Los Angeles Fire Code

Question 1

<p>Chapter 1 -The noncompliancefee shall be the hourly Inspector’s salary rate multiplied by the number of hours expended in reinspections after the Fire/Life Safety Order has been issued (\_\_\_hour(s)minimum) and shall be paid by the owner.</p>

Answer 1

<ul> <li>2 hours minimum</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The first reinspection after the Fire/Life Safety Order has been issued will not be charged to the owner if the property is in compliance at the time of that reinspection. If the property is not in compliance at the time of the first reinspection, then time involved in all subsequent reinspections shall be chargeable as a noncompliance fee.</p>

Question 2

<p>Chapter 1 -The Board of Fire Commission consists of five citizen members, residing in the City and appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board is a "\_\_\_\_\_\_commission"that has oversight over Fire Department operations.</p>

Answer 2

<ul> <li>"Managed commission"</li></ul>

Question 3

<p>Chapter 1 - "Operational Permits" are issued by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 3

<ul> <li>Office of Finance</li></ul>

Question 4

<p>Chapter 1 -Themanner for determining costs shall be the actualtotal costs incurred, including all applicable indirect costs as determined by the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 4

<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The Board, with the concurrence of the City Administrative Officer shall determine on a regular basis the verifiable costs of the City for the items set forth in this article. These costs shall be the actual total costs incurred, including all applicable indirect costs, as determined by the Board. The Board shall use those costs to develop a cost recovery schedule of applicable charges necessary to recover city costs. The Board shall adopt these costs as fees at anytime during each fiscal year. The cost recovery schedule shall be based upon verifiable costs for an activity or issuing a permit in connection with any activity. The cost calculation shall include inspection costs, labor, retirement costs on direct labor and departmental and general City overhead applicable to the issuance of a permit or activity. It shall take into consideration the number of permits issued and affected by the permit charges within the period of time used for reference in development of the charges.</p>

Question 5

<p>Chapter 1 -No person shall construct, sell, offer for sale, or advertise for use in the Cityor install, operate, maintain, or use any appliance, device, equipment, system, without a \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 5

<ul> <li>General approval</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Or material listed in this section unless a general approval for the type, design, construction, formulation, and/or method of application has been granted by theChief.</p>

<ul> <li>Fire hydrant</li> <li>Candle device for a place of assemblage other than thesanctuary of a church</li> <li>Roofing kettle over 15 gallon (57 L) capacity</li> <li>Automatic or self-closing shutoff valves or internal valves hazardous materials</li> <li>Automatic or self-closing dispensing nozzles for hazardous materials</li> <li>Vaporizers or mixers for liquefied gases</li> <li>Portable tank or portable shipping tank</li> <li>Cargo tank of a tank vehicle</li> <li>Internal valve or dome cover for cargo tank if approved separately from tank vehicle</li> <li>Hydrant cart for aircraft refueling</li> <li>Paint coating, or other surface finish, which purports to reduce or eliminate combustible characteristics of furnishings or structures unless regulated by Title 19</li></ul>

Question 6

<p>Chapter 1 - When a Safety Officer conducts a Safety Watch, the watch is a \_\_\_\_ hour minimum.</p>

Answer 6

<ul> <li>4 hour (minimum)</li></ul>

Question 7

<p>Chapter 1 -Regarding permits, the fire code official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding \_\_\_\_ days each.</p>

Answer 7

<ul> <li>90 days</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.</p>

Question 8

<p>Chapter 1 -Who has theauthority to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale, of any appliance, device, equipment, system or material regulated by this article which may create a hazard to life or property, or which fails to provide the protection for which it is intended.</p>

Answer 8

<ul> <li>The Fire Chief</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>No person shall remove, alter, destroy, mutilate, or deface any Condemnation Tag affixed to any appliance, device, equipment, system or material, pursuant to the authority of the Chief, until such time as the hazardous condition is corrected to the satisfaction of the Chief.</p>

Question 9

<p>Chapter 1 -The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection systems, and are not employees of the jurisdiction.</p>

Answer 9

<ul> <li>Experience and training</li></ul>

Question 10

<p>Chapter 1 -Regarding "Operational Permits," all fees shall be paid to and shall be collected by the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 10

<ul> <li>Office of Finance</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Upon receipt, the Office of Finance shalldeposit the fees with the City Treasurer.</p>

Question 11

<p>Chapter 1 -Permits for asbestos abatement shall be obtained at the engineering counter of the \_\_\_\_\_\_at least \_\_\_\_ calendar day(s) prior to the beginning of the job.</p>

Answer 11

<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention</li> <li>10 calendar days (at least)</li></ul>

Question 12

<p>Chapter 1 -A \_\_\_\_\_\_ permit allows the applicant to use, install or modify systems and equipment or conduct anoperation for which a permit is required by Section 105.7.</p>

Answer 12

<ul> <li>Specific action permit (or project permit)</li></ul>

Question 13

<p>Chapter 1 -The Fire Chief shall establish a Fire Code Advisory Committee which shall consist ofthe \_\_\_\_\_\_, who shall serve as chairperson.</p>

Answer 13

<ul> <li>Fire Marshal</li></ul>

Question 14

<p>Chapter 1 -Each application for a variance or waiver shall be filed at the office of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and shall be accompanied by such maps, drawings, letters, statements, and other supporting data as may be required to justify the request in question.</p>

Answer 14

<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>An application for two or more variances may be filed upon a single application and only one fee shall be paid, provided that all such variances are located at the same address and are for the same person.</p>

Question 15

<p>Chapter 1 -Generally no permit, special permit, general approval, or Certificate of Fitness shall be suspended or revoked until a hearing is held by the Chief. Written notice shall be served not less than \_\_\_\_ day(s) and not more than \_\_\_\_ day(s) prior to the date of such hearing.</p>

Answer 15

<ul> <li>5 days (not less)</li> <li>10 days (not more)</li></ul>

Question 16

<p>Chapter 1 -Persons who violate a provision of the fire code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of this codepunishable by a fine of not more than $\_\_\_\_ or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.</p>

Answer 16

<ul> <li>$1,000</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Each person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which a violation of any provision of this section is committed, continued, or permitted by suchperson and shall be punishable accordingly.</p>

Question 17

<p>Chapter 1 -The earliest fire prevention regulations appeared in the Los Angeles Municipal Code in 1916 when the Fire Prevention Bureau was created. However, the modern City of Los Angeles Fire Code, Article \_\_\_\_, Chapter \_\_\_\_of the City’s Municipal Code, as we know it today, became law on December 31, 1959.</p>

Answer 17

<ul> <li>Article 7, Chapter 5</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Throughout the years there have been numerous amendments to the City of Los Angeles Fire Code in order to keep pace with the dynamic fire and life safety technological advances; the last major Code overhaul occurring in 1987. Throughout the years the Department has taken a leadership role nationally in enacting fire and life safety regulations through participation in local, national, and international committees.</p>

Question 18

<p>Chapter 1 -The new City of Los Angeles Fire Code also includes the mandates from the State of California’s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Code.</p>

Answer 18

<ul> <li>California Fire Code (CFC)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The Los Angeles City Council has passed Ordinance Number 182822 (operative January 1, 2014) to amend Chapter 5 Article 7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and to adopt by reference the 2013 edition of the CFC and the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) herein shall be called the 2014 edition of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code.</p>

Question 19

<p>Chapter 1 -The symbol → indicates a deletion of \_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_ language by the City of Los Angeles.</p>

Answer 19

<ul> <li>IFC or CFC</li></ul>

Question 20

<p>Chapter 1 - How much does the Office of Finance charge for a duplicate permit?</p>

Answer 20

<ul> <li>$10</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Duplicate permits may be issued by the Office of Finance to replace any previously issued permit which has been lost or destroyed upon filing an affidavit by the holder of the permit or authorized representative attesting to such fact and upon paying to the Office of Finance of a fee of $10.00 therefor.</p>

Question 21

<p>Chapter 1 -Whenever the application for renewal is filed prior to the expiration date of theapproval, the renewal fee shall be \_\_\_\_% of the current fee required for the first four hours.</p>

Answer 21

<ul> <li>50%</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Whenever the application for renewal is filed after the expiration date of the approval, the renewal fee shall be as required for a newapproval.</p>

Question 22

<p>Chapter 1 -The \_\_\_\_\_\_ has the authority to hear and act upon slight variances from the Fire Code, and waive requirements for specified code regulations under the Fire Department’s jurisdiction.</p>

Answer 22

<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>

Question 23

<p>Chapter 1 -All applications for Certificates of Fitness shall be filed in the office of the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 23

<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety</li></ul>

Question 24

<p>Chapter 1 - Who is authorized to issue a "Stop Work Order?"</p>

Answer 24

<ul> <li>Fire Code Official</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order.</p>

