Volume 7 PTQ1 Flashcards
A fire safety officer is a sworn member of this department. While on such duty, said member shall be in uniform and, In effect, be acting under the orders of the_________
Fire chief
The________ Will be the department limited access system coordinator and shall be responsible for Limited access key distribution and maintenance
Battalion fire chief-fire prevention division
All plans shall include a completed fire flow( FORM_____) obtained within one year of the submittal date and verified by a signature of an official of the water company or department fire prevention division
Form 196
An appointment shall be made a minimum of______ working days in advance with the appropriate fire prevention division regional office for all inspections and test
2
System piping shall be hydrostaticlly tested at_____ psi for two hours or at_______ PSI above the maximum system operating pressure, which ever is greater
200
50
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised by a listed/Approved central, Proprietary, Or remote station, or a local alarm when approved by the chief, which will give an audible signal at the constantly attended location when the number of sprinklers is______ or more
100
Exception:_______ or more in group 1, Division 1.1 and 1.2 occupancies
20
Sprinkler plans shall be added scale no smaller than
1/8
All sprinkler systems and private hydrant systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the California building and fire codes, and______
NFPA 13
Hydrostatic test(minimum 200 psi for two hours, Or at 50 PSI above the system operating pressure, Whichever is greater) shall be conducted on all systems, new upgrades, or partials which involved the installation of over______ sprinkler heads
20
The FDC shall be installed on the address side of the building within_______ feet(via vehicle access) of an accessible public fire hydrant
150 feet
The FTC shall be visible, accessible and installed with inlets no less than 24 inches and no more than_____ inches above the level of grade, With the FDC facing the street
42
FDC’s shall be located a minimum of________ feet from the structure. When that distance cannot be achieved, A minimum 2 hour fire resistive wall shall be provided with no openings in the wall,______ see in either direction of the FDC
25
25
Systems designed for a total combined water demand exceeding 2000 GPM shall be equipped with a single, Clappered body FDC having_______ 2 1/2 inlets siamese into a minimum______inch pipe with a______ inch check valve
6
6 inch
6 inch
In multi story/level buildings over three levels, the following devices shall be provided at each floor level in a rated shaft or stairway
1) indicating control files
2) waterflow detector with an alarm bell
3) drain valve
4) inspectors test valve with sight gauge
Sectional control valves shall be required for each combination of_____ sprinkler risers and or hydrants
5
Single-family dwellings and detached condos(1-4 units)
1250 GPM 2 Hours HYD spacing 600 feet
Detached condo (five or more units)
1500 GPM 2 hours Hyd spacing 300 feet
Two family dwellings(duplexes)
1500 GPM 2 hours Hyd spacing 600 feet
Multiple family dwellings, hotels, high-rise, commercial industrial
5000 GPM 2 hours Hyd spacing 300 feet
When a cul-de-sac depth exceeds_____ residential or_____ commercial, hydrants shall be required at mid block
450 feet
200 feet
Single-family dwellings-fire hydrant for the spacing of_____
600 feet
Single-family dwellings-urban properties(more than one unit per acre)
No portion of lot frontage should be more than_____ via vehicle or access from a public hydrant
450 feet
Non-urban properties(less than one unit per acre)
No portion of a structure should be placed on a lot where it exceeds______ via vehicle or access from a properly spaced public hydrant that meets the required fire flow
750 feet
All occupancies other than single-family dwellings, such as commercial, industrial, multi family dwellings, schools, institutions, etc., fire hydrant spacing shall be__________
300 feet
All occupancies: no portion of lot frontage shall be more than______ feet via vehicle access from a public hydrant. No portion of the building should exceed______ feet via vehicle or access from a properly spaced public hydrant.
200
400
Only________ buildings qualify for the maximum spacing of 600 feet
Sprinklered
For non-sprinkler buildings, consideration should be given to fire protection, access doors, outside storage etc.. Distance between hydrants should not exceed
400 feet
All on site fire hydrants shall flow a minimum of_____ gallons per minute at______ PSI for a duration of______ hours
1250
20
Two
All on-site hydrants shall be equipped with a shut off gate valve located a minimum of______ feet and a maximum of_____ feet
10
25
Hydrate shall be painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of_____ prior to flow test and acceptance of the system
Red
No barricades, walls, fences, landscaping, etc.. shall be installed or planted within________ feet of a fire hydrant
Three
The minimum acceptance flow from an existing public hydrant Shall be______ GPM unless the required fire flow is less
1000
Public hydrant flow procedure
If more than one hydrant is to be flowed in order to meet the required fire flow, The following number of hydrants shall be flowed as follow
One hydrant= 1250 GPM and below
Two hydrant= 1251-3500 GPM flowing simultaneously
Three hydrant= 3501-5000 GPM flowing simultaneously
Hydrant upgrade policy existing single outlet 2 1/2 inch hydrant shall be upgraded to a double outlet 6” X 4” X 2 1/2” hydrant when the required five flow exceeds_______ GPM
1250
Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic_____ for public hydrants and one coat of_______ four on-site hydrants.
