CERTIFIED FIRE INSPECTOR I/II
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Certified Fire Inspector I/II Practice Exam
1. A fire inspector’s primary objective during an inspection is to:
A. Penalize building owners for code violations
B. Identify hazards and ensure compliance
C. Train firefighters on suppression tactics
D. Evaluate structural engineering design
Rationale: The goal of an inspection is to find life safety and fire hazards
and confirm compliance with codes.
2. Which NFPA standard outlines the qualifications for fire inspectors?
A. NFPA 101
B. NFPA 72
C. NFPA 1031
D. NFPA 1
Rationale: NFPA 1031 defines professional qualifications for fire
inspectors.
3. The means of egress includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Exit access
B. Fire department apparatus access
C. Exit
D. Exit discharge
, Rationale: Means of egress is the continuous path of travel from occupied
space to a public way.
4. A Type I construction building is primarily characterized by:
A. Wood framing
B. Non-combustible materials such as steel and concrete
C. Heavy timber
D. Ordinary construction
Rationale: Type I construction has the highest fire resistance with
non-combustible materials.
5. The maximum travel distance to an exit in a fully sprinklered business
occupancy is typically:
A. 150 feet
B. 250 feet
C. 200 feet
D. 300 feet
Rationale: NFPA and IBC specify maximum travel distances based on
occupancy and sprinkler protection.
6. Which class of portable fire extinguisher is suitable for combustible metals?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class D
D. Class K
Rationale: Class D extinguishers are designed for metal fires.
7. Fire doors must be:
A. Held open at all times
B. Painted red only
C. Self-closing and maintained operable
D. Locked during business hours
Rationale: Fire doors must close automatically to compartmentalize fire.
, 8. Which of the following is the MOST critical factor in assessing fire risk in a
storage facility?
A. Number of employees
B. Type and quantity of stored materials
C. Age of the building
D. HVAC system type
Rationale: Combustibility and quantity of materials directly affect fire
hazard.
9. A fire inspector must verify that a fire alarm system inspection includes:
A. Only visual checks
B. Functional tests of all system components and documentation
C. Checking batteries only
D. Panel inspection only
Rationale: A thorough inspection covers function, devices, and records.
10.The required minimum illumination for exit signs is:
A. 0.2 foot-candles
B. 1 foot-candle
C. 5 foot-candles
D. 10 foot-candles
Rationale: Exit signs must have at least 1 foot-candle of illumination per
code.
11.The purpose of a permit in fire code enforcement is to:
A. Establish project cost
B. Satisfy insurance requirements
C. Alert the authority having jurisdiction to potentially hazardous
conditions
D. Expedite construction
Rationale: Permits give AHJ oversight of hazardous activities.
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Certified Fire Inspector I/II Practice Exam
1. A fire inspector’s primary objective during an inspection is to:
A. Penalize building owners for code violations
B. Identify hazards and ensure compliance
C. Train firefighters on suppression tactics
D. Evaluate structural engineering design
Rationale: The goal of an inspection is to find life safety and fire hazards
and confirm compliance with codes.
2. Which NFPA standard outlines the qualifications for fire inspectors?
A. NFPA 101
B. NFPA 72
C. NFPA 1031
D. NFPA 1
Rationale: NFPA 1031 defines professional qualifications for fire
inspectors.
3. The means of egress includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Exit access
B. Fire department apparatus access
C. Exit
D. Exit discharge
, Rationale: Means of egress is the continuous path of travel from occupied
space to a public way.
4. A Type I construction building is primarily characterized by:
A. Wood framing
B. Non-combustible materials such as steel and concrete
C. Heavy timber
D. Ordinary construction
Rationale: Type I construction has the highest fire resistance with
non-combustible materials.
5. The maximum travel distance to an exit in a fully sprinklered business
occupancy is typically:
A. 150 feet
B. 250 feet
C. 200 feet
D. 300 feet
Rationale: NFPA and IBC specify maximum travel distances based on
occupancy and sprinkler protection.
6. Which class of portable fire extinguisher is suitable for combustible metals?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class D
D. Class K
Rationale: Class D extinguishers are designed for metal fires.
7. Fire doors must be:
A. Held open at all times
B. Painted red only
C. Self-closing and maintained operable
D. Locked during business hours
Rationale: Fire doors must close automatically to compartmentalize fire.
, 8. Which of the following is the MOST critical factor in assessing fire risk in a
storage facility?
A. Number of employees
B. Type and quantity of stored materials
C. Age of the building
D. HVAC system type
Rationale: Combustibility and quantity of materials directly affect fire
hazard.
9. A fire inspector must verify that a fire alarm system inspection includes:
A. Only visual checks
B. Functional tests of all system components and documentation
C. Checking batteries only
D. Panel inspection only
Rationale: A thorough inspection covers function, devices, and records.
10.The required minimum illumination for exit signs is:
A. 0.2 foot-candles
B. 1 foot-candle
C. 5 foot-candles
D. 10 foot-candles
Rationale: Exit signs must have at least 1 foot-candle of illumination per
code.
11.The purpose of a permit in fire code enforcement is to:
A. Establish project cost
B. Satisfy insurance requirements
C. Alert the authority having jurisdiction to potentially hazardous
conditions
D. Expedite construction
Rationale: Permits give AHJ oversight of hazardous activities.
