ICC Fire Inspector Study Guide Exam
Questions with correct Answers 2025/2026
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According to the IFC, existing opening protectives for floors and shafts are permitted to employ
fusible links where the link temperature does not exceed _____ degree F. - ANS-135
Exterior walls of a Group S-1 aircraft hanger within 20 feet of a public way or lot line must have
a fire-resistance rating of not less than ____ hours. - ANS-2
When an installation subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having
been inspected, fire code official has the authority to ____. - ANS-Require the work be exposed
for inspection
In a new construction, nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features are
permitted to project into the required egress width not more than ____ inches on each side. -
ANS-1-1/2
In new construction, stairways in a nonsprinklered building that are part of the accessible means
of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue shall be not less than ___ inches between
handrails. - ANS-48
In new construction, doors opening onto a ramp landing in the means of egress shall not reduce
the clear width to less than____ inches. - ANS-42
All of the following are allowed as methods of serving a notice of violation except___. -
ANS-Phone call from the code official to the violator
When the fire code official observes a violation, a written notice of violation shall be prepared.
After the notice is served and the responsible person has not complied within the time specified,
the next course of action would be for _____. - ANS-the fire code official to request legal
counsel to institute appropriate legal procedures
Where approved by the fire code official, the ratio of trained crowed managers required for
facilities or events where more than, 1,000 persons congregate may be reduced where the
facility is equipped with which of the following? - ANS-Fire protection warranting a reduction
, A maximum of ___ percent of the number and required exit width of interior exit stairways and
ramps may egress through a vestibule provided all of the required provisions are met. - ANS-50
Interconnection of smoke alarms is required in all of the following occupancies except___. -
ANS-E day care
Which of the following is not a recognized alternative fire-extinguishing system? - ANS-Halon
1201 extinguishing system
The permit threshold for carbon dioxide used in insulated carbon dioxide beverages dispensing
applications is ____ cu. ft. at NTP. - ANS-875
If the fire code official refuses to issue a permit, the fire code official must take which of the
following actions? - ANS-Explain the reasons in writing
"An alkaline storage battery in which the positive active material is nickel oxide, the negative
contains cadmium and the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide" best describes which of the
following battery types? - ANS-Nickel-cadmium
A pile of wooden pallets containing more than 287 pallets shall be located at least____ feet from
a masonry wall that has plan grass openings and open fire sprinklers. - ANS-20
Refresher training on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers for employees of a
correctional center must be provided at least____. - ANS-annually
For means of egress purposes, the restaurant occupant load based on 20 booths with a
combined booth seat length of 180 feet is _____. - ANS-90
A building that manufactures dried hemp products is classified as a Group____ occupancy. -
ANS-F-1
Which of the following uses is not classified as a Group E occupancy? - ANS-University
classroom
A liquid, as defined in the International Fire Code, has a boiling point temperature greater than
____ degrees F. - ANS-68
What is the minimum size portable fire extinguisher required for a vehicle used for towing
aircraft? - ANS-20-B:C
Where fire service access elevators are required by Section 3007 of the International Building
Code, fire service access elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of ___. - ANS-storage and
furniture
Questions with correct Answers 2025/2026
A+ Graded 100% Verified
According to the IFC, existing opening protectives for floors and shafts are permitted to employ
fusible links where the link temperature does not exceed _____ degree F. - ANS-135
Exterior walls of a Group S-1 aircraft hanger within 20 feet of a public way or lot line must have
a fire-resistance rating of not less than ____ hours. - ANS-2
When an installation subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having
been inspected, fire code official has the authority to ____. - ANS-Require the work be exposed
for inspection
In a new construction, nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features are
permitted to project into the required egress width not more than ____ inches on each side. -
ANS-1-1/2
In new construction, stairways in a nonsprinklered building that are part of the accessible means
of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue shall be not less than ___ inches between
handrails. - ANS-48
In new construction, doors opening onto a ramp landing in the means of egress shall not reduce
the clear width to less than____ inches. - ANS-42
All of the following are allowed as methods of serving a notice of violation except___. -
ANS-Phone call from the code official to the violator
When the fire code official observes a violation, a written notice of violation shall be prepared.
After the notice is served and the responsible person has not complied within the time specified,
the next course of action would be for _____. - ANS-the fire code official to request legal
counsel to institute appropriate legal procedures
Where approved by the fire code official, the ratio of trained crowed managers required for
facilities or events where more than, 1,000 persons congregate may be reduced where the
facility is equipped with which of the following? - ANS-Fire protection warranting a reduction
, A maximum of ___ percent of the number and required exit width of interior exit stairways and
ramps may egress through a vestibule provided all of the required provisions are met. - ANS-50
Interconnection of smoke alarms is required in all of the following occupancies except___. -
ANS-E day care
Which of the following is not a recognized alternative fire-extinguishing system? - ANS-Halon
1201 extinguishing system
The permit threshold for carbon dioxide used in insulated carbon dioxide beverages dispensing
applications is ____ cu. ft. at NTP. - ANS-875
If the fire code official refuses to issue a permit, the fire code official must take which of the
following actions? - ANS-Explain the reasons in writing
"An alkaline storage battery in which the positive active material is nickel oxide, the negative
contains cadmium and the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide" best describes which of the
following battery types? - ANS-Nickel-cadmium
A pile of wooden pallets containing more than 287 pallets shall be located at least____ feet from
a masonry wall that has plan grass openings and open fire sprinklers. - ANS-20
Refresher training on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers for employees of a
correctional center must be provided at least____. - ANS-annually
For means of egress purposes, the restaurant occupant load based on 20 booths with a
combined booth seat length of 180 feet is _____. - ANS-90
A building that manufactures dried hemp products is classified as a Group____ occupancy. -
ANS-F-1
Which of the following uses is not classified as a Group E occupancy? - ANS-University
classroom
A liquid, as defined in the International Fire Code, has a boiling point temperature greater than
____ degrees F. - ANS-68
What is the minimum size portable fire extinguisher required for a vehicle used for towing
aircraft? - ANS-20-B:C
Where fire service access elevators are required by Section 3007 of the International Building
Code, fire service access elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of ___. - ANS-storage and
furniture