Yellow
Red
Public underground shut off valves are to be located a minimum distance of_____ feet from the hydrant and a maximum distance of_____ feet from the hydrant
10
25
Any high-rise building a fire flow shall be a minimum of______ GPM for_______ hours at______ PSI
3500 GPM
3
20
Christmas trees shall be clear of all sources of ignition. candles and open flames shall not be used on or near a tree within a distance equal to the_____ of the tree
Height
Christmas tree, A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of no less than_____ Shell be provided
2: A: 10 BC
Secondary fire breaks shall not be less than____ feet in width
60
All packages of fireworks must bear the state fire marshal classification label and license number, and shall be marked___________, Otherwise they may be seen by the enforcing agency of the State fire Marshal
Safe & Sane
Construction of stands-stands shall be of wood or metal construction, built with solid roof, rear wall and ends, no Stand shall have a floor area in excess of_______
400 ft.²
Each Stand shall be provided with a minimum of_____-2 1/2 gallon water-type fire extinguishers which have been serviced and bear a state fire marshal’s certification tag within the past 12 months
2
Firework stands shall be cleared of all structures and debris within_______ after midnight on July 4 and shall be done to the satisfaction of the fire department
72 hours
________ shall be responsible for the inspection of the blasting sites
Station captains
Fire Lanes: Unobstructed access clear to the sky for firefighting purpose is required when fire department equipment must use access routes other than improved public roadways to get within______ feet of any portion of the first story of the structure
150 feet
When structures are set back more than 150 feet from the Street, number shall be a minimum of______ inches in height,______ inch wide with a stroke of 1/2
5 inches
2
Building address Numbers shall be a minimum of___ in height,____ wide with a stroke of 3/8 of an inch
3 inches
1 inch
The installation of fire protection systems shall be put on by______ license holders or an owner/Builder
C– 16
Sprinklers may be omitted in garages if all the following apply
1) one hour fire resistive walls
2) heat detector is located in garage and wire to the sprinkler system alarm device
3) the residence is not located in the________
Very high fire hazard severity zone
A minimum 1/4” relief valve, set at______ PSI, Shall be provided on the system side of the sprinkler riser check valve, When the maximum system pressure exceeds______ PSI
175
125
Thanks shell be provided with automatic fuel shut off devices capable of stopping the delivery of fuel when the level in the tank reaches______ of tank capacity
90%
Fire department vehicle access within______ feet of tank
150
Emergency shut down. Shall be located within____ feet, but no closer than_____ feet from the dispenser
100
25
Emergency shutdown. California state fire marshal approved_______ extinguisher, mounted adjacent to emergency shadow
2A– 20B:C
All new swimming pools or spas in a very high fire hazard severity zone with______ or more gallons shall have a minimum________ inch diameter drain and discharge line connected to draft hydrant
5000
4
Piping shall be buried a minimum of_____ inches and a minimum_____ inches when subject to vehicle traffic
24 inches
36 inches
Auxiliary water sources:The hydrant outlet shall be no closer than________ feet to any point of the structure
25 feet
The hydrant outlet shall be_____ to______ inches above grade measure to the center of the outlet
14 inches
24 inches
Five or code infractions are punishable by a fine not to exceed_____ for the first violation,______ for the second_______ for the third and_____ for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year
$50
$100
$250
$500
A_______ is used when violations can’t be abated in the presence of the fire inspector. Written documentation of a verbal notice is required
Verbal notice
All fire code violations shall be documented on an official inspection report–form_____
410
A condemnation “red tag” shall be used to immediately prevent the further use of any equipment, operation, building or premises found to be defective or unsafe so as to create an immediate hazard. They condemnation tag may be removed by a________ representative only
Fire department
A misdemeanor citation bypasses the need for a__________ hearing and is issued in lieu of a criminal court complaint
District attorneys
Misdemeanor–cite for failure to abate imminent life hazards and also for documented return violations.
