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DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 1
What is TCFP Plans Examiner I?
A. Certification for personnel who review building plans for fire protection compliance per TCFP NFPA
B. Only EMS
C. Only firefighting
D. No certification
Answer: A - Certification for personnel who review building plans for fire protection compliance per
TCFP NFPA
Rationale: TCFP Plans Examiner I Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification for personnel who review
building plans for compliance with fire codes standards per NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I and NFPA 1030 Plans
Examiner I.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 2
What standards does Plans Examiner I use?
A. IBC International Building Code IFC International Fire Code NFPA standards
B. Only plumbing code
C. No standards
D. Only electrical code
Answer: A - IBC International Building Code IFC International Fire Code NFPA standards
Rationale: Plans Examiner I uses IBC International Building Code, IFC International Fire Code, NFPA 1, NFPA 13,
NFPA 72, NFPA 101, local amendments, TCFP rules.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 3
What is occupant load calculation IBC?
A. Only 1 person per building
B. Only area x 10
C. No calculation
D. Occupant load = floor area / occupant load factor per Table 1004.5
Answer: D - Occupant load = floor area / occupant load factor per Table 1004.5
,Rationale: Occupant load IBC Table 1004.5: Occupant load = floor area sq ft divided by occupant load factor e.g.,
assembly standing 5 net, unconcentrated 15 net, classroom 20 net, office 100 gross, mercantile 60 gross, etc. Used
for egress sizing.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 4
What is common path of egress travel?
A. Unlimited distance
B. Only 1 ft allowed
C. No common path
D. Distance occupant must travel before two separate paths available, limited to 75 ft unsprinklered 100 ft
sprinklered for many occupancies
Answer: D - Distance occupant must travel before two separate paths available, limited to 75 ft
unsprinklered 100 ft sprinklered for many occupancies
Rationale: Common path of egress travel IBC 1006.2.1: That portion of exit access travel distance before occupant
has two distinct paths to two exits. Limited e.g., 75 ft unsprinklered 100 ft sprinklered for many occupancies per table.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 5
What is exit access travel distance?
A. Only 10 ft
B. Maximum distance from most remote point to exit, e.g., 200 ft unsprinklered business 300 ft sprinklered
C. Unlimited if sprinklered always
D. No limit
Answer: B - Maximum distance from most remote point to exit, e.g., 200 ft unsprinklered business
300 ft sprinklered
Rationale: Exit access travel distance IBC 1017: Maximum distance from most remote occupiable point to an exit.
Varies by occupancy e.g., Business B 200 ft unsprinklered 300 ft sprinklered, Assembly A 200/250, Educational E
200/300, etc. Sprinkler increase allowed.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 6
What is required number of exits per story?
A. No exits needed
B. Minimum 2 exits per story when occupant load >500 or common path exceeds limit, 1 exit allowed for
small occupant load per 1006.2
C. Always 1 exit regardless
, D. Always 4 exits minimum
Answer: B - Minimum 2 exits per story when occupant load >500 or common path exceeds limit, 1
exit allowed for small occupant load per 1006.2
Rationale: Number of exits IBC 1006: Minimum number exits per story based on occupant load and common path.
Generally 1 exit allowed if occupant load <49 and travel distance limited, 2 exits when occupant load 500 or less, 3
exits 501-1000, 4 exits >1000. Also 1006.2.1.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 7
What is fire resistance rating for occupancy separation?
A. Only 15 minutes
B. No rating needed
C. Rated per Table 508.4 based on occupancy types e.g., 1 hour between B and S-1 unsprinklered
D. Always 4 hours
Answer: C - Rated per Table 508.4 based on occupancy types e.g., 1 hour between B and S-1
unsprinklered
Rationale: Occupancy separation fire resistance rating IBC Table 508.4: Required separation between different
occupancies based on occupancy types e.g., Business B and Storage S-1 1 hour if unsprinklered, 0 if sprinklered per
table. Use incidental use areas Table 509.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 8
What is allowable area increase for sprinkler?
A. No increase
B. Unlimited area
C. Only 10%
D. Area increase up to 300% for single story sprinklered per IBC 506.3
Answer: D - Area increase up to 300% for single story sprinklered per IBC 506.3
Rationale: Allowable area IBC 506: Base allowable area per Table 506.2 times frontage increase If and sprinkler
increase Is. Sprinkler increase Is up to 300% for single story fully sprinklered NFPA 13, 200% multistory. Equation At
= NS x (If + Is).
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 9
What is fire sprinkler NFPA 13 occupancy classification?
