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Fire Code Flashcards

1
Q

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

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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

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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

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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

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According to the Fire Code, _________
means a draft-tight barrier within or
between construction assemblies that acts to retard the passage of smoke and flame.
A) Fire Stop
B) Fire Separation
C) Fire Wall
D) Fire Detector

A

A) Fire Stop

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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:
A) Evacuating occupants, including special provisions for persons requiring
assistance
B) Exhaust and fire 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

A

B) Exhaust and fire 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*

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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

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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%

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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

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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) 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

A

B) 3m in height and 100m2 in area

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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

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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

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13
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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

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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

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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

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16
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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

17
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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) Daily
B) Annual
C) Weekly
D) Monthly

A

B) Annual

18
Q

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

19
Q

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

20
Q

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

21
Q

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) Three
B) Two
C) One
D) None of the above

A

B) Two

22
Q

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

23
Q

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

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