BOOK 1, fire prevention Flashcards
double acting doors shall not be used when occupant load is?
100 or more
a standard door should be what dimensions?
3 feet by 6 foot 8 inches
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?
48 inches
maximum occupant load a waiting space is?
one person per 7 sq. ft.
exit signs should be what dimensions?
6 inches and 3/4 inch letters
aisles should be how far from an exit? if equipped with a sprinkler system what can it be extended too?
150 feet
200 feet
aisles should not have a dead end greater than?
20 feet
how far apart should tables be from one another?
54 inches
chairs should be a no more than how many inches from a table?
18 inches
xmas tree bases should be stored ?
water or wet sand
xmas trees should be field tested for fire resistance, how long in duration?
12 seconds
once the flame is pulled away from a field test xmas tree, how long should it take the flame to turn out?
2 seconds
how many xmas trees require a special permit, if kept within a building?
10 +
how far should lighting be from xmas trees?
6 feet
a fire safety tag shall be required for trees measuring?
2 feet or more
1 inch diameter base
storage under stairwell is permitted when?
space under stairs is enclosed with a one hour fire resistive construction
compressed liquified gases shall not be held longer than ? if in use or on display?
30 days
liquified flammable gas cylinders shall not exceed?
5.76 gallons
liquified gas shall have a flexible hose of how long? with a bursting pressure of ?
36 inches
1750psig
swing doors should swing in exit direction for occupants of ?
50 or more
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.
16
20
Smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of the LAMC shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every?
6 months
An approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for all of the following?
Apartment houses 3 or more stories in height
Apartment houses containing 16 or more dwellings units
Hotels, 3 or more stories in height
Other than single family dwellings, one unobstructed aisle that leads to each required exit. The minimum width, when not otherwise specified, shall be?
44 inches
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?
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
