The floor in spray booths must be made of? - correct answer non-combustible materials
Specifies fire codes and standards that are adipted and
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establishes the foundation for fire prevention and education programs - correct answer DoD instructions 6055.06
2 ways to handle interruptions - correct answer leave box for people to drop off paperwork that needs a signature
Allow voice mail to answer your calls when you're working on a high priority item
5 time bandits - correct answer failure to plan day
interruptions
procrastination
poorly planned meetings
inefficiency
Name the 3 major tool types of a fire inspector - correct answer reference library
functional tools
what do these mean in NFPA publications:
3.3.1
*
line of the side
Dot between paragraphs - correct answer code standard number
* explanatory material in appendix
line- new changes
dot - paragraph deleted
provides minimum requirements to ensure a reasonable degree of safety to life form fire in building and structures. - correct answer NFPA 101 life safety handbook
color-coded description of fire alarm systems and it includes recommendations for efficient compliance with the requirements of NFPA 72 - correct answer national fire alarm and signaling code handbook
describes proper electrical systems and equipment installation for compliance with NFPA 70 national electrical code - correct answer national electric code handbook
provides a comprehensive description of fire safety and systems. - correct answer fire protection handbook
Describes fire hazards and provides recommendations for identifying and correcting problems. Also, provides checklist for inspections - correct answer NFPA inspection manual
provides technical info and assistance to the construction industry and code enforcement community - correct answer Fire resistance design manual
provides training for the fire service - correct answer IFSTA manual
provides guidance for the design and construction of buildings and building systems - correct answer international building code
IBC
Provide engineering criteria for planning, design, construction, sustainment, etc... of DoD facilities - correct answer UFCs
Are ETLs and ITMs commercial publications? - correct answer no
The publication that establishes the fire protection engineering policy and criteria for DoD components - correct answer UFC 3-600-01
examples the ilustrations that help you interpret and enforce the codes - correct answer NFPA handbook
How long should your tape measure be? - correct answer 50ft
5 steps of an inspection - correct answer arrival
exterior inspection
interior inspection
report/record
closing interview
When you start an inspection? - correct answer After meeting the building manager
Must you write up all FSDs even if they corrected on the spot? - correct answer Yes. But write corrected on the spot
During the closing interview make sure the building manager: - correct answer understands any interim or corrective actions that should be taken
A condition which reduces the fire safety below the acceptable level, including noncompliance with standards, but itself cannot cause a fire to occue. - correct answer Fire safety deficiency
Name 3 functional areas of a fire inspector's duties - correct answer Admin, field inspection and plans review
delay, defer and postpone are all words used to describe? - correct answer procrastination
the purpose of the fie safety code is to provide ________ requirements for a reasonable degree of safety to life form fire in buildings and structures. - correct answer minimum
There is conflict between UFC 3-600-01 and a DoD technical guidance. What is the proper course of action. - correct answer Apply the DoD technical guide
most commonly found sprinkler systems and are filled with water at all times - correct answer wet pipe system
How is the water held back in dry pipe systems? - correct answer pressurized air
Major drawback to wet systems? - correct answer the delay in water
systems installed in warehouses, barns and parking garages - correct answer dry-pipe systems
Where are pre-actions systems installed? - correct answer where potential water damage is a concern
dry systems in which the water supply valve is opened on a signal from a detection device like heat or smoke detector. - correct answer pre action system
systems that are installed where there is a great posibility of flash fire or rapid fire growth. - correct answer deluge systems
dry systems with open sprinklers - correct answer deluge
name the 6 considerations for sprinkler systems - correct answer thermal sensitivity
temp rating
orifice size
installation orientation
water distribution characteristics
special service conditions
name the six basic types of fire suppression systems - correct answer dry chem
wet chem
gasrous extinguishing systems
standpipe systems
water spray systems
sprinkler systems
used when there is requirement for a rapid fire knockdown and when the likelihood that the fire can reignite is minimal. - correct answer dry chem system
name some areas where a dry chem system is used - correct answer flam/com liquids and gases
solids that melt when burning
electrical hazards
grease hoods, duct, and cooking appliances
textile ops
What are a few things where dry chem is not applicable? - correct answer chems that contain their own O2
combustible metals
deep-seated fires in ordinary combustibles
sensitive electronics
standard for dry chem systems - correct answer NFPA 17
name the 4 types of dry chem systems - correct answer total flood
local application
hand hoseline
pre-engineered
dry chem system that is fixed that discharges a predetermined amount of dry chem through the piping and nozzles into the protected area until empty. - correct answer Total flood
dry chem systems that have nozzles that are arranged and aimed directly at the potential sources of fire. They are normally used to protect open tanks of flammable liquids or cooking oils - correct answer local application
dry chem system that consists of one or more hand hoselines. - correct answer hand hoseline system
name the 3 classes of dry chemicals are approved for use for fire suppression - correct answer sodium bicarbonate
salts of potassium
multipurpose chemicals
standard for wet chem extinguishing systems - correct answer NFPA 17A
Name the 3 types of gas extinguishing systems - correct answer halon, CO2, clean agent
standard for halon fire extinguishing systems - correct answer NFPA 12
what kind of fires is halon effective towards? - correct answer class b and c
name a few disadvantage of halon systems - correct answer depletes the ozone
can be toxic
difficult to replace
whats the main utility as an extinguishing agent of CO2 - correct answer smothering
what is the biggest disadvantage of CO2 systems - correct answer can be fatal
standard for clean agents - correct answer NFPA 2001
Gases that do not harm the ozone - correct answer clean agents
what gas is ineffective on cellulose nitrate? - correct answer CO2
what gas has the lowest capacity for leakage - correct answer clean agents
Standard for install of standpipe and hose systems - correct answer NFPA 14
Which class of standpipe is designed for fire department personnel? - correct answer Class I , 2.5 inch line
Which class of standpipe is primarily used by building occupants? - correct answer Class 2 1.5 inch line
Which class standpipe is for both fire personnel and occupants? - correct answer Class 3
A special fixed pipe system connected to a fire protection water supply and equipped with water spray nozzles for specific water discharge and distribution over a specific area or piece of equipment. - correct answer water spray system
What kind of sprinkler heads does a water spray system use? - correct answer deluge type.
