Ifsta Fire Inspector & Code Enforcement 7Th

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Facts

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fire inspectors should confine their testimony to:

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Engineers & technical specialists

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nature of code enforcement is often complex, and inspectors often need help from

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witnesses, advisors

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fire inspectors may serve as ________ in courtrooms or as ________ to the prosecutor

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photographs, notes from inspections, exhibits to be used for demonstration purposes

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Preparing for court, fire inspectors should gather all pertinent information such as:

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specific time based on the reason for the permit

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Typically, a permit is issued for:

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enables discrepancies to be fixed before construction begins

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An advantage of having an established plans review process is that:

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govt regulatory agencies, contractors

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During the plan review process, a good relationship should be maintained between the fire inspector & :

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sectional

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In plan review, what view consists of the cross, typical and detail types?

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be cooperative and helpful, be resistive, deny the inspector access

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when investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should anticipate that the occupant/owner may:

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refer to the code section on alternative methods

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if there is a question regarding the requirements in a code that governs judgment in determining equivalency, a fire inspector should:

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standards report format should be in written form and include statistical data on the business, pertinent dates, names and phone numbers, list of the violations and recommendations for correction of each violation, and date of the follow-up

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what are the key elements of an inspection report on complex safety problems:

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legal action

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written reports serve only as record of the inspection, but also can be used as a basis for:

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in cases of life-threatening hazards, major renovations, &/or an extensive list of violations

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when is a formal inspection report necessary:

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document the violation on the form being used

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if an inspector discovers a code violation that is not on the inspection form, he should:

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how to interpret the fire code

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by having policies and procedures to follow, a fire inspector will have all of the following information except:

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have a policies and procedures manual that everyone follows

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an effective method for protecting a jurisdiction and fire inspector from legal problems is to:

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understand the legal limits of their position, working knowledge of the fire code, the appeals process

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when inspections are completed by a fire inspector, they mist be aware of:

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their power to mandate compliance

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any person who performs fire inspections must have a thorough knowledge of:

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width, greater, load, area

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the occupancy load determined by the exit ____ method should be equal to, or ____ than the occupancy _____ determined by the floor _____ method

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total number of persons that may safely occupy a building or portion thereof at any one time

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define occupant load

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you are given plans for a building in your jurisdiction comprised of a new restaurant without fixed seating that is attached to a clothing store. Calculate occupant load for entire building

floor area restaurant 100' x 125' ... 15 sq/ft/person
floor area clothing store 75' x 75' ... 30 sq/ft/person

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0.3 in

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The modern method used to determine the required width of means of egress for stairways:

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capacity of each exit, total capacity of all exits

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To compute the total exit capacity for level egress, it is necessary to first determine:

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occupant load factors

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fire inspectors can use the ________ given in the codes to determine the occupant load of a bldg or certain part of a bldg

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net floor, maximum

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The _______ area within a bldg is used in determining the ______ occupant load allowed in the structure or a certain part of the structure

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construction

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how a bldg is designed is referred to as its _______ classification

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one

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a smoke-proof enclosure in a three story bldg must be enclosed from its highest point to its lowest point by a minimum ______-hour fire rating

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smoke, heat and toxic gases

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smoke-proof enclosures are stairways that are designed to limit the penetration of:

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delicate electronic equipment

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dry chemical fire extinguisher systems are not recommended for use on:

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periodic inspection, testing and maintenance

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to ensure that sprinkler systems perform properly during a fire, they require:

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fire rated door, rated frame assembly, latching hardware

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parts of a fire door assembly

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horizontal sliding, vertical sliding, overhead rolling

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types of standard fire doors:

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static

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_____ pressure may be produced by an elevated water supply, by atmospheric pressure, or by pumps to a closed system where no water is flowing

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sedimentary

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______ deposits consist of mud, clay, and dead organisms

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sedimentation & encrustation

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two causes of increased resistance of friction loss in water mains are:

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sprinkler systems, fire alarms

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it is very important during plans review of a bldg, the fire inspector is knowledgable in:

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flow

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the pressure at a hydrant discharge opening that is recorded by a pitot tube and gauge while water is flowing is known as _______ pressure

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NFPA 10

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NFPA standard which requires that fire extinguishers be thoroughly inspected is:

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18

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minimum clearance of _____ inches shall be maintained below each sprinkler head as measured from the deflector

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deluge

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______ system is equipped with a dry type valve and all sprinkler heads are open

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200 psi, 2 hours

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the standard hydrostatic test for all pipes in a wet pipe system is not less than _____ for _____

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blue

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the color of a sprinkler head frame that has a temperature classification of "HIGH" is:

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smoke control

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exit stairwell pressurization is a method of:

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check valve

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which component of a sprinkler system is not considered a main water control valve:

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areas subject to freezing

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special agent extinguishing systems aren't used in what type of areas:

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indicate equal pressure

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after conducting a trip test on a dry pipe system, water and air pressure gauges should:

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equal to ro greater than the static pressure below the clapper

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during normal conditions, the static pressure above the clapper valve in a wet-pipe sprinkler system is:

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five or fewer heads

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most automatic sprinkler systems are designed on the premise that a fire will be controlled by the operation of:

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boost the pressure or amount of water flowing through a sprinkler or standpipe system

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the purpose of the fire department connection is to:

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quarter- turn valve

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what type of valve cannot be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system

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NFPA 13

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which NFPA standard deals with the installation of sprinkler systems:

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a defective check valve

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water pouring from the fire department connection of a sprinkler system indicates:

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15-20

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the required air pressure for a dry pipe system generally ranges between ___ and ___ psi above the trip point

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white

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a sprinkler head rated for 175-225 degrees will be color coded:

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photoelectric

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visible products of combustion are best detected by a/an ______ smoke detector

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rate-of-rise

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A/an ______ detector is one which responds to quick changes in temperature

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exit access, exit, and exit discharge

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A means of egress consists of what three distinct components

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15

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when panic hardware is required, occupants should be able to open the door by applying a force of not more than ______ pounds

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remote from each other

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when two or more exits from an occupancy are required, they shall be located:

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where the exit empties, whether it is a ramp or stairway, the fire rating of the enclosure

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the rating for a fire door in an exit stairway is determined by:

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capacity, the exit, smallest, three

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when determining the capacity of an exit, it is necessary to compute the exit _____ for each of the three components for a means of egress, the exit access, _____, and the exit discharge. The ______ of the ______ components is the total capacity of the exit

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exit discharge, public way

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the _____ is that portion of a means of egress that is between the end of an exit and a/an _____

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means of egress

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in addition to determining how many people may occupy a bldg, an inspector must determine the number of exits. This is part of the:

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the exit, exit discharge

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the components of a means of egress include:

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escalators

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in new mercantile occupancy, what is not allowed as part of a means of egress component

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plan, elevation, sectional and detailed

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four main views of working drawings are:

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exit discharge

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the portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and the public way is an:

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horizontal exit

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A/an _____ provides a means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another bldg on approximately the same level

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the hazards involving equipment and processes found in their jurisdiction

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in order for fire inspectors to be effective, they should know:

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should never be placed in a basement

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there are inherent hazards associated with dip tanks; therefore, dip tank operations:

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magnetic fields

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what does not generate a static charge

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proximity of installation to combustibles

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a common hazard associated with central heating appliances, unit heaters, and room heaters is :

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5 feet

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filling, discharging, and vapor recovery connections for underground storage tanks that are made and broken for Class I, II, and III-A liquids must be at least _____ from the nearest bldg opening and source of ignition

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25 feet

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loading and unloading station for Class I liquids should be no closer than _____ from storage tanks, property lines, or adjacent bldgs

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the need to evacuate the structure in a timely and efficient manner

