BOOK 1, fire prevention

Question 1

double acting doors shall not be used when occupant load is?

Answer 1

100 or more

Question 2

a standard door should be what dimensions?

Answer 2

3 feet by 6 foot 8 inches

Question 3

if an occupant load of 10 or less exists, you may provide a night latch, dead bolt or security chain. the key or tool should be mounted how high from the floor?

Answer 3

48 inches

Question 4

maximum occupant load a waiting space is?

Answer 4

one person per 7 sq. ft.

Question 5

exit signs should be what dimensions?

Answer 5

6 inches and 3/4 inch letters

Question 6

aisles should be how far from an exit? if equipped with a sprinkler system what can it be extended too?

Answer 6

150 feet

200 feet

Question 7

aisles should not have a dead end greater than?

Answer 7

20 feet

Question 8

how far apart should tables be from one another?

Answer 8

54 inches

Question 9

chairs should be a no more than how many inches from a table?

Answer 9

18 inches

Question 10

xmas tree bases should be stored ?

Answer 10

water or wet sand

Question 11

xmas trees should be field tested for fire resistance, how long in duration?

Answer 11

12 seconds

Question 12

once the flame is pulled away from a field test xmas tree, how long should it take the flame to turn out?

Answer 12

2 seconds

Question 13

how many xmas trees require a special permit, if kept within a building?

Answer 13

10 +

Question 14

how far should lighting be from xmas trees?

Answer 14

6 feet

Question 15

a fire safety tag shall be required for trees measuring?

Answer 15

2 feet or more

1 inch diameter base

Question 16

storage under stairwell is permitted when?

Answer 16

space under stairs is enclosed with a one hour fire resistive construction

Question 17

compressed liquified gases shall not be held longer than ? if in use or on display?

Answer 17

30 days

Question 18

liquified flammable gas cylinders shall not exceed?

Answer 18

5.76 gallons

Question 19

liquified gas shall have a flexible hose of how long? with a bursting pressure of ?

Answer 19

36 inches

1750psig

Question 20

swing doors should swing in exit direction for occupants of ?

Answer 20

50 or more

Question 21

In the event an apt. House has ? Or more dwelling units, or a hotel has ? Or more guest rooms, either the opener, or a responsible resident have charge shall reside on the premises.

Answer 21

16

20

Question 22

Smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of the LAMC shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every?

Answer 22

6 months

Question 23

An approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for all of the following?

Answer 23

Apartment houses 3 or more stories in height
Apartment houses containing 16 or more dwellings units
Hotels, 3 or more stories in height

Question 24

Other than single family dwellings, one unobstructed aisle that leads to each required exit. The minimum width, when not otherwise specified, shall be?

Answer 24

44 inches

Question 25

If a fire alarm system is found to be inoperative during a routine general, night, or pre fire plan inspection, the following procedures should be followed?

Answer 25

Issue a fire /life safety violation F 340C
The alarm system should be restored to full operation immediately
A fire watch shall be maintained if the alarm system cannot be serviced and restored