Section E Ontario Fire Code – Parts 1 & 2 Flashcards
E-1.
(OFC Div. B. 1.1.1.1)
In accordance with the Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Article 1.1.1.1., when tests, repairs or alterations are
conducted by an owner or agent for the owner on fire protection installations, including sprinkler and
standpipe systems, the following procedures must be followed:
a) Notifying the Fire Department and insurance company
b) Notifying the Fire Department and monitoring company
c) Notifying the Fire Department and building occupants where necessary for safety
d) Notifying the Fire Department
c) Notifying the Fire Department and building occupants where necessary for safety
E-2.
(OFC Div. B. 1.1.2.1)
Written records for the testing of fire protection installations must be:
a) Provided to the Chief Fire Official on a yearly basis
b) Forwarded by the contractor testing the systems to the Chief Fire Official on a yearly basis
c) Maintained on-site at the test building at all times
d) Retained at the building premises for examination by the Chief Fire Official
d) Retained at the building premises for examination by the Chief Fire Official
E-3.
(OFC Div. B. 2.1.1.3)
Which one of the following Sections/Subsections is not enforceable under Division B, Part 2 of the Ontario
Fire Code as it applies to individual dwelling units:
a) Subsection 2.4.7. (Vacant Buildings)
b) Section 2.2. (Fire Separations)
c) Section 2.6. (Service Equipment)
d) Section 2.7. (Safety to Life)
d) Section 2.7. (Safety to Life)
E-4.
(OFC Div. B. 2.4.4.2 (4))
What is the minimum rating required for a portable fire extinguisher in an area where refuelling of appliances
for flaming meals or drinks takesplace:
a) 2A 5BC
b) 5B:C
c) 2A 10BC
d) 3A 20BC
b) 5B:C
E-5.
(OFC Div. B, 2.4.4.4 (1))
Which one of the following scenarios best complies with Sentence 2.4.4.4 (1) for open air burning:
a) Boy scouts roasting hot dogs on a confined fire using a grill
b) A large open pit fire to roast marshmallows
c) A small confined fire to burn brush and tree trimmings
d) Burning wood in a 45-gallon barrel on a strike picket line
a) Boy scouts roasting hot dogs on a confined fire using a grill
E-6.
(OFC Div. B. 2.1.2.2)
Which one of the following situations would be suitable for applying Sentence 2.1.2.2. of the
Ontario Fire Code, Division B (“activities that create a hazard not allowed for in the original
design”)?
a) Woodworking in a F2 occupancy
b) Spray painting in a F1 occupancy
c) Car repairs in a D occupancy
d) Retailing in an E occupancy
c) Car repairs in a D occupancy
E-7.
(OFC Div. B. 2.2.1.1)
In the following situations, which example is the most correct and would be enforceable within the scope of Division B, Sentence 2.2.1.1. (Major Occupancies - damaged fire separations)?
a) A damaged separation wall between a compressor room and the remainder of a mercantile store
b) A damaged separation wall between a dry cleaning operation and a mercantile store
c) A damaged pipe chase between the 2nd and 3rd floors in a retail store
d) A damaged closure in a stairwell lobby of a commercial/residential building
b) A damaged separation wall between a dry cleaning operation and a mercantile store
E-8.
(OFC Div. B. 2.4.1.3 (1))
In conformance with Ontario Fire Code, Division B – Part 2, Waste Receptacles, greasy or oily rags used in premises shall be removed from the building or stored in a receptacle if they are:
a) Greasy or oily rags used in an automobile repair shop
b) Used in a tool and dye process to wipe turned rollers with cutting oil
c) Used to wipe vegetable oil spills from a deep fryer at McDonald’s
d) Subject to spontaneous ignition
d) Subject to spontaneous ignition
E-9.
(OFC Div. B. 2.6.1.1)
Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Article 2.6.1.1. (re: defective appliances in a building) would only apply to which of the following situations?
a) A deteriorated free standing fireplace in a backyard
b) A defective gas stove in a single family dwelling unit
c) A defective electric panel an apartment building
d) A defective electric dishwasher in a condo unit
b) A defective gas stove in a single family dwelling unit
E-10.
(OFC Div. B. 2.9.1.2)
In accordance with Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Section 2.9. (Tents and Air-Supported Structures), a tent being used by a Cub Group during a weekend retreat would:
a) Be required to be constructed of flame resistive material to comply with the Building Code if it was greater than 30m2 in size
b) Not be required to be constructed of flame resistive material if the tent is used for weekend purposes only
c) Not be impacted by Section 2.9., regardless of the overall size and shape of the tent
d) Would be required to post a fire watch in the tent in the absence of a fire alarm system
a) Be required to be constructed of flame resistive material to comply with the Building Code if it was greater than 30m2 in size
E-11.
(OFC Div. B. 2.4.3.2)
The application of Ontario Fire Code provisions prohibiting smoking require “No Smoking” signs to be installed in which one of the following areas?
a) A residential care facility
b) A restaurant
c) A wood chip pile at a lumber storage yard
d) An art studio/gallery where students are actively painting pictures on canvas
c) A wood chip pile at a lumber storage yard
E-12.
(OFC Div. B, 2.6.1.5)
In applying Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Article 2.6.1.5. (cleaning of chimneys, flues and flue pipes), the owner would be required to clean a chimney flue or flue pipe:
a) Every year to remove all combustible deposits
b) Cleaning is not required until combustible deposits obstruct the flue pipe opening
c) As often as necessary to remove combustible deposits
d) On a bi-yearly basis or more frequently if necessary
c) As often as necessary to remove combustible deposits
E-13.
(OFC Div. B. 2.6.1.12 (1))
While inspecting a public hall, you notice two residential gas stoves side by side in the kitchen area. Based on the following scenarios, choose the correct application where Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Clause 2.6.1.12 (1) (provision of exhaust and fire protection systems) would apply in conjunction with our office policy on commercial cooking equipment:
a) The stove tops are not used at all, only the oven portion is used
b) The stove tops are used to cook pancakes, sausages and bacon by groups who rent the hall for breakfast meetings, but only on a monthly basis
c) The stove tops are used to boil water for perogies and spaghetti only
d) The stove tops are used at no charge by cooking classes for persons who are learning to cook Chinese food
b) The stove tops are used to cook pancakes, sausages and bacon by groups who rent the hall for breakfast meetings, but only on a monthly basis
E-14.
(OFC Div.B. 2.8.1.1 (2)(a))
A Fire Safety Plan conforming to Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Section 2.8. (Emergency Planning) would be required in which building?
a) A restaurant serving alcohol with an occupant load of 20 persons
b) A residential building with an occupant load of 10 persons
c) A four storey commercial building
d) An F1 building with an occupant load of 25 persons
c) A four storey commercial building
E-15.
(OFC Div. B. 2.7.1.6 (8))
The occupant load of an assembly occupancy with non-fixed seating is 250 persons. The building owner has the option of:
a) Fastening seats together in groups of not less than three or more than twelve
b) Fastening seats to the floor at the end of each cross aisle only
c) Increasing aisle width to 1600 mm for all main and cross aisles
d) Increasing the aisle widths by 50% above the non-fixed seating requirements provided the maximum occupant load is based on not less than 1.2m2 of floor space per person
d) Increasing the aisle widths by 50% above the non-fixed seating requirements provided the maximum occupant load is based on not less than 1.2m2 of floor space per person
