TCFP Plans Examiner II Exam
questions and correct answers
plus rationales
1. Which NFPA standard provides guidelines for fire protection planning and
design for buildings?
A. NFPA 70
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 1
D. NFPA 25
NFPA 1 is the Fire Code that includes requirements for fire
protection planning and design.
2. When reviewing plans for a new commercial building, which occupancy
classification is most relevant for a high school?
A. Assembly
B. Educational
C. Business
D. Institutional
,High schools fall under the Educational occupancy per NFPA
101.
3. Which document provides the primary guidance for determining fire flow
requirements?
A. NFPA 10
B. IFC Appendix B
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 99
The International Fire Code Appendix B gives detailed fire flow
calculation guidelines.
4. What is the primary purpose of plan review?
A. To assess structural stability
B. To reduce costs for the owner
C. To ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes
D. To improve aesthetics
Plan reviews ensure buildings meet fire and life safety
requirements.
5. Which of the following requires review for fire department access and
water supply?
A. Detached residential garage
B. Single-family home
C. Commercial warehouse
,D. Shed under 120 sq ft
Larger commercial buildings require review of access and
hydrants.
6. What is the minimum clear width required for fire department access
roads?
A. 15 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 24 feet
20 feet is the minimum per IFC for access roads.
7. Standpipe systems in buildings over three stories are required by:
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 14
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 20
NFPA 14 addresses standpipe systems.
8. The riser diagram in sprinkler plans should indicate:
A. Location of emergency exits
B. Pipe sizes and control valves
C. HVAC duct layout
D. Occupancy classification
Riser diagrams show pipe sizes, control valves, and connections.
, 9. Who holds the ultimate responsibility for code compliance in submitted
plans?
A. Fire marshal
B. Owner and design professional
C. Contractor
D. Plans examiner
The design professional and owner are responsible for ensuring
code compliance.
10.Which type of drawing shows the building footprint and relationship to
roads and hydrants?
A. Elevation view
B. Site plan
C. Floor plan
D. Sectional view
Site plans provide the overall layout including access roads and
water supply.
11.A 4-story office building with a fire alarm system must comply with:
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 25
C. NFPA 72
questions and correct answers
plus rationales
1. Which NFPA standard provides guidelines for fire protection planning and
design for buildings?
A. NFPA 70
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 1
D. NFPA 25
NFPA 1 is the Fire Code that includes requirements for fire
protection planning and design.
2. When reviewing plans for a new commercial building, which occupancy
classification is most relevant for a high school?
A. Assembly
B. Educational
C. Business
D. Institutional
,High schools fall under the Educational occupancy per NFPA
101.
3. Which document provides the primary guidance for determining fire flow
requirements?
A. NFPA 10
B. IFC Appendix B
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 99
The International Fire Code Appendix B gives detailed fire flow
calculation guidelines.
4. What is the primary purpose of plan review?
A. To assess structural stability
B. To reduce costs for the owner
C. To ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes
D. To improve aesthetics
Plan reviews ensure buildings meet fire and life safety
requirements.
5. Which of the following requires review for fire department access and
water supply?
A. Detached residential garage
B. Single-family home
C. Commercial warehouse
,D. Shed under 120 sq ft
Larger commercial buildings require review of access and
hydrants.
6. What is the minimum clear width required for fire department access
roads?
A. 15 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 24 feet
20 feet is the minimum per IFC for access roads.
7. Standpipe systems in buildings over three stories are required by:
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 14
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 20
NFPA 14 addresses standpipe systems.
8. The riser diagram in sprinkler plans should indicate:
A. Location of emergency exits
B. Pipe sizes and control valves
C. HVAC duct layout
D. Occupancy classification
Riser diagrams show pipe sizes, control valves, and connections.
, 9. Who holds the ultimate responsibility for code compliance in submitted
plans?
A. Fire marshal
B. Owner and design professional
C. Contractor
D. Plans examiner
The design professional and owner are responsible for ensuring
code compliance.
10.Which type of drawing shows the building footprint and relationship to
roads and hydrants?
A. Elevation view
B. Site plan
C. Floor plan
D. Sectional view
Site plans provide the overall layout including access roads and
water supply.
11.A 4-story office building with a fire alarm system must comply with:
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 25
C. NFPA 72