Name the two basic functions of all fire alarm systems - correct answer 1. detection heat, smoke or flames
2. Signaling - audible/visual alarms
Name three others things fire notification systems can do - correct answer recall elevators to ground floor
actuate smoke removal or stairwell pressurization fans
shut down specified air handling systems
What must every alarm system that runs off AC electricity have? - correct answer a secondary power supply
Name the five major types of alarm systems - correct answer Auxiliary
proprietary supervising station
local
remote supervising station
central station
This Alarm is used in communities served by a municipal fire alarm box. It sends a signal directly to a fire dept or dispatch center - correct answer Auxiliary
This alarm system has a central recieiving point staffed continually with trained personnel. Good for complexes such as campuses, industrial complexes. - correct answer proprietary supervising station fire alarm system
How many operators must there be present for a proprietary system? During what hours? - correct answer 2 24 hrs a day
Alarm used to detect a fire and sound an alarm on premises only - correct answer local alarm system
Alarm systems that are connected directly to the FD dispatch center or other answering service either by phone or radio frequency - correct answer remote supervising station fire alarm system
In a remote supervising station alarm system, the annuciator panel would typically be found in the? - correct answer fire station
Alarm system that ties several remote local alarm systems into a central location - correct answer central station fire alarm system
In a central station alarm system, the FD is directly connected to the? - correct answer central receiving station alarm console
Name the five basic components of an alarm system - correct answer control panel
alarm initiating device
notification appliance
power sources
aux devices
the brain of a fire alarm system - correct answer the control panel
name the basic 6 types of alarm initiating devices - correct answer manual pull
heat detectors
smoke detectors
flame detectors
suppression systems
combination
What part of an alarm system can notify fire department of an alarm and also do things like venting stairwells and returning elevators to ground floors? - correct answer Aux system
the device that originates the alarm signal - correct answer initiating device
Name the 3 heat sensing detectors - correct answer fixed temp
rate compensation
rate of rise
Which heat detector works fastest - correct answer rate-of-rise
The signaling system that is unique to fixed temp detectors - correct answer glass bulbs filled with solvents
name the three types of smoke detectors - correct answer ionization, photoelectric, air sampling
initiating device that monitors a small amount of air from the protected area in order to detect smoke particles - correct answer air sampling smoke detectors
name the two flame detectors - correct answer light detector, thermopile detector
What is a major drawback to light detectors - correct answer can be triggered by a non-fire stimulus
A flame detector is the least effective type of detector for? - correct answer a smoky, smoldering fire
standard for portable fire extinguishers - correct answer NFPA 10
name the 5 classes of fire extinguishers - correct answer A - ordinary
B flammable
c energized electrical
D combustible metals
K combustible cooking media
whats the largest numerical rating for a class A extinguisher - correct answer 40-A
What agents can Class B extinguishers have? - correct answer foam, carbon dioxide, dry chem, halogenated, clean agents
what is the rating range for a class b extinguisher? Whats this rating based off of? - correct answer 1-b - 640 B, square area it cause extinguish
What agent do class D extinguisher contain? - correct answer dry powder
what does a 4-A, 6-B rating mean on an extinguisher - correct answer 4x the 1-A , or 6x 1-B
Standard for fire exinguishers - correct answer NFPA 10
how many temp classifications are there for sprinkler heads? - correct answer 7
Name the 2 classes of dry chemicals approved for use as agents - correct answer salts of potassium, sodium bicarbonate
In a propietary supervising station fire alarm, the alarm system is owned by? - correct answer building owner
What detector will cause an alarm to sound whenever the rate of temp rise exceeds about 15 degree? - correct answer rate-of-rise
Whats the most common combination detector? - correct answer rate-of-rise/fixed temp detector
Fire alarm system that is connected to a municipal fire alarm system for transmitting an alarm to the public - correct answer an auxiliary
whats a major disadvantage of a truss? - correct answer if one fails they can all fail and the rest are comprimised
type I construction - correct answer fire resistive construction
Type II - correct answer fire non-combustible or limited combustaible construction
standards of types of building construction - correct answer NFPA 220
the period of time the assembly will perform satisfactorily when exposed to the fire test. - correct answer