Question 25

<p>Chapter 1 - Who collects the fees for asbestos abatement permits?</p>

Answer 25

<ul> <li>Fire Department</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>A permit for asbestos abatement is good for 180 days from the date of issuance and only for the specific project for which it is issued. Any project which is not completed within that period of timeshall require a new permit.</p>

<p>Permit fees shall be collected bythe Fire Department upon application for a permit.</p>

Question 26

<p>Chapter 1 -Payment for a certified fire safety officer shall be based on the following requirements....</p>

<ul> <li>\_\_\_\_ hour minimum workday.</li> <li>Time and one-half after \_\_\_\_hour(s).</li> <li>Time and one-half for Saturdays and Sundays.</li></ul>

Answer 26

<ul> <li>4 hour minimum workday.</li> <li>Time and one-half after 8hours.</li> <li>Time and one-half for Saturdays and Sundays.</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Whenever the Chief determines that a certified fire safety officer is required, payment for the services of said officer shall be paid to the officer by the person engaging the services of the certified fire safety officer. For each such certified firesafety officer assigned by the Chief, the hourly rate shall be the rate established in the existing Los Angeles Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Inspector 1.</p>

<p>Time and one-half for holidays identified by the existing Los Angeles Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Inspector 1.</p>

Question 27

<p>Chapter 1 -An application for a permit for any proposed work or operation shall be deemed to have been abandoned \_\_\_\_ days after the date of filing, unless such application has been diligently prosecuted or a permit shall have been issued.</p>

Answer 27

<ul> <li>180 days</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Exception -the fire code official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.</p>

Question 28

<p>Chapter 1 -Request for the assignment of a firesafety officer shall be made to the office of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety during normal businesshours not less than \_\_\_\_ hours business hours in advance ofthe need. For weekend assignment or when a holiday will intervene, the request shall be made \_\_\_\_ hours in advance.</p>

Answer 28

<ul> <li>24 hours (normal business hours)</li> <li>48 hours (weekend/holiday)</li></ul>

Question 29

<p>Chapter 1 -The \_\_\_\_\_\_ shall enforce, within the City, the Rules and Regulations that have been formally adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire, or for theprotection of life and property against fire or panic.</p>

Answer 29

<ul> <li>Fire Chief</li></ul>

Question 30

<p>Chapter 1 -The Los Angeles Fire Code adopts by reference portions of the \_\_\_\_\_\_Fire Code or the 2012 version of the \_\_\_\_\_\_Fire Code.</p>

Answer 30

<ul> <li>California Fire Code (CFC)</li> <li>2012 International Fire Code</li></ul>

Question 31

<p>Chapter 1 -The Los Angeles City Council has passed Ordinance Number 182822 (operative January 1, 20\_\_\_\_) to amendthe Los Angeles Municipal Code and to adopt by reference the 2013 edition of the CFC and the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) herein shall be called the 20\_\_\_\_ edition of the City of Los Angeles Fire Code.</p>

Answer 31

<ul> <li>January 1, 2014</li> <li>2014</li></ul>

Question 32

<p>Chapter 1 - A "Specific Action" or "Project Permit" shall be filed at the office of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 32

<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety</li></ul>

Question 33

<p>Chapter 1 - The Office of Finance collects fees for "Operational Permits." Upon receipt, they will be deposited with the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 33

<ul> <li>City Treasurer</li></ul>

Question 34

<p>Chapter 1 - Who has the power to approve or deny an application of a permit?</p>

Answer 34

<ul> <li>The Fire Chief</li></ul>

Question 35

<p>Chapter 1 -Whenever the Chief determines that a uniformed fire safety officer shall be present, the Department shall collect a fee established by the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 35

<ul> <li>The Board</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Said fee shall constitute the total sum payable from any source for the services of that person. The Board, with the concurrence of the City Administrative Officer, shall determine on a regular basis the verifiable cost of the city for the fire safety officer. These costs shall be the actual total cost, as determined by the Board.</p>

Question 36

<p>Chapter 1 -An \_\_\_\_\_\_ permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by Section 105.6.</p>

Answer 36

<ul> <li>Operational permit</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>For either....</p>

<ul> <li>A prescribed period.</li> <li>Until renewed or revoked.</li></ul>

Question 37

<p>Chapter 1 -Every Certificate of Fitness issued shall be valid for a period of \_\_\_\_ year(s) from the date of issuance, and may be renewed for additional \_\_\_\_year periods at the discretion of the Chief.</p>

Answer 37

<ul> <li>3 years (valid)</li> <li>3 year period (renewed)</li></ul>

Question 38

<p>Chapter 1 -The symbols LALA in the margin indicate that a City of Los Angeles amendment has been added to the 2013 \_\_\_\_\_\_Fire Code.</p>

Answer 38

<ul> <li>California Fire Code</li></ul>

Question 39

<p>Chapter 1 -Every application for a general approval shall be filed at the office of the \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 39

<ul> <li>Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety</li></ul>

Question 40

<p>Chapter 1 -Any property owner upon whom a noncompliance fee has been imposed may appeal to the Board of Fire Commissioners in writing within \_\_\_\_ day(s).An appeal processing fee of $\_\_\_\_ shall be paid by the appellant prior to the Board processing the appeal and making a determination.</p>

Answer 40

<ul> <li>15 days</li> <li>$50</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Additional inspections may be required in order to determine compliance with the Fire/Life Safety Order for purposes of preparing a Department presentation to the Board, or designee, for determination on appeal. The fee for these inspections shall be the hourly Inspector’s salary rate multiplied by the number of hours expendedwith permission of the owner or person in charge or control of the premises.</p>

Question 41

<p>Chapter 1 -If during the inspection of a premises, a building or structure, or any building system, in whole or in part, constitutes a clear and inimical threat to human life, safety or health, the fire code official shall issue such notice or orders to remove or remedy the conditions and shall refer the building to the \_\_\_\_\_\_ department for any repairs, alterations, remodeling, removing or demolition required.</p>

Answer 41

<ul> <li>Building Department</li></ul>

Question 42

<p>Chapter 1 -The \_\_\_\_\_\_ shall cause an investigation to be made of every application for a variance or waiver.</p>

Answer 42

<ul> <li>Fire Marshal</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Such investigation shall be made by authorizedmembers of the Fire Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Fire Marshal shall transmit the application, together with his recommendation, to theBoard of Fire Commissioners.</p>

Question 43

<p>Chapter 1 -The fire code official shall keep official records for not less than \_\_\_\_ year(s) or for as long as the structure or activity towhich such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided by other regulations.</p>

Answer 43

<ul> <li>5 years</li></ul>

Question 44

<p>Chapter 1 -Regarding a Certificate of Fitness, whenever the application renewal is filed prior to the expiration date, the renewal fee shall be \_\_\_\_% of the fee for a new Certificate of Fitness.</p>

Answer 44

<ul> <li>50%</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Whenever theapplication for renewal is filed after the expiration dateof the Certificate of Fitness, the renewal fee shall be the same as for a new Certificate of Fitness.</p>

Question 45

<p>Chapter 1 -The provisions of the 2014 Los Angeles Fire Code (LAFC) shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, \_\_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_\_ law.</p>

Answer 45

<ul> <li>Local, state, or federal law</li></ul>

Question 46

<p>Chapter 1 -No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fire Code and the \_\_\_\_\_\_Code.</p>

Answer 46

<ul> <li>California Building Code</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Subject to the approval of the fire code official, the use or occupancy of an existing structure shall be allowed to be changed and the structure is allowed to be occupied for purposes in other groups without conforming to all of the requirements of this code and the California Building Code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.</p>

Question 47

<p>Chapter 2 - A "Group U" occupancy is \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 47

<ul> <li>Miscellaneous</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy.</p>

Question 48

<p>Chapter 2 -Regarding the outdoor storage reference, a side aisle is an unobstructed secondaryway of egress not less than \_\_\_\_ feet in width andtransecting a main aisle.</p>

Answer 48

<ul> <li>5 feet (not less)</li></ul>

Question 49

<p>Chapter 2 -The SIC Code is the identification number assigned to specific businesses. It stands for the Standard \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Code.</p>

Answer 49

<ul> <li>Standard Industrial Classification Code</li></ul>

Question 50

<p>Chapter 2 -Regarding the Fire Code, an "infant" shall mean any child who because of age only, is unable to walk and requires the aid of another person to evacuate the building. In no case shall the term “infant” mean a child \_\_\_\_ years of age or older.</p>

Answer 50

<ul> <li>2 years of age or older</li></ul>

Question 51

<p>Chapter 2 - A normal temperature is considered \_\_\_\_ degrees F.</p>

Answer 51

<ul> <li>70 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 52

<p>Chapter 2 -The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is the maximum permitted \_\_\_\_ hour time-weighted-average concentration of an air-borne contaminant.</p>

Answer 52

<ul> <li>8 hour</li></ul>

Question 53

<p>Chapter 2 -A semiautomatic dry standpipe system is arranged through the use of a device, such as a \_\_\_\_\_\_ valve, to admit water into the system piping upon activation of a remote control device located at a hose connection.</p>

