FLORIDA STATE FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR I EXAM 2025
WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In a new building design, if a fire door is required for an opening in a 2 hour-
rated partition, which classification should be used to ensure compliance
with fire safety regulations?
Class A
Class D
Class C
Class B
2. Discuss the significance of running a fire pump for a standpipe system on a
weekly basis.
Weekly operation is required to maintain aesthetic standards.
Running a fire pump weekly ensures it is operational and ready for
emergencies.
The pump should only be run when there is a fire hazard.
It is only necessary to run the pump during fire drills.
3. What term is used to describe the weight of a building and its permanent
fixtures?
Live load
Dynamic load
Dead load
Static load
,4. Describe the significance of classifying buildings like parking garages and
barns as storage occupancies in fire safety regulations.
It indicates that these buildings require no fire safety measures.
It allows for more lenient building codes compared to residential
buildings.
It suggests that these buildings are not subject to any inspections.
Classifying buildings as storage occupancies helps determine the
specific fire safety measures and regulations required for those
structures.
5. More recent fire prevention codes have adopted a standardized audio
pattern for use with notification devices; this pattern consists of:
four long sounds and then a long pause
one long sound with a 3-second pause
two short sounds followed by one long sound then repeated
three short sounds and then a long pause
6. In a building designed for high fire risk, how would the implementation of
fire cuts in wooden joists impact the overall fire safety strategy?
It would have no impact on fire safety as the building materials are
already fire-resistant.
It would reduce the need for fire alarms and sprinkler systems.
It would complicate the construction process and increase costs
without significant benefits.
It would enhance the fire safety strategy by minimizing the risk of
collapse, allowing for safer evacuation.
,7. If a new apartment building has 12 dwelling units and is 4 stories tall, what
fire safety measure must be implemented according to the regulations?
A fire alarm system must be implemented.
No fire safety measures are required.
Only smoke detectors are required.
A sprinkler system is sufficient without a fire alarm.
8. Which of the following methods of heat transfer occurs when an increase in
temperature creates a decrease in density, causing the warm, less dense
material to rise, as shown in this diagram?
convection
advection
radiation
conduction
9. If a building's fire extinguishers are installed at a height of 2 inches from the
floor, what action should be taken to comply with safety regulations?
Remove the extinguishers entirely.
Install additional extinguishers at a higher level.
Leave them as is since they are accessible.
Raise the fire extinguishers to at least 4 inches off the floor.
10. What symbol designates a class C fire extinguisher?
red square
, blue circle
black diamond
gold star
11. What does PIV stand for in the context of fire safety valves?
Post Indicator Valve
Pressure Indicator Valve
Pneumatic Indicator Valve
Primary Indicator Valve
12. In a building with high ceilings, how would you ensure compliance with fire
safety regulations regarding the mounting of fire extinguishers?
Place them on the floor to avoid high mounting.
Install the extinguishers on brackets that lower them to a
maximum height of 5 feet from the floor.
Mount them directly on the ceiling for visibility.
Use decorative cases to cover the extinguishers.
13. Describe what is meant by 'zone impeded egress' in the context of
detention/correctional facilities.
Zone impeded egress describes a situation where occupants can
evacuate freely without any restrictions.
Zone impeded egress refers to a condition where the exit routes
are obstructed or hindered, impacting safe evacuation.
Zone impeded egress indicates that all exits are clear and
accessible.
, Zone impeded egress is a classification for areas with no fire
hazards.
14. Describe the primary purpose of Class II standpipes in fire safety
regulations.
Class II standpipes are designed for professional firefighters only.
Class II standpipes are intended for use by building occupants to
assist in fire suppression efforts.
Class II standpipes are not required in residential buildings.
Class II standpipes are used exclusively for testing fire safety
systems.
15. The two major organizations that develop model building codes including
structural, electrical, plumbing, and safety requirements are the:
Environmental Protection Agency and Housing and Urban
Development.
National Fire Protection Association and International Code
Council
American Insurance Company and National Board of Fire Examiners
National Association of Home Builders and National Institute of
Standards and Technology.
16. What is the minimum distance that incinerators must be located from any
structure?
25
20
10
, 15
17. The purpose of NFPA Standard 96 shall reduce the
All of the above
Potential fire hazard of cooking operations
Spread of fire through restaurant
Potential for fires in the kitchen
18. Describe the significance of NFPA standard 13 in fire safety regulations.
NFPA standard 13 details the construction materials suitable for fire-
resistant structures.
NFPA standard 13 specifies the types of fire alarms required in
commercial buildings.
NFPA standard 13 outlines the requirements for the design and
installation of sprinkler systems to ensure effective fire
suppression.
NFPA standard 13 provides guidelines for fire extinguisher
placement in buildings.
