Fire Inspection & Code Enforcment Chapt. 12

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1.

Which is MOST likely an example of poor housekeeping that could create a fire & life safety hazard?
- A.
  
  Filling multiple filing cabinets
- B.
  
  Leaving dishes in the sink
- C.
  
  Unemptied trash cans or receptacles
2.

Allowing children access to matches, lighters, or candles would be an example of:
- A.
  
  Poor housekeeping
- B.
  
  Ignoring ignition sources
- C.
  
  Careless use of flammable and combustible liquids
3.

Code requirements for regulating open burning require that uncontained fires should not be allowed within _____ of a structure.
- A.
  
  20 feet
- B.
  
  35 feet
- C.
  
  50 feet
4.

Removing automatic shutoff switches from machines or tools would be an example of:
- A.
  
  Ignoring ignition sources
- B.
  
  Improper use of electricity
- C.
  
  Careless use of flammable and combustible liquids
5.

Performing detailed electrical inspections are the responsibility of:
- A.
  
  Electrical inspectors
- B.
  
  Fire department inspectors
- C.
  
  The building owner/occupant
6.

Which statement is MOST accurate about arcing?
- A.
  
  Arcing can directly ignite combustible materials
- B.
  
  Arcing occurs in building wiring, not electrical appliances
- C.
  
  Arcing does not heat materials to ignition temperature
7.

Which brief spike in voltage can cause a fire hazard?
- A.
  
  Arcing
- B.
  
  Power surge
- C.
  
  Static electricity
8.

Presence of a nonflowing electrical charge that may develop on almost any surface?
- A.
  
  Arcing
- B.
  
  Power surge
- C.
  
  Static electricity
9.

Statement about static electricity is MOST accurate?
- A.
  
  Static electricity generation is NOT a serious hazard
- B.
  
  The generation of static electricity cannot be prevented
- C.
  
  The generation of static electricity can be prevented
10.

Which material storage facility have evolved from open storage yards to large big box retail outlets?
- A.
  
  Warehouses
- B.
  
  Lumber yards
- C.
  
  Tire storage facilities
11.

When certain high-hazard commodities are stored over 6ft high and combustible materials are stored over 12ft high - the storage is considered:
- A.
  
  Vertical storage
- B.
  
  High pile storage
- C.
  
  Out of compliance storage
12.

The most critical items for an inspector to check in warehouse storage facilities?
- A.
  
  Out of date products
- B.
  
  Egress routes
- C.
  
  Automatic sprinkler systems
13.

Which material storage facility is MOST likely to involve fires that produce intense heat, enormous amounts of smoke, and toxic oil as part of the combustion process?
- A.
  
  Ware houses
- B.
  
  Lumber yards
- C.
  
  Tire storage facilities
14.

The majority of pallets are made from:
- A.
  
  Plastic
- B.
  
  Metal
- C.
  
  Wood
15.

Which material storage facility is MOST likely to have as a main hazard the hazardous processes conducted on the premises?
- A.
  
  Warehouses
- B.
  
  Lumber yards
- C.
  
  Recycling facilities
16.

When inspecting incinerators, inspectors should ensure correct operation and that fuel-fired incinerators are preheated for ______ before use.
- A.
  
  10 minutes
- B.
  
  20 minutes
- C.
  
  30 minutes
17.

Which statement re: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system rooms is MOST accurate?
- A.
  
  Storage is allowed inside the HVAC system room
- B.
  
  No storage is allowed inside the HVAC system room
- C.
  
  Storage must be in separated by three feet within the HVAC system room
18.

What is the greatest concern of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning HVAC systems?
- A.
  
  Fire hazards from flammable liquids
- B.
  
  Fire hazards from heating appliances
- C.
  
  Spread of fire through the air-handling system
19.

Type of boiler that are large boilers?
- A.
  
  Fire-tube boiler
- B.
  
  Cylinder boiler
- C.
  
  Water tube boiler
20.

Floor furnaces are predominately found in single-family dwellings built before:
- A.
  
  1960's
- B.
  
  1970's
- C.
  
  1980's
21.

Which heater has a poor fire safety record, largely due to inadequate clearances from combustible materials and inadequate maintenance?
- A.
  
  Unit heaters
- B.
  
  Floor furnaces
- C.
  
  Solid-fuel room heaters
22.

A hazard associated with fueled portable heaters is a lack of adequate ventilation, which can cause:
- A.
  
  Excessive fuel load
- B.
  
  Exposure to carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  Exposure to carbon monoxide
23.

Statement re: refrigerants is MOST accurate?
- A.
  
  Most refrigerants are both highly toxic and highly flammable
- B.
  
  Most refrigerants do not contain any level of toxicity
- C.
  
  Most refrigerants have some level of toxicity
24.

Ventilating systems are air-moving systems where:
- A.
  
  Only cooling of the air occurs
- B.
  
  Both heating and cooling of the air occur
- C.
  
  No cooling or heating of the air occurs
25.

Upon detection of fire conditions within the system most HVAC systems:
- A.
  
  Continue operating normally
- B.
  
  Are designed to turn off immediately
- C.
  
  Are designed to turn off after ten minutes