Fire Inspector 1 CDC

The clearance between a newly installed handrail and a wall cannot be less than:

1 inch (25 mm)

The gross floor area of a building that is 40 feet long by 25 feet wide is:

1,000 square feet

The maximum height for doorway sills is:

1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm)

A fire load classified as "moderately severe" by the national Institute of standards and technology (NIST) is typically:

10 to 15 psf (50 to 75 kg/m2)

According to NFPA 1, Fire Code, the minimum clearance for a fire lane is:

13 feet, 6 inches (4.1 m)

Determine the occupant load for an elementary school classroom that has no fixed structures or seating. The floor area of this classroom is 600 ft.²

14 people

The force to open panic hardware on a fire exit cannot exceed:

15 lbf

A cul-de-sac or turn around is required at the end of a dead end fire department access road if the road is longer than:

150 feet (46 m)

Cooking equipment must be kept away from combustible materials by a distance of at least:

18 inches (46 cm)

All weather ground access has to be available on ___ side(s) of a building?

2

In determining the means of egress, an occupant load of less than 200 persons requires a maximum of ___ exits

2

The occupant load factor (in square feet per person) for a building that is used by a telemarketing firm is:

2.8

Every month, emergency lighting should be tested for at least:

30 seconds

Regardless of the weight of a fire extinguisher, the distance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor should never be less than:

4 inches (10.2 cm)

The MINIMUM temperature that must be maintained in order to use a wet pipe sprinkler system is:

40° F (4° C)

An example of a typical complaint received by a fire inspector is:

A blocked exit

Identify THREE items to take with you on an inspection

A clipboard with the inspection forms A flashlight Tape measure

An example of a fire hazard is:

A frayed or damaged electrical extension cord with exposed wiring placed under a rug

During an inspection, you walk inside a building where automobiles are stored. Such storage indicates the need for:

A permit or written approval

The type of alarm system most likely to result in a direct dispatch a fire personnel to a fire scene is:

A remote supervising station alarm

On a sprinkler system, the clapper valve is found in the:

Alarm valve

Places the steps for performing a graphical analysis of water flow test results in the correct order.

A) determine which flow (gpm) scale to use B) locate the residual pressure noted during the test and plot the residual pressure above the water flow measured C) locate the total water flow measured during the test D) locate and plot the static pressure at zero gpm E) read the gpm available at 20 psi F) draw a straight line from the static pressure point through the residual pressure point

The MAIN purpose of the local fire alarm system is to:

Alert occupants to evacuate the premises safely

According to the Life Safety Cod 174, a facility that is used to teach 7th grade math classes to groups of 25 students is classified as:

An educational occupancy

A sign with letters required to be not less than 6 inches (15 cm) high and at least 2 inches (5 cm) wide is:

An externally illuminated exit sign

An item that may be useful as evidence in legal proceedings is:

An inspection report

When you are reviewing a request for work in a building, it's a good policy to:

Ask for a drawing

All of the following are examples of mercantile occupancies EXCEPT

Auction rooms (cdc test says Law offices though)

FM-200-174 is a:

Clean agent

The kind of smoke detector that uses a pump to draw air samples into a high-humidity chamber is a:

Cloud chamber air sampling detector

The goal of an effective fire safety education program is to:

Change behaviors in a way that results in fewer fires, if you were injuries, and less property loss

Identify the TWO ways by which the hazardous contents of a building are classified

Character of the contents Processes or operations conducted in the building

A building is being constructed in the petroleum oil liquid (POL) storage area. The class of roof covering that should be used for protection against this severe hazard is:

Class A

A burning 6 amp motor should be extinguished with a:

Class C fire extinguisher

The class of fire extinguisher that bears this symbol is:

Class K

The "brain" of a fire alarm system is the:

Control panel (cdc tests says the heat sensing device)

Water main valves are used to:

Control the flow of water in the system

A violation that is identified and corrected during an inspection is written up in the inspection records/report as:

Correct on the spot

In a sprinkler system, water is distributed directly to branch lines by:

Cross mains

The best way to organize your time each day is with:

Daily planner

Doors and windows allowed in a firewall are referred to as:

Protected openings

When more than one exit is needed in an on sprinklered room or building, exit should be separated by at least one half the ___ distance of the room

Diagonal

A family housing briefing should include a:

Discussion of escape plans from the home

Water distribution systems are made up of primary feeders (mains), secondary feeders, and

Distributors

Identify TWO ways to determine the fire load of a building

Divide the total estimated pounds of combustible material by the square footage of the building Use the classification system for fire loads developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

DoD agencies are directed to adopt policies for records management and disposition by;

DoDD 5015.2

During a water flow test, the flow hydrant should be located:

Downstream from the test hydrant

How should a fire inspector handle customer complaints?

Ensure that each complaint is documented

Today you are conducting an inspection for the base education center. Upon arrival at the center, you explain that the primary goal of the inspection is to:

Ensure the safety of the occupants

When inspecting the outside of the alarm control panel, begin by:

Ensuring that the system has power

Which statement describes department of defense (DoD) instruction 6055.06

Establishes the foundation for fire inspection and education programs

The person normally assigned to make a heat count at an exit drill gathering area is the:

Evacuation monitor

Identify THREE ways to achieve fire prevention "buy in" in the community.

Exchange information with other agencies Create positive impressions Conduct fire prevention demonstrations

An asterisk found in an NFPA standard refers to:

Explanatory material on that paragraph located in the code appendix or annex

The part of an exhaust system that removes residue is the:

Filter

The maximum heat they can be produced if all the combustible materials in a given area burn is known as the

Fire load

Identify THREE fire alarm system initiating devices

Flame detector Smoke/heat detector Manual pull station

Signs marking the path of egress are SOMETIMES required at:

Floor proximity.

