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Fire Marshal Questions and Correct Answers
A _________ outlines a requirement that a design has to meet but
does not state that a particular method or material must be used
to meet the requirements. Ans: — performance-based code
True or False
A performance-based code/standard gives the designer less
freedom than a prescriptive-based code/standard. Ans: — False
A ____________ is a collection of rules and regulations that has
been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. Ans: — code
An exception to a code may occur in which of the following forms?
A. Variances
B. Appeals
C. Modifications
D. All of the answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are
correct
True or False:
Fire and life safety inspectors acting alone have little authority to
approve requests for modification of code requirements. Ans: —
True
True or False:
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for
adults over the age of 65. Ans: — False
Model code organizations include:
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
B. International Code Council (ICC)
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
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The Iroquois Theater fire resulted in which of the following
changes for other theater buildings:
A. Outward open exit doors must remain unlocked
B. Exit doors fitted with panic hardware
C. Flame-resistant scenery, props, and curtains
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
Many jurisdictions did not include restaurants and nightclubs in
the code classification of public places until which historic fire:
A. Beverly Hill Supper Club Fire
B. The Station Nightclub Fire
C. Cocoanut Grove Fire
D. Our Lady of the Angles School Fire Ans: — C. Cocoanut Grove
Fire
Sanctions issued by a jurisdiction may be in the form of
__________.
A. Stop Work Orders
B. Fines
C. Court summonses
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
Which of the following technological tools may be used to
schedule, record, and file inspection documents?
A. smart phone
B. tablet
C. laptop
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
True or False:
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Fire Marshal Questions and Correct Answers
A _________ outlines a requirement that a design has to meet but
does not state that a particular method or material must be used
to meet the requirements. Ans: — performance-based code
True or False
A performance-based code/standard gives the designer less
freedom than a prescriptive-based code/standard. Ans: — False
A ____________ is a collection of rules and regulations that has
been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. Ans: — code
An exception to a code may occur in which of the following forms?
A. Variances
B. Appeals
C. Modifications
D. All of the answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are
correct
True or False:
Fire and life safety inspectors acting alone have little authority to
approve requests for modification of code requirements. Ans: —
True
True or False:
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for
adults over the age of 65. Ans: — False
Model code organizations include:
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
B. International Code Council (ICC)
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
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The Iroquois Theater fire resulted in which of the following
changes for other theater buildings:
A. Outward open exit doors must remain unlocked
B. Exit doors fitted with panic hardware
C. Flame-resistant scenery, props, and curtains
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
Many jurisdictions did not include restaurants and nightclubs in
the code classification of public places until which historic fire:
A. Beverly Hill Supper Club Fire
B. The Station Nightclub Fire
C. Cocoanut Grove Fire
D. Our Lady of the Angles School Fire Ans: — C. Cocoanut Grove
Fire
Sanctions issued by a jurisdiction may be in the form of
__________.
A. Stop Work Orders
B. Fines
C. Court summonses
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
Which of the following technological tools may be used to
schedule, record, and file inspection documents?
A. smart phone
B. tablet
C. laptop
D. all answers are correct Ans: — All of the answers are correct
True or False:
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