Fire Prevention Plans

prevent fires

A fire extinguishing system is an engineered set of components that work together to quickly do each of the following EXCEPT _____.

within 75 feet of travel distance

A minimum of one 2A-10:BC portable fire extinguisher should be provided _____ from anywhere in the business on each floor.

monthly and annually

According to the NFPA Life Safety Code, how often should emergency lighting be tested?

the extinguishing agent

CFR 160 contains specific provisions for fixed systems that may expose employees to possible injury, death, or adverse health consequences caused by _____.

A

Class _____ combustibles can act as a fuel and are found in areas such as offices.

any interior space with access to another space

Each exit discharge must lead to any of the following areas EXCEPT _____.

posting warning signs near alarms

Each of the following are ways to protect alarm systems EXCEPT _____.

a safety pin and nozzle

Each of the following is a component of a fixed fire extinguishing system EXCEPT _____.

Temporal coded signals or voice signals

Which of the following are allowed in both existing and new audible alarm systems?

B

Which of the following classes of combustibles includes flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints, and lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols?

Tactile

Which of the following devices must be used to alert employees who can not otherwise hear or see an alarm?

Dry chemical

Which of the following extinguishers is usually rated for multiple purpose use?

Dispose of combustible waste in non-metal containers only

Which of the following is NOT a good (safe) housekeeping precaution?

Dumpsters at least 5 feet from walls

Which of the following is a good housekeeping work practice?

Adequate clearance between the heater and combustibles

Which of the following is required when using portable heaters in the workplace?

Discharge

Which of the following is that part of the exit route that leads directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside?

When explosive atmospheres could develop

Which of the following situations would prohibit welding and open-flame work?

Plan administrator

Who is responsible for conducting EAP fire risk surveys and make recommendations for improvement?

All managers

Who is responsible for training all employees covered under the FPP?

"KEEP DOOR LOCKED" signs above main doors

All of the following are important items related to exits to check during FPP evaluation EXCEPT _____.

a requirement to lock and secure the written FPP

All of the following should be included in the Fire Prevention Plan EXCEPT _____.

at least 28 inches wide at all points

An exit access should be _____.

self-closing fire door

An opening into an exit must be protected by a _____.

guardrails to protect unenclosed sides

An outdoor exit route must have _____ if a fall hazard exists.

humidity

Each of the following is a component of the Fire Triangle EXCEPT _____.

10

How many square feet is a 1-A:10-BC fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing?

when the room is a closet or restroom

The door that connects a room to an exit route must swing out in the direction of exit travel if any of the following conditions are met EXCEPT _____.

every two months

The reliability and adequacy of non-supervised employee alarm systems should be checked _____.

Use integrated audible and visual signal alarms

What action should a FPP plan administrator take when a worker is hearing or visually impaired, or working alone?

Electrical system failures and equipment misuse

What are the leading causes of workplace fires?

Cold temperature might cause frostbite

What hazards may be created by direct contact with the discharge of CO2 and halon extinguishing systems?

Make portable fire extinguishers part of the fire prevention plan

What is an important method to limit property damage due to fires in the workplace?

Eliminate the cause of workplace fires

What is one of the purposes of a Fire Prevention Plan?

Extension cords should not be a substitute for permanent wiring

What should be checked as part of the FPP evaluation of electrical equipment?

Provide a back-up means of alarm

What should be done during testing and maintenance of employee alarm systems?

Class B

Which class of fire extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, and oil?

Strobe

Which lights are recognized by NFPA 72 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Total Flooding Applications

Which method is used to protect against deep-seated smoldering fires that may re-ignite?

employee personal information

Each of the following topics need to be discussed during emergency action plan training EXCEPT _____.

increased use of electrical equipment

Fires in offices have become more likely because of _____.

protect valuable or critical equipment

Fixed fire extinguishing and suppression systems are commonly used to _____.

Emergency Action Plan

From which plan would you train if all employees are required to immediately evacuate if a fire occurs?

Within 30 feet

How close should a Class K fire extinguisher be mounted to commercial food equipment using vegetable or animal oils?

At least two

How many exit route(s) should be available in a workplace to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency?

At least one

How many visual alarms should be located in general usage areas occupied by those with impaired hearing?

Annually

How often should automatic fire suppression systems be inspected?

The plan administrator

In the FPP, who is responsible for ensuring tools, equipment, and machinery are maintained according to manufacturers specifications?

distinctive and easily identifiable by all employees

Installed alarms systems must be _____.

reduce the likelihood of an explosion

Portable fire extinguishers cannot be used to ________.

specific

Supervisors should train employees about the fire hazards associated with the _____ materials and processes to which they are exposed.

Controlling the accumulation of flammable materials

The FPP identifies persons responsible for which of the following?

pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

The acronym "PASS" stands for _____.

decrease in the direction of exit route travel

The capacity of an exit route may NOT _____ to the exit discharge.

that OSHA cites most often

When evaluating safety plans, check all program components, especially those program components _____.

When located in mental, penal, or correctional facilities

When may an exit door be locked from inside?

in writing and available in the workplace for review

When the employer has more than 10 employees, the fire prevention plan must be _____.