Florida Fire Inspector
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The NFPA standard for the installation of sprinkler systems is?
fire load
The maximum amount of heat that can be produced if all the combustible materials in a given area burn is known as a ___________.
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.
What is a sectional line?
Used in a sectional view to show that the material has been cut by the cutting plane
Most national developed fire codes require that all fire lanes and apparatus access roads extend to
150 feet of all portions of the building
In masonry buildings, a simple wood beam can span up to
25 Feet
Corner Test is done on
25 Foot Walls
How tall is the typical platform frame construction building?
3 stories
Class D
Combustible Metals
Type 1 Construction
Construction using Non or Limited Combustible materials. Highest Safety Levels.
Type 2 Construction
Construction using materials that won't contribute to the spread, low fire risk
hydraulic
Contemporary Sprinkler systems are designed using ____________ calculations.
wet standpipe
Continuously pressurized with water from a public supply
a steep slope
Contour line that are close together on a plan indicate _______?
fuel & oxygen mix properly
First Step in the burning process is?
Class B
Flammable Liquids
Class B Extinguishers
Flammable Liquids
cooling, separating, smothering, & suppressing
Foam extinguishes a fire by:
3%
Gauges not accurate to within ____ of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced.
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.
wall post indicator valve
WPIV means?
50%
What % of fire doors actually work?
ASTM 162
What ATSM number is the radiant panel fire test?
detects
What does a detector do?
OS&Y (outside stem & yoke)
What is a common type of indicating valve?
transverse
A section taken parallel to the shorter dimension of a building is known as a __________ section.
architects signature
A set of architectural drawings must contain a __________ to be considered a valid set of plans.
What is another name of the solution composed of POTASSIUM CARBONATE?
A wet chemical extinguishing agent
Elevator Operation Phase 2
Allows Emergency use of the elevator with certain safe guards and special functions
outside
An exhauster release air where?
30 seconds
Backup Power for a Fire Alarm must activate within how many seconds after main power loss?
never
Board of appeals may waive a provision of a code when?
Steel Hoods
Made of 18 Gauge Steel, 18'' Clearance to combustible
Ohm
Measures the resistance
pitot tube
Measures the velocity pressure
13.5 Feet
Minimum unobstructed access to a fire lane
post indicator valve
PIV means?
175psi
PRV devices typically limit the system pressure to a maximum of ________ to prevent damage to the system.
Ignition
Process of initiating combustion
RPM is
Robertson Protected Metal
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
Driver
Term used to describe an electric engine or diesel motor that provides power to the fire pump
ANSI
The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
Class II Stand Pipe Riser
2" for buildings under 50'
Maximum travel distance to a manual pull station
200 Feet
Travel Distance to Manual Pull Stations
200 Feet
If sprinklers are omitted from a closet, it may not be over what size?
24 Square Feet
E value of Steel is
29 Million
For a building to be classified an apartment, how many units with independent kitchens are needed?
3 or More
In an isometric drawing, what angles are the horizontal planes drawn above the horizon?
30 Degrees
Fire Extinguishers should be within _____ of a cooking appliance.
30 Feet Max
Handrails must be between
34 and 38 inches
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.
beam
A horizontal structural member used to span between posts, columns or walls is known as a ____.
What is a benchmark?
A known elevation of a plot plan.
On a plan what is a schedule?
A list of details for building components such as doors, windows, or beams
4 hours or more
A live fire watch is needed if the fire alarm system is out of service for what length of time?
What is a concentrated load?
A load located at one point
datum
A method to indicate the elevation of carious building features above an established reference point is normally called a ______?
variance
A one time modification is called a _________.
What is a chase?
A passageway, usually vertical, cut into a masonry wall for pipe or conduit
25mph
A positive pressure fan is effective against winds of ____?
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.
100ft
A rigid beam can span?
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
pier
A short squat column is called?
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
axial
A structure will sustain its greatest load when the load is ______.
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 a simple beam?
A wood joist spanning wall to wall
exploded pictorial drawing
A__________________ is used to show the relative position of parts or construction detail.
a liquid with a boiling point of less than 68°F
According to NFPA 1 what is a highly volatile liquid?
no less than 3.5ft from the floor or a maximum of 4.5ft high
According to NFPA 72 the pull station should be mounted on the wall?
