2009 IFC Code Sample Test (Start To SEC 906)
32 Questions
| Attempts: 67
This is a bank of questions from the 2009 International Fire Code to help with promotional exams
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What are the two types of Permits
- A.
Operational
- B.
Construction
- C.
Conditional
- D.
A & B
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. A & BExplanation
105.1.2Rate this question:
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- 2.
An operational permit is required for storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gses in excess of ______NTP for a CORROSIVE gas
- A.
100
- B.
200
- C.
Any amount
- D.
6000
- E.
504
Correct Answer
B. 200Explanation
Table 105.6.8Rate this question:
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- 3.
An operational permit is required to store, handle , or use Class I liquids in excess of __ gal inside a building or in excess of __gallons outside of a building
- A.
1,5
- B.
5,10
- C.
25,60
- D.
50,100
Correct Answer
B. 5,10Explanation
105.6.16 (2)Rate this question:
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- 4.
An operational permit is required to store, handle, or use a Water reactive, class 2 liquid in excess of ______gallons
- A.
20
- B.
100
- C.
55
- D.
5
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. 5Explanation
Table 105.6.20. When reviewing for tests, pay special attention to the Tables, ALWAYS CHECK THE EXCEPTIONSRate this question:
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- 5.
An operational permit is required to operate an air supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of ____square feet.
- A.
200
- B.
400
- C.
1000
- D.
250
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 400Explanation
105.6.43. ALSO 2403.2 which is the chapter for Tents and other membrane structures. It will give you the exceptions and the other detailed requirements specific to tents and membrane structuresRate this question:
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- 6.
Signs, tags or seals shall not be mutilated, destroyed ot tampered without authorization from the
- A.
Fire chief
- B.
Property owner
- C.
Fire officer
- D.
Fire code official
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Fire code officialExplanation
109.2.4, sometimes they will give you answers like fire chief or fire marshal, but the key answer is always fire code official.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Classify the following occupancy by Group and Division from Chapter 2, DEFINITIONS, of the 2009 International Fire Code Nine Story Office Building
- A.
B
- B.
F-1
- C.
I-4
Correct Answer
A. BExplanation
P.22 Read the description of Business Group B. This one always comes up cause we look at the list and not the descriptionRate this question:
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- 8.
An operational permit is required to store, handle, or use Class II or Class IIIa liquids in excess of ___ gal inside a structure, or __ gal outside a structure
- A.
5,10
- B.
15,30
- C.
25,60
- D.
100, 120
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 25,60Explanation
105.6.16 (3)Rate this question:
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- 9.
Classify the following occupancy by Group and Division from Chapter 2, DEFINITIONS, of the 2009 International Fire Code Bowling Alley
- A.
A-1
- B.
A-2
- C.
A-3
- D.
B
Correct Answer
C. A-3Explanation
p. 22Rate this question:
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- 10.
Classify the following Occupancy...... Motor Vehicle Garage
- A.
I-4
- B.
B
- C.
H-3
- D.
S-2
- E.
S-1
Correct Answer
E. S-1Explanation
p. 27Rate this question:
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- 11.
Classify the following occupancy Aircraft repair hanger
- A.
S-1
- B.
U
- C.
S-2
Correct Answer
A. S-1Explanation
When you are taking the test you may see the Aircraft hanger under U occ's, This is for one that is attached to a Single family or Duplex. Found on small rural private airstripsRate this question:
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- 12.
Classify the following occupancies..... Fences over 6 ft tall
- A.
B
- B.
A-1
- C.
U
- D.
S-2
Correct Answer
C. UExplanation
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- 13.
A recreational fire is an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is NOT contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, BBQ grill, that has a total fuel area of ___ feet or less in Diameter and ____ feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes
- A.
2:4
- B.
5:10
- C.
3:2
- D.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
C. 3:2Explanation
DEFINITIONS IN CHAPTER 3. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RECREATIONAL FIRE, AND OPEN BURNING, A BONFIRE IS A TYPE OF RECREATIONAL FIRERate this question:
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- 14.
T or F A Bonfire shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure ot combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit.
- A.
T
- B.
F
- C.
Bring the beer
- D.
Who cares
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
307.4.1 50 feet. This is the type of question you will miss if you do not rea closely. If these tests were not times everyone would gett 100 percentRate this question:
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- 15.
T or F Fueled equipment such as moped can be stored, operated, or repaired within a building
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
313.1 read the exceptionsRate this question:
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- 16.
Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be ORDERLY. Also, Storage shall be maintained ____ feet or more below the ceiling in non-sprinklered areas of the building or a minimum of ____ inches below the sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of the building
- A.
2: 18
- B.
6:10
- C.
3:26
Correct Answer
A. 2: 18Explanation
315.2.1Rate this question:
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- 17.
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within ____ feet of combustible construction.
- A.
25
- B.
5
- C.
10
- D.
