Field Inspection Guidlines

Question 1

What is the minimum size for address numbers on a building?

Answer 1

4” x 2”

Question 2

Who may approve the need for a KEYBOX to be installed on a building?

Answer 2

Fire Chief

Question 3

What is the minimum size for a FDC sign?

Answer 3

8” high x 4” wide

Question 4

The letters on hose and extinguisher cabinets must be how tall?

Answer 4

3”

Question 5

When must a responsible resident live on the premises of an apartment or hotel?

Answer 5

Apartment- 16 or more units

Hotel- 20 or more units

Question 6

How often shall smoke detectors be tested?

Answer 6

6 months

Question 7

When are fire alarm systems required in apartments and hotels?

Answer 7

Apartments- 3 or more stories, 16 or more units

Hotels- 3 or more stories, 20 or more units

Question 8

Fire alarm systems are tested how often?

Answer 8

Annually

Question 9

What is the minimum width for walkways, aisles, and aisle ways?

Answer 9

44”

Question 10

Windows leading to fire escapes must be at least how wide when open?

Answer 10

29”

Question 11

Fire escape windows must be how high off the floor and the landing?

Answer 11

30”

Question 12

Exit signs and directional signs must have block lettering how tall?

Answer 12

6”

With 3/4” stroke

Question 13

Stairwell signs shall be square and have a minimum dimension of what?

Answer 13

12 square inches

Question 14

Fire extinguishers shall be serviced, inspected, and emptied how often?

Answer 14

Yearly or after each use

Question 15

Wires, rods, aerial or antenna mast can be attached to a roof structure but must have a clearance how high off the roof?

Answer 15

7 feet

Question 16

Passageways on roofs must be provided every ___?

Answer 16

50 feet

Question 17

Passageways on roofs must be what size?

Answer 17

3’ wide x 7’ tall

Question 18

How many spare sprinkler heads are required for buildings with
1-300 heads
301-1000 heads
More than 1000 heads?

Answer 18

1 to 300- 6 heads
301 to 1000- 12 heads
>1000- 24 heads

Question 19

Extinguishers shall not have a gross weight over?

Answer 19

40 pounds

Question 20

When installed on a wall, the top of extinguishers shall not be more than how high off the ground?

Answer 20

5 feet

Question 21

The use or display of compressed gases shall not exceed how many days?

Answer 21

30

Question 22

Disconnect switches at auto fueling stations must be what distance from the dispensers?

Answer 22

15 to 100 feet

Question 23

No open flame is allowed within how many feet of auto fueling stations?

Answer 23

25 feet

Question 24

A division 5 permit is required for spray booths how big?

Answer 24

3 feet or more

Question 25

Liquified flammable gas shall not exceed how many gallons?

Answer 25

5.76 gallons

Question 26

Liquified flammable gas cylinders shall not be charged to more than what percent of its normal charging capacity?

Answer 26

50%

Question 27

The total amount of liquified flammable gas on a premises shall not exceed how many gallons?

Answer 27

60 gallons

Question 28

All exit doors shall be at least how big?

Answer 28

3 feet wide x 6'8" tall

Question 29

Exit doors shall be able to open so that the width of the exit is at least how wide?

Answer 29

32"