CHFSP Test Questions with Correct Answers Latest Version 2025 Graded A+
The "Life Safety Code" used in US hospitals is formally named - Answers NFPA 101-2012
The "Healthcare Code" used in US hospitals is formally named - Answers NFPA 99-2012
The Emergency Power (Generator) Code is formally named - Answers NFPA 110
The entity that approves respirators is - Answers NIOSH
What is the best way to identify potential workplace fire and related hazards - Answers conduct
comprehensive analyses and surveys
This is an odorless gas that inhibits the blood from carrying oxygen to the brain - Answers Carbon
Monoxide
The "Alarm System" code is formally named - Answers NFPA 72
Doors located in smoke barriers must meet what thickness and minute rating - Answers 1-3/4" thick and
a 20 minute rating
A device used in wet areas to protect humans from electric shock - Answers A ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI)
What type of fire extinguishing system effective on computer fires is now known to be environmentally
dangerous - Answers Halon
Which organization publishes standards specifically for bulk oxygen systems - Answers NFPA
When testing a sprinkler system how much time is allowed between achieving sustained flow and
initiation of fire alarms - Answers 90 seconds
Which agency publishes general standards on storing hazardous or flammable materials - Answers NFPA
True or False: In most situations PPE can be used as a substitute for other controls - Answers False - PPE
cannot be substituted for other appropriate controls
What is the appropriate way to detect suspected gas cylinder leaks - Answers using soapy water
OSHA and the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) define class 1 flammable liquids as any liquid with a flash point
below what temperature - Answers 73 degrees Fahrenheit
What organization addresses safety signs and color-code schemes - Answers ANSI
What fire-related injury contributes to the most fire deaths - Answers Smoke Inhalation
, What NFPA publication addresses electrical grounding requirements in healthcare facilities - Answers
NFPA 99
What NFPA standard addresses the installation of fire sprinkler systems - Answers NFPA 13
What standard or law requires healthcare facilities to develop evacuation/egress procedures for
disabled persons - Answers ADA Title III
Firewatch must be implemented when a SPRINKLER System is out of service for more than ___ hours in
a 24 hour period - Answers 10
Firewatch must be implemented when a FIRE ALARM system is out of service for more than ___ hours in
a 24 hour period - Answers 4
This code establishes the minimum fire and egress standards for buildings - Answers NFPA 101 "The Life
Safety Code"
How often must a hospital test automatic smoke detection devices for air handling equipment - Answers
Annually (also called HVAC Shutdown)
What standard addresses the requirement for testing roof hatches - Answers NFPA 72
How often do standpipe hoses need to be fully inspected
(according to NFPA 1962) - Answers Every 3 Years
Which NFPA standard addresses the placement of smoke detectors in corridors - Answers NFPA 72
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what undercut gap? - Answers 3/4"
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what vertical gap? - Answers 1/8"
True or False: Fire AND Smoke doors must be positive latching? - Answers False, only Fire rated doors
are required to be positive latching
True or False: Fire and Smoke doors must be self-closing? - Answers True, both fire and smoke doors
must be normally closed or automatically close in case of fire.
What NFPA publication contains detailed information about the maintenance of (non-stored)
emergency power systems? - Answers NFPA 110
Occupancy separations, such as one for business, are permitted provided the services are separated by a
____ hour separation. - Answers 2
How often must the BBI and PFI of the statement of conditions be updated to meet Joint Commission
requirements? - Answers BBI= annually and PFIs are no longer allowed. The Safer Matrix is the new
norm and See It Cite It is the program motto.
The "Life Safety Code" used in US hospitals is formally named - Answers NFPA 101-2012
The "Healthcare Code" used in US hospitals is formally named - Answers NFPA 99-2012
The Emergency Power (Generator) Code is formally named - Answers NFPA 110
The entity that approves respirators is - Answers NIOSH
What is the best way to identify potential workplace fire and related hazards - Answers conduct
comprehensive analyses and surveys
This is an odorless gas that inhibits the blood from carrying oxygen to the brain - Answers Carbon
Monoxide
The "Alarm System" code is formally named - Answers NFPA 72
Doors located in smoke barriers must meet what thickness and minute rating - Answers 1-3/4" thick and
a 20 minute rating
A device used in wet areas to protect humans from electric shock - Answers A ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI)
What type of fire extinguishing system effective on computer fires is now known to be environmentally
dangerous - Answers Halon
Which organization publishes standards specifically for bulk oxygen systems - Answers NFPA
When testing a sprinkler system how much time is allowed between achieving sustained flow and
initiation of fire alarms - Answers 90 seconds
Which agency publishes general standards on storing hazardous or flammable materials - Answers NFPA
True or False: In most situations PPE can be used as a substitute for other controls - Answers False - PPE
cannot be substituted for other appropriate controls
What is the appropriate way to detect suspected gas cylinder leaks - Answers using soapy water
OSHA and the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) define class 1 flammable liquids as any liquid with a flash point
below what temperature - Answers 73 degrees Fahrenheit
What organization addresses safety signs and color-code schemes - Answers ANSI
What fire-related injury contributes to the most fire deaths - Answers Smoke Inhalation
, What NFPA publication addresses electrical grounding requirements in healthcare facilities - Answers
NFPA 99
What NFPA standard addresses the installation of fire sprinkler systems - Answers NFPA 13
What standard or law requires healthcare facilities to develop evacuation/egress procedures for
disabled persons - Answers ADA Title III
Firewatch must be implemented when a SPRINKLER System is out of service for more than ___ hours in
a 24 hour period - Answers 10
Firewatch must be implemented when a FIRE ALARM system is out of service for more than ___ hours in
a 24 hour period - Answers 4
This code establishes the minimum fire and egress standards for buildings - Answers NFPA 101 "The Life
Safety Code"
How often must a hospital test automatic smoke detection devices for air handling equipment - Answers
Annually (also called HVAC Shutdown)
What standard addresses the requirement for testing roof hatches - Answers NFPA 72
How often do standpipe hoses need to be fully inspected
(according to NFPA 1962) - Answers Every 3 Years
Which NFPA standard addresses the placement of smoke detectors in corridors - Answers NFPA 72
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what undercut gap? - Answers 3/4"
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what vertical gap? - Answers 1/8"
True or False: Fire AND Smoke doors must be positive latching? - Answers False, only Fire rated doors
are required to be positive latching
True or False: Fire and Smoke doors must be self-closing? - Answers True, both fire and smoke doors
must be normally closed or automatically close in case of fire.
What NFPA publication contains detailed information about the maintenance of (non-stored)
emergency power systems? - Answers NFPA 110
Occupancy separations, such as one for business, are permitted provided the services are separated by a
____ hour separation. - Answers 2
How often must the BBI and PFI of the statement of conditions be updated to meet Joint Commission
requirements? - Answers BBI= annually and PFIs are no longer allowed. The Safer Matrix is the new
norm and See It Cite It is the program motto.
