FLORIDA FIRE INSPECTOR
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
How high can lumber be stacked? - ANSWER20 feet
Who can be assigned to complaints that aren't that serious? - ANSWERInspection
staff
How high are fire extinguishers mounted? - ANSWER40lbs 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? - ANSWERFire
Alarm Control Unit
Which type of window swings outward at the top or bottom and slides upward or
downward in grooves? - ANSWERProjecting Window
Occupant load is determined by taking the net floor area and dividing by: -
ANSWERArea Per Person
What is determined by taking the net floor area and dividing it by the area per
person? - ANSWEROccupant Load
What is divided by the area per person to determine an occupant load? -
ANSWERNet Floor Area
How often are proprietary system-large commercial, group of commonly owned
facilities tested? - ANSWERTested annually, extensive repair or modification
What are the different evacuation phases? - ANSWERPhase 1: single room
Phase 2: entire zone
Phase 3: entire floor, then floor above
Phase 4: entire building
Engineered wood products - ANSWERUse panels, adhesives, and metal fasteners
How is the nursing home classified? - ANSWERGroup B Division 2
What is the clearance for a fire lane? - ANSWER150 feet long with clearance of 13 ft
6 inches
How are fire lanes marked? - ANSWERCurbs painted red with white lettering, street
signs white with red lettering
, What should be reviewed before conducting an inspection? - ANSWERcomplaint
records
What type of permit allows a person or group to conduct operations for a specified
time? - ANSWEROperational Permits
What type of permit is needed for the installation or alteration of a system or
equipment? - ANSWERConstruction Permit
Who publishes the majority consensus in fire protection, electrical systems, and life
safety systems? - ANSWERNFPA
What is a felony bench trial - ANSWERNo jury, only a judge
What is the least serious crime - ANSWERMisdemeanor
What is the most serious crime? - ANSWERFelony
What type of windows are made up of a big glass section that swings outward? -
ANSWERAwning Windows
What is a fire resistive rated wall that protects openings? - ANSWERFire Wall
Which permit is applied for before the burn date? - ANSWEROpen Burning Permit
What is usually considered open burning (Hibachi)? - ANSWERFlaming Foods
What type of hydrant is used in freezing climates? - ANSWERDry Barrel Hydrant
What type of tank is the safest way to store hazardous materials? -
ANSWERUnderground Storage Tanks
What is SDS and is used worldwide - ANSWERSafety Data Sheets
What type of piping system doesn't allow the release of vapors? - ANSWERClosed
System
What type of piping system is used when moving to a different container? -
ANSWEROpen System
What person has sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience in the field. -
ANSWERExpert Witness
What is needed for field verification? - ANSWERreliable water supply
temporary fire suppression system
What test is performed after a system has been installed? - ANSWERAcceptance
Test
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
How high can lumber be stacked? - ANSWER20 feet
Who can be assigned to complaints that aren't that serious? - ANSWERInspection
staff
How high are fire extinguishers mounted? - ANSWER40lbs 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? - ANSWERFire
Alarm Control Unit
Which type of window swings outward at the top or bottom and slides upward or
downward in grooves? - ANSWERProjecting Window
Occupant load is determined by taking the net floor area and dividing by: -
ANSWERArea Per Person
What is determined by taking the net floor area and dividing it by the area per
person? - ANSWEROccupant Load
What is divided by the area per person to determine an occupant load? -
ANSWERNet Floor Area
How often are proprietary system-large commercial, group of commonly owned
facilities tested? - ANSWERTested annually, extensive repair or modification
What are the different evacuation phases? - ANSWERPhase 1: single room
Phase 2: entire zone
Phase 3: entire floor, then floor above
Phase 4: entire building
Engineered wood products - ANSWERUse panels, adhesives, and metal fasteners
How is the nursing home classified? - ANSWERGroup B Division 2
What is the clearance for a fire lane? - ANSWER150 feet long with clearance of 13 ft
6 inches
How are fire lanes marked? - ANSWERCurbs painted red with white lettering, street
signs white with red lettering
, What should be reviewed before conducting an inspection? - ANSWERcomplaint
records
What type of permit allows a person or group to conduct operations for a specified
time? - ANSWEROperational Permits
What type of permit is needed for the installation or alteration of a system or
equipment? - ANSWERConstruction Permit
Who publishes the majority consensus in fire protection, electrical systems, and life
safety systems? - ANSWERNFPA
What is a felony bench trial - ANSWERNo jury, only a judge
What is the least serious crime - ANSWERMisdemeanor
What is the most serious crime? - ANSWERFelony
What type of windows are made up of a big glass section that swings outward? -
ANSWERAwning Windows
What is a fire resistive rated wall that protects openings? - ANSWERFire Wall
Which permit is applied for before the burn date? - ANSWEROpen Burning Permit
What is usually considered open burning (Hibachi)? - ANSWERFlaming Foods
What type of hydrant is used in freezing climates? - ANSWERDry Barrel Hydrant
What type of tank is the safest way to store hazardous materials? -
ANSWERUnderground Storage Tanks
What is SDS and is used worldwide - ANSWERSafety Data Sheets
What type of piping system doesn't allow the release of vapors? - ANSWERClosed
System
What type of piping system is used when moving to a different container? -
ANSWEROpen System
What person has sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience in the field. -
ANSWERExpert Witness
What is needed for field verification? - ANSWERreliable water supply
temporary fire suppression system
What test is performed after a system has been installed? - ANSWERAcceptance
Test
