2006 IFC Level 3 Fire Inspector Fire Code Practice Exam (Nc)

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    A _____ foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved.

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About This Quiz

This exam is based upon the 2006 International Fire Code with North Carolina ammendments. It is designed to simulate the State Certification Exam for Fire Inspector Level 3.

Test is 80 questions are all multiple choice. You are allowed to use your Fire Code Book during the exam.

You do not have to enter your name to take the exam.

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  • 2. 

    The emergency power source for means of egress illumination shall provide power for a duration of not less than __________.

    • 15 minutes

    • 30 minutes

    • 45 minutes

    • 90 minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 90 minutes
    Explanation
    1006.3

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  • 3. 

    What is the required flame spread for a Class B interior finish?

    • 0-25

    • 26-75

    • 76-200

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 26-75
    Explanation
    803.1.1

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  • 4. 

    Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on unsprinklered combustible balconies or within _____ feet of combustible construction.

    • 10

    • 20

    • 25

    • 50

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    308.3.1

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  • 5. 

    In Assembly occupancies where bench seating is used, the number of persons shall be based on one person for each ______ of bench length.

    • 18 inches

    • 20 inches

    • 22 inches.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 18 inches
    Explanation
    1003.2.2.9

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  • 6. 

    Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic articles are allowed to be placed on tables not more than ___ feet wide and ___ feet long.

    • 2, 6

    • 3, 10

    • 4, 12

    • 6, 18

    Correct Answer
    A. 3, 10
    Explanation
    4203.1

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  • 7. 

    What is the appropriate occupancy classification for a car wash?

    • Group B

    • Group M

    • Group S-1

    • Group U

    Correct Answer
    A. Group B
    Explanation
    202.1

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  • 8. 

    During emergency evacuation drills in Group I-2 occupancies, the movement of patients to safe areas or to the exterior of the building is _____________.

    • Not allowed

    • Not required

    • Not recommended

    • Not permitted

    Correct Answer
    A. Not required
    Explanation
    408.6.1

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  • 9. 

    What is the required corridor fire-resistance rating for a unsprinklered mercantile occupancy with an occupant load greater than 30?

    • 30 Minutes

    • 1 hour

    • 2 hours

    • Not permitted

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 hour
    Explanation
    Table 1016.1

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  • 10. 

    Indoor explosive magazines are required to be painted ______.

    • Orange

    • Yellow

    • Red

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
    Explanation
    3304.5.1.2

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  • 11. 

    The required frequency for fire and evacuation drills in a Group I occupancy is:

    • Weekly on each shift

    • Bi-monthly on each shift

    • Monthly on each shift

    • Quarterly on each shift

    Correct Answer
    A. Quarterly on each shift
    Explanation
    Table 405.2

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  • 12. 

    A vessel containing more than 60 gallons is defined as a _______.

    • Container

    • Tank

    • Cylinder

    • Drum

    Correct Answer
    A. Tank
    Explanation
    202.1

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  • 13. 

    Tire storage piles shall not be located beneath electrical power lines having a voltage in excess of _____ volts or that supply power to fire emergency systems.

    • 500

    • 750

    • 850

    • 1,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 750
    Explanation
    2504.4

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  • 14. 

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

    • 25

    • 50

    • 100

    • 200

    Correct Answer
    A. 50
    Explanation
    1008.3.1.2

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  • 15. 

    That portion of a means of egress system between the termination of an exit and a public way is defined as the:

    • Egress court

    • Exit access

    • Exit passageway

    • Exit discharge

    Correct Answer
    A. Exit discharge
    Explanation
    1002.1

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  • 16. 

    The code official and fire chief shall be notified in writing at least _____ hours before a structure is to be closed in connection with the utilization of any toxic or flammable fumigant.

    • 8

    • 24

    • 48

    • 72

    Correct Answer
    A. 24
    Explanation
    1703.3

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  • 17. 

    Buildings _____ or more stories in height shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction.

    • Two

    • Three

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    1413

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  • 18. 

