Study Guide Quiz: Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement!

1. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection but also can be used:

To coerce the owner to not seek an appeal

As a basis for legal action

To enforce hazardous materials storage requirements

As leverage against the manager of the property

2. During a school fire drill, teachers and staff should have responsibility for:

Placing student's papers and reports in a safe place

Checking rest rooms or other rooms for students

Resetting fire alarm panels

Being sure classroom doors are locked

3. Fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium are ____ fires.

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

4. Most local agencies have ordinances that provide for the issuance of permits in order to:

Generate records for tax appraisal needs of the country

Influence contractors to provide building services

Monitor special operations and conditions within the jurisdiction

Guide the city council in establishing the local tax levy rates

5. A firewall must be continuous from the foundation floor to a height:

Equal with the roof rafter

Equal or above the roof as required by the local building code

Six inches below the roof line

At least equal with the attic floor

6. Class A fires involve:

Ordinary combustibles

Electrical equipment

Flammable liquids

Combustible metals

7. Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?

Oxygen deficiency

Elevated temperatures

Smoke

All of the above are correct

8. Fire department access is determined by local codes or ordinances to specify:

Width of roads

Angle of roads

Height of roads

Flatness of roads

9. Which represents the fourth side of the geometric figure that resembles a pyramid and has taken the place of the fire triangle?

Atoms and radicals

New compounds

Chemical chain reaction

Flame interface

10. In a water supply system, the sizes of the water mains from the largest to the smallest are:

Primary, distributor, secondary

Distributor, secondary, primary

Secondary, primary, distributor

Primary, secondary, distributor

11. A Class D fire involves:

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids

Electrical equipment

Wood, paper, plastics, etc

12. Class B fires involve:

Flammable liquids

Energized electrical equipment

Ordinary combustibles

Combustible metals

13. When acting as an advisor during a court case, which of the following WOULD NOT be an inspector's area of responsibility?

Fire ordinances

Criminal law

Technical terms

Facts pertaining to the case

14. Which condition would be conducive to creating an explosive atmosphere in the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids?

Inadequate lighting

Penetrated fire wall

Concentration of vapor

Open atmosphere

15. When investigating a complaint, the inspector should be prepared to:

Be told that no one is available to assist and be asked to come back later

Deal with possible negative attitudes of owners

Have difficulty with the receptionist

Be directed away from the area in question

16. Which container should a fire inspector accept for outside storage of flammable liquids?

Polychloride drum

Steel pail

Any container approved for the liquid

No regulations if stored outside

17. The occupant load for a building or room should be established:

Only when there is a change in the occupancy classification

During the plans review process

During the highest occupancies of the area

When construction on the building nears completion

18. The term "grid" is sometimes used to describe a network of water mains that make up a distribution system. Which of the following violates the principle of a grid system?

Primary feeders

Secondary feeders

Inter connecting distributors

Dead end water mains

19. All portable extinguishers are rated according to their:

Size

Cooling potential

Intended use

Conductivity

20. According the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building or portion of a building used for gathering together 50 or more persons for such purposes as worship, entertainment, or dining is classified as a/an:

Place of assembly

Business occupancy

Occupancy of unusual structures

Mercantile occupancy

Educational occupancy

21. Combustible dusts present a unique hazard because of their ability to form ____ mixtures within an enclosure.

Flammable

Combustible

Explosive

Nonflammable

22. Which of the following IS NOT one of the component parts of a dry barrel fire hydrant?

Operating stem

Stem nut

Automatic check

Drain hole

23. The term "grid" is sometimes used to describe a network of water mains that make up a distribution system. Which of the following IS NOT a component of a grid system?

Primary feeders

Secondary feeders

Distributors

Risers

24. The pressure of a water distribution system when no water is flowing is called ______ pressure.

Static

Constant

Residual

Normal operating

25. A multi-purpose dry chemical extinguisher would be rated for _____ fires.

Class A and B

Class B and C

Class A and C

Class A, B and C

26. Fire drills in educational occupancies SHOULD NOT BE conducted during:

Classes

Gym or recess periods

School assemblies

The same time period on the same day of the week

27. Which of the following IS NOT one of the component parts of a dry barrel fire hydrant?

Operating stem

Stem nut

Automatic check

Drain hole

28. Extinguishers suitable for Class B fires should be identified by a _____ containing the letter "B"

Blue circle

Green triangle

Red square

Yellow star

29. Performance-based codes are difficult to enforce because:

Performance of each inspector may be different

Performance of structural members is dependent upon supporting technical information of engineers and architects