21%
Air consists of _________% oxygen?
Performance based design
Alternative for satisfying fire protection and life safety. When the building falls outside of common design.
1200°F
Aluminum Fails at ______.
8,000 BTU
Amount of heat that can be absorbed by 1 gallon of water
24 hours
Amount of time a battery backup system must run in normal mode?
accelerator and/or exhauster
An Air is removed rapidly from a dry pipe system by?
annunciator panel
An _____________ indicates where an alarm or other condition has originated on the fire alarm system.
no less than 2
Balconies and Mezzanines with a load greater than 100 must have how many Means of Egress?
wet-pipe, dry-pipe, deluge, preaction
Basic types of sprinkler systems:
spec buildings
Buildings constructed without final occupancy in mind are called?
smoldering
Burning with a little smoke and no flame
Grounds around a Burn Pile or Bonfire should be
Cleared of Vegetation or cut to less than 3 inches
deficient
Code violations, incorrect design, missing information, and local code amendments are all examples of ________ plans
Class D Extinguishers
Combustible Metals
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 construction
Habels Rule
Concentration PPM multiplied by minutes
resist the utensil forces upon it
Concrete is reinforced to?
What causes heat and smoke to spread upward then outward within a building?
Convection
Class K Extinguishers
Cooking, Greases, Fats, Oils
130ft
Current Practice is to locate Standpipes that any part of the floor is within ________ of Stand Pipe
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.
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.
no
Do fire escape stairs count as a means of Egress?
200 PSI for 2 Hours
Minimum pressure required during a hydrostatic test to check for leaks.
25ft
Modern elevators that rise more than __________ feet are required to be equipped with a key operated manual recall or fireman's service systems.
To be classified as a dormitory, how many people must it provide sleeping accommodations for?
More than 16 persons
arching & overheating
Most electrical fires are caused how?
100psi
NFPA 14 requires a minimum residual pressure of ________ PSI at the most remote 2 1/2 " hose valve for Class I and Class III standpipes.
101
NFPA Standard Life Safety Code
30
NFPA Standard for Combustible and Flammable Liquids Code
1031
NFPA Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner.
231
NFPA Standard for general storage sprinklers?
1
NFPA Standard for the Uniform Fire Code.
13
NFPA Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems.
14
NFPA Standard for the installation of Standpipe and hose systems.
20
NFPA Standard for the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection
96
NFPA Standard that covers Hoods and Ducts?
256
NFPA Statute that regulates wood shingle ratings?
Is a painting plan a common type of plan?
NO
NFPA 72 Deals with
National Fire Alarm Code
an inclined line
If a straight line is not running horizontal or vertical which way is it running?
pause
If there is a layer of air warmer than the air below, the condition is called a __________.
What does veneer do?
Improves appearance and no load bearing
enclosed stairs horizontal exit exterior stairs fire escape
In a lodging or room house where a sleeping room is above the level of exit discharge, the primary means of escape shall be?
occupant load
Number of persons who may occupy a building or portion at one time.
consent-to-enter form
Occasionally, it is prudent to obtain written permission to enter a site before inspection. The use of a ________ will remove questions.
Assembly Occupancies
Occupancies of 50 or more people, Churches, Arenas, Theaters..
Educational Occupancies
Occupancies of Pre-School through 12th grade. High Loads, Multiple Uses..
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
no
Is a partition wall load bearing?
Horizontal Exit
Is an exit that allows occupants to egress from one side of a building to another through a fire resistance assembly
no
Is carbon steel used in cryogenic tanks?
What is a flitch plate girder?
Is made by sandwiching a piece of steel between two wooden beams
no
Is plate glass considered safety glass?
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.
fully developed stage
Occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are burning.
2.54cm
One (1) inch is equal to how many centimeters?
1 hour
It is common for codes to require a __________ fire-resistive rating for corridor walls in health care facilities.
What is a continuous beam?
One supported by 3 or more points
pressure
One unavoidable problem with standpipe systems is the variation of ____ with building height.
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
Type 3 Construction
Ordinary construction, Exterior walls are non-combustible.