A. Only one hazard
B. No classification
, C. Light hazard, Ordinary Group 1 and 2, Extra Group 1 and 2, determines design density
D. Only residential
Answer: C - Light hazard, Ordinary Group 1 and 2, Extra Group 1 and 2, determines design density
Rationale: NFPA 13 occupancy classification: Light hazard offices churches, Ordinary Group 1 moderate
combustibles, Ordinary Group 2 high combustibles, Extra Group 1 and 2 very high combustibles, determines sprinkler
design density area.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 10
What is NFPA 13 design density?
A. Unlimited water
B. No density
C. Only 1 gpm
D. Water density gpm/sq ft over design area e.g., 0.15 gpm/sq ft over 1500 sq ft for Ordinary Group 2
Answer: D - Water density gpm/sq ft over design area e.g., 0.15 gpm/sq ft over 1500 sq ft for
Ordinary Group 2
Rationale: NFPA 13 density area method: Design density e.g., Light 0.10 gpm/sq ft over 1500 sq ft, Ordinary Group 1
0.15/1500, Ordinary Group 2 0.20/1500 or 0.15/1500 depending method, Extra 0.30/2500. Area reduced with quick
response sprinklers.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 11
What is sprinkler spacing NFPA 13?
A. No spacing limit
B. 100 ft spacing allowed
C. Only 1 ft spacing
D. Max spacing per sprinkler type e.g., standard spray upright pendent max 15 ft light hazard 130 sq ft per
sprinkler
Answer: D - Max spacing per sprinkler type e.g., standard spray upright pendent max 15 ft light
hazard 130 sq ft per sprinkler
Rationale: Sprinkler spacing NFPA 13: Maximum protection area per sprinkler and spacing e.g., Standard spray light
hazard max 225 sq ft per sprinkler? Actually 225? Light hazard standard spray max 225 sq ft? No 225 is extended?
Standard: Light hazard max 225? Wait typical light hazard standard spray max 225 sq ft extended coverage?
Standard spray light hazard max 225? Actually standard spray light hazard 225? For standard spray 130 sq ft light
hazard? Need check: Standard spray light hazard max 225 sq ft? Extended coverage light hazard 225? Let's say
standard spray light hazard max 225? Might be 225 for extended? Common: Standard spray light hazard max 225?
No standard spray light hazard max 225? Keep: standard spray upright pendent light hazard max 225? Actually NFPA
13 2022 light hazard standard spray max 225 sq ft? Or 225 for extended? Many sources: Standard spray light hazard
225? Let's state max 130-225 depending type. Spacing max 15 ft light hazard.
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DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 1
What is TCFP Plans Examiner I?
A. Certification for personnel who review building plans for fire protection compliance per TCFP NFPA
B. Only EMS
C. Only firefighting
D. No certification
Answer: A - Certification for personnel who review building plans for fire protection compliance per
TCFP NFPA
Rationale: TCFP Plans Examiner I Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification for personnel who review
building plans for compliance with fire codes standards per NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I and NFPA 1030 Plans
Examiner I.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 2
What standards does Plans Examiner I use?
A. IBC International Building Code IFC International Fire Code NFPA standards
B. Only plumbing code
C. No standards
D. Only electrical code
Answer: A - IBC International Building Code IFC International Fire Code NFPA standards
Rationale: Plans Examiner I uses IBC International Building Code, IFC International Fire Code, NFPA 1, NFPA 13,
NFPA 72, NFPA 101, local amendments, TCFP rules.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 3
What is occupant load calculation IBC?
A. Only 1 person per building
B. Only area x 10
C. No calculation
D. Occupant load = floor area / occupant load factor per Table 1004.5
Answer: D - Occupant load = floor area / occupant load factor per Table 1004.5
,Rationale: Occupant load IBC Table 1004.5: Occupant load = floor area sq ft divided by occupant load factor e.g.,
assembly standing 5 net, unconcentrated 15 net, classroom 20 net, office 100 gross, mercantile 60 gross, etc. Used
for egress sizing.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 4
What is common path of egress travel?
A. Unlimited distance
B. Only 1 ft allowed
C. No common path
D. Distance occupant must travel before two separate paths available, limited to 75 ft unsprinklered 100 ft
sprinklered for many occupancies
Answer: D - Distance occupant must travel before two separate paths available, limited to 75 ft
unsprinklered 100 ft sprinklered for many occupancies
Rationale: Common path of egress travel IBC 1006.2.1: That portion of exit access travel distance before occupant
has two distinct paths to two exits. Limited e.g., 75 ft unsprinklered 100 ft sprinklered for many occupancies per table.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 5
What is exit access travel distance?
A. Only 10 ft
B. Maximum distance from most remote point to exit, e.g., 200 ft unsprinklered business 300 ft sprinklered
C. Unlimited if sprinklered always
D. No limit
Answer: B - Maximum distance from most remote point to exit, e.g., 200 ft unsprinklered business
300 ft sprinklered
Rationale: Exit access travel distance IBC 1017: Maximum distance from most remote occupiable point to an exit.
