NFPA CFI-1 EXAM questions with verified answers

NFPA CFI-1 EXAM 1. A fire department access road is permitted to be what maximum distance from any portion of the exterior wall of a building - Correct answer 150 Ft" 2. "What is the class of an interior wall and ceiling finish that has a flame spread index of 38 and a smoke developed index of 150 - Correct answer Class b" 3. "What is the minimum frequency that employees of airport traffic control towers be instructed on an emergency action plan - Correct answer Annual" 4. "How often do pipes and fittings for a dry system need to be inspected - Correct answer Annual" 5. "A vocational tech school has a woodworking shop used for educational purposes. What is the occupant load factor for this type of use - Correct answer 50 net ft" 6. "What minimum total combined hose stream allowance is required for a hydraulically calculated sprinkler system protecting an extra hazard area - Correct answer 500 gpm" 7. "Foam agents are most common to what class of fires? - Correct answer Class A and B" 8. "When operated at maximum speed fully open indicating valves must remain open for what minimum amount of time before closing - Correct answer 5 seconds" 9. "How much advance notice is required when inspector is investigating a complaint concerning serious fire and life safety violations - Correct answer No advance notice is required" 10. "What is the maximum occupant load allowed for an existing sprinkler two story assembly occupancy of type ll [000] construction - Correct answer 300" 11. "When dots an inspector have the authority to order occupants to vacate a building - Correct answer If an immediate danger exist" 12. "Which stage of a fire within a compartment does the fuel source produce some heat but has not yet spread to other substances nearby - Correct answer Incipient" 13. "An automatic sprinkler system is required in an airport terminals concourse when it exceeds what total floor area - Correct answer 12,000 ft" 14. "Which flammable and combustible liquids must be stored in a closed tanks or containers when not in use and ambient or process temperatures are at or above their flash points - Correct answer Class II and III" 15. "Manual fire alarm box shall be located within how many inches of exit doorways - Correct answer 60 inches" 16. "How often do monitor nozzles used with private service mains need to be inspector - Correct answer Semiannual" 17. "What is the maximum amount of lumber permitted to be stored in a lumber yard before a permit is required - Correct answer 100,000 board ft" 18. "What is the classification of a flammable liquid with a flash point between 73 degrees F and 100 degrees F - Correct answer Class IC" 19. "What is the maximum egress capacity allowed for security turnstiles with a clear passage of less than 32inch - Correct answer 50 people" 20. "What is the maximum time permitted for water to be delivered from a dry pipe system protecting an extra hazard area - Correct answer 45 seconds" 21. "Inspection reports for door, shutter, and window assemblies must be retained for what minimum length of time - Correct answer 3 years" 22. "A permit is required when outside storage of flammable cryogens exceed what volume - Correct answer 60 gallons" 23. "What is the maximum distance that manual fire alarm boxes may be located from each doorway on each floor of a multi-story building - Correct answer 5 feet" 24. "Which of the following is a system with automatic sprinklers containing air or nitrogen under pressure which, when released open a valve and allow water to flow out of the open sprinklers - Correct answer Dry pipe system" 25. "What is the maximum permitted distance between a fire hydrant and a fire department access road - Correct answer 12 ft" 26. "How must individual containers, cartons, or packages of hazardous materials be marked or label - Correct answer Per national recognized standards" 27. "What temperature rating is required of sprinklers protecting plastic skylights - Correct answer Intermediate" 28. "What is the interior finish classification limitation for walls and ceilings in the exit access corridors of a business occupancy - Correct answer Class A or B" 29. "Abrupt changes in elevation of walking surfaces in the means of egress must not exceed? - Correct answer 1/4 inch" 30. "Within how many days after a notice of appeal had been filled must a board of appeals meeting be held - Correct answer 30 days" 31. "Which of the following is the key property that designated a material as high hazard level 1 - Correct