    In determining occupant loads, what would the maximum floor area allowance per occupant for an exercise room be?

    • 50 net

    • 50 gross

    • 200 gross

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 gross
    Explanation
    Table 1004.1.2

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  • 19. 

    Ethylene generators used in fruit and crop ripening processes shall be used in rooms having a volume of not less than _______ cubic feet.

    • 500

    • 1,000

    • 2,000

    • 2,500

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,000
    Explanation
    1606.2

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  • 20. 

    A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group M occupancies having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than _____ persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.

    • 100

    • 300

    • 500

    • 1000

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
    Explanation
    907.2.7

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  • 21. 

    Window wells used in conjunction with emergency escape and rescue openings shall provide a minimum accessible clear opening of ____ square feet, with a minimum dimension of 36 inches.

    • 7

    • 9

    • 12

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    1025.5.1

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  • 22. 

    Temporary tents, air supported, air-inflated or tensioned membrane structures and canopies shall be used for a period of not more than _____ days within a 12 month period on a single premise.

    • 60

    • 90

    • 120

    • 180

    Correct Answer
    A. 180
    Explanation
    2403.5

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  • 23. 

    R-4 Adult and Child day care facilities shall have ____ exits or the rooms where occupants receive care shall be located on the level of exit discharge and each of these rooms shall have an exit door directly to the exterior.

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Table 1018.2

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  • 24. 

    The exit access travel distance for a Business occupancy without a sprinkler system shall not exceed _______ feet.

    • 200

    • 250

    • 300

    • 400

    Correct Answer
    A. 200
    Explanation
    1015.1

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  • 25. 

    A tent with an occupant load of 750 persons would require how many exits from the tent?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Table 2403.12.2

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  • 26. 

    Process structures used in organic coating manufacturing shall be provided with explosion control in areas subject to potential deflagration hazards as indicated in _____________.

    • NFPA 10

    • NFPA 24

    • NFPA 35

    • NFPA 96

    Correct Answer
    A. NFPA 35
    Explanation
    2005.4

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  • 27. 

    Outdoor storage of Class 3 water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be within _____ feet of buildings.

    • 25

    • 50

    • 75 4404.2.2

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 75 4404.2.2
    Explanation
    According to code 4404.2.2, outdoor storage of Class 3 water-reactive solids and liquids should not be within 75 feet of buildings.

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  • 28. 

    Interlocks shall be provided for ________ industrial ovens so that conveyors or sources of flammable or combustible liquids shall shut down if either the exhaust or recirculation air supply fails.

    • Class A

    • Class B

    • Class C

    • Class D

    Correct Answer
    A. Class A
    Explanation
    2105.1

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  • 29. 

    An operational permit may be required to melt, cast, heat treat or grind more than ____ pounds of magnesium.

    • 1

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    105.6.29

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  • 30. 

    Hazard categories for explosive materials can be found in:

    • Appendix A

    • Appendix E

    • Appendix F

    • Appendix H

    Correct Answer
    A. Appendix E
    Explanation
    E102

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  • 31. 

    Storage occupancies shall be inspected at least once every ________.

    • One year

    • Two years

    • Three years

    • Five years

    Correct Answer
    A. Three years
    Explanation
    106

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  • 32. 

    A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of ________ shall be located within 30 feet of travel distance from the organic coating area.

    • 20 B:C

    • 40 B:C

    • 60 B:C

    • 4 A 60 B:C

    Correct Answer
    A. 40 B:C
    Explanation
    2003.5/Table 906.3(2)

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  • 33. 

    Ramps having a rise exceeding ______ shall be provided with handrails located on both sides.

    • 6 inches

    • 12 units

    • 30 inches

    • 80 units

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 inches
    Explanation
    1010.8

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  • 34. 

    What would be the calculated occupant load for a commercial kitchen that contained 6,000 square feet in area?

    • 30

    • 45

    • 60

    • 90

    Correct Answer
    A. 30
    Explanation
    Table 1003.2.2.2

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  • 35. 

