2006 Nc Fire Code (IFC 2003) Level 2 Fire Inspector Fire Code Practice Exam

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1. A clear space of not less than _____ feet shall be maintained around fire hydrants.

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508.5.5

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This exam is based on the 2012 North Carolina Fire Code (IFC 2003). It is designed to simulate the State Certification Exam for Fire Inspector Level 2.
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2. According to the fire code, water supplies for fire protection shall consist of all of the following except:

Explanation

508.2

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3. Waste cans in flammable finishing operations shall have it’s contents properly disposed of _____.

Explanation

In flammable finishing operations, waste cans can accumulate flammable materials or residues that can pose a fire hazard. Therefore, it is necessary to dispose of the contents of these waste cans daily to minimize the risk of fire.

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4. What amount of a Highly Toxic compressed gas requires a permit?

Explanation

Table 105.6.9

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5. A class I solvent used for dry cleaning has a flashpoint below _______.

Explanation

1203

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6. The NFPA standard for fire extinguishers is:

Explanation

Table 901.6.1

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7. During construction and demolition operations Class I and II liquids shall be kept in __________ safety containers.

Explanation

1405.5

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8. A large "Big Box" style occupancy such as Walmart is classified as a _____ type occupancy.

Explanation

202

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9. What is the minimum number of fire extinguishers to be provided inside dry cleaning rooms containing a Type II system?

Explanation

1208.4

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10. Address numbers for buildings shall be a minimum _____ inches high

Explanation

505.1

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11. The code official shall be notified at least _____ hours before a structure is to be closed in connection with utilizing a flammable or toxic fumigant.

Explanation

1703.3

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12. In regards to Dry Cleaning, which of the following definitions best describes a Class II solvent?

Explanation

1202

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13. Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving an occupant load of _____ or more persons or a high hazard occupancy.

Explanation

1008.1.2

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14. Fuel servicing personnel at aviation facilities shall receive approved training in the operation of __________.

Explanation

1106.5.3.2.1

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15. Records for fire protection systems test shall be maintained on premises for a minimum of _____.

Explanation

901.6.2

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16. The average ambient sound level for an occupancy must be measured over a _____ hour time period.

Explanation

902

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17. An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in a Group A1 occupancy exceeding _____ sq. ft.

Explanation

903.2.1.1

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18. The reference for explosion protection for electrical installations can be found in __________.

Explanation

Table 1304.1

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19. The storage and handling of Ammonium Nitrate shall comply with the following: A. B. C. D.

Explanation

3301.1.5

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20. A clear space of a minimum of _____ feet shall be maintained on all sides of a spray booth.

Explanation

1504.1.2.5

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21. When combustible materials arrive on a construction site ____________ shall be provide by permanent or temporary means.

Explanation

1412.1

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22. How far must an unbarricaded magazine storing 305,000 lbs of explosives be from a public highway?

Explanation

Table 3304.5.2(2) Note b

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23. The bottom of the overflow connection for dip tanks applying flammable finishes shall not be less than __________ below the top of the tank.

Explanation

1505.3.1

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24. LP gas heaters at construction sites shall comply with which of the following?

Explanation

1403.3

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25. All of the following are fire alarm initiating devices except:

Explanation

902

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26. For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant load shall not be less than the number of seats based on one person for each __________ of seating length.

Explanation

1004.7

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27. Ethylene generators for fruit and crop ripening processes shall be used in rooms having a volume of not less than __________ .

Explanation

Ethylene generators are used for fruit and crop ripening processes. Ethylene is a gas that aids in the ripening process. To ensure proper and effective ripening, the room where the generator is used should have a minimum volume of 1000 cubic feet. This volume allows for sufficient dispersion and concentration of ethylene gas, ensuring that all the fruits and crops in the room receive the necessary amount for ripening.

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28. Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access corridor is more than __________ from the nearest visible exit sign.

Explanation

1011.1

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29. A wet chemical fire suppression system shall be inspected every _____ for proper operation.

