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    What are the two types of Permits

    • Operational
    • Construction
    • Conditional
    • A & B
    • None of the Above
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  • 2. 

    A forklift, tractor, platform, lift truck ot motorized hand truck powered by an electrical motor or internal combustion engine that DO NOT include farm vehicles or automotive vehicles for highway use are called _________________

    • Dune Buggies

    • Something Travis Gamm built

    • Powered Industrial Truck

    • Ladder 5

    Correct Answer
    A. Powered Industrial Truck
    Explanation
    Section 302 Definitions. Section 309 is the detailed section. Big hazards are the refueling process and the ventilation and storage of combustibles near the battery chargers

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  • 3. 

    T or FSwinging fire doors shall close from full-open position and latch automatically

    • T

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    703.2.3

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  • 4. 

    What table in chapter 8 will guide the reader to the requirements per occupancy in regard to INTERIOR WALL and CEILING finishes

    • Table 803.3

    • Table 910.2

    Correct Answer
    A. Table 803.3
    Explanation
    Recognize the table. check the exceptions before you answer

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  • 5. 

    T or FCandles and open flames shall not be used on or near decorative vegetation

    • T

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    806.2

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  • 6. 

    Classify the following occupancies.....Fences over 6 ft tall

    • B

    • A-1

    • U

    • S-2

    Correct Answer
    A. U
    Explanation
    p. 27

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  • 7. 

    A recreational fire is an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is NOT contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, BBQ grill, that has a total fuel area of ___ feet or less in Diameter and ____ feet  or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes

    • 2:4

    • 5:10

    • 3:2

    • NONE OF THE ABOVE

    Correct Answer
    A. 3:2
    Explanation
    DEFINITIONS IN CHAPTER 3. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RECREATIONAL FIRE, AND OPEN BURNING, A BONFIRE IS A TYPE OF RECREATIONAL FIRE

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  • 8. 

    Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be ORDERLY.  Also, Storage shall be maintained ____ feet or more below the ceiling in non-sprinklered areas of the building or a minimum of ____ inches below the sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of the building

    • 2: 18

    • 6:10

    • 3:26

    Correct Answer
    A. 2: 18
    Explanation
    315.2.1

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  • 9. 

    True or FalseCombustible waste material shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures, or upon premises.

    • T

    • F

    • I dunno

    • HUH?

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    304.1 As the fire code designee on an inspection this covers many of the housekeeping issues that are found in our cities. It is a broad stroke that lets us point out excessive COMBUSTIBLE crap we find

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  • 10. 

    What do the letters mean on table 803.3?

    • The class that interior finish materials shall be grouped in accordance with their flame spread and smoke-developes index when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84

    • SAME AS EXTINGUISHER RATINGS

    • NONE OF THE ABOVE

    Correct Answer
    A. The class that interior finish materials shall be grouped in accordance with their flame spread and smoke-developes index when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84
    Explanation
    803.1.1

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  • 11. 

    T or FAutomatic sprinkler system is required throughout buildings with H-5 occupancies

    • T

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    H-5 occupancies manufacture motherboards and circuitry for computers. This code was the result of many fires in Silicon Valley in the 80s from the use of Silane Gas. See chapter 18

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  • 12. 

    An operational permit is required for storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gses in excess of ______NTP for a CORROSIVE gas

    • 100

    • 200

    • Any amount

    • 6000

    • 504

    Correct Answer
    A. 200
    Explanation
    Table 105.6.8

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  • 13. 

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

    • 25

    • 5

    • 10

    • Stone's throw

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    308.1.4. BUT READ THE EXCEPTIONS. "What the code giveth, the exceptions taketh away" The exceptions part is when the special interest groups weigh in on perfectly good life safety measures and make them ambiguous

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  • 14. 

    T or FFire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in VACANT PREMISES

    • T

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    311.2.2 Becoming more prevalent in the current economy. Building owners do not want to pay for the upkeep on fire protections systems when there is no revenue coming in

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  • 15. 

    Guard Posts used as Vehicle Impact Protection devices must be constructed of steel and not less than ____ inches in diameter and concrete filled.

    • 4 feet

    • 4 inches

    • 6 inches

    • 37 cm

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 inches
    Explanation
    312.2 (1) Posts are used so you don't back into stuff like gas mains

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  • 16. 

    Approved Fire Apparatus Roads  shall extend to within  _______ feet of all portions of the facility and and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.

    • 150

    • 200

    • 250

    • 1000

    Correct Answer
    A. 150
    Explanation
    503.1.1 FYI...Read exceptions. Fire code official can approve alternative means AND sprinklers give you an exception

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  • 17. 

