NFPA 96 STUDY GUIDE 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔6.1 ___________ for wet chemical fire extinguishing systems shall be drawn up by
or under the supervision of a trained person with the advice of the authority having
jurisdiction. - ✔✔"specifications"
✔✔6.2 Design and installation of systems shall be performed only by persons properly
trained and qualified to design and/ or install the specific system being provided. The
installer shall provide certification to the ______________ that the installation complies
with the terms of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions and/ or approved design.
- ✔✔"authority having jurisdiction"
✔✔7.3.2 A service technician who has the applicable manufacturer's design,
installation, and maintenance manual and service bulletins shall service the wet
chemical fire-extinguishing system at intervals of no more than ___________ as
outlined in 7.3.3 - ✔✔"6 months"
✔✔7.3.3 At least __________ and after any system activation, maintenance shall be
conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's design, installation, and maintenance
manual. - ✔✔"Semiannually"
✔✔7.3.4 Fixed temperature-sensing elements of the fusible metal alloy type shall be
replaced at least __________ from the date of installation or more frequently, if
necessary, and shall be destroyed when removed. - ✔✔"Semiannually"
✔✔3.3.15 A metal-joining method that produces a product without visible interruption or
variation in quality. - ✔✔Continuous Weld
✔✔3.3.31 Constructed and performing in such a manner as not to permit the passage
of any grease under normal cooking conditions. - ✔✔Greasetight
✔✔3.3.35 Constructed and performing in such a manner as not to permit the passage
of any liquid at any temperature. - ✔✔Liquidtight
✔✔3.3.43 Air deliberately brought into the structure, then specifically to the vicinity of
either a combustion process or a mechanically or thermally forced exhausting device, to
compensate for the vapor and/or gases being consumed or expelled. - ✔✔Replacement
Air
✔✔4.2.1 Where enclosures are not required, hoods, grease removal devices, exhaust
fans, and ducts shall have a clearance of at least ________ to combustible material. -
✔✔18in
, ✔✔4.4.3 Where the duct is listed for zero clearance to combustibles or is otherwise
protected with a material or product listed for the purpose of reducing clearance to zero,
the duct shall be permitted to _________ the contact limits of 4.4.1 without additional
corrosion protection. - ✔✔exceed
✔✔5.1.1 The hood or that portion of a primary collection means designed for collecting
cooking vapors and residues shall be constructed of and be supported steel not less
than ____________ in thickness, stainless steel not less than ___________ in
thickness, or other approved material of equivalent strength and fire and corrosion
resistant. - ✔✔18 MSG and 20 MSG
✔✔5.1.2 All seams, joints, and penetrations of the hood enclosure that direct and
capture grease-laden vapors and exhaust gases shall have a _____________________
to the hood's lower outermost perimeter. - ✔✔liquidtight continuous weld
✔✔5.1.3 Seams, Joints, and penetrations of the hood shall be permitted to be
_____________, provided that the weld is formed smooth or ground smooth, so as to
not trap grease, and is cleanable. - ✔✔Internally welded
✔✔5.1.4 Internal hood joints, seams, filter support frames, and appurtenances attached
inside the hood shall be ________ or ______________. - ✔✔sealed or otherwise made
greasetight
✔✔5.1.5 Penetrations shall be permitted to be sealed by devices that are listed for such
use and whose presence does not detract from the hood's or duct's ______________. -
✔✔structural integrity
✔✔5.1.6 Listed exhaust hoods with or without exhaust dampers shall be permitted to be
constructed of materials required by the ____________. - ✔✔listing
✔✔5.1.7 Listed exhaust hoods with or without exhaust dampers shall be permitted to be
assembled in accordance with the _____________. - ✔✔listing requirements
✔✔5.3.4.1 A fire-actuated damper shall be installed in the supply air plenum at each
point where a supply air duct inlet or supply air outlet penetrates the
_______________________. - ✔✔continuously welded shell of the assembly
✔✔5.3.4.2 The fire damper shall be listed for such use or be part of a listed exhaust
hood _________________________. - ✔✔with or without exhaust damper.
