Florida Fire Inspector

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13

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


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