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a key element of an emergency plan common to all types of occupancies is:

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at different times of the day

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school fire drills should be conducted:

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temporary occupancy

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hotels and motels must provide different evacuation procedures because of:

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hospitals and nursing homes

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the facilities that do not warrant total evacuation every time the fire alarm sounds are:

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storage of cylinders in nonventilated areas

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what is a poor handling and storage practice involving gases:

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lower explosive limit

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The LEL of a flammable or combustible liquid is the:

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660

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portable tanks with capacity greater than ____ gallons should be treated according to the same standards as fixed tanks

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5

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the maximum allowable size for approved safety cans for flammable and combustible liquids is ____ gallons

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660

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fuel oil storage tanks inside bldgs require no special protection features if tank capacity is less than ____ gallons

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cylinders, tanks

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flammable gases are stored in a variety of _____ and _____

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boiling point

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the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the external pressure applied to it is the:

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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The best source of information on a specific hazardous material from the manufacturer is the

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NFPA 704 system

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An identification system that can be implemented in an area where hazardous materials are regularly stored and used is the

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flame spread rating

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The Steiner Tunnel test measures:

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fire resistance

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the amount of time a material or assembly of material will withstand a typical fire as measured on a standard time-temperature curve is called _____ rating

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the largest fire apparatus that will be expected to respond to the occupancy

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Local codes or ordinances should specify driveway and entrance requirements for a facility based on:

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to accomodate the turning radius of fire apparatus

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Driveway width, curves and surfaces should be designed:

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strong enough to handle the weight of a fire apparatus

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the first design element of a fire department access road surface should be

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determine the cost to the contractor of changes being required by the fire department

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during a field inspection, the fire inspector should do all of the following except:

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note the problem on the inspection form, notify suppression personnel that would respond to the location

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During a routine inspection, it is determined that the road surface to a facility is inadequate to handle the weight of the apparatus. The inspector should:

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turning radius

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During plans review, an inspector should determine ______ for apparatus access

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local codes, ordinances

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The _____ or _____ should specify driveway and entrance requirements that facilities access for the largest fire apparatus

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fire apparatus, ambulances

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In order to ensure that _____ or _____ have appropriate access to the bldg, fire lanes may need to be established

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improper use of electrical equipment

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A primary fire hazard associated with most equipment fires:

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fire rating, pressurization

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Enclosed stairwells are designed with _____ and ______ requirements in high rise bldgs

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specific performance objectives, installation and construction techniques

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performance based codes and standards are requirements based on:

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storage

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bldg or structures used primarily for securing and sheltering goods, merchandise, products, vehicles or animals are classified as ______ occupancies

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mercantile

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buildings used to display and sell goods are classified as ______ occupancies

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an outline of each floor of the building showing walls, partitions, and openings

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A floor plan sketch or diagram of a structure consists of:

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site plan

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A sketch depicting the general arrangement of the property in reference to street, adjacent properties, and other important features is known as a/an:

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1333

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Occupant load for an assembly occupancy without fixed seating (15 sq/ft/person) that is 100' x 200' feet is _____ persons

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maximum occupant load per floor

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when exits serve more than one floor, an important element in determining the exit capacity is the:

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circulating

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when a fire hydrant receives water from two or more directions, it is said to have _____ feed

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eight

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______- inch pipe is becoming a minimum size used for water distribution system

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Type I

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a bldg's structural members including walls, columns, beams, floors, and roofs are of noncombustible or limited combustible material and are commonly referred to as "fire-resistive" would be ______ construction

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structural components

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construction classifications are based upon materials used in construction and upon hourly fire-resistive ratings of the:

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Type IV

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heavy timber construction is allowed for interior structure members in ______ construction

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5 hours

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which fire resistance rating is not a standard time rating

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1 three-hour door

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when an opening in a three hour rated wall needs a fire-rated door, the requirement should be for: