed by government through the consensus process by private, not for profit organizations
Aluminum Fails at
1200 Degrees F
Sprinklers are designed to operate at _____ PSI
15
What is the pressure at the highest sprinkler head in the system?
15 PSI with a 7PSI residual?
Steel is how many times stronger than concrete?
15 Times
How many times stronger is steel than concrete?
15 times
What is the pressure in a dry sprinkler system?
15 to 20 PSI above trip point.
Fire Lanes must be at least
16 Feet Wide for one way travel and 24 feet wide for 2 way travel
Deep Fryer shall have ___ space between other cooking surfaces.
16"
Plastics and combustible liquids release
16,000 BTU
What temperature is an ordinary sprinkler head rated at?
165 Degrees F
How many inches per person for bleacher and grandstand seating?
18
Minimum distance you can store within a sprinkler head
18 Inches
What is the minimum clearance for combustible materials for cooking equipment?
18 Inches
Minimum distance from a hydrant to the ground is
18''
No more than ____ actions for a pull station
2
How many days prior notice must a permit be obtained to use a tar kettle?
2 Days
What is the minimum fire resistance rating for enclosures connecting 4 or more stories?
2 Hour
What is the symbol for Class C fires?
It is a BLUE Circle
A structure will sustain its greatest load when the load is
Axial
An exhauster release air where?
The outside
Maximum allowed level for all audible alarm signals
110 dBa
What is the ignition temperature of Carbon Monoxide ?
1128 F
Assembly Occupancies
50 or more people, Churches, Arenas, Theaters..
If a suspended ceiling is within ____ inches of the ceiling sprinklers are not required
6
The smallest diameter Heavy Timber can be is:
6 Inches
What is the maximum height of an ordinary block bearing wall
6 Stories
A fixed storage tank is a vessel of how many gallons ?
60 gallons or larger
Smoke Inhalation accounts for
65% of deaths in a fire
Minimum headroom in an egress
7 Feet 6 Inches
To pass the "Pill Test" how many times must a match go out?
7 out of 8 Times
Maximum travel Distance to a Class A Extinguisher
75 Feet
What is the maximum of the property a tent may cover?
75 Percent
At what temp do cold draw steel cables fail?
800 Degrees F
Wood and Paper release
8000 BTU
How much does a modern high rise weigh per cubic foot?
8lbs
What type of ID is required for bulk haz-mat storage?
A 4 Digit ID
Spec Building
A building built without a tenant or occupant identified prior to construction
Board of Appeals
A group, 5-7 individuals who have experience with fire prevention. they arbitrate differences of opinion between fire inspectors, building officials, and property owners.
Most electrical fires are caused how?
Arcs and overheating
Halon Extinguishers
Are best suited for delicate electrical equipment, they test them semi annually
Areas of Refuge
Area where one or more people can wait safely for assistance during an emergency
What two materials is flame spread based on?
Asbestos (0 Rating) Red Oak Wood (100 Rating)
What should an inspector do before preforming any inspection?
Ask PERMISSION
Fire Stop
Framing member designed to stop the spread of a fire within a wall cavity
Bollard
Freestanding post designed to protect fire hydrants
First Step in the burning process is
Fuel and Oxygen Mix Properly
Factors that affect Fire
Fuel, Location, Compartment Volume, Ventilation, Ambient Conditions such as wind, humidity..
What are the two types of automatic roof vent designs?
Fusible Link type and Drop out Panel type
What are 3 activating devices on sprinkler heads?
Fusible Link, Glass Bulb, Chemical Pellet
What type of Electrical outlet should be installed in bathrooms?
GCFI, also install anywhere water is within 6 feet in kitchens
Fire Triangle
HEAT, OXYGEN, FUEL
Board of Appeals
Has authority to interrupt fire code, consists of 3-7 members who have experience in fire prevention or building construction.
Type 4 Construction
Heavy Timber, Large Dimensioned lumber.
Greater than 7 Stories it is a
High Rise
What are two common types of smoke detectors?
IONIZATION and Photo-Electric
Class C Fires
Involve energized electrical equipment
The access opening to fire escapes shall be no higher than ____ inches above the floor.
12
What is the covering over studs called?
Sheathing
Dip Tanks and Reservoirs
Should be contained in 1 hour fire-rated construction
Supervisory Signal
Signal given by a fixed fire protection system indicating readiness status of the system and devices
Manual Pull Stations can be
Single Action or Double Action
In a lodging or room house where a sleeping room is above the level of exit discharge, the primary means of escape shall be?
