Florida Fire Inspector

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.

oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and other materials is known as?

a visual representation of a building

A floor plan is best described as ____________?

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 _________.

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.

21%

Air consists of _________% oxygen?

annunciator panel

An _____________ indicates where an alarm or other condition has originated on the fire alarm system.

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?

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?

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

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?

never

Board of appeals may waive a provision of a code when?

spec buildings

Buildings constructed without final occupancy in mind are called?

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:

stairwells

Class 1 standpipe connections must be located in what part of the building?

deficient

Code violations, incorrect design, missing information, and local code amendments are all examples of ________ plans

hydraulic

Contemporary Sprinkler systems are designed using ____________ calculations.

a steep slope

Contour line that are close together on a plan indicate _______?

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.

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.

not required to comply with local codes

Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are ______.

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.

mechanical heat energy

Form of energy generated by friction or compression.

3%

Gauges not accurate to within ____ of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced.

board of appeals

Has authority to interrupt fire code, consists of 3-7 members who have experience in fire prevention or building construction.

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?

Class D Fires

Involve combustible metals such as aluminum

Class C Fires

Involve energized electrical equipment

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

1 hour

It is common for codes to require a __________ fire-resistive rating for corridor walls in health care facilities.

25ft

Modern elevators that rise more than __________ feet are required to be equipped with a key operated manual recall or fireman's service systems.

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

1031

NFPA Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner.

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.

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.

2.54cm

One (1) inch is equal to how many centimeters?

pressure

One unavoidable problem with standpipe systems is the variation of ____ with building height.

1ft 6in above grade (18 inches)

Outlet ports on a hydrant must be at least ______ above grade?

175psi

PRV devices typically limit the system pressure to a maximum of ________ to prevent damage to the system.

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?

ANSI

The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.

13

The NFPA standard for the installation of sprinkler systems is?

AHJ

The ______________ has exercises control of construction, typically through zoning and a permit process.

existing elevation

The elevation of a plot of ground before beginning construction is known as the___________.

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:

protect community health & safety

The most fundamental reason for requiring construction permits is?

fire department

The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life safety inspections programs are members of the ___________.

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?

ordinance

The term ___________ is simply applied to municipal laws as opposed to state or federal laws.

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.

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?

used to clarify assembly

What is an exploded Pictorial Drawing?

75ft

What is the maximum travel distance from any point in a structure to an extinguisher location?

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?

grounding

What is the term used to describe equalizing static electrical charge between an object and the earth?

a property that does not directly adjoin a public way

What statement best defines the term land locked?

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?

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?

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?

mechanical

What type of plan would a HVAC system be shown?

architectural

What type of plans show the basic functional design of a building?

in the welding schedule

Where are the notes placed for a welding symbol?

170

Which NFPA standard is for fire safety symbols?

Underwriter Laboratories

Which of the following is a private sector organization involved in developing standards relate to fire safety?

run

Wiring is sometime referred to as a?

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.

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--

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"

symbols

___________are a form of graphic shorthand used to represent both object and materials.