FT 152 Midterm (Chapters 1-6)

Performance based codes are

Allow the designer greater flexibility than current codes.

Illumination exits signs must be positioned so that no point in the exit access is more that ____ feet from the nearest visible sign.

100

For occupant loads of 1,000 people, a minimum of _____ separate exits are required

4

An assembly occupancy is any building, structure, or room that is used for the gathering of ____ or more persons

50

In most cases, codes require there be at least three exits for occupant loads greater than _____ people.

500

Which of the following statements regarding means of egress is most accurate?

A means of egress must terminate in a public way with a minimum width and height of 10 feet.

Which of the following statements regarding risk assessment conducted during a company inspection is most accurate?

A risk assessment identifies both current and potential future problems

Which of the following statements regarding federal law is most accurate?

A state may enforce federal workplace safety laws

Legal requirements detailing enforcement of the fire code typically come from the

Adoption of an ordinance or local law

Which report prompted the U.S. to begin taking a proactive scientific approach to the fire problem?

America Burning (USFA, 1970)

The _____ is a private organization that develops the standards that other organizations follow to develop their own standards.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Which of the following statements regarding exits is most accurate?

An exit must be sufficient capacity for the buildings occupant load.

All of the following are considered stand-by life safety duties EXCEPT

Building inspection

Which of the following statements regarding exterior inspections is most accurate?

Fire department vehicle access is part of the exterior inspection

A body of systematically arranged regulations with statutory force that usually pertains to one subject area is known as a _____

Code

Which of the following code changes were implemented for the primary protection of fire fighters>

Fire detection

Talking, using the phone, and written documents are examples of

Channels of communication

Which of the following statements regarding codes and standards is most accurate?

Codes are typically adopted and incorporated into the law governing the jurisdiction.

Which of the following statements regarding codes is most accurate?

Codes may be amended when adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction

In a community fire prevention coalition the ______ is a critical component to get all fire departments members to buy into fire prevention as everyone's job.

Company officer

Pre-incident plans should be developed for ______ buildings in the company's response territory

Critical

All of the following are goals for a fire inspections EXCEPT

Demand compliance when code violations are found

Which of the following activities is considered a fire and life safety educational opportunity?

Discussing the purpose of smoke detectors

Which of the following statements regarding permits is most accurate?

Each fire code defines the situations that require a permit

An important element for life safety of _____ occupancies is the implementation of a coordinated evacuation and relocation plan

Educational

A good inspection includes all the following EXCEPT

Ensure at least one code violation is found

Which of the following statements regarding ext illumination is most accurate?

Exit illumination must be arranged so if a single unit fails, it will not leave any area in darkness.

All of the following statements regarding conducting inspections are accurate EXCEPT

Explain any deficiency found to the occupant at the very end of the inspection

The primary purpose of company inspections is to

Familiarize crews with buildings in their response territory

A ____ is used for area separation, hazard protection, stairwells, and shafts

Fire barrier

Which of the following statements regarding fire barriers, partitions, and walls is most accurate?

Fire barriers, partitions, and walls provide a protected means of egress

Which of the following statements regarding the adoption of fire codes is most accurate?

Fire code changes should be correlated to fire and life loss.

Which of the following statements regarding a fire inspector's authority is most accurate?

Fire inspectors may issue citations

Which of the following choices best reflects the culture of the fire service related to fire prevention?

Fire prevention is not very challenging

Which of the following statements about the fire prevention staffing options is most accurate?

Fire prevention staff today needs specialized, technical qualifications.

Which of the following statements regarding fire prevention in today's fire service is most accurate?

Fire prevention takes a dedicated paradigm of the entire organization

A ____ is constructed with sufficient fire resistance and structural stability to act as an absolute barrier to fire under conditions of a total burnout on either side.

Fire wall

Which of the following statements regarding floor proximity exit signs is most accurate?

Floor level exit signs are designed to mark a path for those crawling low through smoke.

A/An ____ is the most professional way to communicate with a customer

Formal Letter

Which of the following statements regarding the effect of interpersonal skills during an inspection is most accurate?

Good interpersonal skills enable people to collaborate constructively.

A/ an ______ is a means of egress through a fire barrier to an area of refuge on approximately the same level.