-- Enclosed Stairs -- horizontal exit -- Exterior Stair -- or a fire escape
What is the fire resistance rating of an exit door in buildings 3 stories or less?
1 Hour
What is the rate of rise for a Class B ramp ?
1 ft rise for every 8 ft of lenth.
Class I and III Standpipes require ______ FDC Connections
1 or More
What are the requirements for spare sprinkler heads?
1-300 Heads you need 6 spares on hand 301-1000 Heads you need 12 spares on hand
What size is the orifice opening of a sprinkler?
1/2 inch
Mezzanines can take no more than ____ of the total room?
1/3rd
What is the common scale used for floor plans?
1/4 inch = 1 foot
How much clearance in height and width is required for a public way
10 Feet
Tents must have how much spacing between stake lines
10 Feet
Operating pressure of a misting system
10 PSI
In regards to ordinary household lamp, what are the percentages of light and Heat?
10 Percent Light, 90 Percent Heat
What is the operating PSI of a pressurized water extinguisher?
100 PSI
Maximum distance a hydrant should be from a FDC
100'
Turnstiles exceeding ____ inches shall be treated as revolving doors
39
What increments do modular drawings use?
4
What is the maximum travel distance on a landing to reach the stairs?
4 Feet
A live fire watch is needed if the fire alarm system is out of service for what length of time?
4 Hours or Longer
Health Care and Ambulatory Care Occupancies
4 or more people who can not evacuate on their own
Residential Board and Care Occupancies
4 or more unrelated to the owners. Locations where lodging, boarding, and personal care are provided.
The mounting distance above the floor for a manual pull station
42'' ~54"
What is the egress minimum width from sleeping areas in health care occupancies?
48 inches
How long will rough cut timber last in a fire?
5 minute per inch
Carbon monoxide can be as much as ____ times greater in concealed spaces than in the open
50
_____ % of fire doors actually work
50
Maximum travel distance for a B rated extinguisher is
50 Feet
What is the distance required between explosives and unpacking area?
50 Feet
What is the occupant load factor for figuring a library reading room?
50 net feet squared
Defined as having a flashpoint above 100 F
A combustible
What is a means of egress
A continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building to a public way
What is a birds mouth cut?
A cut in the rafter to make it fit flush on the top plate
Ionization Smoke Detector
A device containing a small amount of radioactive material that ionizes the air between two charged electrodes to sense the presence of smoke particles
What is a plot plan?
A drawing showing the location of a building on its plot of land and various details. It is also know as a site plan?
Stand Pipe System
An arrangement of piping, valves, and hose connections installed in a structure to deliver water to fire hoses
If a straight line is not running horizontal or vertical which way is it running?
An inclined line
What is an atrium?
An opening through a series of floors for the purpose other than an enclosed stairway
Categories of Inspections are:
Annual (Routine), Issuance of a permit, Response to a complaint, Eminent hazard, New Construction, Change in Occupancy, Owner/Occupant Request
Light Frame Construction
Another term for Type 5 construction (Ballon frame)
Mercantile Occupancies
Any building used to display or sell merchandise, potential for high loss of life, large quantities of combustibles
What is a live load?
Any loads to a building other than the dead loads
Explain pressure relieving valves?
Any outlet that may have an outlet PSI greater than 100
Truss Failure
Any part of the truss fails it completely fails
What type of valve limits the flow in one direction?
Check valves
What is the upper part of a truss called?
Chord
What are the three classes of stand pipe systems?
Class 1 - Fire Personnel Only Class 2 - Occupants Only Class 3 - Both Fire/Occupants
Standpipes
Class 1 and 3 the size of the riser must be 4" for buildings less than 100'. 6" pipe for buildings over 100'.
Heat of Hydration
During the hardening of concrete, heat is given off by the chemical process in hydration
Trusses are built under what standard?
E-119
HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF EXTINGUISHERS occur
EVERY 5 Years, or 12 years on dry chemicals under 150 lbs
Mixed Use Occupancies
Each is individually classified by its primary occupancy
Access Controlled Egress
Egress side has a manual override during a fire alarm and an automatic override.
What are 3 types of fire pump drivers?
Electric, Diesel, Steam
Class C Extinguishers
Electrical Equipment
The inspector must have a through knowledge and understanding of the following items:
Enabling legislation, State/Local Statues, ways to alter State/Local Statues
Chemical Heat Energy
Energy that is released when two or more chemicals combine and react with one and another. Chemical heat energy is the most common source of heat in combustion reactions.
