Fire Code Flashcards
According to the Fire Code, unless otherwise specified, the __________ is responsible
for carrying out the provisions of this Code.
A) Tenant
B) Resident
C) Owner
D) None of the above
C) Owner
According to the Fire Code, a _________ ___ fire means a fire involving combustible
cooking media such as vegetable oils, animal oils and animal fats
A) Class B
B) Class A
C) Class K
D) Class D
C) Class K
According to the Fire Code, a _________ ___ fire means a fire involving a combustible
metal
A) Class K
B) Class C
C) Class A
D) Class D
D) Class D
According to the Fire Code, a _________ ___ fire means a fire involving combustible
materials such as wood, cloth and paper
A) Class D
B) Class K
C) Class C
D) Class A
D) Class A
According to the Fire Code, _______ __________ means a construction assembly that
acts as a barrier against the spread of fire and may or may not have a fire-resistance
rating or a fire-protection rating.
A) Fire Stop
B) Fire Separation
C) Fire Wall
D) Fire Detector
B) Fire Separation
According to the Fire Code, _______ __________ means a draft-tight barrier within or
between construction assemblies that acts to retard the passage of smoke and flame.
A) Fire Stop
B) Fire Separation
C) Fire Wall
D) Fire Detector
A) Fire Stop
According to the Fire Code, Subsection 2.8.2. Fire Safety Plans which of the following is
incorrect. A fire safety plan shall provide for the emergency procedures to be followed in
case of fire, including:
A) Evacuating occupants, including special provisions for persons requiring
assistance
B) Exhaust and fire protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12. shall be
maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control
and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”
C) Notifying the fire department
D) Instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the alarm sounds
B) Exhaust and fire protection systems required under Article 2.6.1.12. shall be
maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control
and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations”
According to the Fire Code, Section 2.10, Day Care Centres, specifically 2.10.2.
Combustible Materials; combustible artwork and teaching materials that are attached to
walls shall not exceed _____% of the area of the walls.
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 80%
B) 20%
According to the Fire Code, Section 2.13, Installing of Smoke Alarms, 2.13.1.2., despite
the definition of owner in Article 1.4.1.2. in the case of a rental suite, only the
__________ shall be considered to be the owner for the purposes of applying Article
1.2.1.1.
A) Tenant
B) Resident
C) Landlord
D) Occupant
C) Landlord
According to the Fire Code, Section 2.13, Installing of Smoke Alarms, 2.13.2.1. (1)
which of the following is incorrect regarding the installation of smoke alarms?
A) A smoke alarm shall be installed adjacent to a fuel fired appliance
B) A smoke alarm shall be installed on each storey without a sleeping area in a
dwelling unit
C) A smoke alarm shall be installed if a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is not
served by a hallway, between the sleeping area and the remainder of the
dwelling unit
D) A smoke alarm shall be installed if a sleeping area in a dwelling unit is served
by a hallway, in the hallway
A) A smoke alarm shall be installed adjacent to a fuel fired appliance
According to the Fire Code, Part 3 Outdoor and Indoor Storage, Section 3.2.1. Outdoor
Storage of Tires, individual storage piles of tires or shredded tires in a storage yard shall
not be more than ____m in height and _____m2 in area.
A) 2m in height and 100m2 in area
B) 3m in height and 100m2 in area
C) 2m in height and 200m2 in area
D) 3m in height and 200m2 in area
B) 3m in height and 100m2 in area
According to the Fire Code, Part 3 Outdoor and Indoor Storage, Section 3.3.2.10 (2),
Pallet Storage, Indoor storage of combustible pallets is permitted in a building that is not
sprinklered, provided the height of storage of combustible pallets is not more than ____
m.
A) 1.0 m
B) 1.2 m
C) 2.0 m
D) 2.2 m
B) 1.2 m
According to the Fire Code, Part IV Flammable Liquids and Combustible Liquids,
Subsection 4.2.4 Assembly and Residential Occupancies, no more than ____ L of
flammable liquids and combustible liquids, of which not more than 10L may be Class I
liquids, may be stored in a dwelling unit, and no more than ____ L of flammable liquids
and combustible liquids, of which not more than 30 L may be Class I liquids, shall be
stored in a garage or shed attached to a dwelling unit.
A) 25 L, 50 L
B) 30 L, 50 L
C) 50 L, 20 L
D) 20 L, 40 L
B) 30 L, 50 L
According to the Fire Code, Section 5.6 Compressed Gas Cylinders, Subsection 5.6.2.
Storage, which of the following is incorrect: Cylinders of flammable compressed gas
which are heavier than air may be stored in rooms if they are stored:
A) The cylinders may be located in the basement or other areas below grade
B) In a fire compartment having a fire-resistance rating of at least 45 minutes
C) The aggregate capacity does not exceed 100 kg
D) The fire compartment has ventilation, approved mechanical or natural ventilation
A) The cylinders may be located in the basement or other areas below grade
According to the Fire Code, Part 6 Fire Protection Equipment, portable extinguishers
with a gross weight greater than 18 kg shall be installed so that the top of the
extinguisher is not more than ____ m above the floor when the extinguisher is not
equipped with wheels.
A) 0.5 m
B) 0.8 m
C) 1.1 m
D) 1.5 m
C) 1.1 m
