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

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

2

3

5

10

508.5.5

Explanation

508.5.5

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

1006.3

Explanation

1006.3

3. 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

1003.2.2.9

Explanation

1003.2.2.9

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

0-25

26-75

76-200

None of the above

803.1.1

Explanation

803.1.1

5. 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

308.3.1

Explanation

308.3.1

6. Indoor explosive magazines are required to be painted ______.

Orange

Yellow

Red

Green

3304.5.1.2

Explanation

3304.5.1.2

7. 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

4203.1

Explanation

4203.1

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

408.6.1

Explanation

408.6.1

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

Table 1016.1

Explanation

Table 1016.1

10. What is the appropriate occupancy classification for a car wash?

Group B

Group M

Group S-1

Group U

202.1

Explanation

202.1

11. 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

1008.3.1.2

Explanation

1008.3.1.2

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

Container

Tank

Cylinder

Drum

202.1

Explanation

202.1

13. 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

Table 405.2

Explanation

Table 405.2

14. 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

2504.4

Explanation

2504.4

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

1002.1

Explanation

1002.1

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

Two

Three

Four

Five

1413

Explanation

1413

17. 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

1703.3

Explanation

1703.3

18. 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

1606.2

Explanation

1606.2

19. 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

1025.5.1

Explanation

1025.5.1

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

907.2.7

Explanation

907.2.7

21. 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

Table 1004.1.2

Explanation

Table 1004.1.2

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

2403.5

Explanation

2403.5

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

Table 1018.2

Explanation

Table 1018.2

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

200

250

300

400

1015.1

Explanation

1015.1

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

2

3

4

6

Table 2403.12.2

Explanation

Table 2403.12.2

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

2005.4

Explanation

2005.4

27. 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

2105.1

Explanation

2105.1

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

1

10

15

20

105.6.29

Explanation

105.6.29

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

25

50

75 4404.2.2

100

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

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.

30. Hazard categories for explosive materials can be found in:

Appendix A

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix H

E102

Explanation

E102

31. Storage occupancies shall be inspected at least once every ________.

One year

Two years

Three years

Five years

106

Explanation

106

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

2003.5/Table 906.3(2)

Explanation

2003.5/Table 906.3(2)

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

6 inches

12 units

30 inches

80 units

1010.8

Explanation

1010.8

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

30

45

60

90

Table 1003.2.2.2

Explanation

Table 1003.2.2.2

35. 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

Table 803.3

Explanation

Table 803.3

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

NEMA 250

ANSI 13.1

API 752

NFPA 50

3705.2

Explanation

3705.2

37. 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

Table 3304.5.2(2)

Explanation

Table 3304.5.2(2)

38. 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

1805.2.2.3

Explanation

1805.2.2.3

39. 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

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.

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.

40. 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

1106.13

Explanation

1106.13

41. 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

1008.1.8.2

Explanation

1008.1.8.2

42. 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

202.1

Explanation

202.1

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

3003.5.2

Explanation

3003.5.2

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

3308.5.5

Explanation

3308.5.5

45. 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

3104.2.2

Explanation

3104.2.2

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

3606.4.3

Explanation

3606.4.3

47. 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

4302.1

Explanation

4302.1

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

15

30

60

120

3404.3.2.2

Explanation

3404.3.2.2

49. Outdoor storage piles of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall be separated into piles not larger than _______ cubic feet.

1,500

1,750

2,500

5,000

3703.2.4

Explanation

3703.2.4

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

2

4

6

8

102.10

Explanation

102.10

51. A permit may be required to install stationary lead-acid battery systems having a liquid capacity or more than _____ gallons.

10

25

40

50

105.6.5

Explanation

105.6.5

52. A minimum of one access door shall be provided in each ______ lineal feet, or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls of high-piled combustible storage buildings which face required fire apparatus access roads.

50

75

100

150

2306.6.1.1

Explanation

2306.6.1.1

53. Stationary cryogenic containers shall be separated from places of public assembly by a minimum distance of ______.

10 ft

25 ft

30 ft

50 ft

Table 3203.6.1

Explanation

Table 3203.6.1

54. Class III liquid organic peroxides in storage and exceeding _______ may require a permit.

1 gallon

2 gallons

6 gallons

Any amount

Table 105.6.21

Explanation

Table 105.6.21

55. 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 the required separation from the nearest inhabited building?

1,695 feet

1,730 feet

1,760 feet

2,000 feet

Table 3304.5.2(2)

Explanation

Table 3304.5.2(2)

56. Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall not be located within ____ feet of a building, lot line, street, alley, public way or means of egress.

20

25

30

50

3604.2.1

Explanation

3604.2.1

57. Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic shall not be stored within ___ feet of heat-producing appliances, steam pipes, radiators or chimneys.

