building operator questions with
complete solutions
Why would a school go on alert? - correct answer ✔✔An on alert would be issued to keep students
inside the school or a classroom until the external environment is safe. These situations include a
chemical spill or gas line leak in the neighborhood; downed power lines or threats of violence in the
neighboring community
CLASS B - correct answer ✔✔flammable liquids
CLASS C - correct answer ✔✔electrical equipment
what needs to be removed in order to stop a fire? - correct answer ✔✔removing the fuel, oxygen, or
heat source will extinguish the fire
which materials is not flammable? - correct answer ✔✔water
explain to a classmate how standpipes, hoses and automatic sprinkler system are used to extinguish fire -
correct answer ✔✔Standpipes and hoses are system of pipes, valves, and hose connections installed in a
building. Standpipes are connected to the city water supply and provide a place where fire fighters can
connect fire hoses.
Automatic sprinkler system are made up of pipes and sprinkler heads. The sprinkler heads hang from the
ceiling in buildings. These systems are very useful in fire protection because they use water to put out a
fire early and before it spreads.
Why do Custodians need to check fire extinguishers? - correct answer ✔✔Custodians must check fire
extinguishers to make sure that they are available if they are ever needed and to make sure that they are
fully charged and that they work.
Who inspects the fire extinguishers every six years? - correct answer ✔✔a Certified Professional
,List 2 reasons why a sprinkler system may fail to operate. - correct answer ✔✔A sprinkler system may
not operate if all supply valves are not open, or the supply valves are shut off during a fire.
Explain how smoke detectors are different from heat detectors. How are they similar? - correct answer
✔✔Fire detectors sense an increase in heat in an area. When the temperature reaches a certain level, or
if the temperature increases quickly, the alarm sounds. Smoke detectors sense smoke in the area and
turn on the alarm system as soon as a certain amount of smoke is sensed.
Both fire detectors and smoke detectors are useful in fire protection.
What type of fire alarm system do most large buildings have? - correct answer ✔✔Most large buildings
have manual fire alarm systems
What is a Fire Alarm Test Log used for? - correct answer ✔✔A Fire Alarm Test Log is a sheet used to
record fire alarm testing and problems, or faults, found with the equipment
Who is responsible for resetting a fire alarm? - correct answer ✔✔Custodians are responsible for making
sure that fire alarm devices have been reset by the fire department
What are fire drills for? How many fire drills are scheduled each year? - correct answer ✔✔Fire drills
provide instruction and practice on how to act and exit a building that is on fire, the procedures followed
during a fire drill are exactly the same as what would be done in a real fire situation. Fire drills are
scheduled 6 times a year
Where should fire evacuation information be put in a building? - correct answer ✔✔Fire evacuation
procedures should be posted in every room of the building and placed on a wall or door that is clearly
visible by everyone
How does everyone in the building know which exit to use in case of fire? - correct answer
✔✔Custodians together with school administrators must make sure that fire evacuation procedures and
routes are posted throughout the worksite so that everyone in the building knows which evacuation
route to take to get out of the building safely in an emergency
What should be done with chemicals that are not used? - correct answer ✔✔Chemicals that are not
used should not be stored. They should be disposed of.
, Where are flammable materials kept? - correct answer ✔✔Flammable materials are kept in closed
containers and stored in approved cabinets
Where can greasy or oily rags stored? - correct answer ✔✔Greasy or oily rags must be stored in an
approved metal receptacle with close-fitting metal cover at least 1 meter away from combustible
materials
What is the difference between combustible and flammable? - correct answer ✔✔combustible items
have the ability to burn; flammable items catch fire
Electric Glue Gun - correct answer ✔✔Class C
Propane or Gas - correct answer ✔✔Class B
Oil or Grease - correct answer ✔✔class B
Which of the following are Custodians NOT responsible for: - correct answer ✔✔testing fire extinguisher
to make sure it works properly
Any fire extinguisher that is not working properly should be - correct answer ✔✔reported to the Head
Custodian
Who signed the Test Log? - correct answer ✔✔Custodian
Who should be called in an after hours emergency callback situation? - correct answer ✔✔Security
Who is responsible for locking the doors and windows to the building after hours? - correct answer
✔✔Last person in the building
Which lights should be turned off in the school after hours? - correct answer ✔✔All lights inside the
building except the boiler room
complete solutions
Why would a school go on alert? - correct answer ✔✔An on alert would be issued to keep students
inside the school or a classroom until the external environment is safe. These situations include a
chemical spill or gas line leak in the neighborhood; downed power lines or threats of violence in the
neighboring community
CLASS B - correct answer ✔✔flammable liquids
CLASS C - correct answer ✔✔electrical equipment
what needs to be removed in order to stop a fire? - correct answer ✔✔removing the fuel, oxygen, or
heat source will extinguish the fire
which materials is not flammable? - correct answer ✔✔water
explain to a classmate how standpipes, hoses and automatic sprinkler system are used to extinguish fire -
correct answer ✔✔Standpipes and hoses are system of pipes, valves, and hose connections installed in a
building. Standpipes are connected to the city water supply and provide a place where fire fighters can
connect fire hoses.