    Yes or NoPortable unvented fuel-fired equipment is allowed in a gymnasium

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    603.4

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  • 18. 

    How often shall horizontal and vertical sliding and rolling fire doors be inspected to confirm proper operation and full closure

    • Every 6 months

    • Annually

    • 36 months

    • As needed

    Correct Answer
    A. Annually
    Explanation
    703.4

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  • 19. 

    Woodworking operations with fire areas in excess of ______ sq feet are required to have an automatic sprinkler system

    • 1500

    • 2500

    • 3500

    • 12000

    Correct Answer
    A. 2500
    Explanation
    903.2.4.1

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  • 20. 

    Cooking equipment involving solid fuels or animal oils or fats shall be protected by a class ___ extinguisher.

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    • K

    Correct Answer
    A. K
    Explanation
    904.11.5

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  • 21. 

    Signs, tags or seals shall not be mutilated, destroyed ot tampered without authorization from the

    • Fire chief

    • Property owner

    • Fire officer

    • Fire code official

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Fire code official
    Explanation
    109.2.4, sometimes they will give you answers like fire chief or fire marshal, but the key answer is always fire code official.

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  • 22. 

    Classify the following occupancy by Group and Division from Chapter 2, DEFINITIONS, of the 2009 International Fire CodeNine Story Office Building

    • B

    • F-1

    • I-4

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    P.22 Read the description of Business Group B. This one always comes up cause we look at the list and not the description

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  • 23. 

    In chapter 4, EMERGENCY PLANNING and PREPAREDNESS,  Which code reference refers to Covered Mall Buildings

    • 408.11

    • 408.9.1

    • 408.10

    Correct Answer
    A. 408.11
    Explanation
    You will never see a question this straight forward on the test. I just wanted identify the covered mall building as an animal all its own within areas of the code boo,

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  • 24. 

    Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than ____feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for security gates, and an unobstructive vertical clearance of ____ feet ___ inches.

    • 26 feet: 14 feet 6 inches

    • 13 feet 9 inches: 20 feet

    • 20 feet : 13 feet 9 inches

    • 150 feet : 13 feet 9 inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 feet : 13 feet 9 inches
    Explanation
    503.2.1 FYI....Appendix D refers to fire apparatus access roads being 26 feet if there is a hydrant on the road OR if the building is more than 30 feet tall to allow for the Ladder. Appendices are not mandatory unless adopted by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

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  • 25. 

    The Fire Code official may require a hydrant to provided if a portion of a facility or building is more than ____ feet from the nearest hydrant

    • 200

    • 400

    • 600

    • 850

    Correct Answer
    A. 400
    Explanation
    507.5.1 FYI.... if it has a sprinkler you can have 600 feet. The sprinkler is designed to contain the fire. Therefore its okay if we have to lay another couple sections of supply. "Those who write the code do not pick up hose"

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  • 26. 

    T or FSmoke detection is required for Lithium-ion recumbinant batteries

    • T

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    Table 608.1

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  • 27. 

    In an educational occupacy, what is the maximum percentage of wall area on corridors that artwork and teaching material may be displayed.

    • 10 percent

    • 20 percent

    • 40 percent

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 percent
    Explanation
    807.4.3.2

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  • 28. 

    Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided within ____feet travel distance of commercial-type cooking equipment.

    • 10

    • 20

    • 30

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 30
    Explanation
    904.11.5

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  • 29. 

    T or FThe fire code official may approve hand-held candles for religious ceremonies.  They may be passed from peron to person while lighted

    • T

    • F

    • Candles are cool

    Correct Answer
    A. F
    Explanation
    308.1.7 Candles have been the source of tragic fires in the past. Instead of outlawing them completely they said you light them when the fire official approved AND you could not pass them from person to person

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  • 30. 

    Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed ___ days

    • 180

    • 365

    • 30

    • 90

    Correct Answer
    A. 90
    Explanation
    605.9

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  • 31. 

    What shall be the maximum peak rate of heat release  for a single upholstered furniture item in an unsprinklered nursing home.

    • 60 kW

    • 80 kW

    • 100 Kw

    Correct Answer
    A. 80 kW
    Explanation
    805.2.1.2 upholstered furniture is the key word to direct you to chapter 8. Otherwise you might got to chapter 2 definitions, chapter 9 for sprinklers, and spend 10 minutes of the question

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  • 32. 

    An operational permit is required to operate an air supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of ____square feet.

