Fire Code Questions

Question 1

Who issues occupancies required hazmat fire permits ?

Answer 1

Office of finance

Question 2

What is the minimum size for a NFPA 704 placard ?

Answer 2

Min 10”

Question 3

What is used for combustible metal fire w/ lithium?

Answer 3

Dry powder

Question 4

Is Bromotrifloromethane flammable ?

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

Is anhydrous ammonia , ethylene , MPS flammable ?

Answer 5

YES

Question 6

What substances spontaneously heat?

Answer 6

• high charcoal
• linseed oil
• rice bran oil
• tung nut meal

Question 7

What is a boiling point ?

Answer 7

Point where vapor pressure = atmospheric pressure

Question 8

What is the specific gravity of gas ?

Answer 8

> 1 - it is heavier than air

Question 9

What is : heat energy by one WATT flowing for 1 second ?

Answer 9

Joule

Question 10

How is a BTU calculated ?

Answer 10

Amount of heat required to raise:

-1 lb of water , I degree in 1 second

Question 11

What is it called when heat is released when gas is compressed ? (Ie. A Diesel engine)?

Answer 11

Adiabatic compression

Question 12

What type of heat is most responsible for fires caused by mechanical heat energy?

Answer 12

Frictional heat

Question 13

Fire alarm systems :

Automatic activated fire alarm system is required for how many units in an apt and hotel ?

Answer 13

Apt- 3 stories or 16 units

Hotel- 3 stories or 20 guest rooms

Question 14

Fire alarm systems :
How often is the local FAS checked operationally ?

Where is record kept ?

Answer 14

Once a month

Authorized service agency

Question 15

Smoke detectors : how often should they be tested ?

Answer 15

Every 6 months

Question 16

Smoke detector : how far should they be installed from the ceiling ?

Answer 16

No further than 12”

Question 17

Warehouse storage : a main aisle is an unobstructed way of egress at least ____ft in width

Answer 17

8 feet

Question 18

Warehouse storage : a SIDE aisle is an unobstructed secondary way or egress not less than ____ ft in width

Answer 18

4 feet

Question 19

Warehouse storage : in unsprinkelred buildings , piles of materials or storage racks shall be at least ____feet below the ceiling .

Answer 19

3 feet

Question 20

Warehouse storage :in sprinklered buildings , piles of materials or storage racks shall be at least ____inches below sprinkler heads

Answer 20

18 inches

Question 21

Warehouse storage : a minimum clearance of ____in shall be maintained between stored materials and light fixtures

Answer 21

18 in

Question 22

Auto fueling station: within ____ft of every dispenser , there shall be at least 1 extinguisher with a rating of ____

Answer 22

75 feet

2A;20BC

Question 23

Tire Storage : piles or racks of tires placed in rows perpendicular to the walls shall not exceed ____ ft in width and ____feet in length

Answer 23

10 feed width

50 feet length

Question 24

Tire Storage : piles & racks of tires directly against or parallel to walls shall not extend out from the walls more than ____feet.

Answer 24

5 feet

Question 25

New High Rise Buildings : the fire control room must be a minimum of ____square feet and a minimum dimension of ____feet .

Answer 25

100 square feet

10 foot dimension