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.
Business Occupancies
Large number of occupants
exit signs
Letters must be 6 inches, must be positioned so exit access is no more than 100 feet away.
What is an impact load?
Loads applied, or delivered, to a building in a short period of time.
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
fuel load
Maximum amount of combustible material in a given area of a building
100ft
Maximum distance a hydrant should be from a FDC?
175psi
Maximum listed pressure for most standpipe and sprinkler systems
75ft
Maximum travel Distance to a Class A Extinguisher?
30ft
Maximum travel Distance to a Class K Extinguisher?
Volts
Measure the 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
1/3
Mezzanines can take no more than ____ of the total room?
3D
Orthographic projections are _______.
1ft 6in above grade (18 inches)
Outlet ports on a hydrant must be at least ______ above grade?
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.
Institutional Occupancies
People with physical limitations, penal or corrections institutions.
check valve
Permits water flow in one direction
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
What are two methods for pre-stressing concrete?
Pre-tensioning done at the plant, and post-tensioning done at the job site
Educational Occupancy
Used for Education, Through 12th Grade, Used by 6 or more people for more than 4 hours per day or 12 hour per week
Hotel Occupancies
Sleeping rooms for transients
Photoelectric Detectors
Used in Large Common Areas
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.
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.
weight bearing wall
Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof.
Potassium Carbonate is a ____ Chemical
Wet
discharge orifice shall be equal in size to the smallest sprinkler in the system
What is the discharge size of the Inspectors Test connection?
50ft
What is the distance required between explosives and unpacking area?
48in
What is the egress minimum width from sleeping areas in health care occupancies?
1 hour
What is the fire resistance rating of an exit door in buildings 3 stories or less?
not less than 1 hour
What is the hour rating of the roof in a dry cleaning facility?
1128°F
What is the ignition temperature of Carbon Monoxide?
30 days
What is the length of time a temporary platform may be erected?
6 stories
What is the maximum height of an ordinary block bearing wall?
75%
What is the maximum of the property a tent may cover?
75ft
What is the maximum travel distance for a Class D Extinguisher?
75ft
What is the maximum travel distance from any point in a structure to an extinguisher location?
4ft
What is the maximum travel distance on a landing to reach the stairs?
200ft
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinkler protected education building?
18in
What is the minimum clearance for combustible materials for cooking equipment?
3ft
What is the minimum distance between above ground flammable or combustible storage tanks?
20ft
What is the minimum distance needed between large LPG tanks and other flammable liquid storage tanks?
2hr
What is the minimum fire resistance rating for enclosures connecting 4 or more stories?
20min
What is the minimum rating of a door into an exit access corridor?
automatic sprinkler system
What is the most critical thing for an inspector to check in a warehouse?
girder
What is the name of a beam that supports other beams?
Steiner Tunnel Test
What is the name of the test used to rate flame spread?
50 net ft squared
What is the occupant load factor for figuring a library reading room?
100PSI
What is the operating PSI of a pressurized water extinguisher?
15PSI with a 7PSI residual
What is the pressure at the highest sprinkler head in the system?
15-20PSI above trip point
What is the pressure in a dry sprinkler system?
Device designed to limit the standpipe pressure for 2 1/2 inch outlets when the pressure exceeds 175 PSI
What is the purpose of a PRV?
provide minimum requirements for life and safety from fire and similar emergencies
What is the purpose of the life safety code?
1ft of rise for every 8ft of length
What is the rate of rise for a Class B ramp?
20min
What is the rating for doors in a smoke proof enclosure?
It prefills with water during surges allowing water to the electronic alarm thus preventing false alarms
What is the retard chamber for?
1/6th the sum of their diameters
What is the spacing distance between tanks storing Class I, II, or IIA?
blue circle
What is the symbol for Class C fires?
grounding
What is the term used to describe equalizing static electrical charge between an object and the earth?
chord
What is the upper part of a truss called?
it's tested with an alarm bypass valve
What is used to test a wet pipe system to prevent unseating and the alarm?
transparent paper original drawings were drawn on
What is vellum?
fire watch
What must be done for 30min after a thermal cutting or welding operation?
ask permission
What should an inspector do before preforming any inspection?
