Inspecting Fire Protection Systems And Emergency Planning

Question 1

Match each structural element with the correct descriptions.

Fire Partition or Fire Wall

A. Is fire resistance-rated with protected openings; extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof

B. Extends from one floor to the underside of the floor above

C. Has the structural stability to resist and withstand fire conditions without collapsing.

D. Has a fire resistance rating that ranges from 45 minutes to two hours.

E. Separates dwelling units, corridors, and tenant spaces in covered mall buildings.

Answer 1

A. Fire Wall
B. Fire partition
C. Fire Wall
D. Fire partition
E. Fire partition

Question 2

Match each type of construction with he correct description.

A. Heavy timber.        1. Type I
B. Wood Frame.         2. Type II
C. Fire resistive.         3. Type III
D. Ordinary.                 4. Type IV
E. Non-combustible or limited-combustible.  5. Type V

Answer 2

A. 4
 B. 5
 C. 1
 D. 3
 E. 2

Question 3

Match the correct building construction component with its definition.

A. Fire Resistance-rated with protected openings; extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof.

B. Constructed of Non-combustible materials and fastened to the ceiling

C. Installed primarily for the removal of wast gasses.

D. Extends from one floor to the underside of the floor above.

E. Prevents or limits the spread of fire in areas such as hollow walls and floors, suspended ceilings, and crawl spaces.

F. Includes a fire door, frame, hardware, and other accessories that together provide a specific degree of fire protection to the opening.

Answer 3

A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
E. 6
F. 5

Question 4

Additions that increase the floor area or height of a structure must meet code guidelines for:

A. Multi-story building
B. existing construction
C. New construction
D. Exterior fire spaces

Answer 4

C. New construction

Question 5

Assembly occupancies are buildings used for gatherings of AT LEAST:

A. 25 people
B. 50 people
C. 75 people
D. 100 people

Answer 5

B. 50 People

Question 6

Identify THREE TRUE statements about assembly and educational occupancies.

A. Assembly occupancies can be used for various purposes.

B. Assembly occupancies are generally not open to the public.

C. Colleges and universities are considered educational occupancies.

D. Regardless of educational grade level, if the occupant load of a classroom is 50 or more persons, it must meet exit requirements for an assembly occupancy.

E. Special amusement buildings are required to be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Answer 6

A. D. E.

Question 7

Match each occupancy classification with its definition:

A. Used to house individuals under varied degrees of restraint or security.
B. Used for the display and sale of merchandise.
C. Sleeping accommodations are provided for normal Home/Housing purposes.
D. Used for medical treatment or care of four or more persons and provides sleeping accommodations for occupants.
E. Used to provide medical services or treatment simultaneously to four or more persons on an out-patient basis.

1. Health Care
2. Ambulatory Health Care
3. Detention and Corrections
4. Mercantile
5. Residential

Answer 7

3. 4. 5. 1. 2.

Question 8

The type of occupancy that includes facilities where products are manufactured or where processing or repair operations are conducted is called:

A. A business occupancy
B. An industrial occupancy
C. A storage occupancy
D. A mixed occupancy

Answer 8

An industrial occupancy

Question 9

Identify the THREE TRUE statements about hazard of contents classification.

A. The contents in most common occupancies are classified as ordinary.

B. Ordinary hazard contents include areas where flammable liquids are handled, used, or stored under conditions involving possible release of flammable vapors.

C. General requirements in the Life Safety Code are written for ordinary hazard contents classification.

D. Low hazard contents are classified as those of such low combustibility that no self-propagating fire can occur.

E. High hazard contents classification applies to explosive materials only.

Answer 9

A. C. D.

Question 10

Select the correct formula to determine the GROSS floor area of the ST. Agnes Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall. The serving counter is a fixed structure, and the tables are fold-away for easy storage.

A. Church fellowship hall length x width
B. Church fellowship hall length x width - area of the serving counter
C. Church fellowship hall length x width - area of the tables
D. Church fellowship hall length x width - area of the serving counter and the tables.

Answer 10

A. Church fellowship hall x width

Question 11

To calculate the NET floor area of this fellowship hall:

A. Subtract the area of the tables from the gross floor area.
B. Subtract the area of the serving counter from the gross floor area
C. Add the area of the serving counter to the gross floor area
D. Subtract the area of the tables and the serving counter from the gross floor area.

