138. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within ________________ of combustible construction. Exceptions ignored.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)
B. 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 50 feet (15 240 mm)
D. 100 feet (30480 mm)
139. For balconies, galleries or press boxes having a seating capacity of _______ or more located in a building, room or space used for assembly purposes, at least two means of egress shall be provided, with one from each side of every balcony, gallery or press box and at least one leading directly to an exit.
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
140. Areas of refuge shall be provided with ______________________________________ complying with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2.
A. a clear hallway 66 inch minimum in width
B. a two-way communication system
C. a emergency first aid station
D. a fire extinguishing tools cabinet
141. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be _____ in color.
A. yellow
B. orange
C. red
D. white
142. Flexible ducts and air connectors shall not pass through any fire-resistance-rated assembly. Flexible air connectors shall not pass through any _______________________________.
A. wall
B. ceiling
C. floor
D. all the above.
143. What interior wall and ceiling class finish is required in sprinklered rooms and enclosed spaces of a Group A-4 occupancy?
A. A
B. B
C. C
144. Battery-charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 having a minimum 4-A:20-B:C rating and must be located within ______________of the battery charger.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)
B. 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 25 feet (7620 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm)
145. In motor fuel-dispensing facilities and repair garages what is the minimum distance that the dispensing device can be located from the lot line of the property?
A. Five feet (1524 mm)
B. Ten feet (3048 mm)
C. Twenty feet (6096)
D. Fifty feet (15,240 mm)
146. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to ______________.
A. education
B. licensing
C. experience
D. qualifications and reliability
147. A Class IA. Liquid has a flash point below _____________and having a boiling point below _____________.
A. 50°F (10°C), 120°F (49°C)
B. 100°F (38°C), 100°F (38°C)
C. 73°F (23°C), 100°F (38°C)
D. 173°F (78°C), 212°F (100°C)
148. ___________________ shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and ramps.
A. Fire hoses
B. Combustible materials
C. Fire Extinguishers
D. Any of the above
149. What is the occupant load of a building that was formerly a warehouse and has recently been turned into a nightclub. The area of this facility measures 100 feet by 150 feet. As a nightclub, it will contain unconcentrated tables and chairs around a large dance floor.
A. 100 persons
B. 500 persons
C. 1000 persons
D. 2000 persons
150. What is the maximum allowable travel distance between fire extinguishers for Class A fire hazards in a extra high hazard occupancy setting?
A. 35 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 100 feet
151. The opening around a penetrating item in a fire resistance-rated construction.
A. dead space
B. annular space
C. fire blocking space
D. seal housing
152. The door component of a fire door assembly.
A. fire block
B. fire damper
C. fire door
D. fire stop
153. Fire detection systems using heat detection devices are among the oldest still in service. They are relatively inexpensive compared to other types of systems, and they are the least prone to false activations. They are typically the ____________ type of system to activate under fire conditions .
A. best
B. most expensive
C. fastest
D. slowest
154. In Assembly seating the aisle width shall provide sufficient egress capacity for the number of persons accommodated by the ____________ area served by the aisle.
A. building
B. seating
C. open
D. catchment
155. What is the REQUIRED SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES (HOURS) between a Group A and Group M. The Buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. NP (Not Permitted)
156. What is the fire resistance rating requirement for the primary structural frame Including columns, girders, trusses excluding roof support members in a Type I-B structure.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
157. Crawl spaces shall be provided with a minimum of one access opening not less than _________________________.
A. 22 inches by 24 inches
B. 22 inches by 30 inches
C. 18 inches by 24 inches
D. 18 inches by 30 inches
158. Foam plastic insulation used as interior wall or ceiling finish or as interior trim in plenums shall exhibit a flame spread index of ________ or less and a smoke developed index of ________ or less when tested.
A. 75, 450
B. 450, 450
C. 75, 75
D. 175, 150
159. The minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a clear width of _____________________.
A. 32 inches (813 mm)
B. 36 inches (914 mm)
C. 42 inches (1069 mm)
D. 44 inches (1118 mm)
160. A storage battery in which, under conditions of normal use, hydrogen and oxygen gasses created by electrolysis are vented into the air outside of the battery.
