Book 1 Basic Inspection Guide

Question 1

FDC signs shall not be less than how many inches in width and how many inches in height ?

Answer 1

4” W x 8” H

Question 2

Identification signs for all control, drain, test and alarm valves shall be of the standard design approved by who?

Answer 2

Fire Chief

Question 3

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 ?

Answer 3

3 inches

Question 4

In regards to apartments, when shall the owner or responsible resident, reside on the premises ?

Answer 4

If apartment has 16 or more units

Question 5

In regards to hotels, when shall the owner or responsible resident, reside on the premises ?

Answer 5

If hotel has 20 or more guest rooms

Question 6

Hose inside hose cabinets shall be what length ?

Answer 6

100 feet

Question 7

Fire escape windows shall have a minimum of how many inches when open ?

Answer 7

29” inches

Question 8

Fire escape window sills shall not be more than how many inches above the floor and landing ?

Answer 8

30” inches

Question 9

Horizontal travel distance of travel to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed how many feet ?

Answer 9

75 feet

Question 10

Garden-type APARTMENT houses containing ____ or less units and not over _____ stories in height, do not require extinguishers

Answer 10

15 ; TWO

Question 11

Garden-type HOTELS containing ____ or less units and not over _____ stories in height, do not require extinguishers

Answer 11

19 ; TWO

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

30˚ ; 7 feet

Question 13

EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS:

For systems with not over 300 sprinklers, provide how many extra sprinkler heads ?

Answer 13

6

Question 14

EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS:

For systems with 301 to 1000 sprinklers, provide how many extra sprinkler heads ?

Answer 14

12

Question 15

EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS:

For systems with over 1000 sprinklers, provide how many extra sprinkler heads ?

Answer 15

24

Question 16

Gas pump shut off switch must not be closer than ____ feet nor farther than _____ feet away from any dispenser

Answer 16

15 feet; 100 feet

Question 17

Every auto fueling station has have on its premises at least how many separate portable fire extinguishers ?

Answer 17

Two

Question 18

No hose used for transferring Class I, II, or IIIA liquids from any fixed dispensing apparatus shall be more than ______ long, including nozzle.

Answer 18

14 feet

Question 19

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

Answer 19

5 feet

Question 20

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

Answer 20

3 1/2 feet

Question 21

Portable fire extinguishers should not be located where ambient temperatures exceed _______ Fahrenheit unless otherwise noted on the nameplate of the extinguisher.

Answer 21

120˚ F

Question 22

Any Storage Pile shall be limited to a maximum length of _____ feet

Answer 22

100 feet

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

3

Question 24

In sprinklered buildings, piles of materials, tiers of shelving, or racks shall have their highest point at least ___ inches below automatic sprinkler heads

Answer 24

18” inches

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

3 feet

Question 26

Pallet piles shall be stored no higher than ____ feet

Answer 26

6 feet

Question 27

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

Answer 27

20 feet

Question 28

Drums or carboys shall not be stacked more than two containers high unless ______ . Maximum height shall be _____ feet.

Answer 28

On pallets; 12 feet

Question 29

in a basic commercial occupancy materials shall be stored a minimum distance of ____ inches away from light fixtures.

Answer 29

18 inches

Question 30

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:

Answer 30

4 inches

Question 31

a basic commercial occupancy is either on an annual or 3 year inspection cycle. To be on an annual inspection cycle the occupancy:

Answer 31

Requires two or more exits

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

3 ; 7

Question 33

smoke detectors required by Ch 9 of the Building Code in apartments and hotels must be tested and documented every:

Answer 33

6 months

Question 34

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.

Answer 34

16, 20

Question 35

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:

Answer 35

4 inches