Fire Inspector Chapter 6 Questions And Answers.

Fire Inspector Chapter 6
Questions And Answers
What presents a specific concern about the flame resistance of wood floors? (200) - Correct Answer -
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The floor's finish
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As a distinct building component, _____ usually do not play a structural role. (203) - Correct Answer -
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ceilings
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The _____ of a floor assembly plays a primary role in preventing vertical spread of products of
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combustion. (202) - Correct Answer - fire resistance
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_____ fire doors cannot be used on any opening that is required to be part of the means of egress. (211) -
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Correct Answer - Rolling steel
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Which type of fire door classification is based on the length of time the door will resist fire before it is
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breached? (209) - Correct Answer - Hourly fire protection rating
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Inspectors should be familiar with the effects of _____ on floor assemblies. (200) - Correct Answer -
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Fire doors ____ egress pathways. (207) - Correct Answer - protect
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Which of the following is an example of an interior finish being used in an unapproved application? (216)
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- Correct Answer - Carpet on the walls
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Which type of shingle has contributed to fires involving entire neighborhoods? (199) - Correct Answer -
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Wood and shake shingles
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What can building and fire inspectors use to identify fire door classification when in the field? (210) -
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Correct Answer - Fire door labels
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Which type of fire door closure is intended for use with a sliding fire door? (209) - Correct Answer - Door
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operating devices
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The _____ of a floor assembly plays a primary role in preventing vertical fire spread. (202) - Correct
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Answer - fire resistance
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What fire protection devices are required in ductwork that penetrates fire walls? (195) - Correct Answer
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- Dampers with activating devices and smoke detectors
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Fire walls are typically constructed of: (194) - Correct Answer - masonry.
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, Fire-rated door assemblies are manufactured, assembled, and installed in accordance with specific
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requirements that have been tested and listed by: (206) - Correct Answer - independent testing
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laboratories.
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Any glazing material used in fire doors must be: (213) - Correct Answer - fire rated.
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In what way does the combustibility of an interior finish contribute to fire behavior? (217) - Correct
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nAnswer - Adds to the intensity of the fire because it contributes fuel
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Any penetrations through a hoistway wall must: (217-218) - Correct Answer - be done with an
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appropriately rated assembly.
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What is the difference between a fire partition and a fire barrier? (196) - Correct Answer - Fire barriers
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are required to terminate at the floor or roof deck.
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The building and fire codes specify the requirements for the _____ of stairs. (204) - Correct Answer -
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construction and use
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What device can be installed to close a fire door quickly? (207) - Correct Answer - Smoke detector
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Why is the structural floor system difficult to inspect? (200) - Correct Answer - Because it is usually
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covered with some type of floor covering
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Why are breaches in party walls against code regulations? (195) - Correct Answer - Breaches make it
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possible for fires to communicate from building to building.
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A flush door is sometimes referred to as a ____ door. (206) - Correct Answer - slab
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Identify the BEST example of a vertical penetration. (202) - Correct Answer - Elevator shaft
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Which of the following statements about utility chases and vertical shafts is MOST accurate? (218) -
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Correct Answer - A vertical shaft may be occupied.
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What is the purpose of an enclosure wall? (196) - Correct Answer - To prevent the vertical spread of fire
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through a building
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Which type of roof covering has excellent resistance to flying embers? (200) - Correct Answer - Clay and
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slate tiles
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Where can an inspector find information on the rework and replacement of roof coverings? (200) -
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Correct Answer - Codes
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Why are wood shingles and shakes treated with fire-retardant chemicals difficult for inspectors to
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identify? (199) - Correct Answer - Paper identification labels are not visible after installation.
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In open areas like atriums, building codes require: (202) - Correct Answer - automatic sprinklers
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