Florida Fire Inspector UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
passive - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire rated walls are examples of _____ fire protection
features.
used to clarify assembly - CORRECT ANSWER- What is an exploded Pictorial Drawing?
pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- One unavoidable problem with standpipe systems is the
variation of ____ with building height.
descriptive codes - CORRECT ANSWER- Traditional fire and building codes are called?
a steep slope - CORRECT ANSWER- Contour line that are close together on a plan indicate
_______?
300 ft - CORRECT ANSWER- At what height can water be effectively pumped from the
ground level with adequate pressure?
architects signature - CORRECT ANSWER- A set of architectural drawings must contain a
__________ to be considered a valid set of plans.
code - CORRECT ANSWER- A _______ is a collection or body of rules pertaining to one
subject area such as buildings, fires, and motor vehicles.
>180 days - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire codes typically address membrane structures with a
life of how many days?
in the welding schedule - CORRECT ANSWER- Where are the notes placed for a welding
symbol?
spec buildings - CORRECT ANSWER- Buildings constructed without final occupancy in
mind are called?
,plot - CORRECT ANSWER- A ________ plans shows the overall project layout including
features such as building areas, location, setbacks, etc.
as-built plans - CORRECT ANSWER- What term is used to define the final set of plans or
drawings that are saved as a permanent record?
hydraulic - CORRECT ANSWER- Contemporary Sprinkler systems are designed using
____________ calculations.
mechanical - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of plan would a HVAC system be shown?
Device designed to limit the standpipe pressure for 2 1/2 inch outlets when the pressure
exceeds 175 PSI - CORRECT ANSWER- What is the purpose of a PRV?
run - CORRECT ANSWER- Wiring is sometime referred to as a?
1 hour - CORRECT ANSWER- It is common for codes to require a __________ fire-resistive
rating for corridor walls in health care facilities.
concentrated load - CORRECT ANSWER- Any load that is applied at one point or over a
small area such as a safe or heavy piece of equipment is considered a
true - CORRECT ANSWER- True or Flase, Fire and emergency service plans examiner may
not be involved in the review of structural plans.
light hazard - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of occupancy is considered those in which
the quantity or combustibility of the contents is low and heat-release rates expected are also
low?
load - CORRECT ANSWER- Any effect that a structure must be designed to prevent is best
described as a ________?
,mechanical - CORRECT ANSWER- _________ plans show where plumbing systems and
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
footing - CORRECT ANSWER- The purpose of the ___________ beneath the foundation is
to distribute the buildings weight?
torsional - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of force is produced in a structural member
when it is twisted, creating shear stresses in the material?
direct pressure load - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of load would the impact of wind
against a buildings wall is known as?
addressable - CORRECT ANSWER- An alarm system where each part of the system has its
own unique address and talks to the main control panel is known as?
75ft - CORRECT ANSWER- What is the maximum travel distance from any point in a
structure to an extinguisher location?
pictorial/rendering - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of drawing provides the most realistic
view of how equipment looks as well as how it is connected?
5 min - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire alarms are required to have emergency power systems
that may consist of storage batteries or a combination of an emergency generator and storage
batteries. When an emergency generator is used, storage batteries capable of supplying the
fire alarm system for?
risers - CORRECT ANSWER- _____ is a term generally applied to vertical supply pipes used
to supply water to the upper floors.
stairwells - CORRECT ANSWER- Class 1 standpipe connections must be located in what
part of the building?
grounding - CORRECT ANSWER- What is the term used to describe equalizing static
electrical charge between an object and the earth?
, annunciator panel - CORRECT ANSWER- An _____________ indicates where an alarm or
other condition has originated on the fire alarm system.
class 2 - CORRECT ANSWER- What class of standpipe is designed for use by either fire
department personnel or building occupants?
100psi - CORRECT ANSWER- NFPA 14 requires a minimum residual pressure of ________
PSI at the most remote 2 1/2 " hose valve for Class I and Class III standpipes.
bonding - CORRECT ANSWER- What term is used to describe equalizing static electrical
charges between two object such as a drum and container?
25ft - CORRECT ANSWER- Modern elevators that rise more than __________ feet are
required to be equipped with a key operated manual recall or fireman's service systems.
175psi - CORRECT ANSWER- PRV devices typically limit the system pressure to a
maximum of ________ to prevent damage to the system.
2 hours or 50ft from the building - CORRECT ANSWER- In high-rise structures, what is the
minimum fire protection rating/separation for an indoor stationary fire-pump?
