FLORIDA FIRE INSPECTOR UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
⩥ Who can be assigned to complaints that aren't that serious?
Answer: Inspection staff
⩥ How high are fire extinguishers mounted?
Answer: 40lbs or less are mounted 5 feet from ground
Greater than 40lbs are mounted 3.5 feet from ground
Clearance of 4 inches from ground
⩥ What are the electronics that monitor the wiring of an alarm
system?
Answer: Fire Alarm Control Unit
⩥ How often are proprietary system-large commercial, group of
commonly owned facilities tested?
Answer: Tested annually, extensive repair or modification
,⩥ What are the different evacuation phases?
Answer: Phase 1: single room
Phase 2: entire zone
Phase 3: entire floor, then floor above
Phase 4: entire building
⩥ Engineered wood products
Answer: Use panels, adhesives, and metal fasteners
⩥ How is the nursing home classified?
Answer: Group B Division 2
⩥ What is the clearance for a fire lane?
Answer: 150 feet long with clearance of 13 ft 6 inches
⩥ How are fire lanes marked?
Answer: Curbs painted red with white lettering, street signs
white with red lettering
⩥ What should be reviewed before conducting an inspection?
,Answer: complaint records
⩥ What type of permit allows a person or group to conduct
operations for a specified time?
Answer: Operational Permits
⩥ What type of permit is needed for the installation or alteration
of a system or equipment?
Answer: Construction Permit
⩥ Who publishes the majority consensus in fire protection,
electrical systems, and life safety systems?
Answer: NFPA
⩥ What is a felony bench trial
Answer: No jury, only a judge
⩥ What is the least serious crime
Answer: Misdemeanor
⩥ What is the most serious crime?
, Answer: Felony
⩥ What type of windows are made up of a big glass section that
swings outward?
Answer: Awning Windows
⩥ What is a fire resistive rated wall that protects openings?
Answer: Fire Wall
⩥ Which permit is applied for before the burn date?
Answer: Open Burning Permit
⩥ What is usually considered open burning (Hibachi)?
Answer: Flaming Foods
⩥ What type of hydrant is used in freezing climates?
Answer: Dry Barrel Hydrant
⩥ What type of tank is the safest way to store hazardous
materials?
Answer: Underground Storage Tanks
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
⩥ Who can be assigned to complaints that aren't that serious?
Answer: Inspection staff
⩥ How high are fire extinguishers mounted?
Answer: 40lbs or less are mounted 5 feet from ground
Greater than 40lbs are mounted 3.5 feet from ground
Clearance of 4 inches from ground
⩥ What are the electronics that monitor the wiring of an alarm
system?
Answer: Fire Alarm Control Unit
⩥ How often are proprietary system-large commercial, group of
commonly owned facilities tested?
Answer: Tested annually, extensive repair or modification
,⩥ What are the different evacuation phases?
Answer: Phase 1: single room
Phase 2: entire zone
Phase 3: entire floor, then floor above
Phase 4: entire building
⩥ Engineered wood products
Answer: Use panels, adhesives, and metal fasteners
⩥ How is the nursing home classified?
Answer: Group B Division 2
⩥ What is the clearance for a fire lane?
Answer: 150 feet long with clearance of 13 ft 6 inches
⩥ How are fire lanes marked?
Answer: Curbs painted red with white lettering, street signs
white with red lettering
⩥ What should be reviewed before conducting an inspection?
,Answer: complaint records
⩥ What type of permit allows a person or group to conduct
operations for a specified time?
Answer: Operational Permits
⩥ What type of permit is needed for the installation or alteration
of a system or equipment?
Answer: Construction Permit
⩥ Who publishes the majority consensus in fire protection,
electrical systems, and life safety systems?
Answer: NFPA
⩥ What is a felony bench trial
Answer: No jury, only a judge
⩥ What is the least serious crime
Answer: Misdemeanor
⩥ What is the most serious crime?
, Answer: Felony
⩥ What type of windows are made up of a big glass section that
swings outward?
Answer: Awning Windows
⩥ What is a fire resistive rated wall that protects openings?
Answer: Fire Wall
⩥ Which permit is applied for before the burn date?
Answer: Open Burning Permit
⩥ What is usually considered open burning (Hibachi)?
Answer: Flaming Foods
⩥ What type of hydrant is used in freezing climates?
Answer: Dry Barrel Hydrant
⩥ What type of tank is the safest way to store hazardous
materials?
Answer: Underground Storage Tanks