Pre-ignition
Energy transfer from a gas to a fuel
Ingress
Entrances or a means to enter a structure from a public way
Fire Drills should be conducted in educational facilities at what interval?
Every month well school is in session?
Define a High Rise
Exceeds 80~100 feet, is build of a combination of concrete and protected steel
What are the three parts of a Means of Egress?
Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
When heated to 1000 Degrees F Steel will?
Expand up to 9 1/2 inches and fail at 1000-1100 Degrees
Rate of Rise detectors depend on what?
Expansion characteristics of heat. Will activate if there is a 12-15 degree per minute rise
What is the chief characteristics of ordinary construction?
Exterior walls made of masonary
Extinguisher Mounting
Extinguishers weighing under 40lbs may have a top no more than 5 feet above the floor. When over 40lbs the top must not be more than 3 1/2 feet high. Also the bottom must be no closer than 4 inches to the ground
Fire Tetrahedron
FUEL, OXYGEN, HEAT, CHEMICAL REACTION
Factory/Industrial Occupancies
Factory, subdivided due to use
Automatic Dry Standpipe
Filled with pressurized air and upon opening of a hose a valve drops the air pressure that permits the dry pipe to activate allowing water into the system
FACP Means
Fire Alarm Control Panel
FACP
Fire Alarm Control Panel (The Brain)
The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life safety inspections programs are members of the:
Fire Department
FDC
Fire Department Connection
What is passive fire defense
Fire Walls and Doors
The development and implementation of codes are a result of a cooperative effort among:
Fire department administration, Mayor or city/county manager, Municipal legislative body, Legislative body
What are the hazards of dip tank operations?
Fire involving the liquids and explosions involving the vapor and air mixtures
Mechanical Heat Energy
Form of energy generated by friction or compression.
Where is the annunciator panel located in a building?
In an area approved by the AHJ
Fire Development
Incipient Stage, , Growth Stage, Fully Developed, and Decay
Rafter
Inclined beam that supports a roof, runs parallel to the slope
What are 3 things that an Inspectors report should do ?
Inform, Analyze, and Recommend.
Vegetation must be cleared
Inside a tent and 10 feet around
To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used?
Inspectors Test Valve
Class D Fires
Involve combustible metals such as aluminum
Soponification
Process in which the fatty acids in the cooking medium react with the extinguishing agent and converts to foam or a soapy residue
Ignition
Process of initiating combustion
Heat Transfer
Process where by heat moves from one body or substance to another by radiation, conduction, ...
Pyrotechnics and Flames are
Prohibited in any tents or temporary structures
Beam Detector
Projects a narrow beam of light across a large open area from a sending unit to a receiving unit. When the beam is interrupted by smoke it activates the alarm
Residential Occupancies
Provide sleeping accommodations under conditions other than health care.
How often are sprinkler systems tested?
Quarterly
RHR Manes
Rate of Heat Release
What is the color Coding and GPM on hydrants?
Red = less than 500 GPM, Orange - 500-999 GPM, Green 1000-1499 GPM, Light Blue = 1500 GPM PLUS
What is another term for pictorial drawings?
Renderings
The horizontal measurement on stairs is called the ____
Run
What is fine aggregate in concrete usually used made of
Sand
What type of door is required for a flammable storage room?
Self Closing
What type of material is Halon ineffective on?
Self-Oxidizing
How often you should do a halon test?
Semi-Annually
When is a Pre-Action system used?
When it is important that the water damage be prevented, even if the pipes break accidentally.
What is a fire cut?
When the end of a joist is cut off at an angle to permit the joist to fall out of the masonry wall without damaging the wall
When must apartments have fire alarm systems?
When they are 3 or more stories and 11 or more living units
One Half Diagonal Rule
When two exits are required, they are to be located not less than one-half the length of the overall diagonal dimension of the room
Pull Stations should also be placed
Within 5 Feet of every exit so the occupants can activate as they leave.
Uncontained Fires should not be allowed
Within 50 feet of a structure
What is chipboard?
Wood chips glued together to make flat sheets
What are 4 hour fusible links
Wooden wedges or metal hooks
Is exit access permitted though dining rooms and sitting rooms?
Yes, just not through storage rooms or kitchens
Dry Barrel hydrant
water is pumped or drained when not in use. It protects it in freezing climates.
Line Detector
wire or tubing that can be strung along the ceiling of large open areas to detect an increase in the heat
