FIRE MARSHAL – STATE FIRE MARSHAL LICENSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED)
Newest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+.
1.
Which NFPA standard primarily covers fire alarm systems?
A. NFPA 25
B. NFPA 101
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 13
• NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, setting requirements
for installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
2.
The International Fire Code (IFC) is updated:
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Annually
• The IFC, like other ICC codes, follows a 3-year revision cycle.
3.
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in an ordinary hazard
occupancy? A. 25 ft
B. 75 ft
,C. 100 ft
D. 50 ft
• NFPA 10 requires a maximum travel distance of 75 feet to a portable fire
extinguisher in ordinary hazard occupancies.
5.
NFPA 25 covers:
A. Fire alarms
B. Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
C. Fire code enforcement
D. Emergency planning
• NFPA 25 specifically addresses the maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe
systems.
6.
The first step in a fire investigation is:
A. Collecting evidence
B. Interviewing witnesses
C. Securing the scene
D. Determining ignition source
• Securing the scene preserves evidence and ensures investigator and public
safety.
7.
A fire door must be tested and maintained according to which standard?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 80
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 101
, • NFPA 80 governs installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors and
other opening protectives.
4.
Which occupancy type requires the most stringent fire protection features?
A. Mercantile
B. Business
C. Health care (Institutional)
D. Storage
• Institutional occupancies, like hospitals and nursing homes, require the most
protective features due to vulnerable occupants.
8.
What is the primary purpose of a Fire Marshal’s inspection?
A. To issue fines
B. To ensure compliance with fire codes and protect life safety
C. To investigate arson
D. To enforce police authority
• The main duty is prevention through code compliance.
9.
Class K fire extinguishers are required in:
A. Laboratories
B. Commercial kitchens
C. Hospitals
D. Warehouses
• Class K extinguishers are designed for cooking oil and grease fires in
kitchens.
, 10.
Which NFPA standard addresses sprinkler system design and installation?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 101
D. NFPA 25
• NFPA 13 is the governing standard for sprinkler system design and
installation.
13.
Which is the correct fire extinguisher class for energized electrical equipment? A.
Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
• Class C extinguishers are designed for live electrical fires.
14.
During a plan review, the Fire Marshal is MOST concerned with:
A. Construction costs
B. Code compliance and fire safety features
C. Insurance requirements
D. Property aesthetics
• Plan reviews ensure that new construction complies with fire codes before
work begins.
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED)
Newest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+.
1.
Which NFPA standard primarily covers fire alarm systems?
A. NFPA 25
B. NFPA 101
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 13
• NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, setting requirements
for installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
2.
The International Fire Code (IFC) is updated:
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Annually
• The IFC, like other ICC codes, follows a 3-year revision cycle.
3.
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in an ordinary hazard
occupancy? A. 25 ft
B. 75 ft
,C. 100 ft
D. 50 ft
• NFPA 10 requires a maximum travel distance of 75 feet to a portable fire
extinguisher in ordinary hazard occupancies.
5.
NFPA 25 covers:
A. Fire alarms
B. Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
C. Fire code enforcement
D. Emergency planning
• NFPA 25 specifically addresses the maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe
systems.
6.
The first step in a fire investigation is:
A. Collecting evidence
B. Interviewing witnesses
C. Securing the scene
D. Determining ignition source
• Securing the scene preserves evidence and ensures investigator and public
safety.
7.
A fire door must be tested and maintained according to which standard?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 80
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 101
, • NFPA 80 governs installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors and
other opening protectives.
4.
Which occupancy type requires the most stringent fire protection features?
A. Mercantile
B. Business
C. Health care (Institutional)
D. Storage
• Institutional occupancies, like hospitals and nursing homes, require the most
protective features due to vulnerable occupants.
8.
What is the primary purpose of a Fire Marshal’s inspection?
A. To issue fines
B. To ensure compliance with fire codes and protect life safety
C. To investigate arson
D. To enforce police authority
• The main duty is prevention through code compliance.
9.
Class K fire extinguishers are required in:
A. Laboratories
B. Commercial kitchens
C. Hospitals
D. Warehouses
• Class K extinguishers are designed for cooking oil and grease fires in
kitchens.
, 10.
Which NFPA standard addresses sprinkler system design and installation?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 101
D. NFPA 25
• NFPA 13 is the governing standard for sprinkler system design and
installation.
13.
Which is the correct fire extinguisher class for energized electrical equipment? A.
Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
• Class C extinguishers are designed for live electrical fires.
14.
During a plan review, the Fire Marshal is MOST concerned with:
A. Construction costs
B. Code compliance and fire safety features
C. Insurance requirements
D. Property aesthetics
• Plan reviews ensure that new construction complies with fire codes before
work begins.
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