CWMS TEST (CONSTRUCTION EDITION Questions with Correct
Solutions
Question:
1. ASTM E2886
Answer:
Standard for testing ability of exterior vents to resist ember entry
Question:
2. NFPA 1142 Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Answer:
At minimum every building shall be provided with a water supply meeting requirements of
_______________________________.
Question:
3. 1) Education
2) Engineering
3) Enforcement
Answer:
Wildland Fire Mitigation activities fall into what 3 broad categories?
Question:
4. 10%
Answer:
Steepest allowable road grade (without other mitigation measures agreed on by AHJ)
Question:
5. Which NFPA standard provides minimum requirements to fire protection organizations on
the management of wildland fire, including prevention, mitigation, preparation and
suppression?
Answer:
NFPA 1143 Standard for Wildland Fire Management
Question:
6. Solid-core wood no less than 1 3/4 inch thick approved non-combustible material or have a
minimum 20 min fire rating
Answer:
Exterior doors shall be
, Question:
7. 13 ft 6 inch vertical Unobstructed width of 20ft
Answer:
Vertical clearance for roadways and unobstructed width
Question:
8. heavy timber, ignition resistant material, fire-retardant treated wood, or have minimum 1
hour fire rated construction material (Unless AHJ declares risk warrants greater protection)
Answer:
Exterior walls shall be
Question:
9. heavy timber construction, non-combustible material, fire-retardant treated wood, other
ignition resistant materials, or have a 1 hour fire rating
Answer:
All projections (balconies, decks, etc) shall be of
Question:
10. 5/8 inch sheathing or non-combustible materials
Answer:
Eaves shall be boxed in with _______________________________________ or
_________________________________________.
Question:
11. NFPA 1144 Standard for reducing structure ignition hazards from wildland fire
Answer:
Standard which provides a methodology for assessing wildland fire ignition hazards around
existing structure, residential developments and subdivisions and provides minimum
requirements for new construction to reduce the potential of structure ignition from wildland
fires
Question:
12. 6 Inches
Answer:
Minimum non-combustible space between horizontal surface and siding.
Question:
13. Intermediate Zone
Solutions
Question:
1. ASTM E2886
Answer:
Standard for testing ability of exterior vents to resist ember entry
Question:
2. NFPA 1142 Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Answer:
At minimum every building shall be provided with a water supply meeting requirements of
_______________________________.
Question:
3. 1) Education
2) Engineering
3) Enforcement
Answer:
Wildland Fire Mitigation activities fall into what 3 broad categories?
Question:
4. 10%
Answer:
Steepest allowable road grade (without other mitigation measures agreed on by AHJ)
Question:
5. Which NFPA standard provides minimum requirements to fire protection organizations on
the management of wildland fire, including prevention, mitigation, preparation and
suppression?
Answer:
NFPA 1143 Standard for Wildland Fire Management
Question:
6. Solid-core wood no less than 1 3/4 inch thick approved non-combustible material or have a
minimum 20 min fire rating
Answer:
Exterior doors shall be
, Question:
7. 13 ft 6 inch vertical Unobstructed width of 20ft
Answer:
Vertical clearance for roadways and unobstructed width
Question:
8. heavy timber, ignition resistant material, fire-retardant treated wood, or have minimum 1
hour fire rated construction material (Unless AHJ declares risk warrants greater protection)
Answer:
Exterior walls shall be
Question:
9. heavy timber construction, non-combustible material, fire-retardant treated wood, other
ignition resistant materials, or have a 1 hour fire rating
Answer:
All projections (balconies, decks, etc) shall be of
Question:
10. 5/8 inch sheathing or non-combustible materials
Answer:
Eaves shall be boxed in with _______________________________________ or
_________________________________________.
Question:
11. NFPA 1144 Standard for reducing structure ignition hazards from wildland fire
Answer:
Standard which provides a methodology for assessing wildland fire ignition hazards around
existing structure, residential developments and subdivisions and provides minimum
requirements for new construction to reduce the potential of structure ignition from wildland
fires
Question:
12. 6 Inches
Answer:
Minimum non-combustible space between horizontal surface and siding.
Question:
13. Intermediate Zone
