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DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 1
What is building code review for hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50?
A. Only check flammables
B. Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
C. Unlimited hazmat allowed
D. No check for hazmat
Answer: B - Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
Rationale: Hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50: Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per control area per
Table 5003.1.1(1) and (2), requires additional protection when exceed MAQ becomes Group H occupancy. Check
storage use closed open.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 2
What is smoke compartment healthcare IBC 407?
A. No smoke compartments
B. Smoke compartments 22,500 sq ft max in I-2 healthcare, 200 ft travel to smoke barrier door
C. Only one compartment
D. Unlimited area
Answer: B - Smoke compartments 22,500 sq ft max in I-2 healthcare, 200 ft travel to smoke barrier
door
Rationale: Smoke compartments healthcare IBC 407 I-2: Smoke compartments max 22,500 sq ft, travel distance to
smoke barrier door 200 ft, 2 smoke compartments per story. Required in hospitals nursing homes.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 3
What is atrium requirement IBC 404?
A. No smoke control needed
B. Atrium 2+ stories open requires 1 hour enclosure or glass sprinkler protection smoke control
C. Only open atrium allowed always
D. No atrium requirements
,Answer: B - Atrium 2+ stories open requires 1 hour enclosure or glass sprinkler protection smoke
control
Rationale: Atrium IBC 404: Space 2+ stories enclosed not defined as mall requires 1 hour fire barrier or glass with
sprinklers 6 ft either side, smoke control system per 909, standby power, low-level exit. Occupancy within atrium etc.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 4
What is high-rise building definition?
A. No definition
B. Only >10 ft
C. Building >75 ft above lowest level fire department vehicle access per IBC
D. Only >1000 ft
Answer: C - Building >75 ft above lowest level fire department vehicle access per IBC
Rationale: High-rise IBC 202 definition: Building with occupied floor >75 ft above lowest level of fire department
vehicle access. Requires additional protection automatic sprinklers voice alarm standby power smoke detection
elevator recall etc per IBC 403.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 5
What is covered mall building IBC 402?
A. No mall provisions
B. Mall building with covered mall pedestrian way connecting tenant spaces anchor buildings requires
special provisions
C. No requirements
D. Only open malls
Answer: B - Mall building with covered mall pedestrian way connecting tenant spaces anchor
buildings requires special provisions
Rationale: Covered mall building IBC 402: Building enclosing number tenants anchor buildings with covered mall
pedestrian way requires 3 hr anchor separation 2 hr tenant separation, automatic sprinklers, smoke control, egress
from mall as corridor, max travel distance etc.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 6
What is fire apparatus access road requirement IFC?
A. Unlimited distance
B. No access needed
C. Only 5 ft width
, D. Min 20 ft width 13.5 ft vertical clearance, within 150 ft of all portions of building, 26 ft width where aerial
apparatus
Answer: D - Min 20 ft width 13.5 ft vertical clearance, within 150 ft of all portions of building, 26 ft
width where aerial apparatus
Rationale: Fire apparatus access road IFC 503: Minimum 20 ft width exclusive of shoulders, 13.5 ft vertical clearance,
within 150 ft of all portions first story exterior, dead ends >150 ft require turnaround, 26 ft width where aerial apparatus
required per 503.2.1.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 7
What is fire flow requirement IFC Appendix B?
A. Unlimited
B. No fire flow needed
C. Only 1 gpm
D. Fire flow gpm based on construction type and floor area per Table B105.1
Answer: D - Fire flow gpm based on construction type and floor area per Table B105.1
Rationale: Fire flow IFC Appendix B Table B105.1: Required fire flow gpm based on construction type and floor area
e.g., Type V-B 1500 sq ft 1500 gpm. Duration based on flow. Can be reduced 75% if sprinklered. Water supply must
provide.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 8
What is standpipe system NFPA 14?
A. Only for drinking water
B. Class I II III, automatic manual, wet dry, provides water for firefighting via hose connections
C. Only for irrigation
D. No standpipe
Answer: B - Class I II III, automatic manual, wet dry, provides water for firefighting via hose
connections
Rationale: Standpipe NFPA 14: Class I for fire department 2-1/2 inch connections, Class II for occupant 1-1/2 inch
hose, Class III both. Automatic wet dry manual. Required in buildings >30 ft above lowest fire dept access or 4 stories
etc per IBC 905.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 9
What is fire pump NFPA 20?
A. Only for domestic water
, B. Only small pump always
C. No pump needed
D. Pump to boost water pressure for sprinkler standpipe where municipal supply inadequate
Answer: D - Pump to boost water pressure for sprinkler standpipe where municipal supply
inadequate
Rationale: Fire pump NFPA 20: Provides water pressure flow for fire protection systems when municipal supply
inadequate. Types horizontal split case vertical turbine. Requires controller power supply. Rated capacity pressure
e.g., 500 gpm at 75 psi.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 10
What is TCFP certification renewal?
A. No renewal
B. Only once
C. Every 10 years
D. Renew annually with CE hours per TCFP rules
Answer: D - Renew annually with CE hours per TCFP rules
Rationale: TCFP renewal: Plans Examiner I certification must renew annually per TCFP with continuing education
hours per TCFP curriculum, may require retest if lapsed. Maintain through TCFP online system.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 11
What is building code review for hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50?
A. Unlimited hazmat allowed
B. Only check flammables
C. No check for hazmat
D. Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
Answer: D - Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
Rationale: Hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50: Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per control area per
Table 5003.1.1(1) and (2), requires additional protection when exceed MAQ becomes Group H occupancy. Check
storage use closed open.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 12
What is smoke compartment healthcare IBC 407?
A. Only one compartment
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EXAMINER I - REALISTIC OPTIONS - CORRECTED
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 1
What is building code review for hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50?