Horizontal exit

NFPA cited _____ as contributing to hundreds of fatalities in nightclubs, theaters, apartment buildings, and hospitals over the past century.

Inadequate illumination

Persons who are restrained to prevent injury or require help to evacuate a building are most likely seen in ____ occupances

Institutional

Which of the following model fire codes is one of the only two American codes available?

International Fire Code

All of the following should be included in every company inspection EXCEPT

Issuing a citation

Which of the following fires would most likely be considered a code changing fire?

Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel

Which of the following best describes the advantage of having company officers involved in fire prevention work?

Maximizes the department's efforts toward fire and life safety.

A summons and complaint ____

May result in the business owner appearing in court

A/An ____ is used frequently among regulatory agencies or departments

Memo

Hazards associated with _____ occupancies include narrow isles and heavy fuel loading

Mercantile

Which of the following statements regarding codes, and code changes is most accurate?

Most all of the national codes adopted by municipalities were created or modified as the result of a tragic incident

Determining ___ is the first step to determine the means of egress requirements for a structure.

Occupancy classification

Reviewing reference material for hazards or deficiencies that may be encountered may be helpful inspection preparation because most code requirements are based on ______

Occupancy type

Which of the following statements regarding Type IV construction is most accurate?

Once a fire becomes defensive in nature, this type of construction generates tremendous heat release and eventually collapses.

Typically a _____ must be posted in a conspicuous location

Permit

Which of the following statements regarding personal appearance during an inspection is most accurate?

Professional appearance is essential when dealing with the public.

The main motivation for code change is

Public outcry for greater safety

Which was the primary code change cause by the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire?

Regulating the use of combustible interior finishes

Which of the following would be classified as an assembly structure?

Restaurant

All of the following are part of emergency operation access except

Scheduled inspections

Which of the following statements regarding scheduling an inspection is most accurate?

Scheduling an inspection helps ensure access to the occupancy and the contact person

_____ can easily be ignited by burning embers from an exposing fire

Shake shingles

Which of the following code changes were implemented for the primary protection of occupants?

Sprinklers

A set of published criteria that contains requirements and specifications developed to serve as a model of desired performance is known as a _____. This criteria pertains to how to comply with code requirements

Standard

Which of the following statements regarding standards is most accurate?

Standards are recognized as authoritative document

Which of the following disasters lead to the development of panic hardware?

The Iroquois Theater Fire

Which of historical fire led to the development of the buildings exits code, which in turn led to the Life Safety Code?

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

Which of the following statements regarding company level fire investigations is most accurate?

The company officer has access to most of the critical information during the first few minutes of a fire.

Which of the following statements regarding qualifications for fire prevention work at the company officer level is most accurate?

The company officer should rely on full time inspectors for assistance on technical issues

Which of the following statements identifies a key element for furthering fire prevention efforts today?

The environment has unnecessary hazards in design and materials

Which of the following statements regarding today's fire service is most accurate?

The fire service is more focused on customer service now than in the past

Which of the following statements regarding occupant loads in most accurate?

The maximum occupant load must be posted on a sign near the entry to the structure or assembly area.

Which of the following statements regarding insurance agencies that do fire or fire loss prevention is most accurate?

Those employed by these insurance agencies are knowledgeable about various elements of loss control.

At our Lady of Angels School fire what were the areas addressed as causes?

Transoms allowed smoke into classrooms, only one exit out of classrooms, interior finishes, and decorative materials

A building of reinforced concrete with protected steel framing material would be classified as ____ construction

Type 1

____ construction is commonly referred to as ordinary construction

Type III

Buildings with exterior bearing walls composed entirely of wood and other combustible materials would be classified as ____ construction

Type V

The ______ is an independent organization that provides third party testing and certification for in service equipment.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

Which of the following would be classified as a business occupancy?

University of Oklahoma

Which of the following structures is exempt from complying with local city fire code?

Veterans hospital

Maintaining a survivable space between a structure and vegetation is most important in fire prevention related to

Wild land urban interface

Which of the following statements regarding maximum travel distance to an exit is most accurate?

Within each code, the distances vary depending in the type of occupancy.

All of the following statements regarding the importance of learning the historical impact of fire prevention are correct EXCEPT

Your knowledge will impress new employees

Posture, inflection, and touch are examples of

nonverbal communication

The place where people are typically lost to fire is in

single family dwellings