NFPA Fire Inspector 2 Flashcards
The first step in the enforcement procedure would usually be to:
A. notify the responsible party of their appeal rights
B.determine whether the violation is significant enough in nature to pursue
C. send the business owner a letter stating the premises are in full compliance
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found
Before conducting an inspection, the occupant should be notified in advance so:
A. the occupant can correct any fire hazards before the fire department arrives.
B. there will be minimum inconvenience to the owner, occupant and fire department.
C. the owner can have the fire extinguishers filled
D. someone will be at the location to fill out fire department forms.
B. there will be minimum inconvenience to the owner, occupant, and fire department
Without written evidence of an inspection, no proof exists that the fire inspector gave the owner notice:
A. that a court citation has been issued
B. of hazardous conditions or the corrective measures to be taken
C. of what rights the owner may have to reduce a fine.
D. that their occupancy permit will stay in effect
B. of hazardous conditions or the corrective measures to be taken
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are a way of staying aware of changes in an occupancy use or hazardous conditions. A. Surveys B. Permits C. Self-inspections D. Fire reports
B. Permits
Fire inspectors have a notification mechanism that keeps them aware of the commercial and business changes in the community through a \_\_\_\_\_\_ system. A. community development B. permitting C. fire reporting D. plan review
B. permitting
What type of permit would you recommend be applied for if a citizen wants to use a chemical during a manufacturing process? A. Fire Protection Equipment permit B. Hazardous Material use permit C. Special Use permit D. Use and Occupancy permit
B. Hazardous Material use permit
The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of a proposed building refers to the: A. inspection review B. permit review C. plans review D. occupancy review
C. plans review
During a review of the electrical systems, an inspector must verify that illumination of exit \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is adequate. A. discharge B. doors C. access D. corridors
C. access
When investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should:
A. give advance notice of each investigation to the building owner
B. advise the building owner of the results of the inspection
C. recommend that violations such as locked exits doors be corrected within seven days
D. provide the name of the person making the complaint to the building owner.
B. advise the building owner of the results of the inspection
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ plan show the relative locations of walls, doors, windows, and other features. A. elevation B. floor C. architectural D. glazing schedule
B. floor
When receiving a complaint, the fire inspector should \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_ all pertinent information. A. interpret B. review C. record D. evaluate
C. record
When an occupant feels that the local jurisdiction has made an improper code interpretation or decision, the individual may request a:
A. hearing in a civil court
B. hearing by the civilian review board
C. review by the Board of Appeals
D. more favorable ruling by the building inspector
C. review the board of Appeals
Prior to appearing in court, you should:
A. not reinspect the facility within the month preceding the trial
B. review your inspection notes and the required codes
C. appear in your inspection coveralls to convey your professionalism
D. volunteer information to make responses as detailed and complete as possible
B. review your inspection notes and the required codes
Which is suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
A. be argumentative while on the witness stand
B. make sure that all physical evidence and reference materials are brought to court
C. attempt to answer every question, even when you do not know the answer
D. always give your opinion as you are inn court as an expert witness
B. Make sure that all physical evidence and reference materials are brought to court
Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court?
A. The business owner felt they were treated unfairly
B. the owner disagreed with the inspectors findings
C. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal
D. The property owner
C. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal
buildings used to store, market, and other rooms, buildings, or structures used to display and sell merchandise are classified as a: A. mercantile occupancy B. business occupancy C. storage occupancy D. place of assembly
A. mercantile occupancy
A building, or portion of a building, used for educational purposes above the 12th grade is classified as a: A. educational occupancy B. business occupancy C. institutional occupancy D. assembly occupancy
B. business occupancy
Each of the principal model code organizations have developed occupancy classification code \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ that clearly separates each occupancy into categories of risk based upon the use of the structure or space. A. standards B. language C. amendments D. comparisons
B. language
An \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ classification can be defined as the use of all or a portion of a building or structure. A. identifiable B. protection C. occupancy D. storage
C. occupancy
Under NFPA 101, a place for treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others is a description of: A. day care B. hospitals C. nursing homes D. ambulatory health care
D. ambulatory health care
In an assembly area of less concentrated use, such as a conference room or dining room measuring 150 feet by 200 feet, what would be the occupant load, if a load factor of 15 sq. ft per person is used? A. 1000 B. 2000 C. 500 D. 5000
B. 2000
Net occupant load factor is:
A. calculated for the building as a whole
B. measured wall to wall
C. the gross occupant load factor minus any tables, columns, or other unusable space
D. used in occupancies where there will be lower concentrations of people
C. the gross occupant load factor minus any tables, columns, or other unusable space
Which is allowed to be used as a part of a means of egress in new occupancies? A. ramps B escalators C. chain ladders D. rope ladders
A. ramps
A means of egress consists of: A. exit entry B. exit corridor C. exit discharge D. exit destination