2500 sqft or more
What size basements require sprinkler protection?
1/2in
What size is the orifice opening of a sprinkler?
a property that does not directly adjoin a public way
What statement best defines the term land locked?
less than 100°F, over 100°F it is combustible
What temperature flashpoint is a flammable rating?
thrust block
What term describes a concrete reinforcement placed at a change in pipe direction between the pipe and adjacent undisturbed soil?
planning & zoning review
What term is involved in the permitting process stage of construction or remodeling of a building?
as-built plans
What term is used to define the final set of plans or drawings that are saved as a permanent record?
bonding
What term is used to describe equalizing static electrical charges between two object such as a drum and container?
Asbestos (0 Rating) Red Oak Wood (100 Rating)
What two materials is flame spread based on?
deep seated Class A Fires
What type of Class A fire is halon not very effective on?
GFCI, also install anywhere within 6ft of water
What type of Electrical outlet should be installed in bathrooms?
4 digit ID
What type of ID is required for bulk haz-mat storage?
ordinary construction
What type of construction with exterior weight bearing walls have a 1 hour fire resistance rating?
counter balanced
What type of doors do freight Elevators have?
pictorial/rendering
What type of drawing provides the most realistic view of how equipment looks as well as how it is connected?
torsional
What type of force is produced in a structural member when it is twisted, creating shear stresses in the material?
direct pressure load
What type of load would the impact of wind against a buildings wall is known as?
self-oxidizing
What type of material is Halon ineffective on?
light hazard
What type of occupancy is considered those in which the quantity or combustibility of the contents is low and heat-release rates expected are also low?
architectural
What type of plans show the basic functional design of a building?
pendant
What type of sprinkler head hangs down?
check valves
What type of valve limits the flow in one direction?
lapse
When atmospheric temperatures are constantly decreasing as height increases this is known as a __________.
mechanical
_________ plans show where plumbing systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
schedules
__________ Contain information relating to doors, windows, hardware, and room finishes?
backflow prevention
___________ on water supplies to fire protection systems is required to prevent potential contamination of domestic water by cross-connection to a non-domestic source.
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--
heat detectors
_____________ are typically the slowest and reliable due to sensitivity
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"
hydrostatic
_____________ testing of extinguishers occur every 5 Years, or 12 years on dry chemicals under 150 lbs
stand pipes
_______________ 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.
symbols
___________are a form of graphic shorthand used to represent both object and materials.
Tar Kettles Must Have
a 40BC Fire Extinguisher within 25 feet
In a Dust Explosion the 1st explosion is followed by
a bigger one
General Alarms Sound through
an entire structure
Entry to a road access cannot
exceed 8 degrees
Seismic design includes ____ bracing
lateral
Dormitory
more than 16 persons that are unrelated, fraternity, schools
The term used to describe the area a building is off the property line as required by code
setback
Materials stored inside may not be
stacked closer than 2 feet from the ceiling without automatic sprinklers or 18 inches of those with.
What is a dead load?
the weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached or built in
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.
15
Sprinklers are designed to operate at _____ PSI.
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%
Incipient Growth Fully Developed Decay
Stages of fire development:
UL 300
Standard Used in Cooking Equipment
AHJ
Standards and Codes are adopted by the ________.
technical orginizations
Standards may be described as a body of rules dealing with one specific subject. These standards are usually designed and written by whom?
It is greater than 75' o the highest occupied floor or LARGE 1 story buildings (think horizontal)
Standpipes are needed in buildings where__________.
15x's
Steel is how many times stronger than concrete?
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 Ashlar Masonry
Stone cut rectangular units
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.
post-tensioned Reinforcing
The Reinforcing steel is tensioned after the concrete is hardened
AHJ
The ______________ has exercises control of construction, typically through zoning and a permit process.
12
The access opening to fire escapes shall be no higher than ____ inches above the floor.
existing elevation
The elevation of a plot of ground before beginning construction is known as the___________.
Elevator Operation Phase 1
The elevator is recalled to a certain floor and the door remains open
run
The horizontal measurement on stairs is called the ____.
What is a ridge?
The horizontal member at the peak of the roof.
