Chapter 7 questions

what type of system directs occupants out of the building during an emergency by verbal command? a. emergency voice alarm communication system b. accessible warning system c. visual/audible alarm system d. a and c

a

which of the following is not typically allowed by the codes because a sprinkler system is provided? a. a reclassified occupancy type b. an increased travel distance c. a lower finish classification d. a lower fire resistance rating of a structural element

a

which of the following specialty types of rooms or areas is the most likely to use a non water based fire extinguishing system? a. restaurant kitchen b. atrium c. trash chute d. boiler room

a

which of the following sprinkler head orientations are available recessed and surface mounted? a. pendant and sidewall b. upright and pendant c. concealed and sidewall d. upright and concealed

a

how much clearance is typically required below the head or deflector of a sprinkler? a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 24 inches d. 30 inches

b

which of the following is not a type of sprinkler head? a. residential b. pendant c. large drop d. fast response

b

which of the following is not typically used by the codes to determine if a standpipe is required in a building? a. the number of stories in the building b. the number of stairwells in the building c. a sprinkler system is located in the building d. the type of occupancy located in the building

b

which of the following statements about fire related codes is not correct? a. they control building materials such as ducts, wiring and pipes b. elements and devices required by fire related codes do not have to meet accessibility requirements of the ADA or ABA c. they include provisions for fire protection and smoke protection d. all of the above are correct

b

when specifying a visual alarm, which of the following are regulated by the codes and the ADA standards? a. height b. color and intensity c. flash rate and duration d. all of the above

d

The codes do not allow the connection of fire and smoke alarm systems to the buildings security system true or false

false

fire extinguishers must be in a glass case mounted on the wall true or false

false

the decision to use an automatic sprinkler system, fire detection system, or smoke detection system is mostly based true or false

false

when a fire occurs, a detection system only detects the presence of smoke true or false

false

which of the following is not considered a detection system? a. smoke or heat detectors b. manual fire alarms c. firestops d. b and c

c

which of the following statements about an EVACS is not correct? a. it provides direction to the occupants during an emergency b. its speaker locations are based on paging zones created within the building c. it is required in most occupancy classifications d. it is similar to a public address system

c

which of the following statements about detection systems is correct? a. smoke detectors should be located next to the intersection of a wall or ceiling b. if heat detectors are especially effective in detecting smoldering fires c. smoke detectors are especially effective in detecting smoldering fires d. all of the above are correct

c

when required in a class A space, the codes typically required that no occupant can be more than how many feet or millimeters from a fire extinguisher?

75 feet

which of the following is not considered an alarm system? a. accessible warning system b. manual fire alarm c. voice communication system d. mass notification system

b

which type of sprinkler system would typically be used where the system would be exposed to freezing temperatures? a. wet pipe system b. occupancy type c. specific room use d. all of the above

b

which class of standpipe is designed for use by building occupants? a. class I b. class II c. class III d. b and c

d

which of the following would affect the need for a sprinkler system? a. building size b. occupancy type c. specific room use d. all of the above

d

Only multiple station smoke detectors are required by the codes to be tied into the buildings power source, but single station smoke detectors are not true or false

false

an alarm can be activated both manually and automatically true or false

true

manual fire alarms must typically be placed within 5 feet from the latch side of an exit door true or false

true

most alarms must be audible and ________________________

visual (visible)