TCFP INSPECTOR EXAM PREP
LATEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is an ordinance? - ANSWER-Local or municipal law that applies to
persons and things of the local jurisdiction; a local agency act that has the
force of a statute; different from law that is enacted by federal or
state/provincial legislatures.
Testimony - ANSWER-An affirmation or declaration made under oath, typically
in a court of law. All verbal information provided in a trial is in the form of
sworn or affirmed testimony.
Significant technical expertise is required to review and evaluate
performance based designs. In most cases, professional engineers or third-
party inspection agencies are often required to handle these matters. -
ANSWER-Performance based design
Most model codes are revised on a regular basis usually.... - ANSWER-every
three to five years
Multiple codes: An example would be? - ANSWER-A hospital
What is NFPA 72 - ANSWER-National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Permits are issued for what 2 reasons? - ANSWER-To ensure that hazardous
situations or conditions are not allowed to develop within the jurisdiction
without knowledge and approval of the AHJ.
To enable inspection personnel to verify that the conditions meet the
applicable code requirements.
The model building codes define a hotel as? - ANSWER-any building or group
of buildings that provides sleeping rooms for transient guests.
Incidental use includes: - ANSWER-Waste and linen collection rooms that are
over 100 square feet.
College and University instructional buildings are considered - ANSWER-
Business Occupancies
Slab and Column Frames are most likely encountered in? - ANSWER-Concrete
Structures
, ______ is the strongest of the structural materials. It is nonrotting, resistant to
aging, and dimensionally stable. - ANSWER-Steel.
Type____ gypsum board is used in fire-rated assemblies and is produced with
glass fibers that act as reinforcement. - ANSWER-Type X
Type____ gypsum board contains vermiculite that expands as it is exposed to
heat. - ANSWER-Type C
An _____________ is the vertical shaft in which the elevator car travels. -
ANSWER-Elevator hoistway
When the floor area of a building is subdivided with fire-resistive partitions or
walls, it is said to be _____ - ANSWER-compartmentalized or part of a
compartmentation system.
The ___________ is the most commonly used method for evaluation surface-
burning characteristics of materials - ANSWER-The Steiner Tunnel Test
A measure of the relative visual obscurity created by the smoke from a
tested material. It is measured by means of photoelectric cell and a light
source located at the end of the tunnel furnace. - ANSWER-Smoke-Developed
index.
_____ are build with fire-rated construction methods but contain combustible
materials, such as pipe and electrical wiring within the shaft. - ANSWER-
Vertical shaft enclosures.
A ______ is a wall that is located on a lot line between two buildings and is
common to both buildings. They are almost always load-bearing walls. -
ANSWER-Party wall.
The letters on exit signs must be at least ______ high and the principal
strokes of the letters at least _____ wide. - ANSWER-6 inches; 3/4 inch
When is the occupant load for a building or room established? - ANSWER-
During the plans review process.
What is the formula for determining the occupant load of a structure, room or
area? - ANSWER-Occupant load = Net Floor Area divided by area per person
(factor)
_____ refers to the entire square footage of a space measured wall to wall
with no deductions for desks, files, movable partitions, or other items. -
ANSWER-Gross
LATEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is an ordinance? - ANSWER-Local or municipal law that applies to
persons and things of the local jurisdiction; a local agency act that has the
force of a statute; different from law that is enacted by federal or
state/provincial legislatures.
Testimony - ANSWER-An affirmation or declaration made under oath, typically
in a court of law. All verbal information provided in a trial is in the form of
sworn or affirmed testimony.
Significant technical expertise is required to review and evaluate
performance based designs. In most cases, professional engineers or third-
party inspection agencies are often required to handle these matters. -
ANSWER-Performance based design
Most model codes are revised on a regular basis usually.... - ANSWER-every
three to five years
Multiple codes: An example would be? - ANSWER-A hospital
What is NFPA 72 - ANSWER-National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Permits are issued for what 2 reasons? - ANSWER-To ensure that hazardous
situations or conditions are not allowed to develop within the jurisdiction
without knowledge and approval of the AHJ.
To enable inspection personnel to verify that the conditions meet the
applicable code requirements.
The model building codes define a hotel as? - ANSWER-any building or group
of buildings that provides sleeping rooms for transient guests.
Incidental use includes: - ANSWER-Waste and linen collection rooms that are
over 100 square feet.
College and University instructional buildings are considered - ANSWER-
Business Occupancies
Slab and Column Frames are most likely encountered in? - ANSWER-Concrete
Structures
, ______ is the strongest of the structural materials. It is nonrotting, resistant to
aging, and dimensionally stable. - ANSWER-Steel.
Type____ gypsum board is used in fire-rated assemblies and is produced with
glass fibers that act as reinforcement. - ANSWER-Type X
Type____ gypsum board contains vermiculite that expands as it is exposed to
heat. - ANSWER-Type C
An _____________ is the vertical shaft in which the elevator car travels. -
ANSWER-Elevator hoistway
When the floor area of a building is subdivided with fire-resistive partitions or
walls, it is said to be _____ - ANSWER-compartmentalized or part of a
compartmentation system.
The ___________ is the most commonly used method for evaluation surface-
burning characteristics of materials - ANSWER-The Steiner Tunnel Test
A measure of the relative visual obscurity created by the smoke from a
tested material. It is measured by means of photoelectric cell and a light
source located at the end of the tunnel furnace. - ANSWER-Smoke-Developed
index.
_____ are build with fire-rated construction methods but contain combustible
materials, such as pipe and electrical wiring within the shaft. - ANSWER-
Vertical shaft enclosures.
A ______ is a wall that is located on a lot line between two buildings and is
common to both buildings. They are almost always load-bearing walls. -
ANSWER-Party wall.
The letters on exit signs must be at least ______ high and the principal
strokes of the letters at least _____ wide. - ANSWER-6 inches; 3/4 inch
When is the occupant load for a building or room established? - ANSWER-
During the plans review process.
What is the formula for determining the occupant load of a structure, room or
area? - ANSWER-Occupant load = Net Floor Area divided by area per person
(factor)
_____ refers to the entire square footage of a space measured wall to wall
with no deductions for desks, files, movable partitions, or other items. -
ANSWER-Gross