    Workstations where hazardous production materials (HPM) is used shall be provided with horizontal servicing clearance of not less than ______ for electrical equipment, gas cylinder connections and similar hazardous conditions.

    • 18 inches

    • 1 foot

    • 2 feet

    • 3 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 feet
    Explanation
    1805.2.2.3

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  • 36. 

    A vertical assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which openings are protected is defined as a ________________.

    • Fire Wall

    • Fire Point

    • Rated Wall

    • Fire Partition

    Correct Answer
    A. Fire Partition
    Explanation
    202.1

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  • 37. 

    What is the minimum required class for interior wall and ceiling finish in an exit access corridor of a sprinklered Group I-2 occupancy?

    • Class A

    • Class B

    • Class C

    • No class

    Correct Answer
    A. Class B
    Explanation
    Table 803.3

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  • 38. 

    Ozone gas generators shall be designed, fabricated, and tested in accordance with ___________.

    • NEMA 250

    • ANSI 13.1

    • API 752

    • NFPA 50

    Correct Answer
    A. NEMA 250
    Explanation
    3705.2

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  • 39. 

    A local explosives company has contacted you about the code requirements for the storage of dynamite, which is classified as a Division 1.1 explosive. The storage site has met all applicable zoning requirements. The company is proposing to store 84,000 pounds on site and the storage will be barricaded. Answer questions 69-71. What would be required separation from a public highway with traffic volume less than 3,000 vehicles per day?

    • 165 feet

    • 320 feet

    • 520 feet

    • 540 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 520 feet
    Explanation
    Table 3304.5.2(2)

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  • 40. 

    Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices shall be installed ____ inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finished floor.

    • 32

    • 34

    • 36

    • 42

    Correct Answer
    A. 34
    Explanation
    1008.1.8.2

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  • 41. 

    During aircraft-fueling operations, only the equipment actively involved in the fueling operation is allowed within ______ of the aircraft being fueled.

    • 25 feet

    • 30 feet

    • 50 feet

    • 100 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 feet
    Explanation
    1106.13

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  • 42. 

    Activation of the fire alarm system in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of _______ or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72.

    • 300

    • 500

    • 750

    • 1,000 907.2.1.1

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,000 907.2.1.1
    Explanation
    In Group A occupancies, when the occupant load is 1,000 or more, the fire alarm system should activate an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72. This means that when there are a large number of people in the building, the fire alarm system should be able to communicate emergency information through a voice system to ensure the safety of the occupants. This requirement is specified in section 907.2.1.1 of the NFPA 72 code.

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  • 43. 

    Combustible waste, vegetation, and similar materials shall be kept a minimum of ______ from compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems.

    • 10 feet

    • 15 feet

    • 20 feet

    • 50 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 10 feet
    Explanation
    3003.5.2

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  • 44. 

    Display fireworks that will be temporarily stored at the site during fireworks display shall be stored in ready boxes located upwind at least ______ from the mortar placement.

    • 15 feet

    • 25 feet

    • 50 feet

    • 75 feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 25 feet
    Explanation
    3308.5.5

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  • 45. 

    Materials that in themselves are normally stable but which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressure are defined as ____________ unstable (reactive) materials.

    • Class A

    • Class B

    • Class 1

    • Class 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Class 1
    Explanation
    4302.1

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  • 46. 

    Storage of fine magnesium scrap in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet shall be separated from all buildings other than those used for magnesium scrap recovery operations by a distance of not less than _____ feet.

    • 50

    • 100

    • 150

    • 250

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
    Explanation
    3606.4.3

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  • 47. 

    The combined total quantity of liquids stored in a flammable/combustible liquid storage cabinet shall not exceed ____ gallons.

    • 15

    • 30

    • 60

    • 120

    Correct Answer
    A. 120
    Explanation
    3404.3.2.2

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  • 48. 

    Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within ____ feet of buildings not associated with the manufacturing or distribution of such materials.

    • 15

    • 20

    • 25

    • 50

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    3104.2.2

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  • 49. 

    How many exceptions to applicability are provided for in this code?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    102.10

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