CHC and CHFM Exam Questions &
Answers
Fire protection for a new construction sleeping suite not exceeding 7500 sqft - ANSWERSThe
room must have a sprinkler system and complete smoke detection OR sprinkler system with
QRS or residential sprinklers
Fire protection for a new construction sleeping suite greater than 7500 sqft - ANSWERSThe
room mush have direct supervision AND total coverage automatic smoke detection and
sprinkler system protection with QRS or residential sprinkler
Fire protection for existing construction not exceeding 5000 sqft. - ANSWERSThe room must
have automatic smoke detection
Fire protection for existing construction up to 10,000 sqft - ANSWERSAdditional fire protection -
Sprinkler protection and smoke partitions.
Fire protection for a non sleeping suite up to 12,500 sqft - ANSWERSThe facility must have
either quick response sprinklers or completed smoke detection
Fire protection for a non sleeping suite up to 15,000 sqft. - ANSWERSThe facility must have
BOTH quick response sprinklers and complete smoke detection
Where can you store up to 300 cubic feet of medical gas (12 E Cylinders) - ANSWERSThey can be
stored in a smoke zone without seperation.
,Fire protection for a medical gas storage room with 300 cubic feet to 3000 cubic feet worth of
Medical Gas - ANSWERSIt is permitted in a non rated room with sprinkler protection and
clearance from combustibles
Fire protection for a medical gas storage room with greater than 3000 cubic feet worth of
Medical Gas - ANSWERSPermitted in 1 hour FRR enclosure with vents
A hospital and a business occupancy can be separated by this FRR - ANSWERS2 hour FRR
A ambulatory care facility and a business occupancy can be separated by this FRR - ANSWERS1
hour FRR
How far can a space be in a room from a exit corridor - ANSWERS100 feet
(Please note that it has to be 150/200 feet from the actual exit or smoke door)
How far can a space be in a room from a exit or smoke compartment door. - ANSWERS200 feet
if sprinklered
150 feet if non sprinklered
What FRR does linen and waste collection rooms required in Hospitals - ANSWERS1 hour FRR
If a healthcare facility is above a business occupancy what do they need to be separated by? -
ANSWERS1 hour FRR between the healthcare and business floors
If a healthcare facility is above a mechanical equipment room what do they need to be
separated by? - ANSWERS2 hour FRR between the healthcare and business floors
What is the minimum ceiling height in patient areas? - ANSWERS7' 10"
,What is the minimum ceiling height in corridors - ANSWERS7' 6"
What is the minimum required corridor in patient areas? - ANSWERS8 feet
What is the minimum required corridor in non patient areas? - ANSWERS44 inches or 3.6666
feet
What is the required distance from a sprinkler to an obstruction - ANSWERS18 inches
A vertical exit connects 3 or less stories. What type of FRR does it need - ANSWERS1 hr FRR
A vertical exit connects 4 or more stories. What type of FRR does it need - ANSWERS2 hr FRR
and must be supported by a structure having not less than a 2 hr FRR
What are the FRR for a horizontal exit? - ANSWERS2 hr FRR and at least one exit can not be
horizontal
What are the smoke compartment rules regarding a story used by inpatients for sleeping or
treatment - ANSWERSThe smoke compartment must be separated into two or more smoke
compartments.
What is the maximum size for a smoke compartment - ANSWERS22,500 sqft
What are the smoke compartment rules regarding a story used by 50 or more patients -
ANSWERSThe smoke compartment must be separated into two or more smoke compartments.
, What FRR and door status must a new construction hazard room have that is greater than 100
sqft have? - ANSWERS1 hr FRR and door closures
What FRR and door status must a new construction hazard room have that is between 50 sqft
and 99 sqft? - ANSWERSNo FRR but must have door closures
What FRR must an existing hazard room have that is 50 sqft or greater? - ANSWERS1 hour FRR
barrier
What must two non sprinklered areas that are occupied be separated by - ANSWERS1 hr FRR
What are the FRR rules for a soiled room? - ANSWERSMust have a 1 hr FRR and 3/4 hour door
that is self closing
A room is currently under construction, and separated by a barrier. The side of the construction
is non sprinklered and the side of no construction is non sprinklered. What is the FRR of the
barrier - ANSWERS1 hr FRR
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher for a Class A hazard - ANSWERS75
feet
Fire extinguisher maintenance is required to be performed on what frequency? -
ANSWERSAnnually
If a fire extinguisher has a classification 2A-10B-C then it can be used for what fires? -
ANSWERSClass A
Class B
Class C
Answers
Fire protection for a new construction sleeping suite not exceeding 7500 sqft - ANSWERSThe
room must have a sprinkler system and complete smoke detection OR sprinkler system with
QRS or residential sprinklers
Fire protection for a new construction sleeping suite greater than 7500 sqft - ANSWERSThe
room mush have direct supervision AND total coverage automatic smoke detection and
sprinkler system protection with QRS or residential sprinkler
Fire protection for existing construction not exceeding 5000 sqft. - ANSWERSThe room must
have automatic smoke detection
Fire protection for existing construction up to 10,000 sqft - ANSWERSAdditional fire protection -
Sprinkler protection and smoke partitions.
