Fire Code Questions Flashcards
Who issues occupancies required hazmat fire permits ?
Office of finance
What is the minimum size for a NFPA 704 placard ?
Min 10”
What is used for combustible metal fire w/ lithium?
Dry powder
Is Bromotrifloromethane flammable ?
NO
Is anhydrous ammonia , ethylene , MPS flammable ?
YES
What substances spontaneously heat?
- high charcoal
- linseed oil
- rice bran oil
- tung nut meal
What is a boiling point ?
Point where vapor pressure = atmospheric pressure
What is the specific gravity of gas ?
> 1 - it is heavier than air
What is : heat energy by one WATT flowing for 1 second ?
Joule
How is a BTU calculated ?
Amount of heat required to raise:
-1 lb of water , I degree in 1 second
What is it called when heat is released when gas is compressed ? (Ie. A Diesel engine)?
Adiabatic compression
What type of heat is most responsible for fires caused by mechanical heat energy?
Frictional heat
Fire alarm systems :
Automatic activated fire alarm system is required for how many units in an apt and hotel ?
Apt- 3 stories or 16 units
Hotel- 3 stories or 20 guest rooms
Fire alarm systems :
How often is the local FAS checked operationally ?
Where is record kept ?
Once a month
Authorized service agency
Smoke detectors : how often should they be tested ?
Every 6 months
Smoke detector : how far should they be installed from the ceiling ?
No further than 12”
Warehouse storage : a main aisle is an unobstructed way of egress at least ____ft in width
8 feet
Warehouse storage : a SIDE aisle is an unobstructed secondary way or egress not less than ____ ft in width
4 feet
Warehouse storage : in unsprinkelred buildings , piles of materials or storage racks shall be at least ____feet below the ceiling .
3 feet
Warehouse storage :in sprinklered buildings , piles of materials or storage racks shall be at least ____inches below sprinkler heads
18 inches
Warehouse storage : a minimum clearance of ____in shall be maintained between stored materials and light fixtures
18 in
Auto fueling station: within ____ft of every dispenser , there shall be at least 1 extinguisher with a rating of ____
75 feet
2A;20BC
Tire Storage : piles or racks of tires placed in rows perpendicular to the walls shall not exceed ____ ft in width and ____feet in length
10 feed width
50 feet length
Tire Storage : piles & racks of tires directly against or parallel to walls shall not extend out from the walls more than ____feet.
5 feet
New High Rise Buildings : the fire control room must be a minimum of ____square feet and a minimum dimension of ____feet .
100 square feet
10 foot dimension
