ICC FIRE PLANS EXAMINER QUESTIONS
1 hour wall for brick(rated fire resistance periods for various walls and partitions -
Answers- 2.7 inches, IBC Table 721.1(2)
Arrive on a construction site and sprinkler contractor asks if sprinkler can pass through
steel beams - Answers- Ask building official IBC 104.10
Protection around LPG tanks - Answers- IFC 312.2 and NFPA 58, 6.27.3.13
Spaces with one exit or exit access doorway. 2 story building with occupant load of 30
on each floor, how many people can door handle? - Answers- 49 occupant load, IFC
and IBC Table 1006.2.1
How many exit doors in a boiler room? - Answers- Two exits access doorways are
required in rooms over 500 square feet and exceeds 400,000 BTU. IFC and IBC
1006.2.2.1
What is the minimum width of Fire access road? - Answers- 20 ft IFC 503.2.1
Minimum feet for hydrant at new facility - Answers- 400 ft IFC 507.5.1
What code provides emergency power generator for high-rise buildings? - Answers-
NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power, Ch 80 Referenced Standards
Can you utilize alternate extinguishing system on a two story building? - Answers- Up
to AHJ, IFC and IBC 904.2
What is the minimum standpipe riser protection? - Answers- Risers and laterals of
Class I standpipe systems not located within an exterior exit shall be protected by a
degree of fire resistance equal to that required for vertical enclosures in the building in
which they are located, IFC and IBC 905.4.1
What is the proper clearance for marine motor fuel dispensing location? - Answers- 50
feet, IFC 2310.5.5
The area surrounding an outdoor storage area or tank shall be kept clear of combustible
materials and vegetation for a minimum distance of? - Answers- 25 ft, IFC 5004.11
What is the minimum piping systems and testing for flammable and combustible liquids?
- Answers- Unless tested in accordance with ASME B31.9, piping before being covered
enclosed or placed in use shall be hydrostatically tested to 150%........ IFC 5703.6.3
When are plans required for LP-gas? - Answers- Single container 2,000 gallon.
Aggregate 4,000 gallons IFC 6101.3
1 hour wall for brick(rated fire resistance periods for various walls and partitions -
Answers- 2.7 inches, IBC Table 721.1(2)
Arrive on a construction site and sprinkler contractor asks if sprinkler can pass through
steel beams - Answers- Ask building official IBC 104.10
Protection around LPG tanks - Answers- IFC 312.2 and NFPA 58, 6.27.3.13
Spaces with one exit or exit access doorway. 2 story building with occupant load of 30
on each floor, how many people can door handle? - Answers- 49 occupant load, IFC
and IBC Table 1006.2.1
How many exit doors in a boiler room? - Answers- Two exits access doorways are
required in rooms over 500 square feet and exceeds 400,000 BTU. IFC and IBC
1006.2.2.1
What is the minimum width of Fire access road? - Answers- 20 ft IFC 503.2.1
Minimum feet for hydrant at new facility - Answers- 400 ft IFC 507.5.1
What code provides emergency power generator for high-rise buildings? - Answers-
NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power, Ch 80 Referenced Standards
Can you utilize alternate extinguishing system on a two story building? - Answers- Up
to AHJ, IFC and IBC 904.2
What is the minimum standpipe riser protection? - Answers- Risers and laterals of
Class I standpipe systems not located within an exterior exit shall be protected by a
degree of fire resistance equal to that required for vertical enclosures in the building in
which they are located, IFC and IBC 905.4.1
What is the proper clearance for marine motor fuel dispensing location? - Answers- 50
feet, IFC 2310.5.5
The area surrounding an outdoor storage area or tank shall be kept clear of combustible
materials and vegetation for a minimum distance of? - Answers- 25 ft, IFC 5004.11
What is the minimum piping systems and testing for flammable and combustible liquids?
- Answers- Unless tested in accordance with ASME B31.9, piping before being covered
enclosed or placed in use shall be hydrostatically tested to 150%........ IFC 5703.6.3
When are plans required for LP-gas? - Answers- Single container 2,000 gallon.
Aggregate 4,000 gallons IFC 6101.3