answer Presents a detonation hazard" 32. "Which type of container is required for storing 1.3 gallons class II combustible liquid - Correct answer Glass" 33. "Which of the following types of construction is allowed for an existing sprinklers three story Heath care occupancy - Correct answer Type II (111)" 34. "What occupant load factor is used for the water surface area of a swimming pool - Correct answer 50 ft" 35. "What is the maximum area permitted for an exhibition or display area in an existing assembly occupancy before an approved automatic sprinkler is required - Correct answer 15,000 ft" 36. "At what minimum frequency should door openings including leaves, assemblies hardware and locking arrangements be inspected - Correct answer Annually" 37. "What is the maximum heat release rate for foam plastic used in indoor children's playground structures - Correct answer 100 kw" 38. "Which of the following is not required in existing assembly occupancies if an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed throughout the building - Correct answer A manual initiation device" 39. "Within what time frame after the board of appeals has made a determination must a certified copy be sent or delivered to the appellant and copy posted in the office - Correct answer 2 weeks" 40. "Wall mounted visual signaling appliance in public mode must be mounted so that which of the following is between 80in and 96 in above the finished floor - Correct answer The entire lens" 41. "What is the maximum width permitted for a bakery room where a sideway spray sprinkler are intended to be installed on two opposite walls - Correct answer 20 ft" 42. "Which of the following agents extinguishes primary through a smothering action by establishing a gaseous blanket between the fuel and the surrounding air - Correct answer Carbon dioxide (CO2)" 43. "Which of the following employs automatic sprinklers connected to a water supply that immediately discharged water from sprinklers opened by the heat of a fire - Correct answer Wet pipe system" 44. "What recourse do individuals have if they disagree with a decision made by the jurisdiction - Correct answer Submit an appeal" 45. "Which of the following refers to conducting legal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of private rights - Correct answer Due process" 46. "Which class of flammable or combustible liquids is not permitted to be stored in basements - Correct answer Class l" 47. "Where guards are required at the open sides of means of egress they must be at what minimum height above the floor or finished ground level - Correct answer 30 inch" 48. "What is the maximum gross floor area permitted for hazardous materials storage lockers used for the outdoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids - Correct answer 1500 ft" 49. "What maximum quantity of class 1 water reactive liquid is allowed before a permit is required - Correct answer 10 gallons" 50. "What is the maximum distance that manual fire alarm boxes may be mounted from each side of grouped opening that exceeds 40 ft in width - Correct answer 60 inch" 51. "Which of the following is necessary in order to eliminate the requirement for an approved automatic sprinkler system in an existing underground and limited access structure - Correct answer The occupant load must not pass 100 persons" 52. "The AHJ may modify provisions for emergency access roads where agricultural buildings do not exceed which of the following - Correct answer 400 ft" 53. "What maximum quantity of carbon dioxide is allowed to be used for a liquid carbon dioxide system before a permit is required - Correct answer 100 lb" 54. "What is the maximum travel distance between any point in a health care sleeping room and an exit access door in that room - Correct answer 50 ft" 55. "What maximum height above a finished floor must the operable part of a manual alarm initiation device be located - Correct answer 48 inch" 56. "What is the minimum required separation distance between outside storage racks of class lA flammable liquids and a street or public way - Correct answer 10 ft" 57. "What is the permitted fire flow reduction for a 55 ft separation distance between buildings on a single lot - Correct answer 40 percent" 58. "What is the maximum area of an existing hotel guest room bathroom before a sprinkler is required - Correct answer 55 ft" 59. "What is the minimum flash point of crude petroleum - Correct answer 150 degrees" 60. "What is the maximum capacity permitted for rubbish containers kept outside of