NFPA 1031 - FIRE INSPECTOR 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners is
through : - Answers :A follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the
facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - Answers :Justify a
recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - Answers :They are
very useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. When giving testimony in court , you should : - Answers :Only state information you
know is factual .
5. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also can be
used : - Answers :As a basis for legal action
6. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is occupied
by persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves because of security
measures not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : - Answers :Detention and
correctional occupancy !
7. Gross occupant load factor is : - Answers :Measured wall to wall .
8. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing rated
doors is called a : - Answers :Smoke proof enclosure
9. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - Answers :Equipped with door
closers and automatic hold - open devices .
10. A rated wall can be constructed with : - Answers :Gypsum board
11.Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations
under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional
occupancies . - Answers :Residential occupancies
12. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you know
what day it is ? " - Answers :Yes !
13. Fire walls should be constructed as : - Answers :Freestanding
14. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the : -
Answers :Exterior .
,15. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to install a
sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - Answers :Fire Protection Equipment
permit
16. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - Answers :Occupancy classification .
17. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - Answers :Enables
the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
18. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - Answers :Mechanical
plans
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________,
and _____________ - Answers :stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or
joist of an equal span . - Answers :Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : -
Answers :Floor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - Answers :Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - Answers :interior or
exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is extremely
important . - Answers :Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : -
Answers :Exit stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - Answers :limited - combustible .
27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door ? - Answers
:Required fire protection rating
28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable
environment for occupants . - Answers :HVAC
29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? - Answers :Wired glass
30. The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up
to and including four stories in height is : - Answers :NFPA 13R
, 31 . _____________ pressure may be produced by an elevated water supply . -
Answers :Static
32. The full name of an OS & Y valve is : - Answers :Outside - stem and yoke valve
33. Direct pumping water systems are those in which water : - Answers :Is pumped
directly into the distribution systrm
34. Residual pressure is defined as : - Answers :The pressure remaining in a water
supply system while water is flowing
35. The velocity pressure recorded by a pitot tube and a gauge is known as
_______________ pressure . - Answers :Flow
36. The color of a sprinkler head rated 135 ° to 170 ° F is : - Answers :Uncolored or
black
37. Storage and all obstructions should be no closer than ____________ inches to
sprinkler heads . - Answers :18
38. Which is an alarm system that ties several separate local alarm systems not under
its ownership into one location ? - Answers :Central station
39. Flame detectors detect ___________ and __________ light spectrums . - Answers
:Ultra - violet / infrared
40. A projected beam smoke detector is useful in : - Answers :Large atriums
41. Which alarm system is either automatically retransmitted or directly transmitted to
the fire department ? - Answers :Auxiliary
42. Energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area are best protected with
extinguishers that have a ___________ rating . - Answers :Class C
43. Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires should be identified by a ___________
containing the letter A. If colored , it should be _____________. - Answers :Triangle ,
green
44. Fires involving flammable liquids , greases , and gases are ______________ fires -
Answers :Class B
45. A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is
rated for use on ____________ fires . - Answers :Class C
ANSWERS
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners is
through : - Answers :A follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the
facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - Answers :Justify a
recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - Answers :They are
very useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. When giving testimony in court , you should : - Answers :Only state information you
know is factual .
5. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also can be
used : - Answers :As a basis for legal action
6. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is occupied
by persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves because of security
measures not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : - Answers :Detention and
correctional occupancy !
7. Gross occupant load factor is : - Answers :Measured wall to wall .
8. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing rated
doors is called a : - Answers :Smoke proof enclosure
9. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - Answers :Equipped with door
closers and automatic hold - open devices .
10. A rated wall can be constructed with : - Answers :Gypsum board
11.Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations
under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional
occupancies . - Answers :Residential occupancies
12. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you know
what day it is ? " - Answers :Yes !
13. Fire walls should be constructed as : - Answers :Freestanding
14. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the : -
Answers :Exterior .
,15. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to install a
sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - Answers :Fire Protection Equipment
permit
16. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - Answers :Occupancy classification .
17. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - Answers :Enables
the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
18. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - Answers :Mechanical
plans
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________,
and _____________ - Answers :stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or
joist of an equal span . - Answers :Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : -
Answers :Floor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - Answers :Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - Answers :interior or
exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is extremely
important . - Answers :Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : -
Answers :Exit stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - Answers :limited - combustible .
27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door ? - Answers
:Required fire protection rating
28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable
environment for occupants . - Answers :HVAC
29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? - Answers :Wired glass
30. The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up
to and including four stories in height is : - Answers :NFPA 13R
, 31 . _____________ pressure may be produced by an elevated water supply . -
Answers :Static
32. The full name of an OS & Y valve is : - Answers :Outside - stem and yoke valve
33. Direct pumping water systems are those in which water : - Answers :Is pumped
directly into the distribution systrm
34. Residual pressure is defined as : - Answers :The pressure remaining in a water
supply system while water is flowing
35. The velocity pressure recorded by a pitot tube and a gauge is known as
_______________ pressure . - Answers :Flow
36. The color of a sprinkler head rated 135 ° to 170 ° F is : - Answers :Uncolored or
black
37. Storage and all obstructions should be no closer than ____________ inches to
sprinkler heads . - Answers :18
38. Which is an alarm system that ties several separate local alarm systems not under
its ownership into one location ? - Answers :Central station
39. Flame detectors detect ___________ and __________ light spectrums . - Answers
:Ultra - violet / infrared
40. A projected beam smoke detector is useful in : - Answers :Large atriums
41. Which alarm system is either automatically retransmitted or directly transmitted to
the fire department ? - Answers :Auxiliary
42. Energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area are best protected with
extinguishers that have a ___________ rating . - Answers :Class C
43. Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires should be identified by a ___________
containing the letter A. If colored , it should be _____________. - Answers :Triangle ,
green
44. Fires involving flammable liquids , greases , and gases are ______________ fires -
Answers :Class B
45. A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is
rated for use on ____________ fires . - Answers :Class C
