NFPA 25 states that the owner must have
the fire protection system ________ prior
to making any changes in the occupancy,
the use or process, or the materials stored
or used in a building
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Sprinkler systems using suppression mode
sprinklers are generally designed for a
maximum of ________ sprinklers operating
The process of moving a flame across the surface of a liquid or solid
Which of the following best describes the
aspect of "flame spread"?
.07 gpm/ft2
Using the light hazard curve shown on
Figure 11.2.3.1.1 in NFPA 13, what is the
density required for a sprinkler operating
an area of 3000 ft2?
High expansion foam
Which of the following systems is not
covered by NFPA 25?
No need for human interaction or presence
Which of the following BEST describes an
advantage of automatic water-based
suppression systems?
manually
Control mode sprinkler systems are
designed for final extinguishment of the fire
to be done ___.
Water is the most common substance used True
for fighting fires.
Technically proficient; always works safely
Which of the following is a duty of a water-
based fire protection system inspector?
The heat release rate increases as the increases
surface area of the fuel ___.
Automatic and manual water-based False
systems are never used together.
Which of the following BEST describes the It is the study of how fires start, spread, and grow
study of fire dynamics?
A building with occupied floors that are beyond the capacity of the fire department
Which of the following is considered a very
tall building? apparatus to deliver sufficient water for firefighting purposes
Property owner or designated representative
Whom of the following is responsible for
maintaining a water-based fire protection
system?
Water
___ is the most universal agent used for
fire control and extinguishment.
applicable
Inspection, testing, and maintenance
activities must be conducted in accordance
with ___ safety regulations.
NFPA 25 requires that the owner provide ready accessibility for all areas of a
Which of the following statements is true building containing system components that require inspection, testing, or
regarding access to fire protection system maintenance.
and components for inspection, testing,
and maintenance?
, agent
Fires are classified to assist in determining
the most efficient ___ for controlling,
suppressing, or extinguishing the fire.
owner
Any abnormality observed during
inspection or testing must be reported
promptly to the ___.
Professionalism includes all of the Always wearing a tie
following except:
True
Water-based fire protection inspectors are
required to follow all safe workplace
practices.
Which of the following is not an aspect of Heat Absorption
fire dynamics?
The property owner
Who is responsible for maintaining the
records of any inspection, testing, or
maintenance performed on water-based
fire protection systems?
Not Might or Shall
NFPA 13A was not enforceable because it
used the word ___ in regards to inspection,
testing, and maintenance tasks.
The term ___ means that a requirement is shall
mandatory.
Which of the following does an inspector Their employer
represent while performing their duties?
All of these. (The property owner, The AHJ, The contractor/service provider)
Which of the following stakeholders have
an interest in the requirements of NFPA
25?
Which of the following statements BEST Not To certify that water-based systems will function and perform in a fire
describes the purpose of NFPA 25?
Maintenance
Which of the following is defined as "work
performed to keep equipment operable"?
A
What class of fire is made up of ordinary
combustibles such as wood, paper, and
cloth?
Successful evacuation of people from the fire area
The MOST important aspect of protecting
lives in a fire scenario involves which of the
following?
Heat of combustion is the amount of ___ heat
that is stored in a quantity of material.
contract
It is critical that a contractor who performs
inspections and tests have a(n) ___ with
the owner regarding the scope of the
services to be provided.
Which of the following is NOT a leg on the Smoke
fire triangle?
Not serious or immediate
A "critical deficiency" is a deficiency that
may have a(n) ___ effect on the ability of
the fire protection system to function as
intended in a fire event.