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A manual fire alarm box is typically located how many feet of an exit door

5 feet 300 ft additional

How many people should be on a board of appeals

5 to 7 people

What is the activation temperature of an orange head sprinkler

500 to 575 degrees F Classification is ultra high

Piles

Deep foundation type that uses beams used to support load

What type of electrical outlet should be installed in bathrooms

GFCI: ground fault circuit interrupted Also anywhere water is within 6'6" in kitchens

Soldier course

Has bricks place vertically on end

Building code

A set of rules developed y a standards organization and adopted as law

What is another name of the solution composed of potassium carbonate

A wet chemical extinguisher agent

At what temperature does steel begin to fail

Above 1000 degrees F

What is the symbol for class c fires

Blue circle

Mercantile occupancies

Building used to sell and display merchandise

Concentrated load

Load that is applied at one point or over a small area

What are hidden lines

Medium weight and composed of short dashes. They define edges and surfaces that are not visible in a particular view

Type of door required for flammable storage room

Self closing

What type of material is Halon ineffective on

Self oxidizing

NFPA 15

Standard for water spray fixed systems for fire protection

Steiner tunnel

Test apparatus used in the determination of flame spread ratings

Who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire codes

The AHJ

What is the minimum distance needed between LPG 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

What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinkler protected education building

200 feet

At what height does rack storage required sprinkler within the racks

25 feet

What is the minimum distance between above ground flammable or combustible storage tanks

3 feet

What is the length of time a temporary platform may be erected for in a new assembly

30 days

In an isometric drawing what angles are the horizontal planes drawn above the horizon

30 degrees

Foam solution

A homogeneous mixture of foam concentrate and water before the introduction of air

What is a beam

A horizontal structure member used 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 or sizes for building components such as doors windows or beams. Which is done by the architect

What is a chase

A passageway usually vertical cut into a masonry wall for a pipe or conduit

What is a gusset plate?

A piece of metal or plywood used to reinforce a joint of a truss

A pressure tank system is always going have what kind of valve

A pressure release valve

What is hip rafter

A rafter that extends from an outside corner of a building to the ridge board usually at 45 degrees to the ridge

What is a Public way and it's clear width and height

A street, alley or sidewalk open to the outside that is used by the public. Must have a clear width and height of 10 feet

What is a simple beam

A wood joist spanning wall to wall

What are ICC assembly categories

A1: fixes seating for performance arts or motion picture viewing A2: non fixed seating that serves food and beverages A3: used for worship, recreation or amusement such as churches, bowling alleys, art galleries, arcades A4: viewing of indoor sporting events or spectator seating A5: outdoor viewing areas open air venues location for vendors or kiosks

Which landings have standpipe connections in scissor stairs

Alternating floors

Disadvantages of steel

Begins to rust when expose to air and moisture Will weaken and elongate when expose to heat from fire

Fire dampers are activated how

By fusible links

NFPA 30 covers what

Combustible and flammable liquids codes

Frost line

Common depth at which ground water in soil will freeze

foam

Complete product once air is introduced into the foam solution

Pier

Deep foundation type that uses beams mounted on concrete wedges/blocks to support load

Foam proportioner

Device that places the correct amount of foam concentrate into the water stream to make the foam solution

Residential sprinkler system required what size piping and what supply requirements

Minimum of 3/4 inch piping. May use domestic water supply with a single household shut off preventing closing the water to the system without shutting household supply also

What increments does modular drawings use

Modular and 4 inches

How often are fire service elevators tested

Monthly

A fire alarm must be in apartment buildings that are

More than 3 stories or more than 11 units

What is the spacing distance between tanks storing class I, II or III

Must be at least 1/6 the sum of their diameters

How many feet does a portable fire extinguisher rated 40 B:C be located from a kettle

Must be located within 25 feet if being used for roofing an additional 3-A:40-B:C extinguisher must be available

What NFPA standard covers standard for portable fire extinguisher maintenance and installation