If data are entered inconsistently, performance will be inconsistent

The code may change frequently, based on its performance

30. The MAXIMUM allowable size for approved safety cans for flammable or combustible liquids is ____ gallons.

3

2

1

5

31. Convection is:

Transfer of heat through space by infrared rays

Transfer of heat through a solid medium

Not considered a method of heat transfer

Transfer of heat through liquids and gases by circulating currents

32. An alarm system which DOES NOT retransmit an alarm to any agency or group away from the premises is called a:

Zone noncoded

Central station

Proprietary alarm

Local alarm

33. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct answer from the list below, then choose the answer from A-E which corresponds to your selection. The ITEM on the following list that need NOT be recorded on an inspection report is:

1. the name and address of the business

2. the date of inspection

3. the names of inspector(s), business or property owner(s), and individual with the inspector

A list of violation(s) and applicable code reference

Detailed building plans

34. What size above-ground storage tank placed inside of a building requires it to be placed in a fire-resistant room or enclosure?

220 gallons or larger

275 gallons or larger

500 gallons or larger

660 gallons or larger

35. An inspection report would be of little value if it DID NOT contain the:

Home address and phone number of the inspector

Complete floor plans

Name and address of the business

Department's ability to handle a fire

36. The gas which is a product of incomplete combustion is:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

Carbon

PVC

37. The upright wood supporting members in a frame dwelling is called:

Rafters

Sheathing

Joists

Studs

38. Residual pressure is defined as:

Stored potential energy available

The pressure remaining in a water supply while water is flowing

Forward velocity pressure at the point of discharge

The minimum pressure required in a residential area

39. The forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening that is recorded by a pitot tube and gauge is known as ____ pressure.

Flow

Static

Normal operating

Atmospheric

40. Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires should be identified by a _____ containing the letter "D"

Blue circle

Yellow star

Green triangle

Red square

41. The following are all elements of what type of plan?

the location of hydrants and water mains

the slopes or grades affecting the placement of ground ladders

grades on roadways affecting the placement of fire department apparatus

actual location of fire department connections

Elevated view

Plan view

Floor

Site

Distribution

42. When taking cases to court, the inspector may be placed in the position of fulfilling two roles, that of a(n) and a(n)_.

Advisor, witness

Witness, attorney

Witness, fact recorder

Advisor, defendant

43. All portable tanks greater than ______ should be treated according to the same standards as fixed tanks.

60 gallons

120 gallons

240 gallons

660 gallons

44. Vent pipes must enter underground storage tanks through the:

Side of the tank and must be sloped so that they drain toward the tanks

Top of the tank and must be sloped so that they drain toward the tanks

Side of the tank and must be sloped so that they drain away from the tanks

Top of the tank and must be sloped so that they drain away from the tanks

45. Fire inspectors must ensure that measures are taken to prevent flammable or combustible liquids from accumulating under LP gas containers to reduce the rist of:

Blow off

BLUEE

BLEVE

BELCH

46. The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, bank down, and spreak out laterally is known as:

Backdraft

Thermal layering

Flashover

Buoyancy

47. The transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid would be considered:

Conduction

Radiation

Convection

Direct flame contact

48. The FIRST step to take when calculating occupant load for a nightclub is to:

Consult the requirements of the local code

Determine the square footage of the floor area

Divide the net floor area into the total square footage

Determine the number of exits and the width of each

49. Which of the following IS NOT a component of a means of egress?

Exit access

Exit passageways

Exit

Exit discharge

50. Which of the following IS NOT allowed to be used as a part of a means of egress in new construction?

Ramps

Escalators

Exit passageways

Stairs

51. Fire stops are GENERALLY:

2 x 4 pieces of wood placed horizontally in walls between studs

2 x 4 placed vertically between studs

Boards or curtains hanging from the ceilings to confine the fire

Ventilation devices in the roof of buildings

52. When a fire hydrant receives water from two or more directions, it is said to have _____ feed.

Distributed

Circulating

Primary

Secondary

53. The fourth component of the burning process is a ______ reaction.

Mechanical

Chemical

Endothermic

Replenishment

54. All sprinkler system control valves must be of _____ type.

Butterfly

Stop cock

Indicating

Non indicating

55. The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of a proposed building refers to:

Inspections

Citations

Plans review

Occupancy

56. When transferring flammable or combustible liquids, what precaution must be taken to prevent a spark due to static electricity?

