Section F Ontario Fire Code – Parts 3 & 5 Flashcards

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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
A

c) 2A:30B:C

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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
A

b) 15m

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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

A

d) Drained and ventilated prior to salvage operations

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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
A

c) 60m of hose

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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) 500m2
b) 1000m2
c) 250m2
d) 450m2
A

a) 500m2

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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
A

b) 1.5m

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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
A

a) Monthly

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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
A

b) 52°C

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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

A

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

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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)

A

d) a) or b)

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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
A

a) 2A:30B:C

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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
A

b) 32m

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F-14.
(OFC Div. B, 3.3.1.6)
In a warehouse containing tire storage, what clearance must be maintained between piles of tires and supporting columns? 
a) 600mm
b) 914mm
c) 457mm
d) Half the height of the adjoining pile
A

a) 600mm

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F-15.
(OFC Div. B. 3.2.2.7)
In a lumber yard, piles of sawdust may be accumulated to a maximum pile height of:
a) 3m
b) 1.5m
c) 914mm 
d) Not permitted
A

d) Not permitted

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F-16.
(OFC Div. B. 5.12.5.2)
An electric motor for an exhaust fan serving a spray booth shall be placed:
a) In the exhaust duct
b) In the spray booth
c) Outside of the spray booth and exhaust duct
d) In an electrically grounded location

A

c) Outside of the spray booth and exhaust duct

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F-17.
(OFC Div. B. 5.2.1.2)
The storage of ammunition shall be in conformance with:
a) Canadian General Standards Board
b) American National Standards Institute
c) Explosives Act (Canada)
d) Regulations for the Transport of Dangerous Commodities

A

c) Explosives Act (Canada)

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F-18.
(OFC Div. B. 5.12.4.4)
An access door shall be installed in a spray booth exhaust duct for:
a) Inspection purposes
b) Maintenance purposes
c) Access to exhaust fan 
d) Cleaning purposes
A

d) Cleaning purposes

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F-19.
(OFC Div. B. 5.6.2.4 (3)(c))
Cylinders containing a flammable compressed gas which is heavier than air must not be stored:
a) In a basement or below grade
b) On the main floor
c) In an unsprinklered building
d) In a fire compartment having less than a 1 hour fire-resistance rating

A

a) In a basement or below grade

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F-20.
(OFC Div. B. 3.2.2.6)
Lumber stored outdoors in a pile with a height of 3m must be how far from adjacent vegetation? 
a) 4.5m
b) 3m
c) 6m
d) 15m
A

a) 4.5m

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F-21.
(OFC Div. B, 3.2.1.1 (1))
An outdoor storage pile of tires is 100m2 in area and 2.5m in height. The public water system supplying water to this storage yard must supply how much water?
a) 3780 L/min. for 3 hours
b) 1860 L/min. for 3 hours
c) Enough to fill an on-site reservoir in conformance with NFPA 1231 Appendix B-1984 “Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting”
d) No requirement for water supply due to the size of the pile

A

d) No requirement for water supply due to the size of the pile

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F-22.
(OFC Div. B. 5.13.3.4)
A dip tank having a capacity in excess of 550L of a combustible liquid must have:
a) A 200mm diameter overflow pipe leading to a safe location outside the building
b) An overflow pipe sized in accordance with Table (5.13.3.A.) from Division B, Section 5.13 of the Ontario Fire Code
c) A trapped, 200mm diameter overflow pipe leading to a safe location outside the building
d) A trapped overflow pipe sized in accordance with a Table (5.13.3.A.) from Division B, Section 5.13 of the Ontario Fire Code

A

b) An overflow pipe sized in accordance with Table (5.13.3.A.) from Division B, Section 5.13 of the Ontario Fire Code

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F-23.
(OFC Div. B. 5.4.3.4 (1))
A vault containing 3250 kg of cellulose nitrate plastics must be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire resistance rating of:
a) 1 hour 
b) 1.5 hours
c) 2 hours
d) 3 hours
A

b) 1.5 hours

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F-24.
(OFC Div. B. 5.12.10.11)
The surface temperature of an electrostatic fluidized bed coating area shall not exceed:
a) 37.8°C
b) 66.0°C
c) 10.0°C
d) 50.0°C
A

b) 66.0°C

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F-25.
(OFC Div. B. 3.3.4.6 (1))
The clearance between sprinkler head deflectors and the tops of baled storage piles of combustible fibres shall not be less than: 
a) 457mm
b) 300mm
c) 914mm
d) 650mm
A

a) 457mm

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F-26.
(OFC Div. B. 5.18.6.2)
In addition to portable fire extinguishers, what other fire protection system must be installed in an industrial area where baking or drying processes in industrial ovens gives off flammable vapours?
a) Sprinkler system
b) Fixed extinguishing systems 
c) Standpipe and hose system
d) Standpipe system
A

c) Standpipe and hose system

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F-27.
(OFC Div. B. 5.16.2.1)
When a building is to undergo fumigation that may create a fire or an explosion hazard, the Fire Department is to be notified:
a) Immediately prior to the operation by phone
b) 24 hours prior to the operation and in writing
c) 24 hours prior to the operation by phone
d) 2 hours prior to the operation by writing

A

b) 24 hours prior to the operation and in writing

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F-28.
(OFC Div. B. 5.12.3.3)
Electrostatic spraying shall have an exhaust air velocity at the face of a spray booth of: 
a) At least 18m/min
b) At least 30m/min
c) At least 36m/min
d) At least 9m/min
A

a) At least 18m/min

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F-29.
(OFC Div. B. 5.12.3.6 (2))
Division B, Sentence 5.12.3.6 (2) of the Ontario Fire Code requires a gauge or alarm to ____________ .
a) Be installed on new spray booths installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code
b) Monitor for a reduction in ventilation
c) Monitor the air velocity at the face of a spray booth
d) Be installed on spray booths where electrostatic spraying occurs

A

b) Monitor for a reduction in ventilation

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F-31.
(OFC Div. B. 3.5.1.2)
Fires in a salvage yard are prohibited by Ontario Fire Code, Division B, Article 3.5.1.2. except:
a) When used to burn fluff generated from the plastic interior of vehicles
b) When used for heating purposes
c) If the salvage yard is located within 60 m of a municipal hydrant system
d) If the salvage yard has portable fire extinguishers placed 25m apart within the yard

A

b) When used for heating purposes

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F-32.
(OFC – Guide to the Fire Code)
The Ontario Fire Code, Division B reference number 3.4.2.3 (1)(c) is called a:
a) Section 
b) Clause
c) Subsection
d) Article
A

b) Clause

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F-33.
(OFC Div. B, 5.11.2.2 (1)(a))
In accordance with Div. B Sentence 5.11.2.2 (1), an open flame torch shall only be applied to materials intended for hot surface applications and shall not directly expose:
a) Bitumen kettles located within 3m of the work area
b) Combustible materials, such as wood roof decks, cant strips, insulation and flashing
c) Construction equipment that is not associated with the hot surface application
d) Vehicles and any other mobile equipment on the work site

A

b) Combustible materials, such as wood roof decks, cant strips, insulation and flashing

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F-34.
(Div. B, 5.11.2.4 (1)(a))
In accordance with Div. B Sentence 5.11.2.4 (1), after daily use mops that have been used for spreading bitumen shall be kept in a safe location:
a) Adjacent to the bitumen kettle 
b) At least 3m away from buildings
c) At least 5m away from buildings
d) Adjacent to the bitumen storage area
A

b) At least 3m away from buildings