Answer 53

<ul> <li>Deluge valve</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>A remote control activation device shall be provided at each hose connection. The water supply for a semiautomatic dry standpipe system shall be capable of supplying the system demand.</p>

Question 54

<p>Chapter 2 -Whenportionsof state owned buildings arenotleased or rented, are they exempt from the fire code?</p>

Answer 54

<ul> <li>Yes</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>A building or portion of a building that is owned, leased or rented by the state. State-leased buildings shall include all required exits to apublic way serving such leased area or space. Portions of state-leased buildings that are not leased or rented by the state shall not be included within the scope of this section unless such portions present an exposure hazard to the state-leased area or space.</p>

Question 55

<p>Chapter 2 -High-voltage transmission lines are electrical power transmission lines operating at or above \_\_\_\_ kilovolts.</p>

Answer 55

<ul> <li>66 kilovolts (at or above)</li></ul>

Question 56

<p>Chapter 2 - Class II combustible liquids havea closed cup flash point at or above 100 degrees F and below \_\_\_\_ degrees F.</p>

Answer 56

<ul> <li>Above 100 degrees F and below 140 degrees F (Class II)</li></ul>

Question 57

<p>Chapter 2 -A chemical shall be considered corrosive if, when tested on the intact skin of albino rabbits and such chemical destroys or changes irreversibly the structure of the tissue at the point of contact following an exposure period of \_\_\_\_ hour(s).</p>

Answer 57

<ul> <li>4 hours</li></ul>

Question 58

<p>Chapter 2 -Metal cans used as aerosol containers shall be limited to a maximum size of \_\_\_\_ fluid ounces. Glass or plastic bottles shall be limited to a maximum size of \_\_\_\_ fluid ounces.</p>

Answer 58

<ul> <li>33.8 fluid ounces (metal cans)</li> <li>4 fluid ounces (glass/plastic)</li></ul>

Question 59

<p>Chapter 2 -An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story best describes a \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 59

<ul> <li>Mezzanine</li></ul>

Question 60

<p>Chapter 2 -A flammable solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive, is capable of causing fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which has an ignition temperature below \_\_\_\_ degrees F or which burns so vigorously and persistently when ignited as to create a serious hazard.</p>

Answer 60

<ul> <li>212 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 61

<p>Chapter 2 - A tank is a vessel containing more than \_\_\_\_ gallons.</p>

Answer 61

<ul> <li>60 gallons (more than)</li></ul>

Question 62

<p>Chapter 2 -A pressure vessel is a closed vessel designed to operate at pressures above \_\_\_\_ PSIG.</p>

Answer 62

<ul> <li>15 PSIG (above)</li></ul>

Question 63

<p>Chapter 2 -Normal working hours are between \_\_\_\_ AMand \_\_\_\_ PM, of any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.</p>

Answer 63

<ul> <li>8 AM - 5 PM</li></ul>

Question 64

<p>Chapter 2 -Alcohol-blended fuels are flammable liquids consisting of \_\_\_\_% or greater, by volume, ethanol or other alcohols blended with gasoline.</p>

Answer 64

<ul> <li>10%</li></ul>

Question 65

<p>Chapter 2 -Bullet resistant construction resists penetration of a bullet of 150-grain M2 ball ammunition having a nominal muzzle velocity of \_\_\_\_ feet per secondwhen fired from a 30-caliber rifle at a distance of 100 feet, measured perpendicular to the target.</p>

Answer 65

<ul> <li>2,700 feet per second</li></ul>

Question 66

<p>Chapter 2 -An automatic wet standpipe system has a water supply that is \_\_\_\_\_\_ of supplying the system demand automatically.</p>

Answer 66

<ul> <li>Is capable</li></ul>

Question 67

<p>Chapter 2 -A motion picture theater is any building or premises or portion thereof designed or used for the showing of motion pictures, when an admission fee is charged and when such building or premises is open to the public and has a capacity of \_\_\_\_ or more persons.</p>

Answer 67

<ul> <li>10 or more persons</li></ul>

Question 68

<p>Chapter 2 -A manual dry standpipe system does not have a permanent \_\_\_\_\_\_ attached to the system.</p>

Answer 68

<ul> <li>Does not have a permanent water supply</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Manual dry standpipe systems require water from a fire department pumper to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand.</p>

Question 69

<p>Chapter 2 -A \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a weather-resistant container with a self-closing or automatic-closing cover that protects fireworks shells from burning debris.</p>

Answer 69

<ul> <li>Ready box</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Tarpaulins shall not be considered as ready boxes.</p>

Question 70

<p>Chapter 2 -An Aged Home or Institution is afacility used for the housing of persons \_\_\_\_ years of age or older in need of care and supervision.</p>

Answer 70

<ul> <li>65 years</li></ul>

Question 71

<p>Chapter 2 -A pyrophoric chemical has an autoignition temperature in air, at or below a temperature of \_\_\_\_ degrees F.</p>

Answer 71

<ul> <li>130 degrees F (at or above)</li></ul>

Question 72

<p>Chapter 2 - A "Group M" oocupancy is \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 72

<ul> <li>Mercantile</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Mercantile "Group M" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public.</p>

Question 73

<p>Chapter 2 -Transientis ccupancy of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit for not more than \_\_\_\_ day(s).</p>

Answer 73

<ul> <li>30 days (not more than)</li></ul>

Question 74

<p>Chapter 2 -High-piled combustible storage are materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than \_\_\_\_ feet in height.</p>

Answer 74

<ul> <li>12 feet (greater than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>When required by the fire code official, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high-hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet in height.</p>

Question 75

<p>Chapter 2 -A container is a vessel of \_\_\_\_ gallons or less in capacity used for transporting or storing hazardous materials.</p>

Answer 75

<ul> <li>60 gallons or less</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Pipes, piping systems, engines and engine fuel tanks are not considered to be containers.</p>

Question 76

<p>Chapter 2 -An exterior wall is bearing or nonbearing, that is used as an enclosing wall for a building, other than a fire wall, and that has a slope of \_\_\_\_ degrees or greater with the horizontal plane.</p>

Answer 76

<ul> <li>60 degrees or greater</li></ul>

Question 77

<p>Chapter 2 -Any facility providing 24 hour care for \_\_\_\_ or more children must be licensed as a group home.</p>

Answer 77

<ul> <li>7 or more children</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Group home means a facility which provides 24hour care and supervision to children, provides services specified in this chapter to a specific client group, and maintains a structured environment, with such services provided at least in part by staff employed by the licensee. The care and supervision provided by a group home shall be non- medical except as permitted by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17736(b). Since small family and foster family homes, by definition, care for six or fewer children only, any facility providing 24hour care for seven or more children must be licensed as a group home.</p>

Question 78

<p>Chapter 2 -A net acre is an area of ground surface consisting of \_\_\_\_square feetexclusive of any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk, easement or other public right-of-way.</p>

Answer 78

<ul> <li>43,560 square feet</li></ul>

Question 79

<p>Chapter 2 -An assembly is the gathering together of \_\_\_\_ or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, education, instruction, worship, entertainment, amusement, drinking, dining or awaiting transportation.</p>

Answer 79

<ul> <li>50 or more</li></ul>

Question 80

<p>Chapter 2 -The indoor storage reference regarding main aisles is aunobstructed way of egress at least \_\_\_\_ feet in width.</p>

Answer 80

<ul> <li>8 feet (at least)</li></ul>

Question 81

<p>Chapter 2 - A "Group F" occupancy is a \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 81

<ul> <li>Factory</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Factory Industrial "Group F" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for assembling, disassembling, fabricating, finishing, manufacturing, packaging, repair or processing operations that are not classified as a "Group H" high-hazard or "Group S" storage occupancy.</p>

Question 82

<p>Chapter 2 -A dwelling is a building that contains \_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_ dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes.</p>

Answer 82

<ul> <li>1 or 2 dwelling units</li></ul>

Question 83

<p>Chapter 2 -A Educational "Group E" occupancy includes the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by more than \_\_\_\_person(s) at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.</p>

Answer 83

<ul> <li>6 persons (more than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>A residence used as a home school for the children who normally reside at the residence. Such residences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group R-3 occupancies.</p>

Question 84

<p>Chapter 2 -A manual wet standpipe system is connected to a water supply for the purpose of maintaining water within the system and \_\_\_\_\_\_ have a water supply capable of delivering the system demand attached to the system.</p>

Answer 84

<ul> <li>Does not</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Manual wet standpipe systems require water from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the sys- tem in order to supply the system demand.</p>

Question 85

<p>Chapter 2 -A liquid is a material having a melting point that is equal to or less than \_\_\_\_ degrees F and a boiling point which is greater than \_\_\_\_ degrees F at 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute (PSIA).</p>

Answer 85

<ul> <li>68 degrees F</li> <li>68 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 86