    • 200

    • 400

    • 1000

    • 250

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 400
    Explanation
    105.6.43. ALSO 2403.2 which is the chapter for Tents and other membrane structures. It will give you the exceptions and the other detailed requirements specific to tents and membrane structures

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  • 33. 

    Classify the following occupancy by Group and Division from Chapter 2, DEFINITIONS, of the 2009 International Fire CodeBowling Alley

    • A-1

    • A-2

    • A-3

    • B

    Correct Answer
    A. A-3
    Explanation
    p. 22

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  • 34. 

    Classify the following Occupancy......Motor Vehicle Garage

    • I-4

    • B

    • H-3

    • S-2

    • S-1

    Correct Answer
    A. S-1
    Explanation
    p. 27

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  • 35. 

    A working area of not les than ___ inches wide, ____ inches deep, and ______ inches in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment

    • 20 : 30 : 80

    • 22 : 36: 48

    • 30 : 36 : 78

    Correct Answer
    A. 30 : 36 : 78
    Explanation
    605.3

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  • 36. 

    An operational permit is required to store, handle , or use Class I liquids in excess of __ gal inside a building or in excess of __gallons outside of a building

    • 1,5

    • 5,10

    • 25,60

    • 50,100

    Correct Answer
    A. 5,10
    Explanation
    105.6.16 (2)

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  • 37. 

    Where connected to a fuel-oil piping system, the maximum amount of fuel oil storage alllowed outside above ground without additional protection shall be ______gallons

    • 100

    • 500

    • 660

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 660
    Explanation
    603.3.1

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  • 38. 

    How often do cooking operations utilizing solid-fuel burning cooking appliances need to be inspected?

    • Every 3 months

    • Every year

    • Every 6 months

    • Every month

    Correct Answer
    A. Every month
    Explanation
    Table 609.3.3.1

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  • 39. 

    What is the maximum thickness of interior trim  to be used interior wall and ceiling trim in new and existing buildings?

    • 1 inch

    • 8 inch

    • 1/2 inch

    • 1/4inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 1/2 inch
    Explanation
    804.2.2

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  • 40. 

    Classify the following occupancyAircraft repair hanger

    • S-1

    • U

    • S-2

    Correct Answer
    A. S-1
    Explanation
    When you are taking the test you may see the Aircraft hanger under U occ's, This is for one that is attached to a Single family or Duplex. Found on small rural private airstrips

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  • 41. 

    T or FMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials shall be wither readily available on the premises as a paper copy, ot where approved, shall be permitted to be readily retrievable by electronic access

    • T

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. T
    Explanation
    407.2 The line next to the section tells the reader that this is a new section or that it is a change from the 2006. Test writers notice this to. In this case the code expanded to accept an electronic version of the MSDSIn cha

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  • 42. 

    A fire command center shall be a minimum of ____ sq ft in area with a minimum dimension of _____ feet.

    • 90 : 8

    • 100 : 10

    • 200 : 10

    • 150 : 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 200 : 10
    Explanation
    508.1.3 This is a change from the 2006

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  • 43. 

    What is the maximum size gas container that can be used withh portable outdoor gas fired heating appliances?

    • 10 oz

    • 5 gal

    • 20 pound

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 pound
    Explanation
    603.4.2.3.3

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  • 44. 

    Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds ________ cubic feet shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system

    • 1200

    • 20000

    • 50000

    • 25000

    Correct Answer
    A. 20000
    Explanation
    903.2.9.2

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  • 45. 

    What is the minimum dimension of opening that shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting ot rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior?

    • 20 in

    • 90 in

    • 30 in

    • 5 in

    Correct Answer
    A. 30 in
    Explanation
    903.2.11.1.1 This one killed me for time on a test once. It is just hidden in there. You would think it would be in chapter 10

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  • 46. 

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

    • 2

    • 4

    • 6

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    906.9.3

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  • 47. 

    Portable outside gas fired heating appliances shall be located at least ___ feet from buildings

    • 10

    • 20

    • 5

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    603.4.2.1.2

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  • 48. 

    A tip-over switch on a portable outdoor gas fired heating appliance will automatically shut off the gas if the appliance is tilted more than ____ degrees from vertical

    • 45

    • 10

    • 90

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 15
    Explanation
    603.4.2.2.3

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  • 49. 

    T or FA Bonfire shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure ot combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit.

    • T

    • F

    • Bring the beer

    • Who cares

    Correct Answer
    A. F
    Explanation
    307.4.1 50 feet. This is the type of question you will miss if you do not rea closely. If these tests were not times everyone would gett 100 percent

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