Stone's throw
Correct Answer
C. 10Explanation
308.1.4. BUT READ THE EXCEPTIONS. "What the code giveth, the exceptions taketh away" The exceptions part is when the special interest groups weigh in on perfectly good life safety measures and make them ambiguousRate this question:
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- 18.
T or F The fire code official may approve hand-held candles for religious ceremonies. They may be passed from peron to person while lighted
- A.
T
- B.
F
- C.
Candles are cool
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
308.1.7 Candles have been the source of tragic fires in the past. Instead of outlawing them completely they said you light them when the fire official approved AND you could not pass them from person to personRate this question:
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- 19.
Classify the following occupancy by Group and Division from Chapter @, Definitions, of the 2009 International Fire Code. Colleges or University
- A.
A-3
- B.
E
- C.
I-2
- D.
B
Correct Answer
D. BExplanation
p. 22) You think it would be an E, but that only goes through 12th grade. Also lecture halls are classified as an A-3.Rate this question:
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- 20.
A forklift, tractor, platform, lift truck ot motorized hand truck powered by an electrical motor or internal combustion engine that DO NOT include farm vehicles or automotive vehicles for highway use are called _________________
- A.
Dune Buggies
- B.
Something Travis Gamm built
- C.
Powered Industrial Truck
- D.
Ladder 5
Correct Answer
C. Powered Industrial TruckExplanation
Section 302 Definitions. Section 309 is the detailed section. Big hazards are the refueling process and the ventilation and storage of combustibles near the battery chargersRate this question:
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- 21.
T or F Fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in VACANT PREMISES
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
311.2.2 Becoming more prevalent in the current economy. Building owners do not want to pay for the upkeep on fire protections systems when there is no revenue coming inRate this question:
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- 22.
True or False Combustible waste material shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures, or upon premises.
- A.
T
- B.
F
- C.
I dunno
- D.
HUH?
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
304.1 As the fire code designee on an inspection this covers many of the housekeeping issues that are found in our cities. It is a broad stroke that lets us point out excessive COMBUSTIBLE crap we findRate this question:
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- 23.
Guard Posts used as Vehicle Impact Protection devices must be constructed of steel and not less than ____ inches in diameter and concrete filled.
- A.
4 feet
- B.
4 inches
- C.
6 inches
- D.
37 cm
Correct Answer
B. 4 inchesExplanation
312.2 (1) Posts are used so you don't back into stuff like gas mainsRate this question:
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- 24.
T or F Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials shall be wither readily available on the premises as a paper copy, ot where approved, shall be permitted to be readily retrievable by electronic access
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. T -
- 25.
Approved Fire Apparatus Roads shall extend to within _______ feet of all portions of the facility and and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
- A.
150
- B.
200
- C.
250
- D.
1000
Correct Answer
A. 150Explanation
503.1.1 FYI...Read exceptions. Fire code official can approve alternative means AND sprinklers give you an exceptionRate this question:
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- 26.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than ____feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for security gates, and an unobstructive vertical clearance of ____ feet ___ inches.
- A.
26 feet: 14 feet 6 inches
- B.
13 feet 9 inches: 20 feet
- C.
20 feet : 13 feet 9 inches
- D.
150 feet : 13 feet 9 inches
Correct Answer
C. 20 feet : 13 feet 9 inchesExplanation
503.2.1 FYI....Appendix D refers to fire apparatus access roads being 26 feet if there is a hydrant on the road OR if the building is more than 30 feet tall to allow for the Ladder. Appendices are not mandatory unless adopted by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)Rate this question:
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- 27.
The Fire Code official may require a hydrant to provided if a portion of a facility or building is more than ____ feet from the nearest hydrant
- A.
200
- B.
400
- C.
600
- D.
850
Correct Answer
B. 400Explanation
507.5.1 FYI.... if it has a sprinkler you can have 600 feet. The sprinkler is designed to contain the fire. Therefore its okay if we have to lay another couple sections of supply. "Those who write the code do not pick up hose"Rate this question:
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- 28.
A fire command center shall be a minimum of ____ sq ft in area with a minimum dimension of _____ feet.
- A.
90 : 8
- B.
100 : 10
- C.
200 : 10
- D.
150 : 6
Correct Answer
C. 200 : 10Explanation
508.1.3 This is a change from the 2006Rate this question:
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- 29.
T or F Class A materials provide the most protection against flame spread, but none of the classes address the amount of smoke produced
- A.
T
- B.
F
Correct Answer
A. T -
- 30.
Class III standpipes shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than ____ feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access....
- A.
20
- B.
55
- C.
75
- D.
30
Correct Answer
D. 30Explanation
905.3.1Rate this question:
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- 31.
What is the maximum travel distance to an extinguisher for dip tank operations?
- A.
50 feet
- B.
30 feet
- C.
75 feet
- D.
100 feet
Correct Answer
C. 75 feetExplanation
Table 906.1 -> 1505..4.2 -> Table 906.3(1)Rate this question:
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- 32.
The clearance between the floor and the bottom of installed hand-held portable fire extinguishers shall not be less than ____ inches
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
12
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
906.9.3Rate this question:
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