extends from one floor to the underside of the floor above. Vertical fire barriers. - correct answer fire partitions
fire resistance rated wall with protected opening that extends from the foundation to the roof - correct answer fire wall
constructed of non-combustibl materials and fastened to the ceiling. - correct answer draft curtain/curtain board
Where can you find the requirements for all modifications, additions and remodeling projects? - correct answer UFC 3-600-01
where are occupancy classifcations identified? - correct answer LIfe safety code
buldings used for gatherings of 50 people or more - correct answer assembly
colleges are educational occupancies
T or F - correct answer false
provies medical services or treatment simultaneously to four or more people - correct answer ambulatory health care occupancy
differs from a residential occupancy in that this facility provides lodging and boarding for the purpose of providing personal care services. 4 or more residents who are not related to the owner - correct answer residential baord and care occupancy
occupancy used for the display and sale of merch - correct answer mercantile
Under 50 people, used for business, includes universities - correct answer business occupancy
first step in determining occupant load - correct answer know the square footage
how do you calculate gross floor area? - correct answer legnth x width
gross floor area - area of the fixed contents - correct answer net floor area
floor area/occupant load factor - correct answer occupant load
occupant load = area - ocuupant load factor - correct answer
3 main elements of means of egress - correct answer exit, exit access, exit discharge
means of egress that leads to an exit - correct answer exit acess
part of means of egress that is located between the termination of an exit and a public way - correct answer exit discharge
buildings are required to have a protected path from the foot of an erxit stairway to the exit . - correct answer exit enclosures
part of the means of egress that is separated from all other interior spaces of a building by resistant construction - correct answer exit passageways
proctected place where persons unable to use an exit can remain temporarily to wait for instructions or assistance during an emergency evacuation - correct answer areas of refuge
How many means of egress are required for a building with more than 500 people but not more than 1k? What if it has more than 1K? - correct answer 3 means
4 means for 1k+
Spaces between an occupied room and a means of egress, such as a kitchen, closet, bedroom etc.. - correct answer intervening rooms
there can be no dead ends in ________ - correct answer corridors or hallways
Hallways that are used in means of egress - correct answer corridors
Can elevators be used as egress? - correct answer yes with certain conditions met
whats the minimum headroom in all rooms with objects ? - correct answer 6'8''
a dead is allowed in a unsprinklered hallway if the dead-end hallway is less than? - correct answer 20 ft
Headroom minimum on a new ceiling - correct answer 7' 6''
Headroom for stairs min? - correct answer 6'8''
What can rule out a elevator as a means of egress - correct answer if the general public uses the tower
Whats the min required clear width for doors? - correct answer 32 in
clear width/ capacity factor (found in NFPA 1001) - correct answer calculations for egress components, use the smallest figure to determine egress numbers
Force needed for panic hardware cannot exceed? - correct answer 15 lbs
Actuating portion of panic hardware must be located between? - correct answer 34-48 inches
min stair width in new construction? If less than 50 occupents? Min for existing stairwells? - correct answer 44 in,
36 in
36 in
_______ are required on both sides of all ramps and stairs. At what height? - correct answer 34-38 inches from ground
Hangers that hold sprinkler piping should be spaced in accordance with? - correct answer NFPA 13
Min height of gaurds - correct answer 40 in, 36 in in old cunstruction
artificial illumination for means of egress has to be lit at a value of at least? - correct answer 1 foot-candle
Emergency lighting tests are required at intervals of? - correct answer 3 to 5 weeks
3 major guidelines for NEW externally illuminated EXIT signs - correct answer letters must be 6 inches, proportional letters to height, directional indicator must be visible at 40ft.
Standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations - correct answer
Is there filter in type II hoods? - correct answer No filters to replace
How often should fusible links be replaces on Type I system for automatic fire extinguishing equip - correct answer At least annually
Standard for HVAC systems install - correct answer NFPA 90A
two things you must inspect in a/c systems - correct answer smoke detector in ducts, dampers
In a dipping process area, which system should automatically shut down if a fire is detected? - correct answer pump in the supply pipe
Interior wall and ceiling finishes come in what ratings? - correct answer class A - FSI 0-25, SDI 0-450
Class B - FSI 26-75, SDI 0-450
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