✔✔5.3.4.3 The actuation device shall have a maximum temperature rating of
_____________. - ✔✔286F. (141 C.)
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔6.1 ___________ for wet chemical fire extinguishing systems shall be drawn up by
or under the supervision of a trained person with the advice of the authority having
jurisdiction. - ✔✔"specifications"
✔✔6.2 Design and installation of systems shall be performed only by persons properly
trained and qualified to design and/ or install the specific system being provided. The
installer shall provide certification to the ______________ that the installation complies
with the terms of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions and/ or approved design.
- ✔✔"authority having jurisdiction"
✔✔7.3.2 A service technician who has the applicable manufacturer's design,
installation, and maintenance manual and service bulletins shall service the wet
chemical fire-extinguishing system at intervals of no more than ___________ as
outlined in 7.3.3 - ✔✔"6 months"
✔✔7.3.3 At least __________ and after any system activation, maintenance shall be
conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's design, installation, and maintenance
manual. - ✔✔"Semiannually"
✔✔7.3.4 Fixed temperature-sensing elements of the fusible metal alloy type shall be
replaced at least __________ from the date of installation or more frequently, if
necessary, and shall be destroyed when removed. - ✔✔"Semiannually"
✔✔3.3.15 A metal-joining method that produces a product without visible interruption or
variation in quality. - ✔✔Continuous Weld
✔✔3.3.31 Constructed and performing in such a manner as not to permit the passage
of any grease under normal cooking conditions. - ✔✔Greasetight
✔✔3.3.35 Constructed and performing in such a manner as not to permit the passage
of any liquid at any temperature. - ✔✔Liquidtight
✔✔3.3.43 Air deliberately brought into the structure, then specifically to the vicinity of
either a combustion process or a mechanically or thermally forced exhausting device, to
compensate for the vapor and/or gases being consumed or expelled. - ✔✔Replacement
Air
✔✔4.2.1 Where enclosures are not required, hoods, grease removal devices, exhaust
fans, and ducts shall have a clearance of at least ________ to combustible material. -
✔✔18in
, ✔✔4.4.3 Where the duct is listed for zero clearance to combustibles or is otherwise
protected with a material or product listed for the purpose of reducing clearance to zero,
the duct shall be permitted to _________ the contact limits of 4.4.1 without additional
corrosion protection. - ✔✔exceed
✔✔5.1.1 The hood or that portion of a primary collection means designed for collecting
cooking vapors and residues shall be constructed of and be supported steel not less
than ____________ in thickness, stainless steel not less than ___________ in
thickness, or other approved material of equivalent strength and fire and corrosion
resistant. - ✔✔18 MSG and 20 MSG
✔✔5.1.2 All seams, joints, and penetrations of the hood enclosure that direct and
capture grease-laden vapors and exhaust gases shall have a _____________________
to the hood's lower outermost perimeter. - ✔✔liquidtight continuous weld
✔✔5.1.3 Seams, Joints, and penetrations of the hood shall be permitted to be
_____________, provided that the weld is formed smooth or ground smooth, so as to
not trap grease, and is cleanable. - ✔✔Internally welded
✔✔5.1.4 Internal hood joints, seams, filter support frames, and appurtenances attached
inside the hood shall be ________ or ______________. - ✔✔sealed or otherwise made
greasetight
✔✔5.1.5 Penetrations shall be permitted to be sealed by devices that are listed for such
use and whose presence does not detract from the hood's or duct's ______________. -
✔✔structural integrity
✔✔5.1.6 Listed exhaust hoods with or without exhaust dampers shall be permitted to be
constructed of materials required by the ____________. - ✔✔listing
✔✔5.1.7 Listed exhaust hoods with or without exhaust dampers shall be permitted to be
assembled in accordance with the _____________. - ✔✔listing requirements
✔✔5.3.4.1 A fire-actuated damper shall be installed in the supply air plenum at each
point where a supply air duct inlet or supply air outlet penetrates the
_______________________. - ✔✔continuously welded shell of the assembly
✔✔5.3.4.2 The fire damper shall be listed for such use or be part of a listed exhaust
hood _________________________. - ✔✔with or without exhaust damper.
✔✔5.3.4.3 The actuation device shall have a maximum temperature rating of
_____________. - ✔✔286F. (141 C.)