Automatic sprinkler system are made up of pipes and sprinkler heads. The sprinkler heads hang from the
ceiling in buildings. These systems are very useful in fire protection because they use water to put out a
fire early and before it spreads.
Why do Custodians need to check fire extinguishers? - correct answer ✔✔Custodians must check fire
extinguishers to make sure that they are available if they are ever needed and to make sure that they are
fully charged and that they work.
Who inspects the fire extinguishers every six years? - correct answer ✔✔a Certified Professional
,List 2 reasons why a sprinkler system may fail to operate. - correct answer ✔✔A sprinkler system may
not operate if all supply valves are not open, or the supply valves are shut off during a fire.
Explain how smoke detectors are different from heat detectors. How are they similar? - correct answer
✔✔Fire detectors sense an increase in heat in an area. When the temperature reaches a certain level, or
if the temperature increases quickly, the alarm sounds. Smoke detectors sense smoke in the area and
turn on the alarm system as soon as a certain amount of smoke is sensed.
Both fire detectors and smoke detectors are useful in fire protection.
What type of fire alarm system do most large buildings have? - correct answer ✔✔Most large buildings
have manual fire alarm systems
What is a Fire Alarm Test Log used for? - correct answer ✔✔A Fire Alarm Test Log is a sheet used to
record fire alarm testing and problems, or faults, found with the equipment
Who is responsible for resetting a fire alarm? - correct answer ✔✔Custodians are responsible for making
sure that fire alarm devices have been reset by the fire department
What are fire drills for? How many fire drills are scheduled each year? - correct answer ✔✔Fire drills
provide instruction and practice on how to act and exit a building that is on fire, the procedures followed
during a fire drill are exactly the same as what would be done in a real fire situation. Fire drills are
scheduled 6 times a year
Where should fire evacuation information be put in a building? - correct answer ✔✔Fire evacuation
procedures should be posted in every room of the building and placed on a wall or door that is clearly
visible by everyone
How does everyone in the building know which exit to use in case of fire? - correct answer
✔✔Custodians together with school administrators must make sure that fire evacuation procedures and
routes are posted throughout the worksite so that everyone in the building knows which evacuation
route to take to get out of the building safely in an emergency
What should be done with chemicals that are not used? - correct answer ✔✔Chemicals that are not
used should not be stored. They should be disposed of.
, Where are flammable materials kept? - correct answer ✔✔Flammable materials are kept in closed
containers and stored in approved cabinets
Where can greasy or oily rags stored? - correct answer ✔✔Greasy or oily rags must be stored in an
approved metal receptacle with close-fitting metal cover at least 1 meter away from combustible
materials
What is the difference between combustible and flammable? - correct answer ✔✔combustible items
have the ability to burn; flammable items catch fire
Electric Glue Gun - correct answer ✔✔Class C
Propane or Gas - correct answer ✔✔Class B
Oil or Grease - correct answer ✔✔class B
Which of the following are Custodians NOT responsible for: - correct answer ✔✔testing fire extinguisher
to make sure it works properly
Any fire extinguisher that is not working properly should be - correct answer ✔✔reported to the Head
Custodian
Who signed the Test Log? - correct answer ✔✔Custodian
Who should be called in an after hours emergency callback situation? - correct answer ✔✔Security
Who is responsible for locking the doors and windows to the building after hours? - correct answer
✔✔Last person in the building
Which lights should be turned off in the school after hours? - correct answer ✔✔All lights inside the
building except the boiler room