<p>Chapter 2 -A transient aircraft is based at another location and is at the transient location for not more than \_\_\_\_ day(s).</p>

Answer 86

<ul> <li>90 days (not more than)</li></ul>

Question 87

<p>Chapter 2 -A bin box is a \_\_\_\_ sided container with the open side facing an aisle.</p>

Answer 87

<ul> <li>5 sided</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Bin boxes are self-supporting or supported by a structure designed so that little or no horizontal or vertical space exists around the boxes.</p>

Question 88

<p>Chapter 2 -A safety can is an approved container of not more than \_\_\_\_ gallon capacity having a spring-closing lid and spout cover so designed that it will relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure.</p>

Answer 88

<ul> <li>5 gallon (not more than)</li></ul>

Question 89

<p>Chapter 2 -Baled cotton is densely packed cottonmade into banded bales, with a packing density of at least \_\_\_\_ pounds per cubic foot.</p>

Answer 89

<ul> <li>22 pounds per cubic foot</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>It also must comply with the following dimensions - a length of 55 inches, a width of 21 inches and a height of 27.6 to 35.4 inches.</p>

Question 90

<p>Chapter 2 -A cylinder is a pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than \_\_\_\_ PSIA and having a circular cross section.</p>

Answer 90

<ul> <li>40 PSIA</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>It does not include a portable tank, multi-unit tank car tank, cargo tank or tank car.</p>

Question 91

<p>Chapter 2 -A Hi-Boy is a cart used to transport hot \_\_\_\_ materials.</p>

Answer 91

<ul> <li>Hot roofing materials on a roof</li></ul>

Question 92

<p>Chapter 2 -A automatic dry standpipe system is normally filled with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 92

<ul> <li>Pressurized air</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>A dry standpipe system, normally filled with pressurized air, that is arranged through the use of a device, such as a dry pipe valve, to admit water into the system piping automatically upon the opening of a hose valve. The water supply for an automatic dry standpipe system shall be capable of supplying the system demand.</p>

Question 93

<p>Chapter 2 - A "Group B" occupancy is a \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 93

<ul> <li>Business</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Business "Group B" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts.</p>

Question 94

<p>Chapter 2 - A flammable gas is ignitable at 14.7 PSIA when in a mixture of \_\_\_\_% or less by volume with air.</p>

Answer 94

<ul> <li>13% or less</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Or has a flammable range at 14.7 PSIA with air of at least 12%, regardless of the lower limit.</p>

Question 95

<p>Chapter 2 -A recreational fire is an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of \_\_\_\_ feet or less in diameter and \_\_\_\_ feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.</p>

Answer 95

<ul> <li>3 feet (diameter)</li> <li>2 feet (height)</li></ul>

Question 96

<p>Chapter 2 -A compressed gas is amaterial, or mixture of materials which is a gas at \_\_\_\_ degrees F or less at 14.7 PSIA of pressure.</p>

Answer 96

<ul> <li>68 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 97

<p>Chapter 2 - Regarding the indoor storage reference, a side aisle is an unobstructed secondaryway of egress not less than \_\_\_\_ feet in width andtransecting main aisles.</p>

Answer 97

<ul> <li>4 feet (not less)</li></ul>

Question 98

<p>Chapter 2 - A "Group S" occupancy is \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 98

<ul> <li>Storage</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Storage "Group S" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for storage that is not classified as a hazardous occupancy.</p>

Question 99

<p>Chapter 2 -Regarding the "Outdoor Storage Reference," an access driveway is described as an all-weather hard-surface roadway of not lessthan \_\_\_\_ feet in width and capable of supporting Fire Department apparatus.</p>

Answer 99

<ul> <li>20 feet</li></ul>

Question 100

<p>Chapter 2 -A public way is a street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air leading to a street, that has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than \_\_\_\_ feet.</p>

Answer 100

<ul> <li>10 feet (not less than)</li></ul>

Question 101

<p>Chapter 2 -Personnel incorporatedinto the Emergency Plan, trained to handle an emergencyincident by providing direction and assistance prior to thearrival of emergency responders. This best describes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 101

<ul> <li>Private first responder</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>All private first respondersmust be approved by the Fire Department.</p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>Paramedics and emergency medical technicians are approved by the California Emergency MedicalServices Authority.</p>

<p></p>

<p>Private first responders include, butare not limited to....</p>

<ul> <li>Fire safety director</li> <li>Floor warden</li> <li>Paramedic</li> <li>Emergency medical technician (EMT)</li></ul>

Question 102

<p>Chapter 2 -The outdoor storage reference regarding main aisles is aunobstructed way of egress not less than \_\_\_\_ feet in width.</p>

Answer 102

<ul> <li>10 feet (not less than)</li></ul>

Question 103

<p>Chapter 2 -Blasting explosives are used for mining operationswhere the foot of the shaft is \_\_\_\_ feet or morebelow ground level.</p>

Answer 103

<ul> <li>25 feet or more</li></ul>

Question 104

<p>Chapter 2 -A foster care facility provides care to more than \_\_\_\_ children, 2-1/2years of age or less.</p>

Answer 104

<ul> <li>5 children (more than)</li></ul>

Question 105

<p>Chapter 2 -Adult care and child care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the California \_\_\_\_\_\_ Code.</p>

Answer 105

<ul> <li>California Residential Code</li></ul>

Question 106

<p>Chapter 2 -A drying oven is any heated enclosure operating at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of over \_\_\_\_ degrees Fwhich is used for drying or processing flammable or combustible materials.</p>

Answer 106

<ul> <li>125 degree F</li></ul>

Question 107

<p>Chapter 2 -Alcohol-based hand rub for reducing the number of viable microorganisms on the hands and containing ethanol or isopropanol shall not exceed \_\_\_\_% by volume.</p>

Answer 107

<ul> <li>95%</li></ul>

Question 108

<p>Chapter 2 -A hotel is any building containing \_\_\_\_ or more guest roomsintended or designed to be used, rented, or occupied forsleeping purposes by guests.</p>

Answer 108

<ul> <li>6 or more</li></ul>

Question 109

<p>Chapter 2 - A "Group I" occupancy is a \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 109

<ul> <li>Institutional</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Institutional "Group I" occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which care or supervision is provided to persons who are or are not capable of self preservation without physical assistance or in which persons are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants is restricted. Institutional occupancies shall be classified as "Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4". Restraint shall not be permitted in any building except in "Group I-3" occupancies constructed for such use.</p>

Question 110

<p>Chapter 2 -A school is a building, premises, or portion thereof used for education, training, or instruction through the 12th gradefor more than \_\_\_\_ person(s) for more than 12 hours per week or 4hours in any one day.</p>

Answer 110

<ul> <li>6 persons (more than)</li></ul>

Question 111

<p>Chapter 2 -The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the \_\_\_\_\_\_ pressure of 14.7 PSI.</p>

Answer 111

<ul> <li>Atmospheric pressure</li></ul>

Question 112

<p>Chapter 2 -Persons unable to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions. It includes, but is not limited to, persons who depend on mechanical aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs and any person who is unable to physically and mentally respond to a sensory signal approved by the State Fire Marshal or an oral instruction relating to fire danger. This best describes \_\_\_\_\_\_ persons.</p>

Answer 112

<ul> <li>Nonambulatory persons</li></ul>

Question 113

<p>Chapter 3 -Materials which are particularly susceptible to water damage shall be stored on skids, dunnage, pallets, or elevated platforms, maintaining at least \_\_\_\_ inch(s)of clearance from the floor.</p>

Answer 113

<ul> <li>4 inches (at least)</li></ul>

Question 114

<p>Chapter 3 -Permits for asbestos abatement shall be obtained at the engineering counter of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety at least \_\_\_\_ calendardays prior to the beginning of the job.</p>

Answer 114

<ul> <li>10 calendar days</li></ul>

Question 115

<p>Chapter 3 - The location of every permanently installed outdoor burning devicewhich is a separate structure to be used for cooking, decoration, or entertainment, and within \_\_\_\_ feet ofa building shall be approved by the Chief.</p>

Answer 115

<ul> <li>10 feet (within)</li></ul>

Question 116

<p>Chapter 3 -Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within \_\_\_\_ feet of a structure or combustible material.</p>

Answer 116

<ul> <li>15 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>Portable outdoor fireplaces used at oneand twofamily dwellings.</p>

Question 117

<p>Chapter 3 -Rubbish rooms and recycling rooms shall be constructed ofminimum of \_\_\_\_ hour fire barrier.</p>

Answer 117

<ul> <li>1 hour (minimum)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Rubbish rooms shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.</p>

Question 118

<p>Chapter 3 -Vehicle impact protectionguard posts are constructed of steel not less than \_\_\_\_ inches in diameter and concrete filled.</p>

Answer 118

<ul> <li>4 inches (not less than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<ul> <li>Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches in diameter and concrete filled.</li> <li>Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center.</li> <li>Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch diameter.</li> <li>Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above ground.</li> <li>Located not less than 3 feet from the protected object.</li></ul>