Examples of life hazards
a) spray painting flammable liquids without proper ventilation
b) Obstructed exit Doors, corridors or aisles
c) overcrowding public assembly
d) _______ on exit doors
illegal locking devices
The jurisdictional_____ shall be notified as soon as possible whenever a misdemeanor citation is issued
Battalion chief
____________ shall verify and approve the location of all key boxes and limited access devices and/or system within their jurisdiction
Station captain
The key box should be accessible by fire department first responders without the use of special equipment. Preference should be given to the______ Side of the building
Address
Limited access keys Will be issued to fire stations to replace lost, Stolen, or misplaced keys once the following is completed:
A) A law enforcement report detailing the lost for theft
B) A survey request form 41; send through channels to the fire prevention division headquarters, Commerce, attention_________
Limited access key coordinator
The school inspection unit is responsible for buildings used for day care purposes for more than_____ children when part of a school complex
6
What is the procedure when someone refuses to allow you to make a inspection
You do not argue– Leave the premises and obtain info for legal action by contacting the battalion chief, or immediate supervisor
Jurisdictional Firestation Capt. shall record receipt of business license application on the________ Page of the business Journal
Last
Any time form 410 is issued on an initial or follow-up inspection by the fire prevention division, a copy shall be transmitted via e-mail to the jurisdictional fire station and______ as soon as possible to preclude simultaneous visits
Jurisdictional battalion fire chief
Existing occupancies who’s inspection responsibilities lie with the engine Company shall be labeled in buff, White, or cherry depending on frequency of inspection. Fire prevention division occupancies shall be labeled in________
Green
Occupancies requiring a form 78 (Target hazard) shall be indicated with a______ on the right-hand edge of the label
Red asterisk
station occupancy folders shall be categorized by the color of the label on the folder tabs or a colored dot affixed to the upper right corner of the folder tabs. Three colors will serve to indicate the frequency of inspection
Buff/yellow: inspect annually
White label: inspect odd years
Cherry/red inspect even years
Depending on local weather patterns and natural drying of grasses and brush, Inspections on improved properties shall commence on
April 1 in the antelope Valley
June 1 in the coastal areas
May 1 in all other areas
Form 13,”Brush hazard abatement activity report”: Submit semi monthly on the 15th and 30th, Through channels, to the_________
Jurisdictional assistant fire chief
High-rise is any structure having floors used for human occupancy, located more than______ feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
75
Fire or safety director: A responsible person from building management or staff designated to work with the fire department to establish, implement, and maintain an emergency action plan. This person is sometimes referred to as the
Building emergency coordinator
Regional fire inspectors shall submit SFM reports to the county facilities/High-rise unit no later than_______ each year
October 15th
Emergency plans shall be reviewed and updated_______. The fire department shall be notified immediately whenever the fire safety director is replaced
Annually
Firestation is a class____ occupancy
B
Class a hazard: light hazard occupancy: where the amount of combustible present is such that fires of small size may be expected. Which may include offices, schoolrooms, churches, assembly calls, etc. Requires a minimum of a 2-A rated extinguisher for each___________ square feet and not over________ feet from any point to an extinguisher.
6000 ft.²
75 feet
Class a hazard; ordinary hazard occupancy: where the amount of combustible present is such that fires of moderate size may be expected 2-A extinguisher
3000 ft.²
75 feet
Station captains notified the jurisdictional___________ of any possible overcrowded conditions and the action anticipated
Battalion chief
Entry Denied– If F D entry is denied, explain the departments right by law to enter and inspect premises. Failure to permit such entry shall constitute a____________. If entry is still denied leave and notify BC and police. A citation can be issued for failure to permit entry
Misdemeanor
Non-fixed seating– Allow one person for each____ square feet of area
15
Dance floor– allow one person for each_____ square feet of area
7
Fire drills shall be conducted__________ at all elementary level public, Private and parochial Schools
Monthly
For new construction or addition to existing lots, Access driveway conditions shall be the following:
A) no driveway shall be less than 29 feet in width
B) access driveway shall be 34 to 39 feet in width
c) no less than 40 feet in width if parking is permitted on both sides
Answer in statement
Regional units personnel of the fire prevention division shall issue all commercial and industrial permits for vessels having a capacity of less than_____ gallons
1200 gallons
By her sprinkler systems are required and shall be designed for an extra hazard group____ density
2
Automatic standpipe systems or sprinkler systems shall be”Serviced” every______ year’s
5 years
A license shall not be required to perform maintenance inspections. Any person designated by the building owner or occupancy may conduct maintenance
Answer in statement
All personnel shall properly report
Identify hazardous Materials handlers to the health hazardous Materials division by submitting form_____
584: handler control record
For California’s disclosure requirements, A hazardous material handler is considered an occupancy or business that uses, handles, or stores hazardous materials/waste; which at any one time during the year has the following amounts on the premises
55 gallons
500 pounds
200 ft.³
Hazardous waste exceeding the above quantities
For noncompliant occupancies, if the occupancy is not on record as being a handler and has not complied with required annual submittals the inspector shall
Complete form 584, Haller control record and forward to the health hazardous materials division o
Group R– 2.2.1 occupancies are regulated by the California code of regulations, Title 19, 22 and 24, And licensed by the state department of______ services
Social
Group R-3 occupancies (large family day care home) are defined in the California building code as a provider’s own home license to provide day care for Less than 24 hours per day for_____to______ persons, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home
9
14
R-3 large family day care, Initial, annual, and enforcement are the responsibility of
Station personnel