NFPA 10

What NFPA standard covers fire sprinkler system

NFPA 13

Standard for installation of sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and manufactured homes

NFPA 13D

Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in low rise residential occupancies

NFPA 13R

What NFPA standard covers installation of standpipe and hose system

NFPA 14

Standard for dry chemical extinguishing system

NFPA 17

What NFPA standard covers standard for wet chemical extinguisher system

NFPA 17A

What NFPA standard covers standard for safeguarding construction alteration and demolition operations

NFPA 241

What NFPA standard covers testing of water based fire protection system

NFPA 25

What NFPA standard covers Recommend practice for fire flow testing and markings of hydrants

NFPA 291

What NFPA standard covers hazardous materials code

NFPA 400

What NFPA standard covers Building construction and safety code

NFPA 5000

What NFPA standard covers national electrical code

NFPA 70

What NFPA standard covers standard for identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response

NFPA 704

What NFPA standard covers fire alarm and signaling code

NFPA 72

What NFPA standard covers Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

NFPA 80

Standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cookies operations

NFPA 96

Do fire escapes stairs count as a means of egress

No

Is a painting plan a common type of plan

No

Is carbon steel used for cryogenic tanks

No

Is plate glass considered safety glass

No

The thickness of wood used for fire stopping is what

No less than 2 inches

What is the maximum travel distance for a class d extinguisher

Not exceeding 75 feet same distance for a class a

What is the hour rating of the roof in a dry cleaning facility

Not less than one hour

Balconies and mezzanine with a load greater than 100 must have how many means of egress

Not less than two which is the same as a floor

Where are noted places for a welding symbol

Notes are placed within the tail

What is a common type of indicating valve

OS&Y: outside screw & yoke

What are the steps for performing main drain test

Observe, open, observe and close

What is a flitch plate girder

Is made by sandwiching a piece of steel between two wooden beams

What does veneer do

It improves the appearance of the building, it is non load bearing

What is a floor plan

It is a sectional view taken on a horizontal plane 42 to 48 inches above the floor

What is a veneer wall

One made of a single vertical thickness of masonry designed to improve the exterior appearance of the building

What is a continuous beam

One supported by three or more points

What is used to test a wet system

Opening of the main drain valve allowing the alarm to activate. Take measurements of the water system: before testing , during testing after the test is done then compare the readings

What is used to test a wet pipe system to prevent unseating the alarm valve

It is tested with the alarm bypass valve

What is a clapper valve

It opens when the system flows water allowing water from the supple side and also opens the piping to the retard chamber

Axial load

Load applied to the center of the cross section

Static load

Load that is steady, motionless, constant or applied gradually

What is an impact load

Loads applied to a building for a short period of time

What is a concentrated load

Loads located at one point

Dynamic load

Loads that involve motion including from wind falling objects and vibration

What defines residential board and care occupancies

Lodging, boarding and personal care provided to four or more residents who are unrelated to the owner or operator

parapets

Masonry or steel wall that extends pass roof 1 foot or more

What type of sprinkler heads hangs down

Pendant

Types of sprinkler heads

Pendant- installed downward Upright - installed upward Sidewall - mounted horizontally from a wall Concealed - covered with removable decorative cover plate that releases when exposed to heat Flush - mounted in a ceiling Recessed - installed in a recessed housing within the ceiling of a compartment or space

What defines institution occupancies

People with physical limitations due to health or age are cared for or provided medical treatment

What are the two common types of extinguishing agents in hood systems

Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Acetate

What are two methods of prestressing concrete

Pre-tensioning done at the plant, post- tensioning done at the job site

What is sprinkler color coding temperature classification and temperature rating

Uncoded or black ordinary 135-170 degrees F White intermediate 175-225 degrees F Blue High 250-300 degrees F Red Extra High 325-375 degrees F Green Very extra high 400-475 degrees F Orange Ultra High 500- 575 degrees F

