MISSOURI RCAL EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Each room and board in which residents are housed shall be capable of being heated
not less than what degrees? - ANS-80°F under all weather condition
What is the minimal temperature in a resident room? - ANS-68°
Any plans approved after July 1, 2005 electrical wiring should be installed and
maintained in according with with the requirements which association? - ANS-National
fire protection Association
How often should I facility have wiring inspected? - ANS-Every two years
Lighting in hallways bathroom recreational and dining areas shall be verified with the
minimum of how many footcandles? - ANS-10
What are the rules regarding extension cords? - ANS-Must be UL approved, only one
appliance should be connected to one extension cord, two appliances may be
served by one duplex receptacle, extension cord shall not be placed under rugs.
Elevators are maintained under which local and state codes? - ANS-National electric
code
All water heater she'll be equipped with what device? - ANS-Well water heaters must
be equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve.
What is the minimum size of a resident bed? - ANS-36 inches wide
Plumbing fixtures that supply water to residence shall be controlled at what
temperatures? - ANS-120°F to 105°F
What is the definition of accessible space? - ANS-Accessible spaces show include
all rooms, halls, storage areas, basement, attic, loft any portion of the building.
What is fire resistant construction? - ANS-Type of construction and residential care
and assisted facilities which bearing walls columns and floors or non-
combustible material in accordance with it in FPA.
What is the minimum fire resistant rating for load bearing walls floors and roofs? - ANS-
One hour
, What is the protocol if there is a fire? - ANS-You must notify the department
immediately after the emergency is addressed and shall provide a written report
within seven days regardless of the size of the fire or the loss involved.
The department shall have the right to inspect any portion of the building in which a
license facility is located unless the unlicensed portion is separated by a white fire
resistant construction? - ANS-The unlicensed portion must be separated by a two
hour fire resistant construction.
If you accept deaf residents what you what must you have available? - ANS-To
designate a pathway to safety you must have visual and tactical alarm systems.
How many feet apart most fire extinguishers be? - ANS-75 feet from the floor
How often should the fire hood in the kitchen be inspected? - ANS-At least twice
annually
How often should fire drills be conducted? - ANS-A minimum of 12 fire drill should be
conducted annually with at least one every three months on each shift and at
least four of the required drills must be unannounced. The fire drill must include
at least one resident evacuation per year.
How often should fire safety training be provided to employees? - ANS-During
orientation, at least every six months, when training needs are identified as a
result of a fire drill evaluation.
How many unobstructed exits per floor should each facility have? - ANS-Two
An entry door must have what thickness? - ANS-An entry or exit door must be at
least 1 3/4 inches solid core wood and have a fire protection rating of not less
than 20 minutes
How large should exit signs mean? - ANS-Must be 6 inches high and 3/4 inches wide
except that letters of internally illuminated exit sings shall not be less than 4
inches high.
What are the guidelines for smoke detectors? - ANS-Smoke detectors Must be
located every 50 feet and facilities licensed before 1980. And facilities after 1980
smoke detectors shall be no more than 30 feet apart with no point on the ceiling
more than 21 feet from a smoke detector.
How often should you test the batteries in smoke detectors? - ANS-The facility shall
maintain written record of monthly testing and battery changes. The record shall
be retained for one year.
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Each room and board in which residents are housed shall be capable of being heated
not less than what degrees? - ANS-80°F under all weather condition
What is the minimal temperature in a resident room? - ANS-68°
Any plans approved after July 1, 2005 electrical wiring should be installed and
maintained in according with with the requirements which association? - ANS-National
fire protection Association
How often should I facility have wiring inspected? - ANS-Every two years
Lighting in hallways bathroom recreational and dining areas shall be verified with the
minimum of how many footcandles? - ANS-10
What are the rules regarding extension cords? - ANS-Must be UL approved, only one
appliance should be connected to one extension cord, two appliances may be
served by one duplex receptacle, extension cord shall not be placed under rugs.
Elevators are maintained under which local and state codes? - ANS-National electric
code
All water heater she'll be equipped with what device? - ANS-Well water heaters must
be equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve.
What is the minimum size of a resident bed? - ANS-36 inches wide
Plumbing fixtures that supply water to residence shall be controlled at what
temperatures? - ANS-120°F to 105°F
What is the definition of accessible space? - ANS-Accessible spaces show include
all rooms, halls, storage areas, basement, attic, loft any portion of the building.
What is fire resistant construction? - ANS-Type of construction and residential care
and assisted facilities which bearing walls columns and floors or non-
combustible material in accordance with it in FPA.
What is the minimum fire resistant rating for load bearing walls floors and roofs? - ANS-
One hour
, What is the protocol if there is a fire? - ANS-You must notify the department
immediately after the emergency is addressed and shall provide a written report
within seven days regardless of the size of the fire or the loss involved.
The department shall have the right to inspect any portion of the building in which a
license facility is located unless the unlicensed portion is separated by a white fire
resistant construction? - ANS-The unlicensed portion must be separated by a two
hour fire resistant construction.
If you accept deaf residents what you what must you have available? - ANS-To
designate a pathway to safety you must have visual and tactical alarm systems.
How many feet apart most fire extinguishers be? - ANS-75 feet from the floor
How often should the fire hood in the kitchen be inspected? - ANS-At least twice
annually
How often should fire drills be conducted? - ANS-A minimum of 12 fire drill should be
conducted annually with at least one every three months on each shift and at
least four of the required drills must be unannounced. The fire drill must include
at least one resident evacuation per year.
How often should fire safety training be provided to employees? - ANS-During
orientation, at least every six months, when training needs are identified as a
result of a fire drill evaluation.
How many unobstructed exits per floor should each facility have? - ANS-Two
An entry door must have what thickness? - ANS-An entry or exit door must be at
least 1 3/4 inches solid core wood and have a fire protection rating of not less
than 20 minutes
How large should exit signs mean? - ANS-Must be 6 inches high and 3/4 inches wide
except that letters of internally illuminated exit sings shall not be less than 4
inches high.
What are the guidelines for smoke detectors? - ANS-Smoke detectors Must be
located every 50 feet and facilities licensed before 1980. And facilities after 1980
smoke detectors shall be no more than 30 feet apart with no point on the ceiling
more than 21 feet from a smoke detector.
How often should you test the batteries in smoke detectors? - ANS-The facility shall
maintain written record of monthly testing and battery changes. The record shall
be retained for one year.