Wet the floor with water

Insulate the containers

Provide a bonding wire between the containers

Use only a non metallic transfer hose

57. Cryogenic liquids are stored in special containers. These containers are typically:

Only double walled construction

Single walled container that is insulated

Double walled containers of corrosion resistant metal

Single walled containers that are insulated and constructed with corrosion resistant metal

58. In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or:

Justify an opinion

Show personal concern

Justify a recommendation

Reflect on a problem

59. A pitot tube and gauge are used to:

Measure gallonage

Measure pressure loss

Take a pressure reading

Take a flow reading

60. The hose connections to the FDC must be of the _____ type and equipped with standard caps.

Right handed

Left handed

Female

Male

61. Which is a hazard associated with the handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids?

Ventilation

Static electricity

Closed containers

Bonding containers

62. A _____ detector GENERALLY responds more quickly to smoldering fires.

Photoelectric

Ionization

Fire gas

Fixed temperature

63. Which of the following is the PRIMARY element that makes up approximately 80 percent of the mixture of gases that we breathe?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Helium

64. Valve spacing for water systems in high value districts should be no more than ___ feet.

300

500

750

1,000

65. The standard hydrostatic test for all piping in wet pipe systems IS NOT LESS than _ for _.

50 psi, one hour

200 psi, two hours

150 psi, twenty minutes

100 psi, one and one half hours

66. A/An ____ detector is one that responds to rapid changes in temperature.

Disk thermostat

Bimetallic

Infrared

Rate of rise

67. What is the basic difference between a pump tank extinguisher and an air pressurized water extinguisher?

They both use water for extinguishment

The air pressurized uses air pressure for extinguishment

The air pressurized uses air pressure to expel the water

There is no difference between the two

68. Loading and unloading stations for Class I liquids should be no closer than ____ feet from storage tanks, property lines, or adjacent buildings?

25

10

15

50

69. Operations generating combustible dust require several preventive measures. An important way to reduce the possibility of a dust explosion is to:

Employ frequent housekeeping practices

Use a water wash system on all equipment

Install explosion vents or release devices

Post warning signs on all equipment

70. In tall buildings, layering on top floors may be delayed until there is:

Sufficient heat buildup to cause the upward movement of smoke and fire gases

Admission of sufficient oxygen to cause flashover

An adequate roof opening to discharge smoke and fire gases

Enough water applied to cool the gases as they are leaving the seat of the fire

71. Which phase of fire is considered the period of free burning?

Incipient

Steady state

Smoldering

Rapid oxidation

72. The vent pipe from underground storage tanks storing Class I flammable liquids must be at least ____ feet above the adjacent ground level.

5

20

12

8

73. Exterior walls and structural members that are of approved noncombustible or limited combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of wood are considered _____ construction.

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

74. Which automatic sprinkler system normally has open sprinkler heads?

Dry pipe

Pre action

Deluge

Wet

75. Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires should be identified by a _____ containing the letter "C"

Yellow star

Green triangle

Red square

Blue circle

76. Draft curtains are sometimes used in large areas of buildings that are not otherwise subdivided. The purpose of draft curtains is to:

Limit the mushrooming effect of heat and smoke

Help with protection of roof structure

Deflect hose streams into hard to reach areas

Stop the spread of fire through an assembly

77. Heat that results from the effects of either high frequency alternating current on a nonconductor or pulsating direct current BEST defines _____ heating.

Resistance

Dielectric

Induction

Static electricity

78. In the tetrahedron concept, which of the following is called the reducing agent?

Fuel

Heat

Oxygen

Chemical chain reaction

79. When a basement fire extends to the attic and roof area without involving the intervening floors, it is MOST LIKELY the result of:

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Ventilation

80. Dry standpipe systems must be hydrostatically tested:

Twice a year

Once a year

Every two years

Every five years

81. The required residual pressure when computing available water supply in a specific area is ____ psi.

5

10

15

20

82. Vents on above-ground storage that are located in proximity to buildings or public places shall be _____ feet from the ground, so that vapors are released outside and in a safe area.