Explanation

904.5.1

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30. Ventilation for spraying applications of glass fiber reinforced plastic shall maintain flammable vapors in the resin application area to less than _____ of the LFL.

Explanation

1511.5

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31. An operational permit may be required for the storage of lumber exceeding _____ board feet.

Explanation

105.6.26

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32. Asphalt and tar kettles at construction sites shall be in accordance with Section _____ of the fire code.

Explanation

1417.2

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33. How often must a business occupancy be inspected?

Explanation

106

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34. What commodity class is lumber stored flat?

Explanation

2303.4

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35. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: What is the vent to floor ratio ?

Explanation

Table 910.3

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36. Which of the following is NOT an examples of fumigant?

Explanation

1702.1

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37. An ethylene generator shall have documentation that the concentration of ethylene gas does not exceed _____ of the LEL.

Explanation

1606.1

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38. Which of the following best describes the commodity class for baled rags?

Explanation

2303.4

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39. Class ____ solvents used for dry cleaning are classified as nonflammable.

Explanation

1203.1

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40. A clear space of at least _____ feet shall be maintained between aircraft fuel-system vent openings and any part of an aircraft fueling vehicle.

Explanation

1106.5.1.2

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41. What two types of permits are covered by the fire code?

Explanation

105.1.2

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42. Magazines containing explosives shall be inspected at a maximum of _____ day intervals.

Explanation

3304.9

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43. Vehicle access for fire fighting during construction and demolition operations shall be provided to within __________ of temporary or permanent fire department connections.

Explanation

1410.1

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44. During construction and demolition operations the use of temporary heating devices shall be supervised and maintained only by __________ personnel.

Explanation

1403.6

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45. Portable containers of Cryogenic fluids shall be how many feet from a building exit?

Explanation

Table 3203.6.2

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46. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed under obstructions exceeding _____ feet in width.

Explanation

903.3.3

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47. Roofs of Industrial Ovens shall be insulated and ventilated to prevent temperatures at combustible ceilings from exceeding _____ degrees F.

Explanation

2103.4

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48. A manual type speed control revolving door with an inside diameter of 8 feet 6 inches shall have a maximum of _____ rpms.

Explanation

Table 1003.3.1.3.1

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49. Valves controlling discharge of ethylene used for fruit and crop ripening processes shall be set to limit the concentration of gas in air below _____ ( ppm ).

Explanation

1603.2

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50. Class _____ flammable liquids shall not be used to clean aircraft parts.

Explanation

1104.3

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51. A spray room must have a minimum of a ___ hr. fire separation.

Explanation

1502.1

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52. During construction and demolition operations, blasting operations shall be conducted in accordance with:

Explanation

1407.2

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53. 13R type sprinkler systems are allowed in Group R2 buildings up to and including _____ stories in height.

Explanation

903.3.1.2

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54. An artificial barricade for explosives storage shall have a minimum thickness of _____ feet.

Explanation

3302.1

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55. Combustible waste and vegetation shall be kept a minimum of _____ feet from compressed gas cylinder storage.

Explanation

3003.5.2

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56. You have 75 lbs of a DIV 1.4 Explosive. How far must it be located from a Type III construction operating building?

Explanation

Table 3304.5.2(4) Note a

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57. How many members are on the North Carolina Building Code Council?

Explanation

Page iii

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58. During construction and demolition operations fuel supplies for LP gas fired heaters shall comply with __________ and the International Fuel Gas Code.

Explanation

1403.3

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59. Letters on warning signs for fumigation processes shall be a minimum of _____ inches high.

Explanation

1703.3.1

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60. Approved ethylene generators for fruit and crop ripening processes shall be operated and maintained in accordance with:

Explanation

1601.3

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61. Spraying operations using flammable finishes shall comply with which of the following?

Explanation

1501.1

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62. How much of a flammable cryogenic fluid that is stored outside in a building must be exceeded to require a permit?

Explanation

Table 105.6.11

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63. For the application of flammable finishes, containers supplying spray nozzles by gravity flow shall not exceed ___________ in capacity.