rooms or vaults - Correct answer 40.5 ft" 61. "What is the maximum egress capacity allowed for security turnstiles with a clear passage of less than 32inch - Correct answer 50 people" 62. "What is the maximum time permitted for water to be delivered from a dry pipe system protecting an extra hazard area - Correct answer 45 seconds" 63. "What is the required size class k wet chemical fire extinguisher protecting a solid fuel cooking appliances with a 5 ft volume box - Correct answer 1.6 gallons" 64. "When you are inspecting replacement fire escape stairs that have been approved by the AHJ as a means of egress from an apartment with fewer than 10 occupants. What is the minimum clear width required between rails - Correct answer 18 inch" 65. "Which of the following is an integral way of identifying fire and life safety hazards - Correct answer Public reporting" 66. "What minimum diameter is required for concrete filled steel guard posts that are installed to protect hazardous material storage from vehicular damage - Correct answer 4 inch" 67. "What is the maximum allowable quantity [MAQ] per control area of oxidizing gas in a business occupancy [NFPA 1 table 60.4.2.1.10.1] 2018 - Correct answer 1500 scf" 68. "What adjustment to the maximum allowable quantity [MAQ] per indoor and outdoor control areas are permitted if toxic solids are stored in an approved cabinet of a sprinkler storage occupancy - Correct answer 200 percent" 69. "In a general storage warehouse which type of commodities required no increase in commodity classification, when stored on plastic pallets [NFPA 1:34.2.4.4] 2018 - Correct answer Group A plastic" 70. "What is the maximum allowable quantity [MAQ] per control area for highly toxic solids on the third floor of a deletion and correctional facility - Correct answer 1.5lbs" 71. "Elimination of uncontrolled heat sources such as sparking so that a fire cannot be ignited either accidentally or intentionally - Correct answer Ignition control" 72. "What type of occupancy is an instructional laboratory [NFPA 101: 14.1.1.4] 2018 - Correct answer Business" 73. "What adjustments to the maximum allowable quantity per indoor and outdoor control areas are permitted if toxic solids are stored in an approved cabinet or a sprinkler storage occupancy - Correct answer 200 percent" 74. "What minimum size must hazard identification signs be where liquid carbon dioxide containers are located - Correct answer 8 in x 6 in" 75. "What is the maximum allowable quantity per indoor and outdoor control area for class 2 oxidizing liquid in a fully sprinklered industrial occupancy - Correct answer 450 gal" 76. "What is the maximum allowable quantity per control area of corrosive liquids stored in approved cabinets at a non business laboratory - Correct answer 500 lb" 77. "What is the maximum size of a riser that can be supplied by a single outer fire department connection[NFPA 13: 6.7.1.3] 2016 - Correct answer 3 inch" 78. "What is the maximum cover area of a standard sidewall sprinkler for a light hazard occupancy with a noncombustible ceiling - Correct answer 196 ft" 79. "How often does a deluge system need to be trip tested [NFPA 25: 13.4.4.2.3] 2017 - Correct answer Annual" 80. "What is the maximum protection area for special sprinklers in light or ordinary hazard occupancies - Correct answer 400 ft" 81. "When used in conjunction with fire alarm Systems what percentage of fire extinguishers electronic monitoring devices must be tested annual - Correct answer 20 percent" 82. "What minimum clear width must be provided between handrails on a new stairway - Correct answer 30 inch" 83. "What is the interior finish classification limitations for walls and ceilings in spaces other than those used for exits within an existing day care home - Correct answer Class a b or c" 84. "Which of the following is an occupancy that is secondary to the main occupancy and less than 10 percent of the area of the story on which it is located - Correct answer Accessory" 85. "Control drain venting and test connection valves must be provided with which of the following permanent markings - Correct answer Weatherproof metal or rigid plastic signs" 86. "What is the maximum floor area permitted on a single floor where a single sprinkler system protects light or ordinary hazards - Correct answer 52,000 ft" 87. "What maximum change in pressure is required in a pressure supervisory signal initiating device for a dry pipe sprinkler system to initiate an off normal signal [ NFPA 72: 17.16.2.2.2] 2016 - Correct answer 10 psi"