2

3

5

10

4204.1.4

Explanation

4204.1.4

58. What is the maximum quantity of a highly toxic gas at a workstation in a semiconductor fabrication facility?

2 cylinders

3 cylinders

5 cylinders

None permitted

Table 1805.2.2

Explanation

Table 1805.2.2

59. According to the Fire Code C-3 would be classified as a __________________ explosive.

Division 1.1

Division 1.2

Division 1.4

Division 1.6

E102.1.1

Explanation

E102.1.1

60. Indoor storage of pyrophoric solids and liquids shall be limited to a maximum area of ____ square feet per pile.

100

250

500

1,000

4104.1.2

Explanation

4104.1.2

61. Sources of ignition shall not be located in rooms in which cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in excess of ______ pounds is handled or stored.

10

15

25

50

4204.3

Explanation

4204.3

62. Fuel supplies for liquefied-petroleum gas-fired heaters at a construction site shall comply with ________ and the International Fuel Gas Code.

NFPA 58

NFPA 59

Chapter 38

Chapter 27

1403.3

Explanation

1403.3

63. When _________ water-reactive solids and liquids are stored in areas equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the materials shall be stored in closed water-tight containers.

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Both B & C

4404.1.4

Explanation

4404.1.4

64. Outdoor storage of 4,300 cubic feet of flammable gases would need to be separated from public ways by a minimum distance of ______.

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

25 feet

Table 3504.2.1

Explanation

Table 3504.2.1

65. What edition of CGA P-18, Standard for Bulk Inert gas Systems at Consumer Sites is referenced by this code?

1992

1995

1996

2002

Chapter 45

Explanation

Chapter 45

66. No more than _____ pound(s) of smokeless propellants, each in containers of 1 pound or less capacity shall be displayed in Group M occupancies.

1

10

15

20

3306.5.1.1

Explanation

3306.5.1.1

67. What General Statute allows local governments to regulate activities and conditions that pose dangers of fire, explosion, or related hazards?

143-139

153A-123

115C-525

143-138 (e)

113

Explanation

113

68. 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. In unsprinklered wholesale and retail sales areas of mercantile occupancies, how many gallons of Class II combustible liquids can be stored in a control area?

10 gallons

120 gallons

240 gallons

1600 gallons

Table 3404.3.4.1

Explanation

Table 3404.3.4.1

69. 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. If the storage would be split equally between the two separate explosive magazines, what would be the separation distance between the magazines to prevent being considered one magazine?

129 feet

155 feet

170 feet

185 feet

Table 3304.5.2(2)

Explanation

Table 3304.5.2(2)

70. What is the maximum quantity per pile of Class 2 liquid oxidizers in a detached building and not used for retail sales?

20 tons

50 tons

200 tons

No limit

Table 4004.1.7(2)

Explanation

Table 4004.1.7(2)

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

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

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

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

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

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

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

6. Indoor explosive magazines are required to be painted ______.

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

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 _____________.

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

10. What is the appropriate occupancy classification for a car wash?

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

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

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

14. 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.

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

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

17. 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.

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

19. 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

27. 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.

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

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

30. Hazard categories for explosive materials can be found in:

31. Storage occupancies shall be inspected at least once every ________.

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.

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

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

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

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

38. 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.

39. 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

49. Outdoor storage piles of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids shall be separated into piles not larger than _______ cubic feet.

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

51. A permit may be required to install stationary lead-acid battery systems having a liquid capacity or more than _____ gallons.

52. A minimum of one access door shall be provided in each ______ lineal feet, or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls of high-piled combustible storage buildings which face required fire apparatus access roads.

53. Stationary cryogenic containers shall be separated from places of public assembly by a minimum distance of ______.

54. Class III liquid organic peroxides in storage and exceeding _______ may require a permit.

56. Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall not be located within ____ feet of a building, lot line, street, alley, public way or means of egress.

57. Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic shall not be stored within ___ feet of heat-producing appliances, steam pipes, radiators or chimneys.

58. What is the maximum quantity of a highly toxic gas at a workstation in a semiconductor fabrication facility?

59. According to the Fire Code C-3 would be classified as a __________________ explosive.

60. Indoor storage of pyrophoric solids and liquids shall be limited to a maximum area of ____ square feet per pile.

61. Sources of ignition shall not be located in rooms in which cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in excess of ______ pounds is handled or stored.

62. Fuel supplies for liquefied-petroleum gas-fired heaters at a construction site shall comply with ________ and the International Fuel Gas Code.

63. When _________ water-reactive solids and liquids are stored in areas equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the materials shall be stored in closed water-tight containers.

64. Outdoor storage of 4,300 cubic feet of flammable gases would need to be separated from public ways by a minimum distance of ______.

65. What edition of CGA P-18, Standard for Bulk Inert gas Systems at Consumer Sites is referenced by this code?

66. No more than _____ pound(s) of smokeless propellants, each in containers of 1 pound or less capacity shall be displayed in Group M occupancies.

67. What General Statute allows local governments to regulate activities and conditions that pose dangers of fire, explosion, or related hazards?

70. What is the maximum quantity per pile of Class 2 liquid oxidizers in a detached building and not used for retail sales?

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