C. exit discharge
In terms of life safety, two of the most important functions of doors are to:
A. provide light and fresh air in case of a fire
B. provide access for emergency personnel
C. help with the ventilation and confinement of the fire
D. act as a barrier to fire and smoke and serve as components in a means of egress
D. act as a barrier to fire and smoke and serve as components in a means of egress
The minimum number of exits required from any story or portion thereof with an occupant load of 500 or less shall be: A: four B: two C: five D. three
B. two
The vertical supporting members in a frame dwelling are called: A. rafters B. sheathing C. joists D. studs
D. studs
A fire wall must be continuous from the foundation floor to a height:
A. equal with the roof after
B. above the roof as required by the local building code
C. six inches below the roof one
D. as least equal with the attic floor
B. above the roof as required by the local building code
To protect steel structural components of a building, what may be applied to protect steal from heat? A. plywood covering B. polystyrene sheets C. polyurethane foam insulation D. layers of gypsum board
D. layers of gypsum board
A compartmentalized floor area of a buillding is subdivided with fire-resistive: A. doors or curtains B. carpet or drapes C. lumber or doorways D. partitions or walls
D. partitions or walls
In ordinary wood-frame construction the wood floors are less substantial than Type IV construction and are: A. tied into bearing walls B. secured by pier and beam construction C. typically supported by joists D. fire-rated and protected
C. typically supported by joists
Any glazing materials used in fire doors is required to be: A. installed at the factory B. fire rated C. set in a metal frame D. wired glass
B. fire rated
Doors from hotel rooms in corridors commonly use \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ fire door closures. A. auto-closing B. counter-weight C. spring-loaded D. self-closing
D. self-closing
Which is a component of a window? A. frame B. striker plate C. jamb D. header plate
A. frame
The design and installation of the electrical system will be regulated by: A. NFPA 70 B. NFPA 30 C. NFPA 10 D. NFPA 710
A. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ fixed fire extinguishing systems are primarily used to protect against fires involving flammable gases or liquids and electrical equipment. A. Chemical B. carbon dioxide C. Foam D. Automatic sprinkler
B. Carbon dioxide
The National Fire Protection Association standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one-and-two family dwellings and manufactured homes is: A. NFPA 20 B. NFPA 13 C. NFPA 13D D. NFPA 13R
C. NFPA 13D
Which could be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system? A. check valve B. drain valve C. Outside-stem and yoke valve D. Stop and cock valve
C. Outside-stem and yoke valve
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ sprinkler systems should be used in buildings where insufficient heat is maintained. A. wet-pipe B. dry pipe C. deluge D. pre-action
B. dry pipe
The most commonly used type of sprinkler system is the: A. wet-pipe system B. wet chemical system, C. clean agent system D. external-supply system
A. wet-pipe system
A fire department connection to a sprinkler system enables firefighters to:
A. connect hand lines for attacking the fire
B. back up the first-attack units
C. ensure that the pressure of the primary water supply is maintained
D. test the system
C. ensure that the pressure of the primary water supply is maintained
Every sprinkler system should be equipped with a main control valve located between the:
A. riser and branches
B. sources of water supply and the sprinkler system
C. cross mains and the riser
D. fire department connection and the riser
B. sources of water supply and the sprinkler system
The control valve for a sprinkler system may be located at the system or outside the building. This valve should always be a: A. check valve B. indicating type valve C. non-indicating valve D. quarter-turn valve
B. indicating vallve
A type of sprinkler system that maintains air under pressure in the sprinkler piping is: A. wet pipe B. dry pipe C. deluge D. wet chemical
B. dry pipe
The standard hydrostatic test for all piping in wet pipe systems is not less than: A. 50 psi for one hour B. 200 psi for two hours C. 150 psi for twenty minutes D. 100 psi for two hours
B. 200 psi for two hours
A pendant-type sprinkler head is designed to be installed: A. upward from a pipe B. on a vertical sidewall C. open, fused D. downward from a pipe
D. downward from a pipe
Trouble signals indicate an electrical failure in the system and:
A. should have a separate source of power
B. notify the alarm company immediately
C. sound throughout the building.
D. never be silenced
A. should have a separate source of power
Which alarm system is a combination of alarm components designed to detect a fire/and or transmit an alarm on the immediate premises? A. Proprietary B. Central Station C. local D. Auxiliary
C. local
A local protective signaling system is intended primarily to alert: A. the fire department dispatcher B. a private alarm contractor C. occupants of the protected area D. central monitoring station
C. occupants of the protected area
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are used to supervise the main control valve on an automatic fire sprinkler system. A. Tamper switches B. Water flow device C. OS & Y valve D. Outside horn and strobe
A. Tamper switches
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is responsible for processing signals from detection devices. A. fire alarm control panel B. smoke detector C. heat detector D. horn/strobe device
A. fire alarm control panel
When considering the distribution of fire extinguishers for Class A hazards, the maximum travel distance to extinguishers will be \_\_\_ feet. A. 50 B. 75 C. 150 D. 30
B. 75
A stored-pressure water extinguisher would be best used on a \_\_\_\_\_ fire. A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D
A. Class A
A class D fire involves: A. combustible metals B. flammable liquids C. electrical equipment D. wood, paper, etc.
A. combustible metals
A Class B fire involves: A. flammable liquids B. electrical energized equipment C. ordinary combustibles D. combustible metals
A. flammable liquids
Fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ fires. A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D
D. Class D