Book 1 Basic Inspection Guide Flashcards
FDC signs shall not be less than how many inches in width and how many inches in height ?
4” W x 8” H
Identification signs for all control, drain, test and alarm valves shall be of the standard design approved by who?
Fire Chief
Fire hose cabinets shall be clearly identifialbe or contain a sign on the cabinet door stating “FIRE HOSE” with letters not less than how many inches height on a contrasting background ?
3 inches
In regards to apartments, when shall the owner or responsible resident, reside on the premises ?
If apartment has 16 or more units
In regards to hotels, when shall the owner or responsible resident, reside on the premises ?
If hotel has 20 or more guest rooms
Hose inside hose cabinets shall be what length ?
100 feet
Fire escape windows shall have a minimum of how many inches when open ?
29” inches
Fire escape window sills shall not be more than how many inches above the floor and landing ?
30” inches
Horizontal travel distance of travel to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed how many feet ?
75 feet
Garden-type APARTMENT houses containing ____ or less units and not over _____ stories in height, do not require extinguishers
15 ; TWO
Garden-type HOTELS containing ____ or less units and not over _____ stories in height, do not require extinguishers
19 ; TWO
Roof obstruction exceptions:
Guy wires, rods, aerial or antenna masts m ay be attached ‘to a roof structure having a slope of less Than ___ degrees provided there is full clearance of ___ feet or more between the roof and said obstruction.
30˚ ; 7 feet
EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS:
For systems with not over 300 sprinklers, provide how many extra sprinkler heads ?
6
EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS:
For systems with 301 to 1000 sprinklers, provide how many extra sprinkler heads ?
12
EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS:
For systems with over 1000 sprinklers, provide how many extra sprinkler heads ?
24
Gas pump shut off switch must not be closer than ____ feet nor farther than _____ feet away from any dispenser
15 feet; 100 feet
Every auto fueling station has have on its premises at least how many separate portable fire extinguishers ?
Two
No hose used for transferring Class I, II, or IIIA liquids from any fixed dispensing apparatus shall be more than ______ long, including nozzle.
14 feet
Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that the TOP of the extinguisher is not more than _______ above the floor
5 feet
Extinguishers having a gross weight GREATER than 40 pounds (except wheeled type) shall be so installed that the TOP of the extinguisher is not more than _________ above the floor
3 1/2 feet
Portable fire extinguishers should not be located where ambient temperatures exceed _______ Fahrenheit unless otherwise noted on the nameplate of the extinguisher.
120˚ F
Any Storage Pile shall be limited to a maximum length of _____ feet
100 feet
In unsprinklered buildings, piles of materials, tiers of shelving, or racks shall have their highest point at least ______ feet below the ceiling, lowest chords, beams, girders, or other roof support trusses which may obstruct the effective application of water from hose streams.
3
In sprinklered buildings, piles of materials, tiers of shelving, or racks shall have their highest point at least ___ inches below automatic sprinkler heads
18” inches
Where storage consists of large, tightly-packed piles of baled, sacked, or cased material, the distance below sprinkler heads shall be a minimum of ____feet.
3 feet
Pallet piles shall be stored no higher than ____ feet
6 feet
The storage height of pallets may be increased up to ____ feet in height provided the Storage Area meets the requirements of L.A.F.D. Standard No. 6
20 feet
Drums or carboys shall not be stacked more than two containers high unless ______ . Maximum height shall be _____ feet.
On pallets; 12 feet
in a basic commercial occupancy materials shall be stored a minimum distance of ____ inches away from light fixtures.
18 inches
in a basic commercial occupancy in no case shall the clearance between the bottom of a portable fire extinguisher and the floor be less than:
4 inches
a basic commercial occupancy is either on an annual or 3 year inspection cycle. To be on an annual inspection cycle the occupancy:
Requires two or more exits
passageways on roofs shall be provided for access around or through any approved structures or equipment installed on the roof. These passageways shall be at least ____ feet wide and have at least _____ feet in overhead clearance.
3 ; 7
smoke detectors required by Ch 9 of the Building Code in apartments and hotels must be tested and documented every:
6 months
if an apartment house has ____ or more dwelling units or a hotel has ___ or more guest rooms, either an owner or responsible resident shall reside on the premises.
16, 20
in a basic commercial occupancy in no case shall the clearance between the bottom of a portable fire extinguisher and the floor be less than:
4 inches
