Fire Code Flashcards

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According to the Fire Code, unless otherwise specified, the ____ is responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Code?

A

A) Tenant

B) Resident

C) Owner

D) None of the above

Answer C

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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

A) Class B

B) Class A

C) Class K

D) Class D

Answer C

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According to the Fire Code, a _____ ____ fire means a fire involving a combustible metal?

A

A) Class K

B) Class C

C) Class A

D) Class D

Answer D

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According to the Fire Code, a ____ ____ fire means a fire involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth and paper?

A

A) Class D

B) Class K

C) Class C

D) Class A

Answer D

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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

A) Fire Stop

B) Fire Separation

C) Fire Wall

D) Fire Detector

Answer B

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According to the Fire Code, ____ ____ means a draft-tight barrier within or between construction assemblies that act to retard the passage of smoke and flame?

A

A) Fire Stop

B) Fire Separation

C) Fire Wall

D) Fire Detector

Answer A

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According to the Fire Code, Subsection 2.8.2 Fire Safety Plans which of the following is incorrect. A fire safety plan shall provide for the emergency procedures to be followed in case of fire, including?

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A) Evacuating occupants, including special provisions for persons requiring assistance

B) Exhaust and protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12 shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”

C) Notifying the fire department

D) Instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the alarm sounds

Answer B

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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

A) 10%

B) 20%

C) 50%

D) 80%

Answer B

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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 purpose of applying Article 1.2.1.1?

A

A) Tenant

B) Resident

C) Landlord

D) Occupant

Answer C

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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) 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

Answer A

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According to the Fire Code, Part 3 Outdoor and Indoor Storage, Section 3.2.1. Outdoor Storage of Tires, individual storage piles of tires or shredded tires in a storage yard shall not be more than ____m in height and ___m2 in area

A

A) 2m in height and 100m2 in area

B) 3m in height and 100m2 in area

C) 2m in height and 200m2 in area

D) 3m in height and 200m2 in area

Answer B

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12
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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

A) 1.0m

B) 1.2m

C) 2.0m

D) 2.2m

Answer B

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13
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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 30L may be Class I liquids, shall be stored in a garage or shed attached to a dwelling unit?

A

A) 25L, 50L

B) 30L, 50L

C) 50L, 20L

D) 20L, 40L

Answer B

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14
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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

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 45minutes

C) The aggregate capacity does not exceed 100kg

D) The fire compartment has ventilation, approved mechanical or natural ventilation 5.6.2.4 (4) (a) (b)

Answer A

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According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, portable extinguishers with a gross weight greater than 18kg shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than ____m above the flow when the extinguisher is not equipped with wheels?

A

A) 0.5m

B) 0.8m

C) 1.1m

D) 1.5m

Answer C

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16
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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 distance travelled to reach a portable extinguisher shall not exceed ____m?

A

A) 10m

B) 15m

C) 25m

D) 50m

Answer B

17
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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

A) Tested

B) Certified

C) Inspected

D) Approved

Answer C

18
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According to the Fire Code, Part 6, Section 6.3 Alarm and Voice Communication Systems for Life Safety, interconnected smoke alarms; where installed, each manual pull station shall be tested to ensure activation of the interconnected smoke alarms on a/an ______ basis?

A

A) Daily

B) Annual

C) Weekly

D) Monthly

Answer B

19
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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 tall of the equipment is in place and in operable condition?

A

A) Weekly

B) Monthly

C) Daily

D) Annually

Answer B

20
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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

A) Monthly

B) Daily

C) Weekly

D) Annually

Answer C

21
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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

A) 24

B) 8

C) 12

D) 2

Answer D

22
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According to the Fire Code, Part 9 Retrofit, access to exits; number and location; where the occupant load of a room exceeds 60 persons, at least ____ egress doorway(s) shall be provided?

A

A) Three

B) Two

C) One

D) None of the above

Answer B

23
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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Building 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

A) 20 minutes

B) 45 minutes

C) 1 hour

D) 1.5 hours

Answer C

24
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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Building 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

A) 120

B) 90

C) 75

D) 50

Answer B

25
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According to the Fire Code, Section 9.6, Building 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 Cade?

A

A) 18 metres

B) 4 storeys

C) 12 metres

D) 3 storeys

Answer D