19. What is the term for the heat transfer method that involves the movement
of fluid due to molecular motion?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Insulation
WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In a new building design, if a fire door is required for an opening in a 2 hour-
rated partition, which classification should be used to ensure compliance
with fire safety regulations?
Class A
Class D
Class C
Class B
2. Discuss the significance of running a fire pump for a standpipe system on a
weekly basis.
Weekly operation is required to maintain aesthetic standards.
Running a fire pump weekly ensures it is operational and ready for
emergencies.
The pump should only be run when there is a fire hazard.
It is only necessary to run the pump during fire drills.
3. What term is used to describe the weight of a building and its permanent
fixtures?
Live load
Dynamic load
Dead load
Static load
,4. Describe the significance of classifying buildings like parking garages and
barns as storage occupancies in fire safety regulations.
It indicates that these buildings require no fire safety measures.
It allows for more lenient building codes compared to residential
buildings.
It suggests that these buildings are not subject to any inspections.
Classifying buildings as storage occupancies helps determine the
specific fire safety measures and regulations required for those
structures.
5. More recent fire prevention codes have adopted a standardized audio
pattern for use with notification devices; this pattern consists of:
four long sounds and then a long pause
one long sound with a 3-second pause
two short sounds followed by one long sound then repeated
three short sounds and then a long pause
6. In a building designed for high fire risk, how would the implementation of
fire cuts in wooden joists impact the overall fire safety strategy?
It would have no impact on fire safety as the building materials are
already fire-resistant.
It would reduce the need for fire alarms and sprinkler systems.
It would complicate the construction process and increase costs
without significant benefits.
It would enhance the fire safety strategy by minimizing the risk of
collapse, allowing for safer evacuation.
,7. If a new apartment building has 12 dwelling units and is 4 stories tall, what
fire safety measure must be implemented according to the regulations?
A fire alarm system must be implemented.
No fire safety measures are required.
Only smoke detectors are required.
A sprinkler system is sufficient without a fire alarm.
8. Which of the following methods of heat transfer occurs when an increase in
temperature creates a decrease in density, causing the warm, less dense
material to rise, as shown in this diagram?
convection
advection
radiation
conduction
9. If a building's fire extinguishers are installed at a height of 2 inches from the
floor, what action should be taken to comply with safety regulations?
Remove the extinguishers entirely.
Install additional extinguishers at a higher level.
Leave them as is since they are accessible.
Raise the fire extinguishers to at least 4 inches off the floor.
10. What symbol designates a class C fire extinguisher?
red square
, blue circle
black diamond
gold star
11. What does PIV stand for in the context of fire safety valves?
Post Indicator Valve
Pressure Indicator Valve
Pneumatic Indicator Valve
Primary Indicator Valve
12. In a building with high ceilings, how would you ensure compliance with fire
safety regulations regarding the mounting of fire extinguishers?
Place them on the floor to avoid high mounting.
Install the extinguishers on brackets that lower them to a
maximum height of 5 feet from the floor.
Mount them directly on the ceiling for visibility.
Use decorative cases to cover the extinguishers.
13. Describe what is meant by 'zone impeded egress' in the context of
detention/correctional facilities.
Zone impeded egress describes a situation where occupants can
evacuate freely without any restrictions.
Zone impeded egress refers to a condition where the exit routes
are obstructed or hindered, impacting safe evacuation.
Zone impeded egress indicates that all exits are clear and
accessible.
, Zone impeded egress is a classification for areas with no fire
hazards.
14. Describe the primary purpose of Class II standpipes in fire safety
regulations.
Class II standpipes are designed for professional firefighters only.
Class II standpipes are intended for use by building occupants to
assist in fire suppression efforts.
Class II standpipes are not required in residential buildings.
Class II standpipes are used exclusively for testing fire safety
systems.
15. The two major organizations that develop model building codes including
structural, electrical, plumbing, and safety requirements are the:
Environmental Protection Agency and Housing and Urban
Development.
National Fire Protection Association and International Code
Council
American Insurance Company and National Board of Fire Examiners
National Association of Home Builders and National Institute of
Standards and Technology.
16. What is the minimum distance that incinerators must be located from any
structure?
25
20
10
, 15
17. The purpose of NFPA Standard 96 shall reduce the
All of the above
Potential fire hazard of cooking operations
Spread of fire through restaurant
Potential for fires in the kitchen
18. Describe the significance of NFPA standard 13 in fire safety regulations.
NFPA standard 13 details the construction materials suitable for fire-
resistant structures.
NFPA standard 13 specifies the types of fire alarms required in
commercial buildings.
NFPA standard 13 outlines the requirements for the design and
installation of sprinkler systems to ensure effective fire
suppression.
NFPA standard 13 provides guidelines for fire extinguisher
placement in buildings.
19. What is the term for the heat transfer method that involves the movement
of fluid due to molecular motion?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Insulation