Question 119

<p>Chapter 3 -When vegetation is within 100 feet of buildings, remove all dead trees, and maintainall weeds and other vegetation at a height of no more than \_\_\_\_ inches.</p>

Answer 119

<ul> <li>3 inches (no more than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>This requirement does not apply to the maintenance of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as groundcover provided such do not provide a ready fuel supplyto augment the spread or intensity of a fire; nor does itapply to a native shrub provided such shrub is trimmedup from the ground to one-third of its height, does notexceed 216 cubic feet in volume, is spaced at adistance of not less than three times its maximum diameter but not less than 18 feet from the edgeof any other native shrub, building or structure, and alldead wood and other combustible material within 18feet of such shrub is removed except as provided above.</p>

Question 120

<p>Chapter 3 -No person shall manufacture, distribute, sell, offer for sale, or possess any exploding match, "trick" match, blazer or wind-type match, or any type ofmatch which will ignite spontaneously when subjected for 8consecutive hours to a temperature of \_\_\_\_ degrees F in astandard laboratory test.</p>

Answer 120

<ul> <li>200 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 121

<p>Chapter 3 -Regarding vehicles on display, the fuel in tanks cannot exceed one-quarter tank or \_\_\_\_ gallon(s) whichever is least.</p>

Answer 121

<ul> <li>5 gallons (cannot exceed)</li></ul>

Question 122

<p>Chapter 3 -Floors involved in asbestosabatement shall have a 12x12 inch sign with a minimum \_\_\_\_inch high by 1/2inch wide lettering on a contrasting background indicating which floors are involvedin the abatement process.</p>

Answer 122

<ul> <li>3 inch x 1/2 inch (high/wide)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>This sign shall be placedin the fire control room/fire command center adjacent to the fire alarm annunciator panel.</p>

Question 123

<p>Chapter 3 -Open flame devices used within inhabited premises or designated campsites shall be a minimum of \_\_\_\_ feet from grass, grain, brush or forest covered areas.</p>

Answer 123

<ul> <li>30 feet minimum</li></ul>

Question 124

<p>Chapter 3 -A bonfire shall not be conducted within \_\_\_\_ feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit.</p>

Answer 124

<ul> <li>50 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.</p>

Question 125

<p>Chapter 3 -Hi-boys shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. Hi-boys shall be limited to a capacity of \_\_\_\_ gallons.</p>

Answer 125

<ul> <li>55 gallons</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Fuel sources or heating elements shall not be allowed as part of a hi-boy.</p>

Question 126

<p>Chapter 3 -Guy wires or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of \_\_/\_\_ the height of the mast.</p>

Answer 126

<ul> <li>1/6th</li></ul>

Question 127

<p>Chapter 3 - Regarding asphalt kettles, the piping or tubing used to transfer heated material to the roof shall be Schedule \_\_\_\_ or equivalent.</p>

Answer 127

<ul> <li>Schedule 40</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Flexible steel piping shall be of an approved type. Flexible piping shall not be used anywhere in the system except at the connection immediately adjacent to the pump or kettle and shall not exceed 6 feet in length.</p>

Question 128

<p>Chapter 3 -When asbestosabatement has been completed, the contractor shall notify the Fire Department by mail within \_\_\_\_ hours of the completion of permitted workstating that the removal of asbestos is complete and that allremoved fireproofing has been replaced.</p>

Answer 128

<ul> <li>48 hours (within)</li></ul>

Question 129

<p>Chapter 3 -Open-flame decorative devices or holders shall be designed so that it will return to the upright position after being tilted to an angle of \_\_\_\_ degrees from vertical.</p>

Answer 129

<ul> <li>45 degrees</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>Devices that self-extinguish if tipped over and do not spill fuel or wax at the rate of more than 0.25 teaspoon per minute if tipped over.</p>

Question 130

<p>Chapter 3 - A Fire Department specific actionor project permit is required to conductany asbestos removal which reduces the fire resistiveness ofany building, or results in the removal of \_\_\_\_ square feetor more of asbestos containing material (ACM).</p>

Answer 130

<ul> <li>100 square feet or more</li></ul>

Question 131

<p>Chapter 3 -The location andinstallation of open flame lighting and decorating fixtures forinterior or exterior of any building shallnot be installed in any area where smokingis prohibited, within \_\_\_\_ feet of any combustiblematerial such as drapes, curtains, hangings, decorativescreens and foliage, or in any location where the flame or heatthere from would present a hazard to persons or property.</p>

Answer 131

<ul> <li>5 feet (not within)</li></ul>

Question 132

<p>Chapter 3 - Remove any portion of atree which extends within \_\_\_\_ feet of the outletof a chimney or stovepipe.</p>

Answer 132

<ul> <li>10 feet (within)</li></ul>

Question 133

<p>Chapter 3 -A clearance of at least \_\_\_\_ inches shall be maintained between stored materials and lighting fixtures.</p>

Answer 133

<ul> <li>18 inches (at least)</li></ul>

Question 134

<p>Chapter 3 -Regarding an asbestosabatement project, the second exit from a containment area may be covered with plasticand shall be outlined with \_\_\_\_ duct-type tape, and a cutting device shall be kept immediatelyadjacent to the door in an obvious and readily accessible location.</p>

Answer 134

<ul> <li>Red duct-type tape</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The cutting device shall also be surrounded by asquare of red duct-type tape.</p>

Question 135

<p>Chapter 3 -During an asbestos removal project, all existing sprinkler systems shall remain active and unobstructed. Sprinklerheads may be covered with a thin, 0.\_\_\_\_ inch orless, plastic bag during abatement to avoid their contamination.</p>

Answer 135

<ul> <li>0.003 inch or less</li></ul>

Question 136

<p>Chapter 3 -The display of highly combustible goods, including but not limited to fireworks, flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, covered and open malls, or within \_\_\_\_ feet of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors is prohibited when a fire involving such goods would rapidly prevent or obstruct egress.</p>

Answer 136

<ul> <li>5 feet (not within)</li></ul>

Question 137

<p>Chapter 3 - The placards for any vacant or abandoned buildingshall be \_\_\_\_ x \_\_\_\_ inches minimum in size with a red background, white reflective stripes and a white reflective border. The stripes and border shall have a \_\_\_\_ inch minimum stroke.</p>

Answer 137

<ul> <li>24 x 24 inch (minimum placard)</li> <li>2 inch (minimum stroke)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Placards shall be applied on the front of the structure and be visible from the street. Additional placards shall be applied to the side of each entrance to the structure and on penthouses.</p>

<p>Placards shall bear the date of their application to the building and the date of the most recent inspection.</p>

Question 138

<p>Chapter 3 -A permit for asbestos abatement is good for \_\_\_\_ days from the date of issuance and only for the specific project for which it is issued.</p>

Answer 138

<ul> <li>180 days</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Anyproject which is not completed within that period of timeshall require a new permit.</p>

Question 139

<p>Chapter 3 -When an asphalt kettle is being used, fuel containers shall be located at least \_\_\_\_ feet from the burner.</p>

Answer 139

<ul> <li>10 feet (at least)</li></ul>

Question 140

<p>Chapter 3 -Maintain all weedsand other vegetation located within \_\_\_\_ feet ofany combustible fence or an edge of that portion of anyhighway, street, alley or driveway improved or used forvehicular travel or for other vehicular purposes at a heightof not more than 3 inches. </p>

Answer 140

<ul> <li>10 feet (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>This shall not requirethe removal of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plantswhich are used as ground cover, provided such do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensityof a fire, nor require the removal of native shrubs.</p>

Question 141

<p>Chapter 3 - In regards to clearance from exposures, an unobstructed clearance of at least \_\_\_\_ feet shallbemaintained between stored materials, which may swell or expand with the absorption of water, andbuilding walls.</p>

Answer 141

<ul> <li>2 feet (at least)</li></ul>

Question 142

<p>Chapter 3 -Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within \_\_\_\_ feet of a lot line.</p>

Answer 142

<ul> <li>10 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<ul> <li>The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3 feet for storage not exceeding 6 feet in height.</li> <li>The separation distance is allowed to be reduced when the fire code official determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists.</li></ul>

Question 143

<p>Chapter 3 -Recreational fires shall not be conducted within \_\_\_\_ feet of a structure or combustible material.</p>

Answer 143

<ul> <li>25 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.</p>

Question 144

<p>Chapter 3 -There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does F/E represent?</p>

Answer 144

<ul> <li>F/E = avoid fire escapes</li></ul>

Question 145

<p>Chapter 3 -Keep all trees, shrubs,and other growing vegetation or portions thereof adjacentto or overhanging any building or structure free of deadlimbs, branches and other combustible matter. Maintain \_\_\_\_feet of vertical clearance between roof surfacesand portions of trees overhanging any building or structure.</p>

