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29 Cards in this Set
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List the 10 General classifications for use and occupancy |
A-Assembly B-Business E-Educational F-Factory/Industrial H-High Hazard I-Institutional M-Mercantile R-Residential S-Storage U-Utility, Misc, or special |
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How high above the lowest level of fire dept access must a building be to classify it as a high-rise? |
75ft above |
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What single design element has a greater effect on the safety of the occupants than any other? |
Use Group Classification |
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What is the difference between a specification code and a performance code? |
Where a specification code might require all firewalls to be of a certain thickness a performance code identifies the performance required in hours. |
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STTC |
Standard time temperature curve- Curve representing the standard reproducible test fire used since 1918 to measure the fire resistance of Building materials. |
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What are the factors that determine the required fire resistance rating for exterior walls of a building? |
1- Type of construction 2- Use Group 3- Fire Separation Distance |
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True or false?
The rating required for the opening protective is the same as for the walls themselves. |
False- Not necessarily the same requirement. |
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Name the 5 types of Building construction. |
1-Fire resistive 2-Noncombustible 3-Ordinary 4-Heavy Timber 5-Wood Frame |
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NFPA 251 |
Building materials |
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NFPA 252 |
For Fire doors |
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NFPA 13 |
Installation of Sprinkler Systems (design, installation and acceptance testing) |
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NFPA 13D |
Installation of Sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and manufactured homes |
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NFPA 13R |
Installation of Sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including 4 stories in height. |
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NFPA 25 |
Inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. |
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In NFPA 13R What are the required install parameters for sprinklers in closet and bathroom areas? |
Sprinklers are not required for: - Closets not exceeding 24 sqft - Bathrooms not exceeding 55sqft |
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ESFR sprinkler system stands for_______________ |
Early suppression fast response |
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Who is responsible for the maintenance of all means of egress, accessible or nonaccessible? |
The Fire Official |
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In areas of refuge, what must the smoke barriers and doors be rated for?(performance rating) |
1 hour rated smoke barriers and 20 minutes for doors that also must be equipped with hold-open devices that release when alarm is activated. |
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How much clearance is required for access around electrical service equipment |
30 inches |
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Designated fire lanes are required to provide access to within _________ of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story.
A-300ft B-50ft C-150ft D-100ft |
C-150ft |
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How often should standpipes be tested? |
Every 5 years |
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How often should fire pumps be tested? |
Annually |
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NFPA 1031 |
Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector |
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How long after a power failure must the emergency lighting turn on? |
10 seconds |
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What is the required intensity of emergency lighting? And for how long must it work? |
1 footcandle for 1-1 1/2 hours |
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A Flammable liquid is a liquid having a flash point below______. |
100º F |
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A combustible liquid is a liquid having a flashpoint at or above ______. |
100ºF |
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With regards to storage for flammable and combustible liquids, What does AST and UST stand for? |
Aboveground storage tank for regulated liquids. Underground storage tank for regulated liquids |
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What is the difference between the following? Fire barrier Fire partition Fire wall |
Fire barrier extends through the floor/ceiling and extend through any concealed spaces. Fire partitions are used to separate dwelling units, guest rooms in hotels, tenant spaces within covered malls, and for corridor wall construction. (Don't continue through the ceiling like the fire barrier would) Fire walls separate buildings. Both barriers and partitions separate areas within a single building. |
