TCFP Inspector's Class Questions and
Answers Already Graded A+
Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. answer - Perform plans reviews.
Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety are developed by the
following organizations except:
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories answer - American National Standards Institute
Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of the exhaust hood require
what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld answer - A liquid tight continuous external weld
A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their intended use and certifies
them as safe describes:
A) ASTM International
,B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada answer - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
An educational occupancy is any building or portion of a building that is used for the purpose of
education of ___ or more persons from preschool through the 12th grade.
a. 6
b. 5
c. 10
d. 2 answer - 6
The term is used to describe a set of requirements similar to a standard. A consensus
organization, such as NFPA, develop these codes that contain agreed-upon requirements for
such areas as fire and life safety designs and installations.
A. Performance Code
B. Prescriptive Code
C. Model Code
D. Uniform Fire Code answer - Model Code
The demolition of a structure is included in what type/category of inspection?
A. Change of occupancy
B. Eminent hazard
C. New Construction
D. Response to a complaint answer - New Construction
An inspector assembles all of the necessary tools and equipment and PPE that may be needed
for an inspection. Which of the following is NOT on the general list of commonly used items for
fire inspections:
, A. Gloves
B. Safety shoes or boots
C. Thermal imagining camera
D. Flashlight answer - Thermal imagining camera
The lightly constructed panel doors or glass doors used in general construction cannot act as
barriers to high temperatures developed in a fire. Which of the following is NOT one of the
three methods of classifying fire doors?
A. Alphabetical letter designation
B. Color coded designation
C. Hourly fire-protection rating
D. Combination of hour and letter answer - Color coded designation
The fire prevention division is managed by the _____________ , who typically holds the
equivalent rank of assistant or deputy chief.
A. City Marshal
B. Fire Marshal
C. Lead Inspector
D. Deputy Marshal answer - Fire Marshal
Because they are extremely unsafe and unreliable, _________________________ may not be
used as any part of a means of egress in new construction.
A. Internal fire escape stairs
B. Outside fire slides
C. External fire escape stairs
D. None of the above answer - External fire escape stairs
Answers Already Graded A+
Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. answer - Perform plans reviews.
Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety are developed by the
following organizations except:
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories answer - American National Standards Institute
Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of the exhaust hood require
what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld answer - A liquid tight continuous external weld
A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their intended use and certifies
them as safe describes:
A) ASTM International
,B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada answer - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
An educational occupancy is any building or portion of a building that is used for the purpose of
education of ___ or more persons from preschool through the 12th grade.
a. 6
b. 5
c. 10
d. 2 answer - 6
The term is used to describe a set of requirements similar to a standard. A consensus
organization, such as NFPA, develop these codes that contain agreed-upon requirements for
such areas as fire and life safety designs and installations.
A. Performance Code
B. Prescriptive Code
C. Model Code
D. Uniform Fire Code answer - Model Code
The demolition of a structure is included in what type/category of inspection?
A. Change of occupancy
B. Eminent hazard
C. New Construction
D. Response to a complaint answer - New Construction
An inspector assembles all of the necessary tools and equipment and PPE that may be needed
for an inspection. Which of the following is NOT on the general list of commonly used items for
fire inspections:
, A. Gloves
B. Safety shoes or boots
C. Thermal imagining camera
D. Flashlight answer - Thermal imagining camera
The lightly constructed panel doors or glass doors used in general construction cannot act as
barriers to high temperatures developed in a fire. Which of the following is NOT one of the
three methods of classifying fire doors?
A. Alphabetical letter designation
B. Color coded designation
C. Hourly fire-protection rating
D. Combination of hour and letter answer - Color coded designation
The fire prevention division is managed by the _____________ , who typically holds the
equivalent rank of assistant or deputy chief.
A. City Marshal
B. Fire Marshal
C. Lead Inspector
D. Deputy Marshal answer - Fire Marshal
Because they are extremely unsafe and unreliable, _________________________ may not be
used as any part of a means of egress in new construction.
A. Internal fire escape stairs
B. Outside fire slides
C. External fire escape stairs
D. None of the above answer - External fire escape stairs