Answer 145

<ul> <li>5 feet (clearance)</li></ul>

Question 146

<p>Chapter 3 -Matches in excess of 50 pounds including thecontainers, shall not be stored within \_\_\_\_ feet ofany boiler, furnace, stove, open flame, or similar source ofignition.</p>

Answer 146

<ul> <li>10 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Matches in excess of50 pounds, including the containers, shall not bestored within 10 feet of any open elevator shaft,elevator shaft opening, open stairway, or other vertical opening.</p>

Question 147

<p>Chapter 3 -Any storage pile over \_\_\_\_ feet in length shall be bordered on at least twosides by main aisles. Any storage pile shall be limited to amaximum length of \_\_\_\_ feet.</p>

Answer 147

<ul> <li>>50 feet (2 sides bordered by main aisles)</li> <li>100 feet (maximum length)</li></ul>

Question 148

<p>Chapter 3 - Storage of equipment utilized for maintenance purposes is allowed in approved locations when the aggregate fuel capacity of the stored equipment does not exceed \_\_\_\_ gallon(s) and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.</p>

Answer 148

<ul> <li>10 gallons (does not exceed)</li></ul>

Question 149

<p>Chapter 3 -General outdoor storage shall not exceed \_\_\_\_ feet in height.</p>

Answer 149

<ul> <li>20 feet (not exceed)</li></ul>

Question 150

<p>Chapter 3 -An operating asphalt kettle shall be attended by a minimum of one employee knowledgeable of the operations and hazards. The employee shall be within \_\_\_\_ feet of the kettle and have the kettle within sight.</p>

Answer 150

<ul> <li>100 feet (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Ladders or similar obstacles shall not form a part of the route between the attendant and the kettle.</p>

Question 151

<p>Chapter 3 -Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yardsor more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within \_\_\_\_ feet of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines.</p>

Answer 151

<ul> <li>5 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>Dumpsters or containers in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.</p>

Question 152

<p>Chapter 3 - An asbestos containing material (ACM) is any material containing 0.\_\_% or more of dry weight asbestos.</p>

Answer 152

<ul> <li>0.1% or more</li></ul>

Question 153

<p>Chapter 3 -The maximum distance of travel to an extinguisher during asbestos removal shall be no greater than \_\_\_\_ feet.</p>

Answer 153

<ul> <li>75 feet (not greater)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<ul> <li>At each electrical panel.</li> <li>At each corner of the work area. Where no clear corners exist, four extinguishers shall be placed around the outermost wall of the work area so that they are evenly spread around the perimeter of the outermost wall.</li> <li>Within 5 feet of the external entry to the shower room from the work area.</li> <li>Within 5 feet of the external entry to the shower room from the clean room.</li> <li>The maximum distance of travel to an extinguisher shall be no greater than 75 feet.</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>Where the total abatement containmentarea is less than 1,000 square feet, one 4A/60BC extinguisher shall be provided maximum distance of travel to an extinguisher shall be no greaterthan 75 feet.</p>

Question 154

<p>Chapter 3 -If uncontrolled or high weeds, brush, plant material or other items prohibited andincrease the danger of fire and thus constitute apublic nuisance, the LAFDshall give notice to the owner of record toabatethe nuisance within \_\_\_\_ day(s).</p>

Answer 154

<ul> <li>15 days (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The notice shall beeither posted on the parcel or mailed to the owner or both.</p>

Question 155

<p>Chapter 3 -Storage shall be maintained \_\_\_\_ feet or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of \_\_\_\_ inches below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings.</p>

Answer 155

<ul> <li>2 feet (nonsprinklered)</li> <li>18 inches (sprinklered)</li></ul>

Question 156

<p>Chapter 3 - When an asphalt (tar) kettle is being utilized, there shall be a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 40-B:C rating within \_\_\_\_ feet of each asphalt (tar) kettle.</p>

Answer 156

<ul> <li>25 feet (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Additionally, there shall be one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A:40-B:C rating on the roof being covered.</p>

Question 157

<p>Chapter 3 -Asphalt (tar) kettles shall not be located within \_\_\_\_ feet of any combustible material, combustible building surface or any building opening and within a controlled area identified by the use of traffic cones, barriers or other approved means.</p>

Answer 157

<ul> <li>20 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Asphalt (tar) kettles and pots shall not be utilized inside or on the roof of a building or structure. Roofing kettles and operating asphalt (tar) kettles shall not block means of egress, gates, roadways or entrances.</p>

Question 158

<p>Chapter 3 -A fire on a parcel of land that is not in compliance is a public nuisance. If the City incurs costs either in fighting a fire on a parcel of land that was not in compliance at the time of the fire, or in fighting a fire that spread from that parcel, then the City shall recover the costs of abatement.These costs shall include an amount equal to \_\_\_\_% of the cost to perform the actual work, but not less than the sum of $\_\_\_\_, to cover the City’s costs for administering any contract and supervising the work required.</p>

Answer 158

<ul> <li>40%</li> <li>$100</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>In addition to this personal obligation and all other remedies provided by law, the City may collect any judgment, fee, cost, or charge, including any permit fees, fines, late charges, or interest, incurred in relation to the provisions of this section as provided in Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.1 through 7.35.8.</p>

Question 159

<p>Chapter 3 -No combustiblewastematerial shall be placed or stored within \_\_\_\_ feet of any building or structure.</p>

Answer 159

<ul> <li>10 feet (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted toremain on a roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot, open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf, manufactured home, recreational vehicle or other similar structure.</p>

Question 160

<p>Chapter 3 -In regards to asbestosabatement, in all containment areasgreater than 1,000 square feet, there shall be \_\_\_\_ Tyvek-type protective entry suit(s)provided in the clean room.</p>

Answer 160

<ul> <li>5 Tyvek-type entry suits</li></ul>

Question 161

<p>Chapter 3 -There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does R/O represent?</p>

Answer 161

<ul> <li>R/O = roof open</li></ul>

Question 162

<p>Chapter 3 -All parade float decorations that are \_\_/\_\_inch thickness orless shall be flame retardant, flame-retardant treated, or non-combustible.</p>

Answer 162

<ul> <li>1/8th thickness or less</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The use of materials treated with tar or petroleum base flammable products or surfaced or covered withlacquers, highly flammable paints, cellophane, and similarmaterials is prohibited. Paper, cloth, textiles and vegetationwhich may occasion or constitute a fire hazard shall be rendered flame retardant.</p>

Question 163

<p>Chapter 3 -The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in a safe manner and shall not create high flames. The pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a maximum height of \_\_\_\_ inches above the receiving receptacle.</p>

Answer 163

<ul> <li>8 inches (maximum height)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Flaming foods or beverages shall be prepared only in the immediate vicinity of the table being serviced. They shall not be transported or carried while burning.</p>

<p>The person preparing the flaming foods or beverages shall have a wet cloth towel immediately available for use in smothering the flames in the event of an emergency.</p>

Question 164

<p>Chapter 3 -The display of highly combustible goods, including but not limited to fireworks, flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, covered and open malls, or within \_\_\_\_ feet of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors is prohibited when a fire involving such goods would rapidly prevent or obstruct egress.</p>

Answer 164

<ul> <li>5 feet</li></ul>

Question 165

<p>Chapter 3 -In single-story buildings,a maximum of \_\_\_\_% of the total floor space may be under active abatement at any one time.</p>

Answer 165

<ul> <li>50% total</li></ul>

Question 166

<p>Chapter 3 -There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does S/M represent?</p>

Answer 166

<ul> <li>S/M = stairs, steps and landing missing</li></ul>

Question 167

<p>Chapter 3 -In mountainous areas, remove the portion of any tree which extends within \_\_\_\_ feet of the outlet of any chimney or stove-pipe.</p>

Answer 167

<ul> <li>10 feet (within)</li></ul>

Question 168

<p>Chapter 3 -Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within \_\_\_\_ feet of other combustible material including combustible walls and partitions or within \_\_\_\_ feet of openings to buildings.</p>

Answer 168

<ul> <li>10 feet (not within)</li> <li>2 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>The minimum required separation distance to other combustible materials shall be 2 feet where the material is deposited in a covered, noncombustible receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface or stand.</p>

Question 169

<p>Chapter 3 -Regarding flammable vegetation and combustible growth in mountainous areas, maintain around and adjacent to such building or structure a firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance of not less than \_\_\_\_ feet on each side thereof or to the property line, whichever is nearer.</p>

Answer 169

<ul> <li>30 feet (not less than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>This section does not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or similar plants which are used as ground cover, if they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any building or structure.</p>

Question 170

<p>Chapter 3 -Battery chargers shall be of an approved type. Combustible storage shall be kept a minimum of \_\_\_\_ feet from battery chargers.</p>

Answer 170

<ul> <li>3 feet</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Battery charging shall not be conducted in areas accessible to the public.</p>