3% - CORRECT ANSWER- Gauges not accurate to within ____ of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced.
datum - CORRECT ANSWER- A method to indicate the elevation of carious building
features above an established reference point is normally called a ______?
protect community health & safety - CORRECT ANSWER- The most fundamental reason
for requiring construction permits is?
backflow prevention - CORRECT ANSWER- ___________ on water supplies to fire
protection systems is required to prevent potential contamination of domestic water by cross-
connection to a non-domestic source.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
passive - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire rated walls are examples of _____ fire protection
features.
used to clarify assembly - CORRECT ANSWER- What is an exploded Pictorial Drawing?
pressure - CORRECT ANSWER- One unavoidable problem with standpipe systems is the
variation of ____ with building height.
descriptive codes - CORRECT ANSWER- Traditional fire and building codes are called?
a steep slope - CORRECT ANSWER- Contour line that are close together on a plan indicate
_______?
300 ft - CORRECT ANSWER- At what height can water be effectively pumped from the
ground level with adequate pressure?
architects signature - CORRECT ANSWER- A set of architectural drawings must contain a
__________ to be considered a valid set of plans.
code - CORRECT ANSWER- A _______ is a collection or body of rules pertaining to one
subject area such as buildings, fires, and motor vehicles.
>180 days - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire codes typically address membrane structures with a
life of how many days?
in the welding schedule - CORRECT ANSWER- Where are the notes placed for a welding
symbol?
spec buildings - CORRECT ANSWER- Buildings constructed without final occupancy in
mind are called?
,plot - CORRECT ANSWER- A ________ plans shows the overall project layout including
features such as building areas, location, setbacks, etc.
as-built plans - CORRECT ANSWER- What term is used to define the final set of plans or
drawings that are saved as a permanent record?
hydraulic - CORRECT ANSWER- Contemporary Sprinkler systems are designed using
____________ calculations.
mechanical - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of plan would a HVAC system be shown?
Device designed to limit the standpipe pressure for 2 1/2 inch outlets when the pressure
exceeds 175 PSI - CORRECT ANSWER- What is the purpose of a PRV?
run - CORRECT ANSWER- Wiring is sometime referred to as a?
1 hour - CORRECT ANSWER- It is common for codes to require a __________ fire-resistive
rating for corridor walls in health care facilities.
concentrated load - CORRECT ANSWER- Any load that is applied at one point or over a
small area such as a safe or heavy piece of equipment is considered a
true - CORRECT ANSWER- True or Flase, Fire and emergency service plans examiner may
not be involved in the review of structural plans.
light hazard - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of occupancy is considered those in which
the quantity or combustibility of the contents is low and heat-release rates expected are also
low?
load - CORRECT ANSWER- Any effect that a structure must be designed to prevent is best
described as a ________?
,mechanical - CORRECT ANSWER- _________ plans show where plumbing systems and
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
footing - CORRECT ANSWER- The purpose of the ___________ beneath the foundation is
to distribute the buildings weight?
torsional - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of force is produced in a structural member
when it is twisted, creating shear stresses in the material?
direct pressure load - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of load would the impact of wind
against a buildings wall is known as?
addressable - CORRECT ANSWER- An alarm system where each part of the system has its
own unique address and talks to the main control panel is known as?
75ft - CORRECT ANSWER- What is the maximum travel distance from any point in a
structure to an extinguisher location?
pictorial/rendering - CORRECT ANSWER- What type of drawing provides the most realistic
view of how equipment looks as well as how it is connected?
5 min - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire alarms are required to have emergency power systems
that may consist of storage batteries or a combination of an emergency generator and storage
batteries. When an emergency generator is used, storage batteries capable of supplying the
fire alarm system for?
risers - CORRECT ANSWER- _____ is a term generally applied to vertical supply pipes used
to supply water to the upper floors.
stairwells - CORRECT ANSWER- Class 1 standpipe connections must be located in what
part of the building?
grounding - CORRECT ANSWER- What is the term used to describe equalizing static
electrical charge between an object and the earth?
, annunciator panel - CORRECT ANSWER- An _____________ indicates where an alarm or
other condition has originated on the fire alarm system.
class 2 - CORRECT ANSWER- What class of standpipe is designed for use by either fire
department personnel or building occupants?
100psi - CORRECT ANSWER- NFPA 14 requires a minimum residual pressure of ________
PSI at the most remote 2 1/2 " hose valve for Class I and Class III standpipes.
bonding - CORRECT ANSWER- What term is used to describe equalizing static electrical
charges between two object such as a drum and container?
25ft - CORRECT ANSWER- Modern elevators that rise more than __________ feet are
required to be equipped with a key operated manual recall or fireman's service systems.
175psi - CORRECT ANSWER- PRV devices typically limit the system pressure to a
maximum of ________ to prevent damage to the system.
2 hours or 50ft from the building - CORRECT ANSWER- In high-rise structures, what is the
minimum fire protection rating/separation for an indoor stationary fire-pump?
3% - CORRECT ANSWER- Gauges not accurate to within ____ of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced.
datum - CORRECT ANSWER- A method to indicate the elevation of carious building
features above an established reference point is normally called a ______?
protect community health & safety - CORRECT ANSWER- The most fundamental reason
for requiring construction permits is?
backflow prevention - CORRECT ANSWER- ___________ on water supplies to fire
protection systems is required to prevent potential contamination of domestic water by cross-
connection to a non-domestic source.