Answer 11

B. Subtract the area of the serving counter form the gross floor area.

Question 12

For business use, the occupant load factor in square feet per person is:

A. 200 gross
B. 100 gross
C. 100 net
D. 9.3 net

Answer 12

B. 100 gross

Question 13

This building is a store that sells fire fighting equipment. The large area is the sales floor, and the space in the back is the storage room. The storage room is not used by the general public. The occupant load of the storage area is:

A. Not relevant; storage areas are not applicable for mercantile use.
B. 1200 square feet
C. 300 square feet per person
D. 4 person

Answer 13

D. 4 person

Question 14

The occupant load of the sales area locate don’t he street floor is:

A. 30 persons
B. 90 persons
C. 120 persons
D. 1204 persons

Answer 14

C. 120 persons

Question 15

The minimum number of means of egress required for a building with an allowable occupant load of 410 persons is:

A. 1.
B. 2.
C. 3.
D. 4.

Answer 15

B. 2

Question 16

According to the Life Safety Code, a dead end corridor in a new unsprinklered business occupancy building may be acceptable if the length of the corridor is less than:

A. 20 feet
B. 25 feet
C. 35 feet
D. 50 feet

Answer 16

A. 20 feet

Question 17

The minimum amount of headroom from the ceiling that is required for a NEW CORRIDOR is:

A. 6 feet
B. 6 feet 8 inches
C. 7 feet 6 inches
D. 8 feet

Answer 17

C. 7 feet 6 inches

Question 18

The minimum amount of headroom from the ceiling that is required on stairs is:

A. 6 feet
B. 6 feet 8 inches
C. 7 feet 6 inches
D. 8 feet

Answer 18

B. 6 feet 8 inches

Question 19

Which ONE of the following statements below would rule out an elevator as a means of egress for a tower?

A. The tower occupancy is 60 people.
B. 100% of the egress capacity can be met by the stairs.
C. The tower has an automatic sprinkler system.
D. The general public uses the tower.

Answer 19

D. The general public uses the tower.

Question 20

When determining the width for each capacity component, uses the:

A. Clear width measurements for all components
B. Minimum width measurement for doors, but clear width for stairways, ramps, and corridors.
C. Clear width measurement for doors, but minimum width for stairways, ramps, and corridors.
D. Minimum width requirements for all components.

Answer 20

A. Clear width measurements for all components.

Question 21

In the capacity Factor Table, the capacity factor for a door in a mercantile occupancy is:

A. Not listed
B. 0.2 inches per person
C. 0.3 inches per person
D. 0.4 inches per person

Answer 21

B. 0.2 inches per person

Question 22

The correct calculation you use to determine the capacity of a given egress component is:

A. Clear width+capacity factor
B. Clear widthxcapacity factor
C. Clear width / capacity factor
D. Clear width - capacity factor

Answer 22

C. Clear width / capacity factor

Question 23

An egress route in an elementary school consists of the following components:

• corridor
• door to stair enclosure
• stairway
• door to outside

The egress capacity of the route is shown in the table. Based upon this information, the capacity of this means of egress is the:

A. Corridor: 300 people
B. Door to the stair enclosure: 160 peope
C. Stairway: 147 people
D. Door to the outside: 160 people

Answer 23

C. Stairway: 147 people

Question 24

From the previous question, the means of egress capacity for the exit route in the elementary school is 147 people. For this capacity to be sufficient, the occupant load of the school can be (there may be more than one answer):

A. 100 people
B. 140 people
C. 147 people
D. 160 people
E. 200 people

Answer 24

A. B. C.

Question 25

Identify the problem with this door.

A. The door is too narrow
B. The panic bar is mounted too high.
C. The panic bar is mounted too low.
D. The door is too short.

Answer 25

The door is too narrow

Question 26

For an intermediate stairway landing to meet code requirements, it must:

A. Have a door opening
B. Widen along the direction of egress travel
C. Continue with no decrease in width along the direction of egress travel.
D. Have a smoke detector.

Answer 26

C. Continue with no decrease in width along the direction of egress travel.

Question 27

The major difference between handrails and guards is that:

A. Handrails have to run the full length of each flight of stairs; guards do not.
B. Handrails are for stairs only; guards are for ramps only.
C. There will not be a requirement for both a guard and a handrail.
D. Guards protect against falls into open spaces; handrails are for assistance when climbing or descending stairs.

Answer 27

D. Guards protect against falls into open spaces; handrails are for assistance when climbing or descending stairs.