NFPA 96 COMPREHENSIVE 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Flexible connections may be used so that you may access the in-line fan. -
✔✔FALSE
✔✔Exhaust fan housings shall be constructed or carbon steel not less than .054 inches
(or no. 16 msg) in thickness or stainless not less than .043 inches (or no. 18 msg) in
thickness or if listed construction accords with the terms of the listing. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Up-blast fans shall be supplied with an access opening with a minimum of 3 inches
by 5 inches for cleaning and inspection of fan belts . - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔The air velocity to any duct shall not be less than 500 feet per minute. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔A hood exhaust fan shall continue to operate after the extinguishing operations
system has been activated, unless the fan shut down is required by a listed components
of the ventilation system. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All electrical equipment shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All cooking equipment that produced grease laden vapors that may be a source of
ignition of grease in the hood, grease removal device or duct shall be protected by fire
extinguishing equipment. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Automatic fire extinguishing system shall comply with UL 300 - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in accordance with terms of
their listing, the manufacturer's instructions and the following standard where
applicable— NFPA 12 NFPA 13 NFPA 17 and NFPA 17A - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All abandoned pipe or conduit from previous installations shall be removed within
the hood plenum or exhaust duct. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Penetration holes resulting from the removal of conduit or piping so not need to be
sealed. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Obstructions to the spray pattern such as a baffle plate or shelves are permitted. -
✔✔FALSE
✔✔Changes and modifications to the hazard after installation of fire extinguishing
system shall result in evaluation of the system design by a properly trained and qualified
person or company. - ✔✔TRUE
, ✔✔Upon activation of a fire extinguishing system for a cooking operations, it is not
necessary to shut off automatically all sources fuel or electrical power and if the sudden
drop in heat may cause an issue with the fire system. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔If a gas appliance is not required to be protected, it is not necessary to automatically
shut off the gas upon activation of the extinguishing system - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔A manual activation of the fire system is required to be installed within 42- 48 inches
above the floor and must be accessible and located at the path of egress and clearly
identify the hazard that it is protecting. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Upon activation of the fire system, an audible alarm or visual indicator shall be
provided to show that the system is activated - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Class B gas type portable extinguishing shall not be permitted in the cooking area. -
✔✔TRUE
✔✔Maintenance of a fire extinguishing system shall be preformed - ✔✔Twice annually
✔✔Fusible links shall be changed semi-annually - ✔✔Semi annually
✔✔The year of manufacture of the fusible links shall be clearly marked on the
inspection. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔The entire exhaust system shall be inspected for grease build- up by a properly
trained, qualified and certified individual. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Cleaning chemicals may be applied to fusible links and the detection device as they
are heavily caked with grease. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔After the exhaust system is cleaned, it is acceptable to coat the exhaust system with
a fire retardant power or substance. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances should be
cleaned to remove combustible material to a minimum of _?_ - ✔✔.002
✔✔After the cleaning is complete, the vent cleaning contractor shall place or display
within the the kitchen area a label indicating. - ✔✔The date cleaned, the name of the
service company, the name of the individual and the areas not cleaned.
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Flexible connections may be used so that you may access the in-line fan. -
✔✔FALSE
✔✔Exhaust fan housings shall be constructed or carbon steel not less than .054 inches
(or no. 16 msg) in thickness or stainless not less than .043 inches (or no. 18 msg) in
thickness or if listed construction accords with the terms of the listing. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Up-blast fans shall be supplied with an access opening with a minimum of 3 inches
by 5 inches for cleaning and inspection of fan belts . - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔The air velocity to any duct shall not be less than 500 feet per minute. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔A hood exhaust fan shall continue to operate after the extinguishing operations
system has been activated, unless the fan shut down is required by a listed components
of the ventilation system. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All electrical equipment shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All cooking equipment that produced grease laden vapors that may be a source of
ignition of grease in the hood, grease removal device or duct shall be protected by fire
extinguishing equipment. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Automatic fire extinguishing system shall comply with UL 300 - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in accordance with terms of
their listing, the manufacturer's instructions and the following standard where
applicable— NFPA 12 NFPA 13 NFPA 17 and NFPA 17A - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔All abandoned pipe or conduit from previous installations shall be removed within
the hood plenum or exhaust duct. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Penetration holes resulting from the removal of conduit or piping so not need to be
sealed. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Obstructions to the spray pattern such as a baffle plate or shelves are permitted. -
✔✔FALSE
✔✔Changes and modifications to the hazard after installation of fire extinguishing
system shall result in evaluation of the system design by a properly trained and qualified
person or company. - ✔✔TRUE
, ✔✔Upon activation of a fire extinguishing system for a cooking operations, it is not
necessary to shut off automatically all sources fuel or electrical power and if the sudden
drop in heat may cause an issue with the fire system. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔If a gas appliance is not required to be protected, it is not necessary to automatically
shut off the gas upon activation of the extinguishing system - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔A manual activation of the fire system is required to be installed within 42- 48 inches
above the floor and must be accessible and located at the path of egress and clearly
identify the hazard that it is protecting. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Upon activation of the fire system, an audible alarm or visual indicator shall be
provided to show that the system is activated - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Class B gas type portable extinguishing shall not be permitted in the cooking area. -
✔✔TRUE
✔✔Maintenance of a fire extinguishing system shall be preformed - ✔✔Twice annually
✔✔Fusible links shall be changed semi-annually - ✔✔Semi annually
✔✔The year of manufacture of the fusible links shall be clearly marked on the
inspection. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔The entire exhaust system shall be inspected for grease build- up by a properly
trained, qualified and certified individual. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Cleaning chemicals may be applied to fusible links and the detection device as they
are heavily caked with grease. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔After the exhaust system is cleaned, it is acceptable to coat the exhaust system with
a fire retardant power or substance. - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances should be
cleaned to remove combustible material to a minimum of _?_ - ✔✔.002
✔✔After the cleaning is complete, the vent cleaning contractor shall place or display
within the the kitchen area a label indicating. - ✔✔The date cleaned, the name of the
service company, the name of the individual and the areas not cleaned.
