TCFP Inspector's Class Questions
2022/2023
1. Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. (Answer)
Perform plans re- views.
2. Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety
are developed by the following organizations except
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories (Answer) American National Standards
Institute
3. Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of
the exhaust hood require what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld (Answer) A liquid tight
continuous external weld
4. A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their
intend- ed use and certifies them as safe describes
A) ASTM International
B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada (Answer) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
5. Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to
show structure, facility, or site information?
A. Plot plan
,B. Aerial view
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation view (Answer) Aerial view
6. Structura
l lumber has a moisture content of % or less.
25%
19%
15%
12% (Answer) 19%
7. Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and
local regulations?
, A). Day
care B). Jail
C). Post office
D). Medical facility (Answer) Post office
8. The
typical life cycle of a model code edition is years.
a. 5-7
b. 2-3
c. 7-10
d. 3-5 (Answer) 3-5
9. For Dry systems exceeding 500 gallons, there must be a quick
opening device installed unless water is delivered to the system test
connection within a specific time frame. What is this time frame?
A. 30 seconds
B. 60 seconds
C. Not more than 30 seconds
D. Not more than 60 seconds (Answer) Not more than 60 seconds
10. Which of the following is an inspector not authorized to do?
A. Issue a summons.
B. Issue citations.
C. File complaints for code violations.
D. Prosecute an offender in a court of law. (Answer) Prosecute an
offender in a court of law.
11.
hile exercising enforcement power, it is essential that the inspector ensure
that the rights of the accused are protected and that
is practiced.
A.) Worksite Safety
B.) Due Process
C.) Customer Appreciation
D.) Strict Compliance (Answer) Due Process
12.T or F Federal and some state/provincial-owned buildings located
within the local jurisdiction are required to comply with local codes.
(Answer) False
13. An educational occupancy is any
building or portion of a building that is used for the purpose of education
of or more persons from preschool through the 12th grade.
2022/2023
1. Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. (Answer)
Perform plans re- views.
2. Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety
are developed by the following organizations except
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories (Answer) American National Standards
Institute
3. Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of
the exhaust hood require what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld (Answer) A liquid tight
continuous external weld
4. A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their
intend- ed use and certifies them as safe describes
A) ASTM International
B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada (Answer) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
5. Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to
show structure, facility, or site information?
A. Plot plan
,B. Aerial view
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation view (Answer) Aerial view
6. Structura
l lumber has a moisture content of % or less.
25%
19%
15%
12% (Answer) 19%
7. Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and
local regulations?
, A). Day
care B). Jail
C). Post office
D). Medical facility (Answer) Post office
8. The
typical life cycle of a model code edition is years.
a. 5-7
b. 2-3
c. 7-10
d. 3-5 (Answer) 3-5
9. For Dry systems exceeding 500 gallons, there must be a quick
opening device installed unless water is delivered to the system test
connection within a specific time frame. What is this time frame?
A. 30 seconds
B. 60 seconds
C. Not more than 30 seconds
D. Not more than 60 seconds (Answer) Not more than 60 seconds
10. Which of the following is an inspector not authorized to do?
A. Issue a summons.
B. Issue citations.
C. File complaints for code violations.
D. Prosecute an offender in a court of law. (Answer) Prosecute an
offender in a court of law.
11.
hile exercising enforcement power, it is essential that the inspector ensure
that the rights of the accused are protected and that
is practiced.
A.) Worksite Safety
B.) Due Process
C.) Customer Appreciation
D.) Strict Compliance (Answer) Due Process
12.T or F Federal and some state/provincial-owned buildings located
within the local jurisdiction are required to comply with local codes.
(Answer) False
13. An educational occupancy is any
building or portion of a building that is used for the purpose of education
of or more persons from preschool through the 12th grade.
