NFPA 1031 FIRE INSPECTOR 1 EXAM 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building
owners is through
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 :
Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ?
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 :
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 ?
Fire Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate :
Occupancy classification .
7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it :
Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ?
Mechanical plans
9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you
know what day it is ? "
Yes !
,10. When giving testimony in court , you should :
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 :
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 ) :
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 .
Residential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is :
Measured wall to wall .
, 15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing
rated doors is called a :
Smoke proof enclosure
16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be :
Equipped with door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with :
Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as :
Freestanding
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________,
and _____________
stairwells / shafts
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building
owners is through
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 :
Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ?
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 :
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 ?
Fire Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate :
Occupancy classification .
7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it :
Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ?
Mechanical plans
9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you
know what day it is ? "
Yes !
,10. When giving testimony in court , you should :
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 :
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 ) :
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 .
Residential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is :
Measured wall to wall .
, 15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing
rated doors is called a :
Smoke proof enclosure
16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be :
Equipped with door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with :
Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as :
Freestanding
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________,
and _____________
stairwells / shafts