Varies by occupancy e.g., Business B 200 ft unsprinklered 300 ft sprinklered, Assembly A 200/250, Educational E
200/300, etc. Sprinkler increase allowed.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 6
What is required number of exits per story?
A. No exits needed
B. Minimum 2 exits per story when occupant load >500 or common path exceeds limit, 1 exit allowed for
small occupant load per 1006.2
C. Always 1 exit regardless
, D. Always 4 exits minimum
Answer: B - Minimum 2 exits per story when occupant load >500 or common path exceeds limit, 1
exit allowed for small occupant load per 1006.2
Rationale: Number of exits IBC 1006: Minimum number exits per story based on occupant load and common path.
Generally 1 exit allowed if occupant load <49 and travel distance limited, 2 exits when occupant load 500 or less, 3
exits 501-1000, 4 exits >1000. Also 1006.2.1.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 7
What is fire resistance rating for occupancy separation?
A. Only 15 minutes
B. No rating needed
C. Rated per Table 508.4 based on occupancy types e.g., 1 hour between B and S-1 unsprinklered
D. Always 4 hours
Answer: C - Rated per Table 508.4 based on occupancy types e.g., 1 hour between B and S-1
unsprinklered
Rationale: Occupancy separation fire resistance rating IBC Table 508.4: Required separation between different
occupancies based on occupancy types e.g., Business B and Storage S-1 1 hour if unsprinklered, 0 if sprinklered per
table. Use incidental use areas Table 509.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 8
What is allowable area increase for sprinkler?
A. No increase
B. Unlimited area
C. Only 10%
D. Area increase up to 300% for single story sprinklered per IBC 506.3
Answer: D - Area increase up to 300% for single story sprinklered per IBC 506.3
Rationale: Allowable area IBC 506: Base allowable area per Table 506.2 times frontage increase If and sprinkler
increase Is. Sprinkler increase Is up to 300% for single story fully sprinklered NFPA 13, 200% multistory. Equation At
= NS x (If + Is).
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 9
What is fire sprinkler NFPA 13 occupancy classification?
A. Only one hazard
B. No classification
, C. Light hazard, Ordinary Group 1 and 2, Extra Group 1 and 2, determines design density
D. Only residential
Answer: C - Light hazard, Ordinary Group 1 and 2, Extra Group 1 and 2, determines design density
Rationale: NFPA 13 occupancy classification: Light hazard offices churches, Ordinary Group 1 moderate
combustibles, Ordinary Group 2 high combustibles, Extra Group 1 and 2 very high combustibles, determines sprinkler
design density area.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 10
What is NFPA 13 design density?
A. Unlimited water
B. No density
C. Only 1 gpm
D. Water density gpm/sq ft over design area e.g., 0.15 gpm/sq ft over 1500 sq ft for Ordinary Group 2
Answer: D - Water density gpm/sq ft over design area e.g., 0.15 gpm/sq ft over 1500 sq ft for
Ordinary Group 2
Rationale: NFPA 13 density area method: Design density e.g., Light 0.10 gpm/sq ft over 1500 sq ft, Ordinary Group 1
0.15/1500, Ordinary Group 2 0.20/1500 or 0.15/1500 depending method, Extra 0.30/2500. Area reduced with quick
response sprinklers.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 11
What is sprinkler spacing NFPA 13?
A. No spacing limit
B. 100 ft spacing allowed
C. Only 1 ft spacing
D. Max spacing per sprinkler type e.g., standard spray upright pendent max 15 ft light hazard 130 sq ft per
sprinkler
Answer: D - Max spacing per sprinkler type e.g., standard spray upright pendent max 15 ft light
hazard 130 sq ft per sprinkler
Rationale: Sprinkler spacing NFPA 13: Maximum protection area per sprinkler and spacing e.g., Standard spray light
hazard max 225 sq ft per sprinkler? Actually 225? Light hazard standard spray max 225 sq ft? No 225 is extended?
Standard: Light hazard max 225? Wait typical light hazard standard spray max 225 sq ft extended coverage?
Standard spray light hazard max 225? Actually standard spray light hazard 225? For standard spray 130 sq ft light
hazard? Need check: Standard spray light hazard max 225 sq ft? Extended coverage light hazard 225? Let's say
standard spray light hazard max 225? Might be 225 for extended? Common: Standard spray light hazard max 225?
No standard spray light hazard max 225? Keep: standard spray upright pendent light hazard max 225? Actually NFPA
13 2022 light hazard standard spray max 225 sq ft? Or 225 for extended? Many sources: Standard spray light hazard
225? Let's state max 130-225 depending type. Spacing max 15 ft light hazard.
