Section F Ontario Fire Code – Parts 3 & 5

Question 1

F-1.
(OFC Div. B. 3.4.2.1 (4))
Propane powered forklift trucks shall be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of:
a) 3A:10B:C
b) 20BC
c) 2A:30B:C
d) Not required

Answer 1

c) 2A:30B:C

Question 2

F-2.
(OFC Div. B. 3.2.2.5 (1))
How far must stickered lumber piles be stored away from buildings?
a) 4.5m
b) 15m
c) 6m
d) 10m

Answer 2

b) 15m

Question 3

F-3.
(OFC Div. B. 3.5.1.3)
In an automobile wrecking yard, gas tanks on vehicles to be salvaged must be:
a) Removed from the vehicle prior to salvage operations
b) Drained of all liquids prior to salvage operations
c) Capped and or sealed off prior to salvage operations
d) Drained and ventilated prior to salvage operations

Answer 3

d) Drained and ventilated prior to salvage operations

Question 4

F-4.
(OFC Div. B. 3.2.2.27)
In a lumber storage yard where fire protection cannot be provided by municipal street hydrants in order to confine and control a fire, the hydrant system shall be extended into the yard so that all parts of the lumber yard can be reached by not using more than:
a) 30m of hose
b) 90m of hose
c) 60m of hose
d) 25m of hose

Answer 4

c) 60m of hose

Question 5

F-5.
(OFC Div. B. 3.3.2.2 (1))
In an unsprinklered warehouse used for indoor general storage, the maximum area of individual storage piles shall not exceed:
a) 500m^2
b) 1000m^2
c) 250m^2
d) 450m^2

Answer 5

a) 500m^2

Question 6

F-7.
(OFC Div. B. 3.4.2.2 (1))
Combustible materials shall be stored how far from the charging installation for battery powered fork lift trucks:
a) 4.5m
b) 1.5m
c) 3.0m
d) 5.0m

Answer 6

b) 1.5m

Question 7

F-8.
(OFC Div. B, 5.17.2.6 (2))
How often shall welding and cutting equipment be tested for leaks?
a) Monthly
b) Weekly
c) Daily
d) At each use

Answer 7

a) Monthly

Question 8

F-9.
(OFC Div. B. 5.6.1.5)
Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored in an area where the ambient air temperature does not exceed:
a) 37.8°C
b) 52°C
c) 66°C
d) 73°C

Answer 8

b) 52°C

Question 9

F-10.
(OFC Div. B. 3.5.1.10)
In a salvage yard, the phone number of the Fire Department must be conspicuously posted:
a) In working locations in the open yard
b) In all buildings in the yard
c) In attended locations throughout the open yard
d) In working locations in the open yard and in each building

Answer 9

d) In working locations in the open yard and in each building

Question 10

F-11.
(OFC Div. B. 5.14.9.5 (2) and 2.4.3.2)
In a room where pin refinishing is being carried out, there must be a no smoking sign posted which conforms to the following:
a) Black lettering 50mm high with a 12.5mm stroke on a yellow background
b) A symbol 150mm x 150mm
c) Both a) & b)
d) a) or b)

Answer 10

d) a) or b)

Question 11

F-12.
(OFC Div. B. 3.4.2.1 (4))
Fuel fired industrial trucks in an outdoor tire storage yard shall be equipped with a listed portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of:
a) 2A:30B:C
b) 5B:C
c) 10B:C
d) 1A:5B:C

Answer 11

a) 2A:30B:C

Question 12

F-13.
(OFC Div. B, 3.2.3.6 (1)(a))
The clear space between a wood chip pile 16m in height and a wood frame building shall be:
a) 16m
b) 32m
c) 9m
d) 18m

Answer 12

b) 32m