Fire Code Flashcards
If the owner or occupant denies entry, the chief has the right to obtain a proper inspection warrant or other
remedy provided by law
T
What is the height for high pile storage for ordinary combustible? __’
Height for high hazard like pallets and tires? __’
12
6
What is the flash point and boiling point of a Class 1B Flammable liquid? FP Below ___ , BP below ___?
73
100
What is the flash point and boiling point of a Class 1A Flammable liquid? FP Below __, BP Below __
73
100
What is the boiling point of a cryogenic fluid? Below
-150F
Permits are not transferable to any other occupant and are subject to inspection at all times
T
Occupancy classification
Division 1- Occupant load of _____ or more and a stage
1000
Occupancy classification
Division 2- Occupant load of _____ or less and a stage
1000
Occupancy classification
Division 2.1- Occupant load of ____or more without a stage
300
Occupancy classification
Division 3- Occupant load of ____ or less without a stage
300
Occupancy classification
Division 4-
Stadiums, reviewing stands and amusement parks
Occupancy classification
Occupant load of 300 or more without a stage
Division 2.1-
Occupant load of 1000 or less and a stage
Div 2
- Occupant load of 300 or less without a stage
Div 3
Occupant load of 1000 or more and a stage
Div 1
. An I 1.1 occupancy is
Nurseries for the full time care of children under 6 (accommodating more than 5)
A Class 1 standpipe is a standpipe with_____ outlets
2 ½”
Dead end fire apparatus roads in excess of ___ shall have an approved turn around
150’
Any building in excess of ____ from a water supply shall have an onsite hydrant
150’
Standpipe systems shall be inspected and tested at least every __ years
5
Alarm systems in high rise buildings should be tested?
Quarterly
Smoke control systems should be inspected
Quarterly
Vaporizing liquid extinguishers containing Carbon Tetrachloride and Chlorobromethane shall not be
installed or used in any location for fire protection use
T
All occupancies will be sprinklered except Group U and R Division __
3
Hood extinguishing systems shall be inspected at least every __months or after inspection
6
Smoke detectors shall be installed in patient rooms in hospitals and nursing homes
T
. Dumpsters greater than___ cubic feet shall not be placed inside building or within __‘from openings,
combustible walls or combustible roof eave lines
1.5
5
Storage shall be a minimum of __from the ceilings of non sprinklered buildings and __” below sprinklers in sprinklered buildings
2
18”
Asphalt kettles shall have a _____ extinguisher a minimum of ___’ from the kettle and another on the roof
20BC
30
Letters for fire doors shall be __” in height and read “FIRE DOOR DO NOT OBSTRUCT” they shall be
inspected annually
1
Public or private roadways shall be kept clear of flammable vegetation minimum of __’
10’
Exit doors shall swing into a full open position with a maximum of ____ Force
30 lb of force
Panic hardware shall be mounted ___-__-” above the floor and have __ lb max force in travel direction
30-44”
15
Stairway ID signs are required at each level in all buildings over __ stories and shall be placed __’ above the ground
4
5’
Which Article is used for places of assembly
Article 25
300 seats or more shall be bonded in groups of __
3
Occupant load determined by the fire code may increase up to __% when additional exits have been added
10
Piles at waste or recycling places shall be no more than __’ high, ___‘wide, and ____‘long
25’
15’
250’
Exterior pile of lumber is limited to ______
150,000 cu ft
Fences __’ high are required around all permanent lumber storage areas
6’
Mechanical ventilation system intake ducts shall pick up vapors within ” of the ground
6
. Fuel dispenser hose shall be no longer than __”
18
Class II has a flash point greater than or equal to ___ degrees but less than ___ degrees
100
140
Warning signs shall be of red lettering __” with ½” brush stroke on white background and read
“DANGER- FLAMABLE LIQUIS
3
. Underground tanks out of service for more than ___days shall have flammable or combustibles removed, piping and opening secured and vent line opened
90
The bottom a flammable liquid storage cabinet shall be liquid tight to a height of _”
2
Flammable liquid storage cabinets shall be constructed of approved metal or wood
t
One or more 20 BC extinguishers shall be located outside not more than __’ from the door of a flammable liquid storage room
10
Incompatible materials shall be separated when more than____ lbs or _____gallons
5 lb or ½ gallon
When incompatible materials are to be separated by distance alone they shall be a minimum of ___’
20’
Every building __ stories or more shall provide 1 standpipe for use during construction
4
Standpipe shall be installed when construction is over ___’ high
35
