Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of
Florida) Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What size basements require sprinkler protection?
Correct Answer
2500 Square Feet or More
Question 2
What are 4 hour fusible links
Correct Answer
Wooden wedges or metal hooks
Question 3
Backflow Preventer
Correct Answer
Device designed to keep the backward flow of fire system water into the potable
water system
Question 4
Class K Extinguishers
Correct Answer
Cooking, Greases, Fats, Oils
Question 5
What is the length of time a temporary platform may be erected?
Correct Answer
30 Days
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,Question 6
Performance based design
Correct Answer
Alternative for satisfying fire protection and life safety. When the building falls
outside of common design.
Question 7
What is passive fire defense
Correct Answer
Fire Walls and Doors
Question 8
Handrails must be between
Correct Answer
34 and 38 inches
Question 9
What are the hazards of dip tank operations?
Correct Answer
Fire involving the liquids and explosions involving the vapor and air mixtures
Question 10
To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used?
Correct Answer
Inspectors Test Valve
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,Question 11
Hip Roof
Correct Answer
It is a pitched roof that has no gables and all facets of the roof slope down from the
peak.
Question 12
NFPA 1
Correct Answer
Uniform Fire Code
Question 13
Radiation
Correct Answer
Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves, radio waves...
Question 14
The smallest diameter Heavy Timber can be is:
Correct Answer
6 Inches
Question 15
Occupant Load
Correct Answer
Number of persons who may occupy a building or portion at one time.
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, Question 16
ANSI
Correct Answer
The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that
administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity
assessment system.
Question 17
An exhauster release air where?
Correct Answer
The outside
Question 18
When is a Pre-Action system used?
Correct Answer
When it is important that the water damage be prevented, even if the pipes break
accidentally.
Question 19
Business Occupancies
Correct Answer
Large number of occupants
Question 20
Parapet
Correct Answer
Portion of a wall that extends above the level of the roof
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Florida) Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What size basements require sprinkler protection?
Correct Answer
2500 Square Feet or More
Question 2
What are 4 hour fusible links
Correct Answer
Wooden wedges or metal hooks
Question 3
Backflow Preventer
Correct Answer
Device designed to keep the backward flow of fire system water into the potable
water system
Question 4
Class K Extinguishers
Correct Answer
Cooking, Greases, Fats, Oils
Question 5
What is the length of time a temporary platform may be erected?
Correct Answer
30 Days
Page 1 of 83
,Question 6
Performance based design
Correct Answer
Alternative for satisfying fire protection and life safety. When the building falls
outside of common design.
Question 7
What is passive fire defense
Correct Answer
Fire Walls and Doors
Question 8
Handrails must be between
Correct Answer
34 and 38 inches
Question 9
What are the hazards of dip tank operations?
Correct Answer
Fire involving the liquids and explosions involving the vapor and air mixtures
Question 10
To water flow test a sprinkler system what is used?
Correct Answer
Inspectors Test Valve
Page 2 of 83
,Question 11
Hip Roof
Correct Answer
It is a pitched roof that has no gables and all facets of the roof slope down from the
peak.
Question 12
NFPA 1
Correct Answer
Uniform Fire Code
Question 13
Radiation
Correct Answer
Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves, radio waves...
Question 14
The smallest diameter Heavy Timber can be is:
Correct Answer
6 Inches
Question 15
Occupant Load
Correct Answer
Number of persons who may occupy a building or portion at one time.
Page 3 of 83
, Question 16
ANSI
Correct Answer
The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that
administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity
assessment system.
Question 17
An exhauster release air where?
Correct Answer
The outside
Question 18
When is a Pre-Action system used?
Correct Answer
When it is important that the water damage be prevented, even if the pipes break
accidentally.
Question 19
Business Occupancies
Correct Answer
Large number of occupants
Question 20
Parapet
Correct Answer
Portion of a wall that extends above the level of the roof
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