Explanation

1503.3.1

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64. Dust collection system installed in machinery capable of producing combustible dust shall have dust collection systems installed in accordance with:

Explanation

2903.5

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65. Fuel dispensing stations at Aviation Facilities shall have portable fire extinguishers located within _____ feet of the pumps or dispensers.

Explanation

1105.6

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66. A maximum of ________ cubic feet of of loose combustible fibers shall be stored in a detached structure suitible located with opening protected against entrance of sparks.

Explanation

2904.6

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67. Ducts conveying explosive or flammable vapors from spray finishing operations shall terminate not less than __________ from openings into the building.

Explanation

1504.2.6

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68. The maximum allowable quantity of a DOT Class 1.2 explosive per control area in a sprinklered building stored in a cabinet is:

Explanation

Table 3304.3

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69. In the storage of Combustible Fibers ______ clearance is required between sprinkler heads and the top of piles.

Explanation

2903.3

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70. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. What is the maximum area formed by the curtain boards?

Explanation

Table 910.3

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71. The stairwell of a sprinklered mercantile building shall have an egress width of _____ per occupant served.

Explanation

Table 1005.1

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72. The stairwell of a sprinklered mercantile building shall have an egress width of _____ per occupant served.

Explanation

Table 1003.2.3

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73. The touchdown area of a heliport shall be surrounded on all sides by a clear area having a minimum average of _____ feet width.

Explanation

1107.2

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74. Dry chemical fire extinguishing systems for cooking operations shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA _____.

Explanation

904.6

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75. Dip tanks for flammable finishes shall be constructed in accordance with NFPA _____.

Explanation

1505.3

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76. Means of egress doors from pre-manufactured spray booths shall not be less than _____ inches in width and _____ inches in height.

Explanation

1504.1.2.4 (exp)

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77. An operational permit may be required to handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 and 3 aerosols in excess of _____ lbs. Net weight.

Explanation

105.6.1

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78. Which of the following fits the following definition: Panic hardware that is listed for use on fire door assemblies.

Explanation

Section 1002.1

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79. A building containing Division 1.3 explosives totaling 55,000 lbs. must be how far from an inhabited building?

Explanation

Table 3304.5.2(3)

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80. Which of the following best describes the commodity class for foam backed rugs?

Explanation

2303.5

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81. For operations allowing a limited spraying area, the aggregate surface area to be sprayed with a flammable finish shall not exceed _____ sq. ft.

Explanation

1504.1.4..1

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82. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: If draft curtains were required, how many draft curtain zones are needed?

Explanation

Table 910.3

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83. Smoke and heat vents shall be located _____ feet from adjacent property lines.

Explanation

910.3.4

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84. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: What is the total vent space required?

Explanation

910.3

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85. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: What is the total number of vents required?

Explanation

910.3.3

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86. The exempt amount of a Class 2 solid oxidizer before a permit is required is _____ lbs.

Explanation

Table 105.6.21

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87. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: What is the volume of ventilation required?

Explanation

910.4.2

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88. The minimum intraplant separation distance for unbarricaded buildings manufacturing explosives totaling 250,500 lbs. shall be _____ feet.

Explanation

Table 3305.3

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89. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: How many total fans are required?

Explanation

910.4.2

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90. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: What is the minimum total vent square footage required per draft curtain section?

Explanation

Table 910.3

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91. Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building that is 240 feet x 480 feet ; Curtain board depth is 6 feet; and storage height is 30 feet. Answer the following: What is the total square footage of each curtained zone area?