What defines educational occupancies

Used by 6 or more persons through the 12th grade that meets for 4 or more hours in a day or more than 12 hours in a week. These codes allow one person for every 20 square feet of classroom space

What is a wythe

Single vertical row of multiple rows of masonry units in a wall usually bricks. The long side is visible

What is a sectional line

Used in a sectional view to show that the material has been cut by the cutting plane. Also called cross hatch lines

What is a check valve

Used to limit the flow of water to one direction. It is used to prevent the reverse flow of water in the system prevents it from entering the water system

What is an exploded pictorial drawing

Used to show the relative position of parts or construction details Used to clarify assembly

Diesel engine driver

Used where a driver independent of the local electrical power supply is needed. However this engine is more complex and requires batteries to start it also requires an on site fuel supply

Foundation wall

Vertical element of a foundation; rests on the foundation footers

Tension

Vertical or horizontal force that pulls things apart example exerted force on the bottom chord of truss

Compression

Vertical or horizontal forces that push the mass of material together example exerted force on the top chord of truss

What are the water supply system components

Water supple source, processing or treatment facilities, means of moving the water[water pumps] and water distribution and storage system [storage tanks, control valves, piping system and hydrants]

How often are pumps tested and run for standpipes

Weekly

What is chipboard

Sometimes used for floors in mobile homes. Wood chips glued together to make flat sheets

Column footing

Square pad of concrete that supports a column

NFPA 16

Standard for installation of foam water sprinkler and foam water spray system

What does NFPA 1031 cover

Standard for professional qualifications for fire inspector

NFPA 12

Standard on carbon dioxide extinguishing system

NFPA 2001

Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing system

NFPA 12A

Standard on halon 1301 fire extinguishing system

NFPA 11

Standard on low, medium, and high expansion form

NFPA 220

Standard on types of building construction

NFPA 750

Standard on water mist fire protection systems

What is Ashlar masonry

Stone cut in rectangular units

What are the four basic components of a dry chemical extinguishing system

Storage tank, piping, nozzles and actuating mechanism

What is the internal forces in a building which resist the load

Stress and strain

Truss

Structural member used to form roof or framework trusses form triangles

One and two family dwellings

Structures that have no more than two dwelling units including duplexes detached and semidetached units

Halon extinguishers systems

Suited for delicate electrical equipment. Not suited for deep seated class a fires. The system should be tested semi annually

What defines day care occupancies

Supervision, maintenance or care of persons of any age for periods of less than 24 hours per day

What is a lintel

Support for a masonry opening usually steel or special form since as precast concrete

Lintel

Support for masonry over an opening; usually made of steel angles or other rolled shapes

What is fire resistance

The ability for 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

Bottom chord of a truss

The bottom chord of a truss is under tension similar to rope

What is the discharge size of the inspectors test connections

The discharge orifice shall be equal in size to the smallest sprinkler in the system

What are the three parts of means of egress

The exit access, the exit and the exit discharge

Truss failure

The failure of any part of a truss will cause a failure of the complete truss

What is a ridge

The horizontal member at the peak of the roof. Upper ends of the rafters are connected to it

What is diameter

The length of a line running between two points on the circle passing through the center

What is a fire load

The max amount of heat that can be produced if all the combustible materials in a given area burn

What is the maximum spacing between sprinklers and the maximum allowable distance of a sprinkler from a wall

The max space between sprinklers is 12 feet The max distance of a sprinkler from a wall is 6 feet spacing for sprinklers in residential system is a max of 144 square feet

An exhauster released air to where

The outside atmosphere The accelerator unbalances the air pressure within the system

What is a distribution system

The part of an overall water supple system that receives the water from a water source and delivers it by means of pumps of gravity to the area to be served

Which drawing is the most realistic view

The pictorial drawing

Bricks laid lengthwise are called what course

The stretcher course

What is a boiling point

The temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the external pressure applied to it

What are the components of a truss

The top and bottom members are called chords. The compressive connecting members are called struts. The tensile connecting members are called ties. Connections are called panel points Struts, ties, and panel points as a group are called the web

Design build

The use of a single organization to design and build a facility to minimize risks for project owner

What is a dead load

The weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached or built in

When should fire pumps be tested

They should be operated weekly. It should be done by the in plant managers

What is the purpose of the life safety code

To provide minimum requirements for life and safety from fire and similar emergencies

What is a circuit

Two or more conductors carrying electricity from the source to the electrical device and returning

Wall footing

Type of shallow foundation that's includes a wide thick area to distribute the weight of a wall on the bearing soil

How many times stronger is steel than concrete

15 times stronger

What is the pressure in a dry pipe sprinkler system

15 to 20 PSI above the trip point

What is the minimum clearance for combustible materials for cooking equipment

18 inches

How many inches per person for bleacher and grandstand seating

18 inches per person

What fire rating must exposed supports for above ground tanks have

2 hours or more

What is a hip jack

It extends from the top plate of the building to the hip rafter

What is the average GPM of horizontal shade pumps

500 to 1500 GPM

What is the minimum height something may project from the ceiling

6'8'' from the floor

The smallest diameter heavy timber can be is

8 inches

What type of ID is required for bulk haz-mat storage

A 4 digit ID number

Joist

A beam used to support floors or roof

What is a border line

Are located near the edge of the sheet of drawing paper Used to separate various portions of the drawing

What two materials is flame spread rating based on

Asbestos cement board [0 rating] and red oak wood [100 rating]

What should an inspector do before performing any inspection

Ask for permission to inspect the building

Where in a wood working shop is a fire most likely to occur

At the dust hogger: the machine that's turns wood scrap into chips or splinters

Types of standpipe systems

Automatic wet standpipe: has water inside at all times Automatic dry: has pressurized air once hose valve is open and pressure drops water will flow through pipes. Semiautomatic: either pressurized air or atmospheric air. The pressurized air is used for supervisory purposes and has little or nothing to do with admitting water into pipes. Activation of remote control device is required for water to enter pipes Manuel wet: has water in pipes but water is from building domestic water system. Fire fighters connect to FDC to get correct pressure to fight fire. Manuel dry: doesn't have water supply all in pipes is atmospheric air. Must connect to FDC pipe is common in remote free standing structures suck as parking garages where environmental concerns and tampering are hard to monitor

What are two types of automatic roof vent designs

Fusible link type should not operate below 300 degrees F Drop out panel type

Gate valve

Goes up Control valve with a solid plate operated by a handle and screw mechanism

Board of appeals

Group of people usually five to seven with experience in fire prevention building construction and or code enforcement

Design principles

Guidelines applied to basic units of a project that cause the items to work together as a unified completely finished item

Stretcher course

Has bricks placed end to end

Header course

Has bricks placed with the end facing out

What defines health care and ambulatory health care occupancies

Health or medical services to four or more persons who cannot evacuate themselves during an emergency without assistance from staff or emergency responders

Joists

Horizontal structural members used to support a ceiling or floor

What is the covering over studs called

Sheathing

What defines Apartment buildings

Single or multistory structures containing three or more independent dwelling units equipped with cooking and bathroom faculties

What is the common scale used for floor plans

1/4 inch equals one foot

In regards to the ordinary household lamp what are the percentages of light and heat

10 percent of the energy is light 90 percent of the energy is heat

What is the operating PSI of a pressurized water extinguisher

100 PSI

What is the maximum travel distance on a landing to reach the stairs

4 feet

What is the egress minimum width from sleeping areas in health care occupancies

48 inches

What is the distance required between explosives and the unpacking area

50 feet

What is the upper part of a truss called

A chord

What is means of egress

A continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to the a public eat consisting of 3 separate and distinct parts

What is a birds mouth cut

A cut in a rafter to make it fit flush on the top plate Consist of the plumb cut and the seat cut

What is a plot plan

A drawing showing the location of a building on its plot of land and various details of the land. Also called a site plan

What is an atrium?