A. Only check flammables
B. Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
C. Unlimited hazmat allowed
D. No check for hazmat
Answer: B - Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
Rationale: Hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50: Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per control area per
Table 5003.1.1(1) and (2), requires additional protection when exceed MAQ becomes Group H occupancy. Check
storage use closed open.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 2
What is smoke compartment healthcare IBC 407?
A. No smoke compartments
B. Smoke compartments 22,500 sq ft max in I-2 healthcare, 200 ft travel to smoke barrier door
C. Only one compartment
D. Unlimited area
Answer: B - Smoke compartments 22,500 sq ft max in I-2 healthcare, 200 ft travel to smoke barrier
door
Rationale: Smoke compartments healthcare IBC 407 I-2: Smoke compartments max 22,500 sq ft, travel distance to
smoke barrier door 200 ft, 2 smoke compartments per story. Required in hospitals nursing homes.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 3
What is atrium requirement IBC 404?
A. No smoke control needed
B. Atrium 2+ stories open requires 1 hour enclosure or glass sprinkler protection smoke control
C. Only open atrium allowed always
D. No atrium requirements
,Answer: B - Atrium 2+ stories open requires 1 hour enclosure or glass sprinkler protection smoke
control
Rationale: Atrium IBC 404: Space 2+ stories enclosed not defined as mall requires 1 hour fire barrier or glass with
sprinklers 6 ft either side, smoke control system per 909, standby power, low-level exit. Occupancy within atrium etc.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 4
What is high-rise building definition?
A. No definition
B. Only >10 ft
C. Building >75 ft above lowest level fire department vehicle access per IBC
D. Only >1000 ft
Answer: C - Building >75 ft above lowest level fire department vehicle access per IBC
Rationale: High-rise IBC 202 definition: Building with occupied floor >75 ft above lowest level of fire department
vehicle access. Requires additional protection automatic sprinklers voice alarm standby power smoke detection
elevator recall etc per IBC 403.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 5
What is covered mall building IBC 402?
A. No mall provisions
B. Mall building with covered mall pedestrian way connecting tenant spaces anchor buildings requires
special provisions
C. No requirements
D. Only open malls
Answer: B - Mall building with covered mall pedestrian way connecting tenant spaces anchor
buildings requires special provisions
Rationale: Covered mall building IBC 402: Building enclosing number tenants anchor buildings with covered mall
pedestrian way requires 3 hr anchor separation 2 hr tenant separation, automatic sprinklers, smoke control, egress
from mall as corridor, max travel distance etc.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 6
What is fire apparatus access road requirement IFC?
A. Unlimited distance
B. No access needed
C. Only 5 ft width
, D. Min 20 ft width 13.5 ft vertical clearance, within 150 ft of all portions of building, 26 ft width where aerial
apparatus
Answer: D - Min 20 ft width 13.5 ft vertical clearance, within 150 ft of all portions of building, 26 ft
width where aerial apparatus
Rationale: Fire apparatus access road IFC 503: Minimum 20 ft width exclusive of shoulders, 13.5 ft vertical clearance,
within 150 ft of all portions first story exterior, dead ends >150 ft require turnaround, 26 ft width where aerial apparatus
required per 503.2.1.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 7
What is fire flow requirement IFC Appendix B?
A. Unlimited
B. No fire flow needed
C. Only 1 gpm
D. Fire flow gpm based on construction type and floor area per Table B105.1
Answer: D - Fire flow gpm based on construction type and floor area per Table B105.1
Rationale: Fire flow IFC Appendix B Table B105.1: Required fire flow gpm based on construction type and floor area
e.g., Type V-B 1500 sq ft 1500 gpm. Duration based on flow. Can be reduced 75% if sprinklered. Water supply must
provide.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 8
What is standpipe system NFPA 14?
A. Only for drinking water
B. Class I II III, automatic manual, wet dry, provides water for firefighting via hose connections
C. Only for irrigation
D. No standpipe
Answer: B - Class I II III, automatic manual, wet dry, provides water for firefighting via hose
connections
Rationale: Standpipe NFPA 14: Class I for fire department 2-1/2 inch connections, Class II for occupant 1-1/2 inch
hose, Class III both. Automatic wet dry manual. Required in buildings >30 ft above lowest fire dept access or 4 stories
etc per IBC 905.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 9
What is fire pump NFPA 20?
A. Only for domestic water
, B. Only small pump always
C. No pump needed
D. Pump to boost water pressure for sprinkler standpipe where municipal supply inadequate
Answer: D - Pump to boost water pressure for sprinkler standpipe where municipal supply
inadequate
Rationale: Fire pump NFPA 20: Provides water pressure flow for fire protection systems when municipal supply
inadequate. Types horizontal split case vertical turbine. Requires controller power supply. Rated capacity pressure
e.g., 500 gpm at 75 psi.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 10
What is TCFP certification renewal?
A. No renewal
B. Only once
C. Every 10 years
D. Renew annually with CE hours per TCFP rules
Answer: D - Renew annually with CE hours per TCFP rules
Rationale: TCFP renewal: Plans Examiner I certification must renew annually per TCFP with continuing education
hours per TCFP curriculum, may require retest if lapsed. Maintain through TCFP online system.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 11
What is building code review for hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50?
A. Unlimited hazmat allowed
B. Only check flammables
C. No check for hazmat
D. Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
Answer: D - Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per Table 5003.1.1 control area
Rationale: Hazardous materials IFC Chapter 50: Check maximum allowable quantities MAQ per control area per
Table 5003.1.1(1) and (2), requires additional protection when exceed MAQ becomes Group H occupancy. Check
storage use closed open.
DOMAIN: TCFP PLANS EXAMINER I
Question 12
What is smoke compartment healthcare IBC 407?
A. Only one compartment
