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Fire Code Flashcards

1
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According to the Fire Code, unless otherwise specified, the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Code.
A) Tenant
B) Resident 
C) Owner
D) None of the above
A

C) Owner

Answer: C 1.2.1.1.

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According to the Fire Code, which of the following is not correct about a Care Occupancy?
A) A Care Occupancy is the same as a retirement home under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010
B) Special care is provided by a facility, directly through its staff or indirectly through another provider, to residents because of cognitive or physical limitations
C) Special care is provided by a facility, directly through its staff or indirectly through another provider, to residents who, as a result of those limitations, would be incapable of evacuating the occupancy, if necessary, without the assistance of another person
D) Both B & C are correct

A

A) A Care Occupancy is the same as a retirement home under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010

Answer A: 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ fire means a fire involving combustible cooking media such as vegetable oils, animal oils and animal fats
A) Class B
B) Class A 
C) Class K
D) Class D
A

C) Class K

Answer C: Defined Terms 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ fire means a fire involving a combustible metal
A) Class K
B) Class C
C) Class A 
D) Class D
A

D) Class D

Answer D: Defined Terms 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ fire means a fire involving a flammable or combustible liquid, fat or grease
A) Class B
B) Class C
C) Class K
D) Class D
A

A) Class B

Answer A: Defined Terms 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ fire means a fire involving energized electrical equipment
A) Class B
B) Class A 
C) Class C
D) Class D
A

C) Class C

Answer C: Defined Terms 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_ fire means a fire involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth and paper
A) Class D
B) Class K
C) Class C 
D) Class A
A

D) Class A

Answer D: Defined Terms 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ means a construction assembly that acts as a barrier against the spread of fire and may or may not have a fire-resistance rating or a fire-protection rating.
A) Fire Stop 
B) Fire Separation
C) Fire Wall
D) Fire Detector
A

B) Fire Separation

Answer B: Defined Terms 1.4.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, Subsection 2.8.3.4. (1) and (2) a record shall be prepared of every fire drill, and the record shall be kept for at least \_\_\_\_\_\_ months.
A) 6 
B) 12
C) 24
D) 36
A

B) 12

Answer B: Subsection 2.8.3.4. (2)

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According to the Fire Code, Section 2.10, Day Care Centres, specifically 2.10.2. Combustible Materials; combustible artwork and teaching materials that are attached to walls shall not exceed \_\_\_\_\_% of the area of the walls.
A) 10% 
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 80%
A

B) 20%

Answer B: 2.10.2.1.

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According to the Fire Code, Section 2.13, Installing of Smoke Alarms, 2.13.1.2., despite the definition of owner in Article 1.4.1.2. in the case of a rental suite, only the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ shall be considered to be the owner for the purposes of applying Article 1.2.1.1.
A) Tenant
B) Resident 
C) Landlord
D) Occupant
A

C) Landlord

Answer C: 2.13.1.2.

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According to the Fire Code, Section 2.13, Installing of Smoke Alarms, 2.13.2.1. (1) which of the following is incorrect regarding the installation of smoke alarms?
A) A smoke alarm shall be installed adjacent to a fuel fired appliance
B) A smoke alarm shall be installed on each storey without a sleeping area in a dwelling unit
C) A smoke alarm shall be installed if a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is not served by a hallway, between the sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling unit
D) A smoke alarm shall be installed if a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is served by a hallway, in the hallway

A

A) A smoke alarm shall be installed adjacent to a fuel fired appliance

Answer A: 2.13.2.1.

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According to the Fire Code, Section 2.16, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms, which of the following is incorrect? This Section applies to every building that contains a residential occupancy and:
A) A fuel-burning appliance 
B) A secondary suite
C) A fireplace
D) A storage garage
A

B) A secondary suite

Answer B: 2.16.1.1.