25

15

12

7

83. In examining the phase of the fire, we find that a steady-state burning fire will have a ceiling temperature of APPROXIMATELY:

900 degrees F

1000 degrees F

1300 degrees F

1700 degrees F

84. Direct pumping water systems are those in which water:

Moves directly into the distribution system by gravity flow

Is supplied directly into the distribution system from elevated storage tanks

Is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated storage

Is pumped through the distribution system back into the main water supply

85. A common hazard associated with commercial cooking equipment is:

Improper installation of ventilation system

An accumulation of carbon monoxide due to a lack of make up air

Improper use of cooking equipment

Build up of grease due to lack of cleaning or maintenance

86. The third phase of burning is known as:

Incipient phase

Flame producing phase

Hot smoldering phase

Free burning phase

87. NFPA recommends a fire hydrant flowing 1250 gpm be color-coded:

Red

Blue

Green

Orange

88. Which sprinkler system has air in piping, deluge valve, fire detection devices, and closed sprinklers?

Wet

Dry pipe

Pre action

Deluge

89. The four types of standpipe systems are:

Wet standpipe, dry standpipe, vented standpipe, and fire department supplied dry stand pipe.

Fire department supplied dry standpipe, wet standpipe, manually activated dry standpipe, and vented standpipe

Fire department supplied dry standpipe, automatic water supplied dry standpipe, manually activated dry standpipe, and wet standpipe

Manually activated dry standpipe, wet standpipe, automatic water supplied dry standpipe, and vented dry standpipe

90. Which NFPA Standard refers to the installation of equipment for the removal of smoke and grease-laden vapors from commercial cooking equipment?

NFPA 101

NFPA 96

NFPA 13

NFPA 10

NFPA 1031

91. The standard source for technical information related to electricity and electrical code can be found in:

Electrical Inspector's Handbook

NFPA 70

NFPA 72

NFPA 101

92. Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court following an inspection?

The business owner felt he/she was treated unfairly

The owner disagreed with the inspector's findings

The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal and still is not satisfied with the outcome

The property owner did not immediately correct the violations

93. According to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building, or portion of a building, able to accommodate fewer than 50 persons and used for educational purposes above the 12th grade is classified as a/an:

Educational occupancy

Business occupancy

Institutional occupancy

Mercantile occupancy

Assembly occupancy

94. Class A hydrants have a fire flow of:

500 gpm

500 to 999 gpm

1,000 to 1,499 gpm

1,500 gpm

95. Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on Class _____ fires.

A

B

C

D

96. The vents used for underground storage tanks should have at least a ____ inch nominal inside diameter.

2

1/2

1/3

1

97. Buildings and warehouses storing flammable or combustible liquid containers must provide access aisles AT LEAST ___ feet wide.

Three

Six

Four

Twelve

98. Class C hydrants have a fire flow of:

500 gpm

500 to 999 gpm

1,000 to 1,499 gpm

1,500 gpm

99. How many feet away shall filling, discharge, and vapor recovery connections for underground storage tanks that are made and broken for Class I, II, and III-A liquids be from the nearest building openings?

5 feet

10 feet

20 feet

25 feet

Study Guide Quiz: Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement!

1. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection but also can be used:

2.

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

2. During a school fire drill, teachers and staff should have responsibility for:

3. Fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium are ____ fires.

4. Most local agencies have ordinances that provide for the issuance of permits in order to:

5. A firewall must be continuous from the foundation floor to a height:

6. Class A fires involve:

7. Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?

8. Fire department access is determined by local codes or ordinances to specify:

9. Which represents the fourth side of the geometric figure that resembles a pyramid and has taken the place of the fire triangle?

10. In a water supply system, the sizes of the water mains from the largest to the smallest are:

11. A Class D fire involves:

12. Class B fires involve:

13. When acting as an advisor during a court case, which of the following WOULD NOT be an inspector's area of responsibility?

14. Which condition would be conducive to creating an explosive atmosphere in the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids?

15. When investigating a complaint, the inspector should be prepared to:

16. Which container should a fire inspector accept for outside storage of flammable liquids?

17. The occupant load for a building or room should be established:

18. The term "grid" is sometimes used to describe a network of water mains that make up a distribution system. Which of the following violates the principle of a grid system?

19. All portable extinguishers are rated according to their:

20. According the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building or portion of a building used for gathering together 50 or more persons for such purposes as worship, entertainment, or dining is classified as a/an:

21. Combustible dusts present a unique hazard because of their ability to form ____ mixtures within an enclosure.

22. Which of the following IS NOT one of the component parts of a dry barrel fire hydrant?

23. The term "grid" is sometimes used to describe a network of water mains that make up a distribution system. Which of the following IS NOT a component of a grid system?