Question 171

<p>Chapter 3 -Smoking shall not be permitted inside anyasbestos abatement area or within \_\_\_\_ feet of any asbestosabatement area.</p>

Answer 171

<ul> <li>25 feet</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Approved “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted. It shall be the responsibility of the asbestos abatement contractor toenforce this prohibition.</p>

Question 172

<p>Chapter 3 -Maintaintrees which are 18 feet or more in height andare within 100 feet of any building or structure or within 10 feet of that portion of anyhighway, street, alley or driveway which is improved orused for vehicle travel or other vehicular purposes, so thatno leafy foliage, twigs, or branches are within \_\_\_\_ feet ofthe ground.</p>

Answer 172

<ul> <li>6 feet (not within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Trees and shrubs less than 18 feetshall be trimmed up to 1/3rd of their height.</p>

Question 173

<p>Chapter 3 -There are vacant marker hazard identification symbols used to designate known hazards on vacant buildings. What does H/F represent?</p>

Answer 173

<ul> <li>H/F = holes in floor</li></ul>

Question 174

<p>Chapter 4 - In regards to hotels, motels and lodging houses,when emergency procedures information signage is posted on the interior of the guestroom entrance door, the bottom of the information shall not be located more than \_\_\_\_ feet above the floor level.</p>

Answer 174

<ul> <li>4 feet (not more than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Visually impaired persons shall receive instructions of a type they will understand, for example: taping of instructions, instructions in Braille, or other appropriate methods.</p>

Question 175

<p>Chapter 4 -All high rise building occupants shall be instructed annually on the procedures to be followed in the event of fire, earthquake, or other emergency and participate in the mandatory fire drill.These instructions shall also be made available to all new occupants within \_\_\_\_ day(s) of their assuming occupancy in the building.</p>

Answer 175

<ul> <li>14 days (within)</li></ul>

Question 176

<p>Chapter 4 -Fire safety and evacuation plans shall be reviewed or updated \_\_\_\_\_\_ or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or the physical arrangement of the building.</p>

Answer 176

<ul> <li>Annually</li></ul>

Question 177

<p>Chapter 4 - For high rise buildings,a minimum of one floor wardenper floor shall berequired. Additional floor wardens shall be requiredif the occupant load of a floor exceeds \_\_\_\_ people.</p>

Answer 177

<ul> <li>500 people</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Thefloor warden shall obtain and maintain a valid Floor Warden Certificate, approved by the Fire Department, andshall present their certificate for inspection upon requestby Fire Department personnel.</p>

Question 178

<p>Chapter 4 -Commercial high rise buildings 35 ormore stories in height are required every \_\_\_\_year(s) to conduct a <u>total</u> building evacuation fire drillwherein every occupant of the building proceeds to thesafest stairwell and evacuates directly to a predetermined outside safe refuge area.</p>

Answer 178

<ul> <li>Every 3 years</li></ul>

Question 179

<p>Chapter 4 -For high rises, a mandatory minimum ofone fire drill shall be conducted annually on individual floors and when practical shall include at least \_\_\_\_floor(s) at a time.</p>

Answer 179

<ul> <li>5 floors</li></ul>

Question 180

<p>Chapter 4 -Regarding high rises, the emergencyplan shall be made available upon request to personnel ofthe Fire Department. Upon any change of ownership ormanagement of a high rise building, the previous ownershall provide all copies of the emergency planto the new owners within \_\_\_\_ day(s) of thechange of ownership. </p>

Answer 180

<ul> <li>10 days (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The new ownerafter receivingthe emergency plan shall submit any required updates within 10days.</p>

Question 181

<p>Chapter 4 - In regards to public assemblages and events,trained crowd managers shall be provided for facilities or events where more than \_\_\_\_ persons congregate.</p>

Answer 181

<ul> <li>1,000 (more than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The minimum number of crowd managers shall be established at a ratio of one crowd manager to every 250 persons. Where approved by the fire code official, the ratio of crowd managers shall be permitted to be reduced where the facility is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system or based upon the nature of the event.</p>

Question 182

<p>Chapter 4 -Residentialhigh rise buildings are required to conduct mandatory firedrills at least \_\_\_\_\_\_ under the direction of the fire safetydirector.</p>

Answer 182

<ul> <li>Annually</li></ul>

Question 183

<p>Chapter 5 - The fire hydrant distance in industrial and commercial areas shall be every \_\_\_\_ feet.</p>

Answer 183

<ul> <li>300 feet</li></ul>

Question 184

<p>Chapter 5 -Access tosprinkler valves, standpipes, and other fire protection equipment provided in storage areas shall be served by either amain aisle, side aisle, or an aisle with a minimum width of \_\_\_\_feet.</p>

Answer 184

<ul> <li>3 feet</li></ul>

Question 185

<p>Chapter 5 -In high rise buildings with two or more elevator banks, a single key box shall be permitted to be used when such elevator banks are separated by not more than \_\_\_\_ feet.</p>

Answer 185

<ul> <li>30 feet (not more than)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Additional key boxes shall be provided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 feet.</p>

Question 186

<p>Chapter 5 - In regards to fire hydrants in low density residential areas, the maximum response distance for an Engine Company shall be \_\_\_\_ mile(s).</p>

Answer 186

<ul> <li>1-1/2 miles</li></ul>

Question 187

<p>Chapter 5 - What is the minimum type of fire hydrant (size)that can be found in high density residential and neighborhood commercial areas?</p>

Answer 187

<ul> <li>2-1/2 x 4 inch (double fire hydrant)</li></ul>

Question 188

<p>Chapter 5 -Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of \_\_\_\_ feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.</p>

Answer 188

<ul> <li>150 feet</li></ul>

Question 189

<p>Chapter 5 - In regards to fire hydrants in high density residential and commercial neighborhoods, the maximum response distance for a truck company is \_\_\_\_ mile(s).</p>

Answer 189

<ul> <li>2 miles</li></ul>

Question 190

<p>Chapter 5 -When fire lane access requires accommodation of Fire Department apparatus, overhead clearance shall not be less than \_\_\_\_ feet.</p>

Answer 190

<ul> <li>14 feet (not less)</li></ul>

Question 191

<p>Chapter 5 -New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property.Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters a minimum of \_\_\_\_ inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch.</p>

Answer 191

<ul> <li>4 inches</li></ul>

Question 192

<p>Chapter 5 -Approved fire apparatus access roads shallbewithin \_\_\_\_ feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building.</p>

Answer 192

<ul> <li>150 feet (within)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet where...</p>

<ul> <li>The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed.</li> <li>Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.</li> <li>There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.</li></ul>

Question 193

<p>Chapter 5 -Regarding private hydrants next to fire lanes, no parking shall be permitted within those portionsof the roadway which are within \_\_\_\_ feetof and on the same side of the roadway as a privatefire hydrant.</p>

Answer 193

<ul> <li>30 feet</li></ul>

Question 194

<p>Chapter 5 -Regarding fire hydrants, a \_\_\_\_ foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference.</p>

Answer 194

<ul> <li>3 foot circumference</li></ul>

Question 195

<p>Chapter 5 -The fire command center (fire control room) shall be a minimum of \_\_\_\_ square feet.</p>

Answer 195

<ul> <li>200 square feet (minimum)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>In area with a minimum dimension of 10 feet.</p>

Question 196

<p>Chapter 5 -The entrance tothe fire control room shall be identified by a signreading, "Fire Control Room," or "Fire \_\_\_\_\_\_\_" in letters not less than 1-1/2inches in height.</p>

Answer 196

<ul> <li>"Fire Command Center"</li></ul>

Question 197

<p>Chapter 5 - New constructed or widening of a fire road require one public hearing, publication in a newspaper, and a mass mailing to all owners within \_\_\_\_ feet of the boundaries of the proposed work.</p>

Answer 197

<ul> <li>300 feet</li></ul>

Question 198

<p>Chapter 5 -Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keysshall be mounted 5 feet 6 inches above the finished floor to the \_\_\_\_\_ side of the elevator bank.</p>

Answer 198

<ul> <li>Right</li></ul>

Question 199

<p>Chapter 5 - Fire hydrants in high density residentialand commercialneighborhoods are required to flow 4,000 GPM from \_\_\_\_ hydrant(s) flowing simultaneously.</p>

Answer 199

<ul> <li>4 hydrants</li></ul>

Question 200

<p>Chapter 5 -Fire lanes shall have a minimum clear roadwaywidth of \_\_\_\_ feet when no parking isallowed on either side.</p>

Answer 200

<ul> <li>20 feet</li></ul>

Question 201

<p>Chapter 5 - When required access is provided by an improved street, fire lane or combination ofboth which results in a dead-end in excess of \_\_\_\_ feetin length from the nearest cross street, at least one additional ingress-egress roadway shall be provided in such amanner that an alternative means of ingress-egress isaccomplished.</p>

Answer 201

<ul> <li>700 feet</li></ul>

Question 202

<p>Chapter 5 - High density industrial and commercial fire hydrants have a required flow of \_\_\_\_\_ GPM to any block.</p>