A. Lithium-ion battery
B. Nonrecombinant battery
C. Lithium metal polymer battery
D. alkaline storage battery
161. Before beginning an inspection, an inspector must ______________________, based on the type of occupancy and operation that will be inspected. An inspector must be able to identify the process or equipment, be familiar with its purpose and operation, and understand the basic safety principles that apply to it.
A. prepare a checklist
B. consult an industry expert
C. research the specific processes
D. all of these
162. A gas that is capable of reacting with other materials only under abnormal conditions such as high temperatures, pressures and similar extrinsic physical forces. Within the context of the code, inert gases do not exhibit either physical or health hazard properties as defined (other than acting as a simple asphyxiant) or hazard properties other than those of a compressed gas. Some of the more common inert gases include argon, helium, krypton, neon, nitrogen and xenon.
A. Flammable Gas
B. Inert Gas
C. Ignition Gas
D. none of these
163. Inspectors making a routine inspection should have records available to them that indicate what occupancy classifications have been assigned in the past. This information can be found _______________________________.
A. on the building plans and permits
B. on previous inspection reports or occupancy certificates
C. on the safety plan posted in the building
D. in the owner/manager kept safety records
164. An operational permit is required for the storage and handling of combustible fibers in quantities greater than _______________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 50 cubic feet (1.4 m3).
B. 100 cubic feet (2.8 m3).
C. 200 cubic feet (5.7 m3).
D. 500 cubic feet (14.2 m3).
165. The fire barrier separating incidental accessory occupancies from other spaces in the building shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than ___________.
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. that indicated in Table 509.
D. any of the above
166. Where more than one exit is required, they shall be so arranged that it is possible to travel in either direction from any point in a mall to separate exits and the minimum width of an exit passageway or corridor from a mall shall be ____________________________.
A. 144 inches
B. 100 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 66 inches
167. A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or facility to a public way.
A. Exit path
B. Restricted Area
C. accessible means of egress
D. none of these
168. As applied to a fire door or other opening, means equipped with an approved device that will ensure closing after having been opened.
A. automatic
B. self-closing
C. motorized
D. self-automated
169. Insulating materials, where exposed as installed in buildings of any type of construction, shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than _______.
A. 50
B. 250
C. 450
D. 650
170. Automotive motor fuel-dispensing facilities, marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities, fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities, aircraft motor-vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities and repair garages shall be in accordance with which chapter of the IFC and the International Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code.
A. CHAPTER 19
B. CHAPTER 20
C. CHAPTER 21
D. CHAPTER 23
171. In reference to Covered Mall Buildings. Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, building service areas are permitted to open directly into exit passageways provided that the exit passageway is separated from such rooms with ________________________________________
"A. not less than 2-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire protection rating of openings in the
fire barriers of 2-hours"
"B. not less than 1.5 -hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire protection rating of openings in the
fire barriers of 1.5 -hours"
"C. not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire protection rating of openings in the
fire barriers of 1-hour automatic opening doors."
"D. not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and minimum fire protection rating of openings in the
fire barriers of 1-hour"
172. An operational permit is required to manufacture, store or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of ________________ net weight.
A. 50 pounds (22.7 kg)
B. 100 pounds (45.6 kg)
C. 500 pounds (227 kg)
D. 1000 pounds (227 kg)
173. Referring to the construction of aircraft-fueling vehicles and accessories, a clear space of at least ______________ shall be maintained between aircraft fuel-system vent openings and any part or portion of an aircraft-fueling vehicle.
A. 25 feet ( 7620 mm)
B. 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm)
174. ___________ fires involve oils and greases normally found in commercial kitchens and food preparation facilities using deep fryers.
A. Class A
B. Class F
C. Class K
D. Class M
175. The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in a safe manner and shall not create high flames. The pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids restricted to a maximum height of ____________ above the receiving receptacle.
A. 8 inches (203 mm)
B. 6 inches (152 mm)
C. 5 inches (127 mm)
D. 10 inches (254 mm)
176. What is the maximum allowable travel distance between fire extinguishers for Class A fire hazards in a light or low hazard occupancy setting?
A. 250 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 100 feet