Explanation

Table 910.3

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A clear space of not less than _____ feet shall be maintained around...
According to the fire code, water supplies for fire protection shall...
Waste cans in flammable finishing operations shall have it’s...
What amount of a Highly Toxic compressed gas requires a permit?
A class I solvent used for dry cleaning has a flashpoint below...
The NFPA standard for fire extinguishers is:
During construction and demolition operations Class I and II liquids...
A large "Big Box" style occupancy such as Walmart is classified as a...
What is the minimum number of fire extinguishers to be provided inside...
Address numbers for buildings shall be a minimum _____ inches high
The code official shall be notified at least _____ hours before a...
In regards to Dry Cleaning, which of the following definitions best...
Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving an...
Fuel servicing personnel at aviation facilities shall receive approved...
Records for fire protection systems test shall be maintained on...
The average ambient sound level for an occupancy must be measured over...
An automatic sprinkler system must be installed in a Group A1...
The reference for explosion protection for electrical installations...
The storage and handling of Ammonium Nitrate shall comply with the...
A clear space of a minimum of _____ feet shall be maintained on all...
When combustible materials arrive on a construction site ____________...
How far must an unbarricaded magazine storing 305,000 lbs of...
The bottom of the overflow connection for dip tanks applying flammable...
LP gas heaters at construction sites shall comply with which of the...
All of the following are fire alarm initiating devices except:
For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant...
Ethylene generators for fruit and crop ripening processes shall be...
Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access...
A wet chemical fire suppression system shall be inspected every _____...
Ventilation for spraying applications of glass fiber reinforced...
An operational permit may be required for the storage of lumber...
Asphalt and tar kettles at construction sites shall be in accordance...
How often must a business occupancy be inspected?
What commodity class is lumber stored flat?
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
Which of the following is NOT an examples of fumigant?
An ethylene generator shall have documentation that the concentration...
Which of the following best describes the commodity class for baled...
Class ____ solvents used for dry cleaning are classified as...
A clear space of at least _____ feet shall be maintained between...
What two types of permits are covered by the fire code?
Magazines containing explosives shall be inspected at a maximum of...
Vehicle access for fire fighting during construction and demolition...
During construction and demolition operations the use of temporary...
Portable containers of Cryogenic fluids shall be how many feet from a...
Automatic sprinklers shall be installed under obstructions exceeding...
Roofs of Industrial Ovens shall be insulated and ventilated to prevent...
A manual type speed control revolving door with an inside diameter of...
Valves controlling discharge of ethylene used for fruit and crop...
Class _____ flammable liquids shall not be used to clean aircraft...
A spray room must have a minimum of a ___ hr. fire separation.
During construction and demolition operations, blasting operations...
13R type sprinkler systems are allowed in Group R2 buildings up to and...
An artificial barricade for explosives storage shall have a minimum...
Combustible waste and vegetation shall be kept a minimum of _____ feet...
You have 75 lbs of a DIV 1.4 Explosive. How far must it be located...
How many members are on the North Carolina Building Code Council?
During construction and demolition operations fuel supplies for LP gas...
Letters on warning signs for fumigation processes shall be a minimum...
Approved ethylene generators for fruit and crop ripening processes...
Spraying operations using flammable finishes shall comply with which...
How much of a flammable cryogenic fluid that is stored outside in a...
For the application of flammable finishes, containers supplying spray...
Dust collection system installed in machinery capable of producing...
Fuel dispensing stations at Aviation Facilities shall have portable...
A maximum of ________ cubic feet of of loose combustible fibers shall...
Ducts conveying explosive or flammable vapors from spray finishing...
The maximum allowable quantity of a DOT Class 1.2 explosive per...
In the storage of Combustible Fibers ______ clearance is required...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
The stairwell of a sprinklered mercantile building shall have an...
The stairwell of a sprinklered mercantile building shall have an...
The touchdown area of a heliport shall be surrounded on all sides by a...
Dry chemical fire extinguishing systems for cooking operations shall...
Dip tanks for flammable finishes shall be constructed in accordance...
Means of egress doors from pre-manufactured spray booths shall not be...
An operational permit may be required to handle an aggregate quantity...
Which of the following fits the following definition: Panic hardware...
A building containing Division 1.3 explosives totaling 55,000 lbs....
Which of the following best describes the commodity class for foam...
For operations allowing a limited spraying area, the aggregate surface...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
Smoke and heat vents shall be located _____ feet from adjacent...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
The exempt amount of a Class 2 solid oxidizer before a permit is...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
The minimum intraplant separation distance for unbarricaded buildings...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
Using a commodity Class III and having a S-1, Option 1, a building...
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