Fire Inspector Exam: Can You Answer These Questions? Trivia Quiz

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed within ____ feet of commercial cooking equipment.

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

The clearance between the floor and the bottom of installed hand-held portable fire extinguishers shall not be less than ____ inches.

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

A construction permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of ______ square feet.

What is the minimum number of exits required, per story, for a building with an occupant load of 450 occupants per story?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems protecting commercial cooking systems shall be serviced at least every ___ months and after activation of the system.

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration of not less than ____ minutes and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator.

• 20

• 30

• 60

• 90

Handrail height, measured above stair tread nosing, or finish surface of ramp slope, shall be uniform, not less than ____ inches and not more than ____ inches.

• 36 & 42

• 38 & 48

• 24 & 36

• 34 & 38

• None of the above

An operational permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of 400 square feet unless (among other requirements) a minimum clearance of __ feet to structures or other tents is provided.

• 6

• 12

• 15

• 20

Suitable means shall be provided for maintaining the temperaure of a fire pump room or pump house, where required, above_____ degrees F.

• 32

• 36

• 40

• 44

What is the maximum allowable exit access travel distance for a B occupancy without a sprinkler system?

• Not permitted

• 100 feet

• 200 feet

• 300 feet

The permissable amount of noncombustible decorative material shall not be limited.

• True

• False

Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches, the working space shall not be less than _________________?

Regarding opening protectives, fire door assemblies shall not be __________.

• Modified

• Blocked

• Closed

• Open

A construction permit is required to engage in the business of dry cleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent used in existing dry cleaning equipment.

• True

• False

Extension cords shall be maintained in good condition without _________.

• Splices

• Paint

• Deterioration

• Stickers

• Tape

• Damage

A stop work order shall __________ and shall be given to the owner of the property, or the owner's agent, or the person doing the work.

A permit is required to store, transport on-site, dispense, use or handle more than _________ of Class 2 oxidizing liquid.

The minimum corridor width shall be as determined in Section 1005.1, but not less than 44 inches. Exceptions:  1. ____ inches - For access to and utilization of electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems or equipment. 2. ____ inches - With a required occupant capacity of less than 50.

• 24

• 30

• 36

• 42

• 48

The means of egress shall have a ceiling height of not less than _________?

For areas without fixed seating, the maximum floor area, in square feet per occupant, is ______ for exercise rooms.

Fire protection equipment shall be identified _____________________.

Walking surfaces of the means of egress shall have a slip-resistant surface and _______________.

The rpm limits of a revolving door are found in which table?

Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require ____________________.

What specific section would you cite when requiring a commercial kitchen hood to be cleaned of accumulated grease?

The requirements for indoor displays of highly combustible goods is found where specifically?

Where a door is adjacent to, constructed similar to and can be confused with a means of egress door, that door shall be identified with an approved sign that identifies the room name or ____________.