Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement Chapt. 16

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1.

Plans review & permitting process is administered by:
- A.
  
  Fire chief
- B.
  
  Electrical engineer
- C.
  
  Local building official
2.

Which is MOST accurate re: Fire Inspector I
- A.
  
  A fire inspector I must be certified to NFPA 1001
- B.
  
  A fire inspector I is expected to perform the permit process
- C.
  
  A fire inspector I must be familiar with the plans review process
3.

Which is NOT included on the title block of plan views?
- A.
  
  Title of the drawing
- B.
  
  Sheet number in the set
- C.
  
  Date the drawing was started
4.

Which is a two dimensional view of the site or the building as seen from directly above the area?
- A.
  
  Site plan
- B.
  
  Plan view
- C.
  
  Floor plan
5.

Which identifies conditions currently existing on the site & relates information needed to located the building?
- A.
  
  Site plan
- B.
  
  Floor plan
- C.
  
  Detailed view
6.

On a site plan, ____ are usually drawn with a light broken line.
- A.
  
  Utility lines
- B.
  
  Lot dimensions
- C.
  
  Structures to be removed
7.

Which is a horizontal drawing of a structure at a given level such as the ground floor, basement, or roof?
- A.
  
  Site plan
- B.
  
  Floor plan
- C.
  
  Detailed view
8.

Which is NOT included on a floor plan?
- A.
  
  Elevators
- B.
  
  External walls
- C.
  
  Floors & floor joists
9.

On a floor plan, windows & doors are coded by:
- A.
  
  Broken lines
- B.
  
  Pictographs enclosed in a circle or other shape
- C.
  
  Letters or numbers enclosed in a circle or other geometric shape
10.

Which is a two dimensional view of a building as seen from the exterior?
- A.
  
  Detailed view
- B.
  
  Sectional view
- C.
  
  Elevation view
11.

Which is a vertical view of a building as if it were cut into two parts?
- A.
  
  Plan view
- B.
  
  Detailed view
- C.
  
  Sectional view
12.

Sectional views include the following construction details EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Floor
- B.
  
  Ceiling
- C.
  
  Interior walls
13.

Which is provided when necessary to show a feature in a larger size that what is on the floor plan?
- A.
  
  Plan view
- B.
  
  Detailed view
- C.
  
  Sectional view
14.

Mechanical plans or drawings should be designed by:
- A.
  
  Fire protection engineers
- B.
  
  Building systems engineers
- C.
  
  The building/owner/occupant
15.

During the review of the mechanical system plans, an inspector should verify:
- A.
  
  The style & design of the HVAC system
- B.
  
  The location of the fire & smoke dampers
- C.
  
  The amount of refrigerant used in the HVAC system
16.

During the review of the electrical systems, an inspector must verify that:
- A.
  
  Illumination of exit access is adequate
- B.
  
  All doors are fitted with electronic door locks
- C.
  
  Electrical lines are located in the proper areas
17.

Which statement re: exit illumination is MOST accurate?
- A.
  
  Exit illumination signs must be at least 1 foot tall
- B.
  
  Exit illumination must be placed within 2 ft of each means of egress
- C.
  
  Exit illumination must be in continuous operation while the building is occupied
18.

An inspector may review plumbing system plans to determine if the:
- A.
  
  Fire dept connection is in the correct location
- B.
  
  Sprinkler system is adequately positioned to extinguish a fire
- C.
  
  Water supply is adequate to support fire protection systems in the structure
19.

Inspectors need to check sprinkler system designs for all the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Extent of coverage
- B.
  
  Pipe sizes & lengths
- C.
  
  Type & size of pipe hangers
20.

The size of each sprinkler system is based on the ____ that a single riser & control valve can protect.
- A.
  
  Occupancy classification
- B.
  
  Dimensions of the floor area
- C.
  
  Total square footage of the floor area
21.

Inspectors must determine which of infor. re: standpipe & hose systems?
- A.
  
  Amount of water required
- B.
  
  Fire dept. connection size
- C.
  
  Discharge control valves location
22.

Re: special agent fire extinguishing systems is MOST accurate?
- A.
  
  Inspectors must create detailed specifications
- B.
  
  System documents must include the fire dept. connection location
- C.
  
  Inspectors must be familiar with each type of system & its applicable requirements
23.

Fire detection & alarm systems are designed to the requirements found in NFPA 72
- A.
  
  International Fire Code
- B.
  
  International Alarm Code
- C.
  
  National Fire Alarm Code
24.

Which is NOT a function of fire detection & alarm systems?
- A.
  
  Escalator controls
- B.
  
  Stair pressurization
- C.
  
  Initiation of automatic fire extinguishing equipment
25.

Which is a function of fire detection & alarm systems?
- A.
  
  Escalator controls
- B.
  
  Stair pressurization
- C.
  
  Doors that open automatically when the alarm activates