Field Inspection Guidlines Flashcards
What is the minimum size for address numbers on a building?
4” x 2”
Who may approve the need for a KEYBOX to be installed on a building?
Fire Chief
What is the minimum size for a FDC sign?
8” high x 4” wide
The letters on hose and extinguisher cabinets must be how tall?
3”
When must a responsible resident live on the premises of an apartment or hotel?
Apartment- 16 or more units
Hotel- 20 or more units
How often shall smoke detectors be tested?
6 months
When are fire alarm systems required in apartments and hotels?
Apartments- 3 or more stories, 16 or more units
Hotels- 3 or more stories, 20 or more units
Fire alarm systems are tested how often?
Annually
What is the minimum width for walkways, aisles, and aisle ways?
44”
Windows leading to fire escapes must be at least how wide when open?
29”
Fire escape windows must be how high off the floor and the landing?
30”
Exit signs and directional signs must have block lettering how tall?
6”
With 3/4” stroke
Stairwell signs shall be square and have a minimum dimension of what?
12 square inches
Fire extinguishers shall be serviced, inspected, and emptied how often?
Yearly or after each use
Wires, rods, aerial or antenna mast can be attached to a roof structure but must have a clearance how high off the roof?
7 feet
Passageways on roofs must be provided every ___?
50 feet
Passageways on roofs must be what size?
3’ wide x 7’ tall
How many spare sprinkler heads are required for buildings with
1-300 heads
301-1000 heads
More than 1000 heads?
1 to 300- 6 heads
301 to 1000- 12 heads
>1000- 24 heads
Extinguishers shall not have a gross weight over?
40 pounds
When installed on a wall, the top of extinguishers shall not be more than how high off the ground?
5 feet
The use or display of compressed gases shall not exceed how many days?
30
Disconnect switches at auto fueling stations must be what distance from the dispensers?
15 to 100 feet
No open flame is allowed within how many feet of auto fueling stations?
25 feet
A division 5 permit is required for spray booths how big?
3 feet or more
Liquified flammable gas shall not exceed how many gallons?
5.76 gallons
Liquified flammable gas cylinders shall not be charged to more than what percent of its normal charging capacity?
50%
The total amount of liquified flammable gas on a premises shall not exceed how many gallons?
60 gallons
All exit doors shall be at least how big?
3 feet wide x 6’8” tall
Exit doors shall be able to open so that the width of the exit is at least how wide?
32”