Chipping and coating area exhaust ducts must:

Follow the most direct route to the discharge

All of the following guidelines for wearing safety equipment are TRUE EXCEPT:

Full-face self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn in areas when you suspect improper storage and mixing of hazardous chemicals

The type of extinguishing agent no longer being manufactured is:

Halon

The formula used for determining available water using the mathematical method is the:

Hazen-Williams formula

One possible place to find evidence of potentially hazardous flyings is the:

Heating system inlet grate.

Type IV construction is commonly referred to as:

Heavy timber

Identify THREE forms that may typically be found in a facility folder

Inspection checklist Record of an inspection that includes fire safety discrepancies and fire hazards Self-help approvals

A looped feed fire hydrant:

Is supplied from two or more directions

Which statement is TRUE regarding a plans review?

It allows code enforcement to begin before construction begins

Do you need to determine the goal of your writing before you write so that you can focus on your writing and:

Keep extraneous information out of the document

The purpose of a dry pipe valve is to:

Keep water out of the sprinkler system until a fire activates the sprinkler

Piping that carries hazardous liquids to a dipping in coating area must be made of:

Latex

Structural sections of a spray area can be sealed with:

Latex-based caulk

Before you plan a meeting:

Make sure that the meeting is the best way to accomplish your objectives

Before you testify as a witness, it's a good idea to:

Meet with an attorney to go over your testimony

The piping for a dry chemical system is normally made of:

Metal

The NFPA manual that covers the use, insulation, and maintenance of fire extinguishers is:

NFPA 10

Ventilation systems for dipping and coating areas must be installed in accordance with:

NFPA 34

Unlike firewalls, fire partitions extend from

One floor to the underside of the floor above

Use of a portable fire extinguisher with a rating of 4-A, 20-B:C on:

Ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment

The MAIN reason to develop an outline before you start to write your document is so you can later:

Organize your thoughts

Identify TWO ways you may be able to determine whether a decorative material meets NFPA requirements

Perform a field flammability test Reading the label

The purpose of a fire wall is to:

Prevent the spread of fire within a structure

The primary difference between types I and II construction is that type II construction:

Provides a lesser degree of fire resistance

Your primary concern when inspecting chimneys is whether the chimney:

Provides suitable removal of waste gases

When inspecting the distribution main in a sprinkler system, pay careful attention to all components because the distribution main is the pipe that:

Provides the water supply for the system.

The reference library provides the authority in guidance for the inspection, maintenance, and testing for all of the following except:

Pumper apparatus criteria

A building with a large glass atrium would best be served by using a:

Rate compensation detector

Identify TWO ways educated members of the community can prevent or reduce life and property loss

Recognizing and eliminating fire safety deficiencies in their homes and offices Taking appropriate actions during an emergency

All of the following will help you to minimize interruptions successfully EXCEPT:

Refusing to respond to office visitors

The best way to test dude evacuation plans is to conduct:

Regular fire exit drills

Identify THREE ways a fire inspector should prepare for an inspection

Review the facility folder for the building to be inspected Use the reference library to research the codes and standards that apply to the facility or structure Contact the building manager to arrange a time for the inspection

NFPA 204 states the requirements for:

Smoke and heat vents

When inspecting an HVAC system check the ducts for:

Smoke detectors

CO's main utility as an extinguishing agent is its:

Smothering capacity

Identify THREE NFPA requirements for a buildings stock of spare sprinklers

Spare sprinklers must be located on the premises A sprinkler wrench must be stored in the cabinet with the spare sprinklers The sprinklers must correspond to the type and rating of the sprinklers in use

Before the occupant load for a building can be calculated, you must know the:

Square footage and use of the building

Identify THREE ways to ensure a successful closing interview

Start with the favorable items;then explain the problems End on a positive note Provide instruction on the recording/reporting procedures

Dry sprinkler heads should be tested AT LEAST once every:

Ten years

All of the statements about the administrative duties of a fire inspector are TRUE EXCEPT:

The administrative work of the fire inspector is typically delegated to the fire chief

The service specific item that contains a checklist of areas/systems to inspect is:

The fire prevention/protection record

One difference between a dry pipe system and a wet pipe system is that:

Water in a dry pipe system is held back by air pressure, while a wet pipe system has water throughout

The extinguishing agent most effective in a fire involving animal or a vegetable oils is

Wet chemical

To compute hydrant flow, you must know the coefficient of discharge (based upon the shape of the hydrant outlet), the diameter of the hydrant, and:

The pressure read at the hydrant orifice.

Which statement is TRUE regarding work request approvals?

They are required to make modifications to the building

A central station fire alarm system:

Ties several remote local alarm systems into a central location

In a cooking exhaust system, the filter will be found in the:

Type I hood

Identify THREE variables that determine travel distance to a particular fire extinguisher

Type of fire extinguisher Hazard content classification Size of the fire extinguisher

During the inspection of a hood and duct fire suppression system, the only visual clue that the system is either a wet chemical system or a dry chemical system is the:

Type of nozzles being used.

Play these reference documents in the order of precedence if a conflict exists

UFC 3-600-01 National Fire codes DoD technical guidance (ETLs, IMTs, technical policies)

Light fixtures in a dipping and coating area must be sealed in order to prevent:

Vapors from escaping

On an initiating device, the design requirement that prevents light flame detectors from alerting too easily is the:

flickering action

The occupancy classification that BEST describes a hospital is:

health care occupancy

At a minimum, exhaust systems must be inspected by a responsible party at the facility:

monthly

The means of egress must be illuminated at a minimum of ___ foot-candle(s)

one

Water flow pressure is the:

the forward velocity of water at the discharge point