Florida State Fire Inspector LATEST
UPDATE 2025 CORRECT 100%
How high can lumber can be stacked? - ANSWER shall not exceed 20 ft (6 m) with
consideration for stability.
fire retardant wood - ANSWER impregnation and surface coating
complaints that aren't serious can be assigned to - ANSWER inspection staff
fire extinguishers 40 lbs or less should be mounted _____ feet from the ground -
ANSWER 5 feet
fire extinguishers greater than 40 lbs should be mounted_____ feet form the ground -
ANSWER 3 1/2 feet (clearance of 4 inches from ground)
what is a fire alarm control unit? - ANSWER electronics that monitor the wiring of the
system
what are proprietary system? - ANSWER large commercial, group of commonly owned
facilities (tested annually/extensive repair or modification)
what are evacuation phases? - ANSWER phase 1- single room
phase 2- entire zone
phase 3- entire floor, then floor above
phase 4- entire building
Engineered word products - ANSWER uses panels, adhesives and metal fasteners
Nursing homes are classified as - ANSWER Group B division 2
How long shall be fire lane - ANSWER 150 ft long with a clearance of 13 ft 6 inches
Fire lane markings - ANSWER curbs painted red with white lettering, street painted
white with red lettering
What are field verification - ANSWER reliable water supply temporary fire suppression
system
what are expert witness? - ANSWER sufficient skills, knowledge and experience in the
field
What you do when you find a violation - ANSWER initiate the process that leads to
correction
, Always refer to - ANSWER complaint records before marking an inspection
Permit authorizes right of - ANSWER entry for fire inspector at any time
What are operational permits? - ANSWER allows person or group to conduct operation
for specified time
What are construction permits - ANSWER installation or alteration of system or
equipment
where are dry barrel hy - ANSWER cold climates
what are initiating devices - ANSWER activated fire, smoke, flame, and heat detectors
when is the acceptance test performed? - ANSWER after system has been installed
electronic heat detector - ANSWER activates by smoke/heat (rate of rise)
Wet Chemical Extinguisher ingredients - ANSWER water/potassium
discharge is controlled by - ANSWER nozzle/level (extinguisher)
control valves use for - ANSWER used to isolate the flow of water (hydrant)
what are pyrophoric materials - ANSWER Liquids, solids, or gaseous materials that in
small quantities and without external ignition sources can ignite within 5 minutes of
coming into contact with air
self heating has potential to - ANSWER self heat when in contact with air
non bulk containers - ANSWER used for liquid/gas
Where is the opening of underground storage tanks? - ANSWER opening is at the top
of tank above the liquid
fire lane width - ANSWER 20 feet minimum
means of egress must terminate in - ANSWER a public way or area of refuge
What is a public way - ANSWER street or alley open to the outside
what is the width of a public way - ANSWER minimum width 10 ft
UPDATE 2025 CORRECT 100%
How high can lumber can be stacked? - ANSWER shall not exceed 20 ft (6 m) with
consideration for stability.
fire retardant wood - ANSWER impregnation and surface coating
complaints that aren't serious can be assigned to - ANSWER inspection staff
fire extinguishers 40 lbs or less should be mounted _____ feet from the ground -
ANSWER 5 feet
fire extinguishers greater than 40 lbs should be mounted_____ feet form the ground -
ANSWER 3 1/2 feet (clearance of 4 inches from ground)
what is a fire alarm control unit? - ANSWER electronics that monitor the wiring of the
system
what are proprietary system? - ANSWER large commercial, group of commonly owned
facilities (tested annually/extensive repair or modification)
what are evacuation phases? - ANSWER phase 1- single room
phase 2- entire zone
phase 3- entire floor, then floor above
phase 4- entire building
Engineered word products - ANSWER uses panels, adhesives and metal fasteners
Nursing homes are classified as - ANSWER Group B division 2
How long shall be fire lane - ANSWER 150 ft long with a clearance of 13 ft 6 inches
Fire lane markings - ANSWER curbs painted red with white lettering, street painted
white with red lettering
What are field verification - ANSWER reliable water supply temporary fire suppression
system
what are expert witness? - ANSWER sufficient skills, knowledge and experience in the
field
What you do when you find a violation - ANSWER initiate the process that leads to
correction
, Always refer to - ANSWER complaint records before marking an inspection
Permit authorizes right of - ANSWER entry for fire inspector at any time
What are operational permits? - ANSWER allows person or group to conduct operation
for specified time
What are construction permits - ANSWER installation or alteration of system or
equipment
where are dry barrel hy - ANSWER cold climates
what are initiating devices - ANSWER activated fire, smoke, flame, and heat detectors
when is the acceptance test performed? - ANSWER after system has been installed
electronic heat detector - ANSWER activates by smoke/heat (rate of rise)
Wet Chemical Extinguisher ingredients - ANSWER water/potassium
discharge is controlled by - ANSWER nozzle/level (extinguisher)
control valves use for - ANSWER used to isolate the flow of water (hydrant)
what are pyrophoric materials - ANSWER Liquids, solids, or gaseous materials that in
small quantities and without external ignition sources can ignite within 5 minutes of
coming into contact with air
self heating has potential to - ANSWER self heat when in contact with air
non bulk containers - ANSWER used for liquid/gas
Where is the opening of underground storage tanks? - ANSWER opening is at the top
of tank above the liquid
fire lane width - ANSWER 20 feet minimum
means of egress must terminate in - ANSWER a public way or area of refuge
What is a public way - ANSWER street or alley open to the outside
what is the width of a public way - ANSWER minimum width 10 ft