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According to the Fire Code, Section 2.16 Installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms, which of the following regarding installation requirements is correct?
A) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be battery-operated
B) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be permanently connected to an electrical circuit with no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the carbon monoxide alarm
C) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be plugged into an electrical receptacle
D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

Answer D: 2.16.2.1. (4)

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According to the Fire Code, Part 3 Outdoor and Indoor Storage, Section 3.3.2.10 (2), Pallet Storage, Indoor storage of combustible pallets is permitted in a building that is not sprinklered, provided the height of storage of combustible pallets is not more than \_\_\_\_ m.
A) 1.0 m 
B) 1.2 m
C) 2.0 m
D) 2.2 m
A

B) 1.2 m

Answer B: 3.3.2.10. (2) (a)

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According to the Fire Code, Part IV Flammable Liquids and Combustible Liquids, Subsection 4.2.4 Assembly and Residential Occupancies, no more than \_\_\_\_ L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids, of which not more than 10L may be Class I liquids, may be stored in a dwelling unit, and no more than \_\_\_\_ L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids, of which not more than 30 L may be Class I liquids, shall be stored in a garage or shed attached to a dwelling unit.
A) 25 L, 50 L 
B) 30 L, 50 L
C) 50 L, 20 L
D) 20 L, 40 L
A

B) 30 L, 50 L

Answer B: 4.2.4.5. and 4.2.4.6.

17
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According to the Fire Code, Section 5.6 Compressed Gas Cylinders, Subsection 5.6.1.5. temperature limitations; cylinders containing compressed gas shall be stored in areas where the ambient air temperature does not exceed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ °C.
A) 42 °C
B) 45 °C 
C) 52 °C
D) 55 °C
A

C) 52 °C

Answer C: Section 5.6 Compressed Gas Cylinders, Subsection 5.6.1.5.

18
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According to the Fire Code, Section 5.6 Compressed Gas Cylinders, Subsection 5.6.2. Storage, which of the following is incorrect: Cylinders of flammable compressed gas which are heavier than air may be stored in rooms if they are stored:
A) The cylinders may be located in the basement or other areas below grade
B) In a fire compartment having a fire-resistance rating of at least 45 minutes
C) The aggregate capacity does not exceed 100 kg
D) The fire compartment has ventilation, approved mechanical or natural ventilation 5.6.2.4. (4) (a) (b)

A

A) The cylinders may be located in the basement or other areas below grade

Answer A: 5.6.2.4. (3) (c) The cylinders are not located in the basement or other areas below grade

19
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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, portable extinguishers with a gross weight greater than 18 kg shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than \_\_\_\_ m above the floor when the extinguisher is not equipped with wheels.
A) 0.5 m
B) 0.8 m 
C) 1.1 m
D) 1.5 m
A

C) 1.1 m

Answer: 6.2.4.2.

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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, 6.2.6.9. (3); Extinguishers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, the distanced travelled to reach a portable extinguisher shall not exceed \_\_\_\_\_ m.
A) 10 m 
B) 15 m
C) 25 m
D) 50 m
A

B) 15 m

Answer B: 6.2.6.9. (3)

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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, Examination 6.2.7.2., portable extinguishers shall be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ monthly.
A) Tested
B) Certified 
C) Inspected
D) Approved
A

C) Inspected

Answer C: 6.2.7.2.

22
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According to the Fire Code, Part 6, Section 6.3 Alarm and Voice Communication Systems for Life Safety, Signal Silencing; once activated, a fire alarm system shall not be manually silenced unless it has been confirmed by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in accordance with approved procedures as detailed in the fire safety plan, that no fire emergency exists.
A) Fire Department
B) Building Manager
C) Responsible Party 
D) Supervisory Staff
A

D) Supervisory Staff

Answer D: 6.3.1.5. (1)

23
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According to the Fire Code, Part 6, Section 6.4 Standpipe and Hose Systems; hose stations shall be inspected \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to ensure that the hose is in proper position and that all of the equipment is in place and in operable condition.
A) Weekly 
B) Monthly
C) Daily
D) Annually
A

B) Monthly

Answer B: 6.4.2.1.