Fire protection for a non sleeping suite up to 12,500 sqft - ANSWERSThe facility must have
either quick response sprinklers or completed smoke detection
Fire protection for a non sleeping suite up to 15,000 sqft. - ANSWERSThe facility must have
BOTH quick response sprinklers and complete smoke detection
Where can you store up to 300 cubic feet of medical gas (12 E Cylinders) - ANSWERSThey can be
stored in a smoke zone without seperation.
,Fire protection for a medical gas storage room with 300 cubic feet to 3000 cubic feet worth of
Medical Gas - ANSWERSIt is permitted in a non rated room with sprinkler protection and
clearance from combustibles
Fire protection for a medical gas storage room with greater than 3000 cubic feet worth of
Medical Gas - ANSWERSPermitted in 1 hour FRR enclosure with vents
A hospital and a business occupancy can be separated by this FRR - ANSWERS2 hour FRR
A ambulatory care facility and a business occupancy can be separated by this FRR - ANSWERS1
hour FRR
How far can a space be in a room from a exit corridor - ANSWERS100 feet
(Please note that it has to be 150/200 feet from the actual exit or smoke door)
How far can a space be in a room from a exit or smoke compartment door. - ANSWERS200 feet
if sprinklered
150 feet if non sprinklered
What FRR does linen and waste collection rooms required in Hospitals - ANSWERS1 hour FRR
If a healthcare facility is above a business occupancy what do they need to be separated by? -
ANSWERS1 hour FRR between the healthcare and business floors
If a healthcare facility is above a mechanical equipment room what do they need to be
separated by? - ANSWERS2 hour FRR between the healthcare and business floors
What is the minimum ceiling height in patient areas? - ANSWERS7' 10"
,What is the minimum ceiling height in corridors - ANSWERS7' 6"
What is the minimum required corridor in patient areas? - ANSWERS8 feet
What is the minimum required corridor in non patient areas? - ANSWERS44 inches or 3.6666
feet
What is the required distance from a sprinkler to an obstruction - ANSWERS18 inches
A vertical exit connects 3 or less stories. What type of FRR does it need - ANSWERS1 hr FRR
A vertical exit connects 4 or more stories. What type of FRR does it need - ANSWERS2 hr FRR
and must be supported by a structure having not less than a 2 hr FRR
What are the FRR for a horizontal exit? - ANSWERS2 hr FRR and at least one exit can not be
horizontal
What are the smoke compartment rules regarding a story used by inpatients for sleeping or
treatment - ANSWERSThe smoke compartment must be separated into two or more smoke
compartments.
What is the maximum size for a smoke compartment - ANSWERS22,500 sqft
What are the smoke compartment rules regarding a story used by 50 or more patients -
ANSWERSThe smoke compartment must be separated into two or more smoke compartments.
, What FRR and door status must a new construction hazard room have that is greater than 100
sqft have? - ANSWERS1 hr FRR and door closures
What FRR and door status must a new construction hazard room have that is between 50 sqft
and 99 sqft? - ANSWERSNo FRR but must have door closures
What FRR must an existing hazard room have that is 50 sqft or greater? - ANSWERS1 hour FRR
barrier
What must two non sprinklered areas that are occupied be separated by - ANSWERS1 hr FRR
What are the FRR rules for a soiled room? - ANSWERSMust have a 1 hr FRR and 3/4 hour door
that is self closing
A room is currently under construction, and separated by a barrier. The side of the construction
is non sprinklered and the side of no construction is non sprinklered. What is the FRR of the
barrier - ANSWERS1 hr FRR
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher for a Class A hazard - ANSWERS75
feet
Fire extinguisher maintenance is required to be performed on what frequency? -
ANSWERSAnnually
If a fire extinguisher has a classification 2A-10B-C then it can be used for what fires? -
ANSWERSClass A
Class B
Class C