1. enabling legislation 2. state/local laws 3. ways to alter state/local statutes
The inspector must have a through knowledge and understanding of the following items:
What is diameter?
The length of a line running between two points on the circle passing through the center
mean of egress
The means of Egress System is composed of three basic elements: Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
protect community health & safety
The most fundamental reason for requiring construction permits is?
What is a bond?
The pattern in which masonry units are laid
fire department
The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life safety inspections programs are members of the ___________.
Exit Discharge
The portion of the means of egress system between the termination of the exit and the public way
ensure the life safety of both citizens and fire and emergency responders
The primary duty of a Fire Inspector is to _________?
footing
The purpose of the ___________ beneath the foundation is to distribute the buildings weight?
6in
The smallest diameter Heavy Timber can be is _____.
Bricks laid lengthwise are call what course?
The stretcher course
boiling point
The temperature at which vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the external pressure applied to it is the ___________________.
autoignition temperature
The temperature to which a substance must be heated for ignition and self sustained combustion to occur without an external heat source
ordinance
The term ___________ is simply applied to municipal laws as opposed to state or federal laws.
no less than 2in
The thickness of wood used for fire stopping is what?
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
inspectors test valve
To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used?
Components of a truss
Top and bottom are called chords Connections are called panel points Struts are compressive connecting members
descriptive codes
Traditional fire and building codes are called?
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.
true
True or Flase, Fire and emergency service plans examiner may not be involved in the review of structural plans.
E-119
Trusses are built under what standard?
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
Model Code
Typically developed by government through the consensus process by private, not for profit organizations
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
Minimum distance you can store within a sprinkler head
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
Class 3 Standpipe
This has both 1 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch connections
165°F
What temperature is an ordinary sprinkler head rated at?
self closing
What type of door is required for a flammable storage room?
type M
What type of mortar is for underground masonry?
mechanical
What type of plan would a HVAC system be shown?
maintain pressure in the system
The function of a jockey pump is to?
weekly by in-plant managers
When should fire pumps be tested?
Maximum allowed level for all audible alarm signals
110 dBa
If a suspended ceiling is within ____ inches of the ceiling sprinklers are not required
6
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
code
A _______ is a collection or body of rules pertaining to one subject area such as buildings, fires, and motor vehicles.
plot
A ________ plans shows the overall project layout including features such as building areas, location, setbacks, etc.
floor plan
A ______________ is a sectional view taken on a horizontal plane 42' to 48' above the floor.
means of egress
A _______________ is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building to a public way.
Spec Building
A building built without a tenant or occupant identified prior to construction is a _______.
residue
_________ is a disadvantage of a dry chemical extinguisher?
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?
invite owner/occupant
At the time of inspection the inspector should ______?
300 ft
At what height can water be effectively pumped from the ground level with adequate pressure?
25ft
At what height does rack storage require sprinklers within the racks?
300 or more
At what occupant load is a fire alarm system required for Assembly Occupancies?
800°F
At what temp do cold draw steel cables fail?
above 1000°F
At what temperature does steel being to fail?
Fire Stop
Framing member designed to stop the spread of a fire within a wall cavity
bollard
Freestanding post designed to protect fire hydrants
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 construction
Greater than 7 Stories it is a
High Rise
25ft
How high are walls for a corner test?
up to 1500°F
How hot can fluorescent light fixtures get?
5min per inch
How long will rough cut timber last in a fire?
28
How many days does concrete take to set to it's designed strength?
18in
How many inches per person for bleacher and grandstand seating?
up to 7
How many people should be on the board of Appeals?
225ft
How many square feet may a sprinkler cover in a low hazard?
15x's
How many times stronger is steel than concrete?
8lbs
How much does a modern high rise weigh per cubic foot?
weekly
How often are fire pumps for standpipes tested?
monthly
How often are fire service elevators tested?
weekly
How often are pumps tested and run for standpipes?
quarterly
How often are sprinkler systems tested?
semi-annually
How often you should do a halon test?
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
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
Turnstiles exceeding ____ inches shall be treated as revolving doors
39
What increments do modular drawings use?
4
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"
Maximum travel distance for a B rated extinguisher is
50 Feet
oxidation
A chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and other materials is known as?
little
A class one air filter releases __________ or no gas.