An opening through a series of floors for the purpose other than an enclosed stairway

Fire cut

Angled cut made at the end of a wood joist or wood beam that rests in a masonry wall

What is a live load

Any loads to a building other than dead load

Assembly occupancies

Any structures or rooms that is used for the gathering of 50 or more persons

Most electrical fires are caused how

Arcs and overheating

What type of valve limits flow in one direction

Check valves

UN Hazard Classes

Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable and combustible liquids Class 4: Flammable Solids Spontaneously Combustible Materials and dangerous When Wet Materials Class 5: Oxidizers and organic peroxide's Class 6: Poison [toxic] and poison inhalation hazards Class 7: Radioactive Materials Class 8: Corrosive Materials Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Electrical hazards classifies

Class I - flammable vapor and gases may be present Class II - combustible dust may be found Class III - ignitable fibers may pose a hazard

Rate of rise detector depends on what

Expansion characteristic of heat. Temperature rises at a rate exceeding a fixed amount. Will activate if temperature rises 12 to 15 degrees per minute

Extinguisher mounting

Extinguisher weighing 40lbs or less may have the top no more than 5 feet above the floor. If more than 40lbs the top must be no higher than 3 and half feet. The bottom may be no closer than 4 inches to the floor

What are the hazards of dip tank operations

Fire involving the liquids and explosions involving vapor and air mixtures

A live fire watch is needed if the fire alarm system is out of service for what length of time

Four hours or more

Where is the annunciator panel located in a building

In an area approved by the AHJ

If a straight line is not running horizontal or vertical which way is it running

Incline

To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used

Inspectors test valve

Water mains in a water distribution system

Primary feeders: 16 inch pipe large pipes also known as arterial mains with widespread spacing moves large amount of water to various points in the distribution system and supple smaller secondary feeder mains Secondary feeders: 12 inch pipe that interconnect with the primary feeder lines to crest grid. Control valves can isolate each secondary feeder Distributors: 8 inch pipes small water mains that serve individual fire hydrants and commercial and residential consumers. May form an intermediate grid between secondary feeders or be dead end lines with hydrants or supply property at the end of the line

Cantilever

Projected beam or slap supported at one end

What defines hotels occupancies

Provides sleeping accommodations for guest that are in transient

What defines lodging or rooming houses

Provides sleeping accommodations for rent guest houses, foster homes

Dormitories

Provides sleeping accommodations for sixteen or more persons who are not related

What defines residential occupancies

Provides sleeping accommodations under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional

ICC residential categories

R1: sleeping units where occupants are in transient like hotels and motels R2: sleeping units with more than two dwelling units occupants are permanent in nature apartments R3: occupants are permanent in nature but doesn't fall under r1 r2 or r4 R4: assisted living/residential care for more than 5 but less than 16 persons excluding staff

What is foam concentrate?

Raw foam liquid before water and air is added. Usually shipped in 5 gallon buckets or 55 gallon drums. For fixed systems it is stored in large fixed tanks that can hold 500 gallons or more

Gross

Refers to the entire square footage

Net

Refers to the gross square footage

Butterfly valve

Rotate 90 degrees control valve that uses a flat circular plate in a pipe

What are the types of fire sprinkler

Wet pipe sprinkler system: always has water inside Dry pipe sprinkler system: where temperatures fall below 40 degrees has compress air in pipes dry pipe control valve release air when activates and fill pipes with water Preaction: might be low pressure supervisory air in pipping. Fire detector activation Deluge system: fire detector activation or manual station release to open system valve so water will flow into the pipe. All sprinklers will activate causing flooding action.

When is a pre action system used

When it is especially important that the water damage be prevented even if the sprinkler 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 walk

What is a chipboard

Wood chips glued together to make flat sheets

Particleboard

Wooden structural panel formed from wood particles and synthetic resins

Is exit access permitted through dining room and sitting rooms

Yes but not through kitchens or storage rooms


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