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Fl. Fire Inspector Questions and Answers Already Passed NFPA standard for Fire Sprinklers? NFPA 13 A live fire watch is required when? When a fire alarm system is down for more than 4 hours. Most common type of indicating valve OS&Y: Outside Screw and Yoke What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinkled education occupancy? 200 ft What type of outlet is most common, and mostly required, in kitchens and bathrooms? GCFI: Ground Fault Circuit Interupter. Anywhere water may be within 6' 6" of the outlet. What is the usual diameter of heavy timber? Typically 6"-8". Most commonly 8" Is plate glass considered safety glass? No What is the most common scale used in floor plans? 1/4"=1' What is the greatest hazard in a wood working shop? Anywhere there is a large collection of saw dust, wood chips, or splinters. What is the most critical thing for an Inspector to check in a warehouse? The sprinkler system According to NFPA 1, what is a highly volatile liquid? A liquid with a boiling point of less than 68 degrees F. What is Fire Resistance? The ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load-bearing ability under fire conditions. What is a beam? A horizontal structure member used between posts, columns, or walls. What is the activation temp. of an "Orange" sprinkler head? 500-575 degrees F. Classification: Ultra High The thickness of a Fire Stop can be no less than? 2" 2 types of automatic roof vent designs? 1. Fusible Link (Activate no less than 300 degrees F) 2.Drop Out Panel Waht is the maximum distance on a landing to reach the stairs? 4 ft Who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire codes? AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) What are the hazards of dip tank operations? Fires involving the liquids Explosions involving the vapors What is the hour rating for a roof in a dry cleaner? 1 hr Discharge size of an Inspectors Test Valve? Equal to the smallest sprinkler in the system. Fire dampers activate how? Fusible Link Rating for doors in a smoke proof enclosure? 20 min How many in. per person in bleacher/ grandstand seating? 18 in. How often are Fire pumps ran? Weekly What is the distance required for explosives in an "unpacking" area? 50 ft Name the 3 types of sprinkler mounting 1.Pendant (Hangs downward from ceiling or branchline) 2.Wall Mount/ Side Mount (sticks out from the wall) 3.Upright (Opposite of pendant) How often should fire service elevators be tested? Monthly Is carbon steel used in cryogenic tanks? No What is Fire Load? The maximum amount of heat that can be produced if all the combustible material in a given area burn. What is the difference between an Exuaster and an Accelerator? Exauster releases air into the atmosphere Accelerator unbalances air pressure within the system Rate of Rise detectors activate when-------- Temperatures rise 12-15 degress F per minute What type of door is required for a flammable storage room? Self Closing What is a Birds Mouth Cut? A cut in a rafter that allows the rafter to sit flush on a wall or column. How many times Stronger is steel than concrete? 15 times What is floor plan? A sectional view taken on a horizontal plane What is an exploded pictoral drawing? Used to clarify assembly. (A close up view) Halon is in-effective on what type of material? Self-Oxidizing What is the maximum travel distance for a class A extinguisher? Class D? Both are 75 ft What drawing shows the most realistic view? Pictorial Drawing Where are standpipe connections located on scissor stairs? Every other landing. (Alternating Floors) Where are notes placed for a welding symbol? On the tail What is the minimum clearance from combustible materials for cooking equipment? 18 in What are the heat to light percentages in an ordinary household lamp? 10% light 90% Heat What are two common types of extinguishing agents in hood systems? Potassium Carbonate Potassium Acetate What is the minimum distance between above ground flammable or combustible storage tanks? 3 ft What is the minimum rating of a door into an exit access corridor? 20 min A piece of metal or plywood used to reinforce the joint of a truss is? Gusset Plate How are most electrical fires caused? Arching or Overheating Flame spread rating is based on what two materials? Asbestos Cement Board (0 Rating) Red Oak Wood (100 Rating) A Board of Appeals is normally made up of how many people? 5-7 people What is used to flow test a sprinkler system? Inspector's Test Valve What is the piping requirement and and supply requirement for a residential sprinkler system? Pipe must be at least 3/4 in. May be supplied by domestic water line, however a seperate shut-off is needed, so not to shut down the household supply if sprinkler needs shut down. What is the minimum distance needed between LPG and other flammable liquid storage tanks? 20 ft Educational Occupancies are defined as what? K-12 th grade 6 or more people 4 hours per day 12 hours per week Define 'Means of Egress' A continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way consisting of 3 seperate yet distinct parts. What are the 3 parts of an Exit? 1.Exit access 2. Exit 3. Exit discharge Does a fire escape count as a means of egress? No NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector What is the spacing requiremnet between storage tanks containing Class 1, 2, or 3A materials? 1/6 the sum of the diameter of the tank Supports for an above ground tank must have a fire rating for how many hours? 2 or more The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid is equal to the external pressure applied to it, is what? Boiling Point What type of ID is required for a bulk HAZMAT storage? a 4 digit ID number What are the 4 steps for performing a main drain test? Read static pressure on gauge Open valve Read pressure on gauge while valve is open Close What are the colors and symbols for the 4 classes of fire? Class A- Green Triangle Class B- Red Square Class C- Blue Circle Class D- Yellow Star What is used to test a wet pipe system,to prevent unseating the alarm valve? The bypass valve Wood chips glued together to make flat sheets are called? Chipboard Valve that limits flow in one direction? Check Valve Masonary bricks layed lengthwise is called? A stretcher course What should an inspector do before inspecting a building? Gain permission from the owner What is the covering over studs called? Sheathing A stone cut in a retangular unit is called? Ashlar What is a concentrated load? Located at one point (i.e. A large safe in a room) What is a continuous beam? Beam supported at 3 or more points What is a dead load? The weight of the building and anything permanently attached