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?
moderate
A fire load rating of 10 in pounds per square inch is considered a _______ load.
moderately severe
A fire load rating of 11-15 in pounds per square inch is considered a ________ load.
slight
A fire load rating of 5 in pounds per square inch is considered a _______ load.
60gal +
A fixed storage tank is a vessel of how many gallons?
a visual representation of a building
A floor plan is best described as ____________?
notifies
An alarm ___________.
addressable
An alarm system where each part of the system has its own unique address and talks to the main control panel is known as?
Stand Pipe System
An arrangement of piping, valves, and hose connections installed in a structure to deliver water to fire hoses
public utility easement
An easement is the right or privilege of one party to use the property of another for a specific and limited purpose. One of the most common easement uses is the?
What is an atrium?
An opening through a series of floors for the purpose other than an enclosed stairway
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
load
Any effect that a structure must be designed to prevent is best described as a ________?
concentrated load
Any load that is applied at one point or over a small area such as a safe or heavy piece of equipment is considered a
What is a live load?
Any loads to a building other than the dead loads
Truss Failure
Any part of the truss fails it completely fails
50
Carbon monoxide can be as much as ____ times greater in concealed spaces than in the open.
1. Annual (Routine), Issuance of a permit 2. Response to a complaint, Eminent hazard 3. New Construction 4. Change in Occupancy 5. Owner/Occupant Request
Categories of inspections are:
Standpipes
Class 1 and 3 the size of the riser must be 4" for buildings less than 100'. 6" pipe for buildings over 100'.
stairwells
Class 1 standpipe connections must be located in what part of the building?
1 or more
Class I and III Standpipes require ______ FDC Connections.
heat of hydration
During the hardening of concrete, heat is given off by the chemical process in hydration known as?
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.
Class C Extinguishers
Electrical Equipment
potential energy
Energy possessed by an object that may be released is known as?
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
Define a High Rise
Exceeds 80~100 feet, is build of a combination of concrete and protected steel
any outlet that may have an outlet PSI greater than 100
Explain pressure relieving valves?
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
Fuel Location Compartment Volume Ventilation Ambient Conditions such as wind, humidity..
Factors that affect fire:
Factory/Industrial Occupancies
Factory, subdivided due to use
not required to comply with local codes
Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are ______.
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)
fusible links
Fire Dampers are activated how?
FDC
Fire Department Connection
every month school is in session
Fire Drills should be conducted in educational facilities at what interval?
5 min
Fire alarms are required to have emergency power systems that may consist of storage batteries or a combination of an emergency generator and storage batteries. When an emergency generator is used, storage batteries capable of supplying the fire alarm system for?
>180 days
Fire codes typically address membrane structures with a life of how many days?
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
passive
Fire rated walls are examples of _____ fire protection features.
Class C
Fires involving energized electrical equipment
2in
For a 4" sprinkler riser, how wide must the main drain be?
537
For every cubic foot delivered to the fire _____ BTU are generated.
mechanical heat energy
Form of energy generated by friction or compression.
2 hours or 50ft from the building
In high-rise structures, what is the minimum fire protection rating/separation for an indoor stationary fire-pump?
10% light 90% heat
In regards to ordinary household lamp, what are the percentages of light and Heat?
W= type of beam 12= depth 16=weight per linear ft
In structural steel, a symbol such as W12X16 means?
tension & compression
In what ways is steels strength used?
rafter
Inclined beam that supports a roof, runs parallel to the slope
Vegetation must be cleared
Inside a tent and 10 feet around
Class D Fires
Involve combustible metals such as aluminum
Class C Fires
Involve energized electrical equipment
Soponification
Process in which the fatty acids in the cooking medium react with the extinguishing agent and converts to foam or a soapy residue
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.
RHR Manes
Rate of Heat Release
expansion characteristics of heat & will activate if there is a 12-15° per minute rise
Rate of Rise detectors depend on what?
minimum 1/2in piping, may use domestic water supply with a single household shutoff
Residential sprinkler systems require what size piping and what supply requirements?
fusible link glass bulb chemical pellet
What are 3 activating devices on sprinkler heads?
analyze inform recommend
What are 3 things that an Inspectors report should do?
diesel electric steam
What are 3 types of fire pump drivers?
they extend for length of distance being measured
What are dimension lines?
