NFPA 1031 FIRE INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● 2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned
with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a
conclusion , or :
Answer: Justify a recommendation
●● 3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ?
Answer: They are very useful for inspecting common items and / or
complex processes .
●● 4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected
should be the :
Answer: Exterior .
●● 5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if
they want to install a sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ?
Answer: Fire Protection Equipment permit
●● 6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate :
Answer: Occupancy classification .
,●● 7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it :
Answer: Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before
construction begins
●● 8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ?
Answer: Mechanical plans
●● 9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question ,
" Do you know what day it is ? "
Answer: Yes !
●● 10. When giving testimony in court , you should :
Answer: Only state information you know is factual .
●● 11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an
inspection , but also can be used :
Answer: As a basis for legal action
●● 12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more
residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented from
protecting themselves because of security measures not under their
control , is classified as a ( n ) :
Answer: Detention and correctional occupancy !
,●● Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping
accommodations under conditions other than those defined for health
care or detention and correctional occupancies .
Answer: Residential occupancies
●● 14. Gross occupant load factor is :
Answer: Measured wall to wall .
●● 15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and
self - closing rated doors is called a :
Answer: Smoke proof enclosure
●● 16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be :
Answer: Equipped with door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
●● 17. A rated wall can be constructed with :
Answer: Gypsum board
●● 18. Fire walls should be constructed as :
Answer: Freestanding
, ●● 19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection
______________, and _____________
Answer: stairwells / shafts
●● 20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a
comparable beam or joist of an equal span .
Answer: Trusses
●● 21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand
and work is a :
Answer: Floor
●● 22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components
because of the _________________ fire resistance of the materials .
Answer: Inherent
●● 23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either :
Answer: interior or exterior .
●● 24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from
_____________ is extremely important .
Answer: Products or combustion
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● 2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned
with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a
conclusion , or :
Answer: Justify a recommendation
●● 3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ?
Answer: They are very useful for inspecting common items and / or
complex processes .
●● 4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected
should be the :
Answer: Exterior .
●● 5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if
they want to install a sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ?
Answer: Fire Protection Equipment permit
●● 6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate :
Answer: Occupancy classification .
,●● 7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it :
Answer: Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before
construction begins
●● 8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ?
Answer: Mechanical plans
●● 9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question ,
" Do you know what day it is ? "
Answer: Yes !
●● 10. When giving testimony in court , you should :
Answer: Only state information you know is factual .
●● 11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an
inspection , but also can be used :
Answer: As a basis for legal action
●● 12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more
residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented from
protecting themselves because of security measures not under their
control , is classified as a ( n ) :
Answer: Detention and correctional occupancy !
,●● Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping
accommodations under conditions other than those defined for health
care or detention and correctional occupancies .
Answer: Residential occupancies
●● 14. Gross occupant load factor is :
Answer: Measured wall to wall .
●● 15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and
self - closing rated doors is called a :
Answer: Smoke proof enclosure
●● 16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be :
Answer: Equipped with door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
●● 17. A rated wall can be constructed with :
Answer: Gypsum board
●● 18. Fire walls should be constructed as :
Answer: Freestanding
, ●● 19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection
______________, and _____________
Answer: stairwells / shafts
●● 20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a
comparable beam or joist of an equal span .
Answer: Trusses
●● 21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand
and work is a :
Answer: Floor
●● 22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components
because of the _________________ fire resistance of the materials .
Answer: Inherent
●● 23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either :
Answer: interior or exterior .
●● 24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from
_____________ is extremely important .
Answer: Products or combustion
