TCFP Inspector's Class Questions and
Answers
1. Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings.
ANS Perform plans reviews.
2. Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety
are devel- oped by the following organizations except
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards
Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories
ANS American National Standards Institute
3. Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations
of the ex- haust hood require what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
,b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld
ANS A liquid tight continuous external weld
4. A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for
their intended use and certifies them as safe describes
A) ASTM International
B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada
ANS Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
5. Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to
show struc- ture, facility, or site information?
A. Plot plan
B. Aerial view
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation view
ANS Aerial view
6. Structur
al lumber has a moisture content of % or
,less. 25%
19%
15%
12%
ANS 19%
7. Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and
local regu- lations?
A).Day care
B).Jail
C).Post office
D).Medical facility
ANS Post office
8. The typical life cycle of a
model code edition is years.
a. 5-7
b. 2-3
c. 7-10
d. 3-5
ANS 3-5
9. For Dry systems exceeding 500 gallons, there must be a quick
, opening device installed unless water is delivered to the system test
connection within a specific time frame. What is this time frame?
A. 30 seconds
B. 60 seconds
C. Not more than 30 seconds
D. Not more than 60 seconds
ANS Not more than 60 seconds
10. Which of the following is an inspector not authorized to do?
A. Issue a summons.
B. Issue citations.
C. File complaints for code violations.
D. Prosecute an offender in a court of law.
ANS Prosecute an offender in a court of law.
11. While
exercising enforcement power, it is essential that the inspector
ensure that the rights of the accused are protected and that is
practiced.
A.)Worksite Safety
B.)Due Process
C.)Customer Appreciation
D.)Strict Compliance
Answers
1. Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings.
ANS Perform plans reviews.
2. Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety
are devel- oped by the following organizations except
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards
Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories
ANS American National Standards Institute
3. Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations
of the ex- haust hood require what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
,b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld
ANS A liquid tight continuous external weld
4. A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for
their intended use and certifies them as safe describes
A) ASTM International
B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada
ANS Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
5. Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to
show struc- ture, facility, or site information?
A. Plot plan
B. Aerial view
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation view
ANS Aerial view
6. Structur
al lumber has a moisture content of % or
,less. 25%
19%
15%
12%
ANS 19%
7. Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and
local regu- lations?
A).Day care
B).Jail
C).Post office
D).Medical facility
ANS Post office
8. The typical life cycle of a
model code edition is years.
a. 5-7
b. 2-3
c. 7-10
d. 3-5
ANS 3-5
9. For Dry systems exceeding 500 gallons, there must be a quick
, opening device installed unless water is delivered to the system test
connection within a specific time frame. What is this time frame?
A. 30 seconds
B. 60 seconds
C. Not more than 30 seconds
D. Not more than 60 seconds
ANS Not more than 60 seconds
10. Which of the following is an inspector not authorized to do?
A. Issue a summons.
B. Issue citations.
C. File complaints for code violations.
D. Prosecute an offender in a court of law.
ANS Prosecute an offender in a court of law.
11. While
exercising enforcement power, it is essential that the inspector
ensure that the rights of the accused are protected and that is
practiced.
A.)Worksite Safety
B.)Due Process
C.)Customer Appreciation
D.)Strict Compliance
