CWMS TEST (CONSTRUCTION EDITION) | 2026 UPDATE
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT.
Standard for testing ability of exterior vents to resist ember entry Answer -
ASTM E2886
At minimum every building shall be provided with a water supply meeting
requirements of _______________________________. Answer - NFPA 1142
Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Wildland Fire Mitigation activities fall into what 3 broad categories? Answer -
1) Education
2) Engineering
3) Enforcement
Steepest allowable road grade (without other mitigation measures agreed on
by AHJ) Answer - 10%
Which NFPA standard provides minimum requirements to fire protection
organizations on the management of wildland fire, including prevention,
mitigation, preparation and suppression? Answer - NFPA 1143 Standard for
Wildland Fire Management
Exterior doors shall be Answer - Solid-core wood no less than 1 3/4 inch thick
, approved non-combustible material
or have a minimum 20 min fire rating
Vertical clearance for roadways and unobstructed width Answer - 13 ft 6 inch
vertical
Unobstructed width of 20ft
Exterior walls shall be Answer - heavy timber, ignition resistant material, fire-
retardant treated wood, or have minimum 1 hour fire rated construction
material (Unless AHJ declares risk warrants greater protection)
All projections (balconies, decks, etc) shall be of Answer - heavy timber
construction, non-combustible material, fire-retardant treated wood, other
ignition resistant materials, or have a 1 hour fire rating
Eaves shall be boxed in with _______________________________________ or
_________________________________________. Answer - 5/8 inch
sheathing or non-combustible materials
Standard which provides a methodology for assessing wildland fire ignition
hazards around existing structure, residential developments and subdivisions
and provides minimum requirements for new construction to reduce the
potential of structure ignition from wildland fires Answer - NFPA 1144
Standard for reducing structure ignition hazards from wildland fire
Minimum non-combustible space between horizontal surface and siding.
Answer - 6 Inches
Extends out 30ft from foundation, deck, etc. Answer - Intermediate Zone
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT.
Standard for testing ability of exterior vents to resist ember entry Answer -
ASTM E2886
At minimum every building shall be provided with a water supply meeting
requirements of _______________________________. Answer - NFPA 1142
Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Wildland Fire Mitigation activities fall into what 3 broad categories? Answer -
1) Education
2) Engineering
3) Enforcement
Steepest allowable road grade (without other mitigation measures agreed on
by AHJ) Answer - 10%
Which NFPA standard provides minimum requirements to fire protection
organizations on the management of wildland fire, including prevention,
mitigation, preparation and suppression? Answer - NFPA 1143 Standard for
Wildland Fire Management
Exterior doors shall be Answer - Solid-core wood no less than 1 3/4 inch thick
, approved non-combustible material
or have a minimum 20 min fire rating
Vertical clearance for roadways and unobstructed width Answer - 13 ft 6 inch
vertical
Unobstructed width of 20ft
Exterior walls shall be Answer - heavy timber, ignition resistant material, fire-
retardant treated wood, or have minimum 1 hour fire rated construction
material (Unless AHJ declares risk warrants greater protection)
All projections (balconies, decks, etc) shall be of Answer - heavy timber
construction, non-combustible material, fire-retardant treated wood, other
ignition resistant materials, or have a 1 hour fire rating
Eaves shall be boxed in with _______________________________________ or
_________________________________________. Answer - 5/8 inch
sheathing or non-combustible materials
Standard which provides a methodology for assessing wildland fire ignition
hazards around existing structure, residential developments and subdivisions
and provides minimum requirements for new construction to reduce the
potential of structure ignition from wildland fires Answer - NFPA 1144
Standard for reducing structure ignition hazards from wildland fire
Minimum non-combustible space between horizontal surface and siding.
Answer - 6 Inches
Extends out 30ft from foundation, deck, etc. Answer - Intermediate Zone
