NFPA 96 FINAL EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A+
✔✔Support systems of horizontal grease duct work systems that are 24 inches and
larger shall be designed for the weight of the ductwork plus: - ✔✔800 pounds
✔✔Access panels shall be of the same material and thickness of the duct. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Access panels shall have a gasket or sealant that is rated for: - ✔✔1500 degrees
✔✔Fasteners such as bolts, welded studs, latches and wing nuts used to secure the
acces panel shall be carbon steel or stainless steel and shell not penetrate the duct
walls. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Ducts shall be constructed or supported by carbon steel, not less than .054 inches
(#16 msg) in thickness or stainless steel not less than .043 inches (18 msg) in
thickness. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔When connecting a duct, spot weld connections are permitted. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔For telescoping and bell type connections, the difference between the inside
dimensions of the overlapping connections shall not exceed 1/4 inch. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔For telescoping and belt type connections the inside ducks are always be uphill of
the duct section. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All duct shall be protected on the Exterior by pain or other suitable weather
protective coating. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Ducts constructed of stainless steel shall not be required to have an additional pain
or whether protective coating - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Duct work subject to corrosion may be in contact with the building surface. -
✔✔FALSE
✔✔Buildings less than four stories in height shall have an enclosure with a fire
resistance rating of not less than: - ✔✔1 hour
✔✔Buildings four stories or more in height shall have an enclosure with a fire resistance
rating of not less than: - ✔✔2 hours
, ✔✔Clearance from the duct or exhaust fan to the interior surface of the enclosures of
combustible shall not be less than: - ✔✔18 inches
✔✔Rooftop terminations shall provide a minimum of —?— of horizontal clearance from
the outlet to the adjacent buildings property line and air intakes: - ✔✔10 feet
✔✔A minimum of —?— of horizontal clearance from the outlet (fan housing) to any
combustible structure: - ✔✔5 feet
✔✔For rooftop terminations, we must provide for a vertical separation of —?— below
any minimum of —?— away from any roof access: - ✔✔3 feet/10 feet
✔✔For a hinged up-blast fan, where the fan attaches to the duct work, the duct work
shall be a minimum of —?— away from the roof surface: - ✔✔18 inches
✔✔For rooftop terminations, a hinged up-blast fan shall discharge a minimum of —?—
away from any roof access: - ✔✔40 inches
✔✔Fans shall be provided with safe access and a work surface for inspection and
cleaning. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔For a wall termination through a non-combustible wall, there must be at least —?—
feet of clearance from the outside adjacent building property lines, electrical equipment,
etc. - ✔✔10 feet
✔✔For wall terminations, all the ductwork pitched to drain the grease back into the hood
or where the drain provided to bring the grease back into a container or into a remote
grease trap. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔For exhaust fans and commercial cooking, approved up-blast fans with motors
surrounded by the air stream, shall be hinged and supplied with flexible weather proof
electrical cable and service hold-open restrainers are listed for this use. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔In-line exhaust fans, if approved by authority having jurisdiction, shall allow the
motor to be located inside the airstream with belts and pulleys, not required to be
protected from the air steam by a grease-tilt housing - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Flexible connections may be used so that you may access the in-line fan. -
✔✔FALSE
RATED A+
✔✔Support systems of horizontal grease duct work systems that are 24 inches and
larger shall be designed for the weight of the ductwork plus: - ✔✔800 pounds
✔✔Access panels shall be of the same material and thickness of the duct. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Access panels shall have a gasket or sealant that is rated for: - ✔✔1500 degrees
✔✔Fasteners such as bolts, welded studs, latches and wing nuts used to secure the
acces panel shall be carbon steel or stainless steel and shell not penetrate the duct
walls. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Ducts shall be constructed or supported by carbon steel, not less than .054 inches
(#16 msg) in thickness or stainless steel not less than .043 inches (18 msg) in
thickness. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔When connecting a duct, spot weld connections are permitted. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔For telescoping and bell type connections, the difference between the inside
dimensions of the overlapping connections shall not exceed 1/4 inch. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔For telescoping and belt type connections the inside ducks are always be uphill of
the duct section. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All duct shall be protected on the Exterior by pain or other suitable weather
protective coating. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Ducts constructed of stainless steel shall not be required to have an additional pain
or whether protective coating - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Duct work subject to corrosion may be in contact with the building surface. -
✔✔FALSE
✔✔Buildings less than four stories in height shall have an enclosure with a fire
resistance rating of not less than: - ✔✔1 hour
✔✔Buildings four stories or more in height shall have an enclosure with a fire resistance
rating of not less than: - ✔✔2 hours
, ✔✔Clearance from the duct or exhaust fan to the interior surface of the enclosures of
combustible shall not be less than: - ✔✔18 inches
✔✔Rooftop terminations shall provide a minimum of —?— of horizontal clearance from
the outlet to the adjacent buildings property line and air intakes: - ✔✔10 feet
✔✔A minimum of —?— of horizontal clearance from the outlet (fan housing) to any
combustible structure: - ✔✔5 feet
✔✔For rooftop terminations, we must provide for a vertical separation of —?— below
any minimum of —?— away from any roof access: - ✔✔3 feet/10 feet
✔✔For a hinged up-blast fan, where the fan attaches to the duct work, the duct work
shall be a minimum of —?— away from the roof surface: - ✔✔18 inches
✔✔For rooftop terminations, a hinged up-blast fan shall discharge a minimum of —?—
away from any roof access: - ✔✔40 inches
✔✔Fans shall be provided with safe access and a work surface for inspection and
cleaning. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔For a wall termination through a non-combustible wall, there must be at least —?—
feet of clearance from the outside adjacent building property lines, electrical equipment,
etc. - ✔✔10 feet
✔✔For wall terminations, all the ductwork pitched to drain the grease back into the hood
or where the drain provided to bring the grease back into a container or into a remote
grease trap. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔For exhaust fans and commercial cooking, approved up-blast fans with motors
surrounded by the air stream, shall be hinged and supplied with flexible weather proof
electrical cable and service hold-open restrainers are listed for this use. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔In-line exhaust fans, if approved by authority having jurisdiction, shall allow the
motor to be located inside the airstream with belts and pulleys, not required to be
protected from the air steam by a grease-tilt housing - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Flexible connections may be used so that you may access the in-line fan. -
✔✔FALSE