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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, Subsection 6.5.6. Maintenance; where sprinkler systems are installed containing not more than 300 sprinklers, the minimum of pare sprinkler heads shall be:
A) 3 
B) 6
C) 12
D) 24
A

B) 6

Answer B: 6.5.6.5. (3) (a)

25
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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, Section 6.6 Water Supplies for Fire Protection; the water level in the fire pump reservoir shall be checked \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_:
A) Monthly
B) Daily 
C) Weekly
D) Annually
A

C) Weekly

Answer C: 6.6.3.1.

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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, Section 6.6 Water Supplies for Fire Protection; fire pumps shall be tested \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ at full rated capacity to ensure that they are capable of delivering the rated flow.
A) Daily 
B) Annually
C) Monthly
D) Weekly
A

B) Annually

Answer B: 6.6.3.5.

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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, Section 6.7 Emergency Power Systems, the amount of fuel stored and connected to the emergency power system shall be sufficient to operate the engine for at least \_\_\_\_ hours.
A) 24
B) 8
C) 12 
D) 2
A

D) 2

Answer D: 6.7.1.4.

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According to the Fire Code, Part 7 Checking, Inspection, Testing, Notification and Maintenance of Fire Emergency Systems in High Buildings, every closure in an opening to the outdoors at the top of a smoke shaft shall be inspected \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) Annually
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Daily
A

A) Annually

Answer A: 7.2.3.1. (2)

29
Q 
According to the Fire Code, Part 9 Retrofit, Subsection Means of Egress, emergency lighting; where sleeping accommodation is provided for more than \_\_\_ persons, emergency lighting shall be provided to corridors and stairways.
A) 5 
B) 10
C) 15
D) 25
A

B) 10

Answer B: 9.3.3.13.

30
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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Buildings Higher than 6 Storeys in Building Height with Residential Occupancies, fire separations between occupancies; fire separations having a fire-resistance rating of not less than \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ shall be provided between residential occupancies and other major occupancies.
A) 20 minutes
B) 45 minutes 
C) 1 hour
D) 1.5 hours
A

C) 1 hour

Answer C: 9.6.2.4. (1)

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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Buildings Higher than 6 Storeys in Building Height with Residential Occupancies, which is true about annunciator panels?
A) Be inspected and tested monthly
B) An annunciator panel shall indicate all floors with not more than one floor per zones indicated
C) Be located at the main street entrance to the building or a location that is accessible to the fire department and that is approved
D) Both B and C are correct

A

D) Both B and C are correct

Answer D: 9.6.4.5. (1) (a) (b)

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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Buildings Higher than 6 Storeys in Building Height with Residential Occupancies, hydrants shall be located within \_\_\_\_ metres of the building face on which the principle entrance is located.
A) 120 
B) 90
C) 75
D) 50
A

B) 90

Answer B: 9.6.5.4. (1)

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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Buildings Higher than 6 Storeys in Building Height with Residential Occupancies, Firefighters’ elevators; At least one elevator shall be provided for use by firefighters in accordance with Articles 3.2.6.8. and 3.2.6.9. of the 1990 Building Code in buildings where the vertical distance between the floor of the top storey and grade exceeds \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) 22 metres 
B) 18 metres
C) 5 storeys
D) Both B and C are correct
A

B) 18 metres

Answer B: 9.6.5.6. (1)

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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Buildings Higher than 6 Storeys in Building Height with Residential Occupancies, Subsection 9.9.5. Suppression; In buildings that are greater than \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ in building height, a standpipe and hose system shall be installed in conformance with Subsection 3.2.9. of the 1994 Building Code.
A) 18 metres
B) 4 storeys
C) 12 metres 
D) 3 storeys
A

D) 3 storeys

Answer D: 9.9.5.2. (1)

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