TCFP AFD Study Guide/61 Questions and
Answers (2022/2024) (Verified Answers)
What is the maximum distance to a type K extinguisher and what is the clearance from
combustible material to the activator? - -30 feet distance from the extinguisher
maximum and 18 inches required between the cooking, combustible material and the
activator.
-What are the minimum measurements in height, width and angle of approach for a fire
lane? - -Height is 13 feet and 6 inches. Must be 20 feet wide and no greater than 8
degrees on approach or departure.
-How far designates a dead end road? - -Those that extend farther than 150 feet.
-What type of agent is used in a paint Booth? - -Dry Chemical system
-In the electrical plans the circle with 2 lines are what? What are the circles with a s and
the plain circles mean? What does three cross hatches across the wires mean? - -Two
lines are outlets. Circles with an S is a switch, and plain circle is a light box. Three cross
hatches means there are 3 wires in the run.
-Regarding institutional health care facilities do they have more than 1 code that
applies? - -Yes. They qualify as a Occupational or Institutional I-2 and A-2 for the
restaurant, and Business group B for the educational portion.
-What type of code has more freedom? - -Performance based standards allow for
flexibility in meeting needs of AHJ, owners, and insurance companies.
-What is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative
body to become law in a particular jurisdiction? - -Code
-What is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees
through a consensus process? - -Standard
-What is a clause in a law or ordinance that stipulates the periodic review of
government agencies and programs in order to continue their existence? - -Sunset
Provision
, -The inspector's job is to verify code compliance. If the design was deficient and the
problem was missed by the inspector, who is responsible for ensuring compliance? - -
The owner. To avoid issuing permits in error, the AHJ can require special inspections
for complex processes or construction and certification of compliance from the special
inspector.
-What is a group of systems that require some amount of action or motion in order to
work efficiently in the event of a fire? - -Active Fire Protection AFP
-Does an Inspector 1 review plans? - -no
-What is the NFPA number for the Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
systems? - -2001
-What Glass is stronger than annealed glass of the same size and thickness? It is also
more resistant to thermally induced stresses, but not as resistant as fully tempered
glass? - -Heat Strengthened glass
-What glass is not fire restive and can't be used where fire rated wall assembly is
required? - -Glass Block
-Which glass has a 45 minute rating when it is part of a fire door or window? - -Wired
Glass
-What Glass does not use wires and are made of a combination of glass and plastic? - -
Fire rated glass
-What are the two types of hydrants that we use? - -Dry barrel for colder climates
where it can freeze, and wet barrel.
-What is the required volume of water expressed in GPM at a residual pressure of 20
PSIG for a minimum flow duration? - -Fire Flow. It is a legal requirement in all model
fire codes
-What is a large water pipe that is about 16 inches in diameter that does not have
hydrants called? - -Primary feeders
-What is a water line that is about 12 inches in diameter that is interconnected to create
a grid to ensure good water flow called? - -Secondary Feeders
Answers (2022/2024) (Verified Answers)
What is the maximum distance to a type K extinguisher and what is the clearance from
combustible material to the activator? - -30 feet distance from the extinguisher
maximum and 18 inches required between the cooking, combustible material and the
activator.
-What are the minimum measurements in height, width and angle of approach for a fire
lane? - -Height is 13 feet and 6 inches. Must be 20 feet wide and no greater than 8
degrees on approach or departure.
-How far designates a dead end road? - -Those that extend farther than 150 feet.
-What type of agent is used in a paint Booth? - -Dry Chemical system
-In the electrical plans the circle with 2 lines are what? What are the circles with a s and
the plain circles mean? What does three cross hatches across the wires mean? - -Two
lines are outlets. Circles with an S is a switch, and plain circle is a light box. Three cross
hatches means there are 3 wires in the run.
-Regarding institutional health care facilities do they have more than 1 code that
applies? - -Yes. They qualify as a Occupational or Institutional I-2 and A-2 for the
restaurant, and Business group B for the educational portion.
-What type of code has more freedom? - -Performance based standards allow for
flexibility in meeting needs of AHJ, owners, and insurance companies.
-What is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative
body to become law in a particular jurisdiction? - -Code
-What is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees
through a consensus process? - -Standard
-What is a clause in a law or ordinance that stipulates the periodic review of
government agencies and programs in order to continue their existence? - -Sunset
Provision
, -The inspector's job is to verify code compliance. If the design was deficient and the
problem was missed by the inspector, who is responsible for ensuring compliance? - -
The owner. To avoid issuing permits in error, the AHJ can require special inspections
for complex processes or construction and certification of compliance from the special
inspector.
-What is a group of systems that require some amount of action or motion in order to
work efficiently in the event of a fire? - -Active Fire Protection AFP
-Does an Inspector 1 review plans? - -no
-What is the NFPA number for the Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
systems? - -2001
-What Glass is stronger than annealed glass of the same size and thickness? It is also
more resistant to thermally induced stresses, but not as resistant as fully tempered
glass? - -Heat Strengthened glass
-What glass is not fire restive and can't be used where fire rated wall assembly is
required? - -Glass Block
-Which glass has a 45 minute rating when it is part of a fire door or window? - -Wired
Glass
-What Glass does not use wires and are made of a combination of glass and plastic? - -
Fire rated glass
-What are the two types of hydrants that we use? - -Dry barrel for colder climates
where it can freeze, and wet barrel.
-What is the required volume of water expressed in GPM at a residual pressure of 20
PSIG for a minimum flow duration? - -Fire Flow. It is a legal requirement in all model
fire codes
-What is a large water pipe that is about 16 inches in diameter that does not have
hydrants called? - -Primary feeders
-What is a water line that is about 12 inches in diameter that is interconnected to create
a grid to ensure good water flow called? - -Secondary Feeders
