NFPA 1031 - FIRE INSPECTOR 1 EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners is through
: - ANS A follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts and
evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - ANS Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - ANS They are very
useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the : -
ANS Exterior .
5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to install a
sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - ANS Fire Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - ANS Occupancy classification .
7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - ANS Enables the reviewer
to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - ANS Mechanical plans
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,9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you know what day
it is ? " - ANS Yes !
10. When giving testimony in court , you should : - ANS Only state information you know is
factual .
11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also can be used
: - ANS As a basis for legal action
12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is occupied by
persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves because of security measures
not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : - ANS Detention and correctional occupancy !
Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations under
conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional occupancies .
- ANS Residential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is : - ANS Measured wall to wall .
15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing rated doors is
called a : - ANS Smoke proof enclosure
16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - ANS Equipped with door closers and
automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with : - ANS Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as : - ANS Freestanding
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, 19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________, and
_____________ - ANS stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or joist of an
equal span . - ANS Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : - ANS Floor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - ANS Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - ANS interior or exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is extremely
important . - ANS Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : - ANS Exit
stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - ANS limited - combustible .
27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door ? - ANS Required
fire protection rating
28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable
environment for occupants . - ANS HVAC
29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? - ANS Wired glass
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners is through
: - ANS A follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts and
evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - ANS Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - ANS They are very
useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the : -
ANS Exterior .
5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to install a
sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - ANS Fire Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - ANS Occupancy classification .
7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - ANS Enables the reviewer
to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - ANS Mechanical plans
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,9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you know what day
it is ? " - ANS Yes !
10. When giving testimony in court , you should : - ANS Only state information you know is
factual .
11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also can be used
: - ANS As a basis for legal action
12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is occupied by
persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves because of security measures
not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : - ANS Detention and correctional occupancy !
Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations under
conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional occupancies .
- ANS Residential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is : - ANS Measured wall to wall .
15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing rated doors is
called a : - ANS Smoke proof enclosure
16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - ANS Equipped with door closers and
automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with : - ANS Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as : - ANS Freestanding
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, 19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________, and
_____________ - ANS stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or joist of an
equal span . - ANS Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : - ANS Floor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - ANS Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - ANS interior or exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is extremely
important . - ANS Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : - ANS Exit
stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - ANS limited - combustible .
27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door ? - ANS Required
fire protection rating
28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable
environment for occupants . - ANS HVAC
29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? - ANS Wired glass
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