24. The pressure of a water distribution system when no water is flowing is called ______ pressure.

25. A multi-purpose dry chemical extinguisher would be rated for _____ fires.

26. Fire drills in educational occupancies SHOULD NOT BE conducted during:

27. Which of the following IS NOT one of the component parts of a dry barrel fire hydrant?

28. Extinguishers suitable for Class B fires should be identified by a _____ containing the letter "B"

29. Performance-based codes are difficult to enforce because:

30. The MAXIMUM allowable size for approved safety cans for flammable or combustible liquids is ____ gallons.

31. Convection is:

32. An alarm system which DOES NOT retransmit an alarm to any agency or group away from the premises is called a:

33. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct answer from the list below, then choose the answer from A-E which corresponds to your selection. The ITEM on the following list that need NOT be recorded on an inspection report is:

34. What size above-ground storage tank placed inside of a building requires it to be placed in a fire-resistant room or enclosure?

35. An inspection report would be of little value if it DID NOT contain the:

36. The gas which is a product of incomplete combustion is:

37. The upright wood supporting members in a frame dwelling is called:

38. Residual pressure is defined as:

39. The forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening that is recorded by a pitot tube and gauge is known as ____ pressure.

40. Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires should be identified by a _____ containing the letter "D"

41. The following are all elements of what type of plan? the location of hydrants and water mains the slopes or grades affecting the placement of ground ladders grades on roadways affecting the placement of fire department apparatus actual location of fire department connections

42. When taking cases to court, the inspector may be placed in the position of fulfilling two roles, that of a(n) ______ and a(n)_______.

43. All portable tanks greater than ______ should be treated according to the same standards as fixed tanks.

44. Vent pipes must enter underground storage tanks through the:

45. Fire inspectors must ensure that measures are taken to prevent flammable or combustible liquids from accumulating under LP gas containers to reduce the rist of:

46. The phenomenon by which heat, smoke, and fire gases will travel upward to the highest point and become trapped, bank down, and spreak out laterally is known as:

47. The transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid would be considered:

48. The FIRST step to take when calculating occupant load for a nightclub is to:

49. Which of the following IS NOT a component of a means of egress?

50. Which of the following IS NOT allowed to be used as a part of a means of egress in new construction?

51. Fire stops are GENERALLY:

52. When a fire hydrant receives water from two or more directions, it is said to have _____ feed.

53. The fourth component of the burning process is a ______ reaction.

54. All sprinkler system control valves must be of _____ type.

55. The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of a proposed building refers to:

56. When transferring flammable or combustible liquids, what precaution must be taken to prevent a spark due to static electricity?

57. Cryogenic liquids are stored in special containers. These containers are typically:

58. In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or:

59. A pitot tube and gauge are used to:

60. The hose connections to the FDC must be of the _____ type and equipped with standard caps.

61. Which is a hazard associated with the handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids?

62. A _____ detector GENERALLY responds more quickly to smoldering fires.

63. Which of the following is the PRIMARY element that makes up approximately 80 percent of the mixture of gases that we breathe?

64. Valve spacing for water systems in high value districts should be no more than ___ feet.

65. The standard hydrostatic test for all piping in wet pipe systems IS NOT LESS than _____ for _____.

66. A/An ____ detector is one that responds to rapid changes in temperature.

67. What is the basic difference between a pump tank extinguisher and an air pressurized water extinguisher?

68. Loading and unloading stations for Class I liquids should be no closer than ____ feet from storage tanks, property lines, or adjacent buildings?

69. Operations generating combustible dust require several preventive measures. An important way to reduce the possibility of a dust explosion is to:

70. In tall buildings, layering on top floors may be delayed until there is:

71. Which phase of fire is considered the period of free burning?

72. The vent pipe from underground storage tanks storing Class I flammable liquids must be at least ____ feet above the adjacent ground level.

73. Exterior walls and structural members that are of approved noncombustible or limited combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of wood are considered _____ construction.

74. Which automatic sprinkler system normally has open sprinkler heads?

75. Extinguishers suitable for Class C fires should be identified by a _____ containing the letter "C"

76. Draft curtains are sometimes used in large areas of buildings that are not otherwise subdivided. The purpose of draft curtains is to:

77. Heat that results from the effects of either high frequency alternating current on a nonconductor or pulsating direct current BEST defines _____ heating.

41. The following are all elements of what type of plan?

the location of hydrants and water mains

the slopes or grades affecting the placement of ground ladders

grades on roadways affecting the placement of fire department apparatus

actual location of fire department connections

42. When taking cases to court, the inspector may be placed in the position of fulfilling two roles, that of a(n) and a(n)_.

65. The standard hydrostatic test for all piping in wet pipe systems IS NOT LESS than _ for _.