Class 1 - Fire Personnel Only Class 2 - Occupants Only Class 3 - Both Fire/Occupants
What are the 3 classes of standpipe systems?
storage tank piping nozzles actuating mechanism
What are the four basic components of a dry chemical extinguishing system?
fires involving the liquids & explosions involving the vapor & air mixtures
What are the hazards of dip tank operations?
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.
What are the mounting requirements for fire alarm pull boxes?
1-300 Heads you need 6 spares on hand 301-1000 Heads you need 12 spares on hand
What are the requirements for spare sprinkler heads?
observe open observe close
What are the steps for performing a main drain test?
exit access exit exit discharge
What are the three parts of a Means of Egress?
fusible link & drop out panel
What are the two types of automatic roof vent designs?
potassium carbonate & acetate
What are two common type of extinguishing agents in hood systems?
ionization & photoelectric
What are two common types of smoke alarms?
trunnels
What are wooden peg pins called?
class 2
What class of standpipe is designed for use by either fire department personnel or building occupants?
chemical reaction, fuel, heat & oxygen
What does the fire tetrahedron consist of?
fuel, heat & oxygen
What does the fire triangle consist of?
2hrs or more
What fire rating must exposed supports for above ground tanks have?
turns to chalk
What happens to marble when subjected to heat?
cut in a rafter to make it fit flush on the top plate
What is a birds mouth cut?
It is located near the edge of the sheet of drawing paper, used to separate various portions of the drawing.
What is a border line?
The creeping or sliding of the fusible link of a sprinkler head caused by repeated heating
What is a cold flow?
it's water soluble
What is a drawback of sand lime mortar?
apiece of metal of plywood used to reinforce a joint of a truss
What is a gusset plate?
used to clarify assembly
What is an exploded Pictorial Drawing?
renderings
What is another term for pictorial drawings?
sand
What is fine aggregate in concrete usually used made of?
ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load bearing ability under fire conditions
What is fire resistance?
roof
What is needed to stabilize a pre-cast tilt slab wall?
fire walls & doors
What is passive fire defense?
libraries
What is referred to as original rack storage?
500-575°F Ultra High
What is the activation temperature of an Orange head sprinkler?
500-1500 GPM
What is the average GPM of horizontal shaft pumps?
exterior walls made of masonry
What is the chief characteristics of ordinary construction?
min of 18in
What is the clearance required below sprinkler heads?
Red = less than 500 GPM Orange - 500-999 GPM Green 1000-1499 GPM Light Blue = 1500 GPM PLUS
What is the color coding & GPM on hydrants?
orange or red
What is the color of the frangible bulb of an ordinary sprinkler head?
1/4in=1ft
What is the common scale used for floor plans?
sheathing
What is the covering over studs called?
a combustible
_________ is defined as having a flashpoint above 100°F.
1000°F
When heated to ___________ steel will expand up to 9 1/2 inches and fail.
when it is important that water damage be prevented even if pipes break accidentally
When is a Pre-Action system used?
3 or more stories & 11 or more units
When must apartments have fire alarm systems?
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
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
in the tail
Where are the notes placed for a welding symbol?
in the welding schedule
Where are the notes placed for a welding symbol?
35ft must be cleared
Where combustible materials such as paper clippings, wood shavings, or textile fibers a radius of ________?
in an AHJ approved location
Where is the annunciator panel located in a building?
170
Which NFPA standard is for fire safety symbols?
pictorial drawing
Which drawing is the most realistic view?
alternating floors
Which landings have standpipe connection in Scissor Stairs?
Underwriter Laboratories
Which of the following is a private sector organization involved in developing standards relate to fire safety?
risers
_____ is a term generally applied to vertical supply pipes used to supply water to the upper floors.
contour
_______ are lines drawn at fixed intervals.
amps
_______ measure the quantity.
AHJ
Who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire code?
contractor
Who tests dry chemical extinguisher systems?
run
Wiring is sometime referred to as a?
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
8000
Wood and Paper release what amount of BTU's?
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