Answer 202

<ul> <li>12,000 GPM</li></ul>

Question 203

<p>Chapter 5 -Buildings equipped with a standpipe system shall have a fire hydrant within \_\_\_\_ feet of the fire department connections.</p>

Answer 203

<ul> <li>100 feet (within)</li></ul>

Question 204

<p>Chapter 6 -Panels/modules installed on residential buildings with hip roof layouts shall be located in a manner that provides a \_\_\_\_ foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located.</p>

Answer 204

<ul> <li>3 foot</li></ul>

Question 205

<p>Chapter 6-Every stove, space heater, waterheater, or similar heating appliance shall be so located,insulated, or shielded, that it will not raise the temperature of any adjacent combustible materials, or anyconstruction containing combustible materials, above \_\_\_\_ degrees F.</p>

<p></p>

Answer 205

<ul> <li>160 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 206

<p>Chapter 6 -Solar installation shall be designed to provide designated pathways. There shall be a straight line not less than \_\_\_\_ feet clear to skylights, ventilation hatches, and roof standpipes.</p>

Answer 206

<ul> <li>4 feet</li></ul>

Question 207

<p>Chapter 6 -If the fire code official determines that burning in incinerators located within \_\_\_\_ feet of mountainous, brush or grass-covered areas will create an undue fire hazard because of atmospheric conditions, such burning shall be prohibited.</p>

Answer 207

<ul> <li>500 feet</li></ul>

Question 208

<p>Chapter 6 -For battery-powered emergency lighting, a power test of the emergency lighting equipment shall be completed \_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 208

<ul> <li>Annually</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>The power test shall operate the emergency lighting for a minimum of 90 minutes and shall remain sufficiently illuminated for the duration of the test.</p>

<p>Records shall be main- tained on the premises for a minimum of three years and submitted to the fire code official upon request. The record shall include the location of the emergency lighting tested, whether the unit passed or failed, the date of the test, and the person completing the test.</p>

Question 209

<p>Chapter 6 -Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed \_\_\_\_ days.</p>

Answer 209

<ul> <li>90 days</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exception</u></p>

<p>Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed during periods of con- struction, remodeling, repair or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment or similar activities.</p>

Question 210

<p>Chapter 6 - Fire service elevator keys shall be engraved with the words "\_\_\_\_\_\_\_."</p>

Answer 210

<ul> <li>"DO NOT DUPLICATE"</li></ul>

Question 211

<p>Chapter 6 -Portable, electric space heaters shall not be operated within \_\_\_ feet of any combustible materials.</p>

Answer 211

<ul> <li>3 feet</li></ul>

Question 212

<p>Chapter 7-When vertical floor openings or shafts are required to be protected, opening protectives shall be maintained self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke detection. Existing fusible-link-type automatic door-closing devices are permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed \_\_\_\_ degrees F.</p>

Answer 212

<ul> <li>135 degrees F</li></ul>

Question 213

<p>Chapter 7 -Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than \_\_\_\_ inch high to read as follows...</p>

<ul> <li>For doors designed to be kept normally open: FIRE DOOR - DO NOT BLOCK.</li> <li>For doors designed to be kept normally closed: FIRE DOOR - KEEP CLOSED.</li></ul>

Answer 213

<ul> <li>1 inch</li></ul>

Question 214

<p>Chapter 7 -When exterior graphics greater than 100 square feet in area or greater than 10 feet in either dimension are installed on highrise buildings, the materials used at a height greater than \_\_\_\_ feet above the grade plane shall be noncombustible materials or shall have a flame spread index not greater than 25 when tested.</p>

Answer 214

<ul> <li>40 feet</li></ul>

Question 215

<p>Chapter 8 -Interior finish materials shall be applied or otherwise fastened in such a manner that such materials will not readily become detached where subjected to room temperatures of 200 degrees F for not less than \_\_\_\_ minutes.</p>

Answer 215

<ul> <li>30 minutes</li></ul>

Question 216

<p>Chapter 8 -Newly upholstered furniture shall be shown to resist ignition by cigarettes. Whenthe upholstered furniture is tested, it shall have a char length not exceeding \_\_\_\_ inches.</p>

Answer 216

<ul> <li>1-1/2 inches</li></ul>

Question 217

<p>Chapter 9 -Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinklers heads.For systems with not over 300 sprinklers, provide \_\_\_\_ spare sprinkler head(s).</p>

<p></p>

Answer 217

<ul> <li>6 spare sprinkler heads</li></ul>

Question 218

<p>Chapter 9 -Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinklers heads.For systems with 301 to 1,000 sprinklers, provide \_\_\_\_ spare sprinkler head(s).</p>

Answer 218

<ul> <li>12 spare sprinkler heads</li></ul>

Question 219

<p>Chapter 9 -Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinklers heads.For systems with over 1,000 sprinklers, provide \_\_\_\_ spare sprinkler head(s).</p>

Answer 219

<ul> <li>24 spare sprinkler heads</li></ul>

Question 220

<p>Chapter 9 -Limited area sprinkler systems serving fewer than \_\_\_\_ sprinklers on any single connection are permitted to be connected to the domestic service where a wet automatic standpipe is not available.</p>

Answer 220

<ul> <li>20 sprinklers</li></ul>

Question 221

<p>Chapter 9 - Wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems shall beinspected and tested for proper operation at \_\_\_\_ month intervals.</p>

Answer 221

<ul> <li>6 month intervals</li></ul>

Question 222

<p>Chapter 9 -Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems shall beinspected and tested for proper operation at \_\_\_\_ month intervals.</p>

Answer 222

<ul> <li>12 month intervals</li></ul>

Question 223

<p>Chapter 9 -Regarding extinguishing systems, a manual actuation device shall be located at or near a means of egress from the cooking area a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of \_\_\_\_ feet from the kitchen exhaust system.</p>

Answer 223

<ul> <li>20 feet maximum</li></ul>

Question 224

<p>Chapter 9 -Class II standpipe hose connections shall be accessible and shall be located so that all portions of the building are within 30 feet of a listed variable stream fog nozzle attached to \_\_\_\_ feet of hose.</p>

Answer 224

<ul> <li>100 feet</li></ul>

Question 225

<p>Chapter 9 -Standpipe hose outletsshall be subject to testing and approval by the \_\_\_\_\_\_ andany modification granted thereto shall be subject to Fire Department concurrence.</p>

Answer 225

<ul> <li>The Chief</li></ul>

Question 226

<p>Chapter 9 - Portable fireextinguishers shall be located within \_\_\_\_ feet of commercial cooking equipment.</p>

Answer 226

<ul> <li>30 feet</li></ul>

Question 227

<p>Chapter 9 -Buildings with a rooftop helistop or heliport shall be equipped with a Class \_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_ standpipe system extended to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located.</p>

Answer 227

<ul> <li>Class I or III</li></ul>

Question 228

<p>Chapter 9 -Cabinets containing firefighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire department valvesshall be identified in an approved manner by a permanently attached sign with letters not less than \_\_\_\_ inch(s) high in a color that contrasts with the background color, indicating the equipment contained therein.</p>

Answer 228

<ul> <li>2 inches (not less)</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p><u>Exceptions</u></p>

<p>Doors not large enough to accommodate a written sign shall be marked with a permanently attached pictogram of the equipment contained therein.</p>

<p>Doors that have either an approved visual identification clear glass panel or a complete glass door panel are not required to be marked.</p>

Question 229

<p>Chapter 9 -All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic sprinkler or extinguishing systems, communication systems, and all other equipment, material or systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with the fire code and California \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

Answer 229

<ul> <li>California Code of Regulations</li></ul>

Question 230

<p>Chapter 9 -Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding \_\_\_\_ pounds shallbe installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not morethan 5 feet above the floor.</p>

Answer 230

<ul> <li>40 pounds</li></ul>

<p></p>

<p>Extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 pounds (exceptwheeled-type) shall be so installed that the top of theextinguisher is not more than 3-1/2 feet abovethe floor. In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less than 4 inches.</p>

Question 231

<p>Chapter 9 -An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes shall have additional sprinkler heads installed at \_\_\_\_\_\_ floors and at the \_\_\_\_\_\_ intake.</p>

Answer 231

<ul> <li>Alternate floors</li> <li>Lowest intake</li></ul>

Question 232

<p>Chapter 9 -Extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 pounds (exceptwheeled-type) shall be so installed that the top of theextinguisher is not more than 3-1/2 feet abovethe floor. In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less than \_\_\_\_ inch(s). </p>

Answer 232

<ul> <li>4 inches</li></ul>

Question 233

<p>Chapter 9 -Portable fire extinguishers should not be located where ambient temperatures exceed \_\_\_\_ degrees Funless otherwise noted on the nameplate of theextinguisher.</p>

Answer 233

<ul> <li>120 degrees F</li></ul>