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WorksheetsFire Insp & Code Enf Ch 6
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 11hrs 51mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
_____ - Wall with a specified degree of fire resistance that is designed to prevent the spread of fire within a structure or between adjacent structures.
a)
Fire Wall
b)
Fire Stop
c)
Thermal Barrier
d)
Fire Damper
2.
_____ - (1) Portion of the exterior walls of a building that extends above the roof. (2) Any required fire walls surrounding or dividing a roof or surrounding roof openings such as light/ventilation shafts.
a)
Parapet
b)
Fire Wall
c)
Opening Protection
d)
Curtain Wall
3.
_____ - A device installed over an opening or within a wall assembly to protect it against smoke, flame, and heated gases.
a)
Opening Protective
b)
Fire Wall
c)
Curtain Wall
d)
Return-Air Plenum
4.
Within a building, interior walls subdivide areas for such purposes as: (select all that apply)
a)
Security
b)
Privacy
c)
Separation of Occupancies
d)
Bearing Structural Loads
5.
A _____ is a fire-resistance-rated wall with protected openings that restricts the spread of fire.
a)
Fire Wall
b)
Fire Protection Wall
c)
Party Wall
d)
Fire Partition
6.
Fire walls are typically constructed of _____ although other fire-resistive materials like concrete or gypsum board can be used in a fire-rated assembly.
a)
Masonry
b)
Wood
c)
Steel
d)
Glazing
7.
Fire walls can be constructed with fire-resistance ratings of _____ hour(s).
a)
2 or more
b)
1 to 2
c)
1 or less
d)
1.5
8.
Building codes typically allow a reduction in a fire wall's fire-resistance rating if the building is equipped with a(an) _____.
a)
automatic sprinkler system
b)
automatic fire detection system
c)
sufficient degree of insulation
d)
fire resistant building material (i.e. Type I or Type II construction)
9.
Fire walls may extend beyond walls and roofs to prevent the radiant heat of flames from igniting adjacent surfaces. This extension is accomplished by continuing the fire wall through the roof in the form of a(an):
a)
Parapet
b)
Opening Protective
c)
Curtain Wall
d)
Wall Extension
10.
All openings in fire walls must be protected by approved opening protectives, such as: (select all that apply)
a)
Fire Shutters
b)
Fire-Rated Doors
c)
Parapet
d)
Interstitial Space
11.
A _____ is a wall that is located on a lot line between two buildings and is common to both buildings.
a)
Party Wall
b)
Fire Wall
c)
Curtain Wall
d)
Enclosure Wall
12.
_____ - Nonload-bearing exterior wall attached to the outside of a building.
a)
Curtain Wall
b)
Party Wall
c)
Parapet
d)
Enclosure or Shaft Wall
13.
Fire partitions and fire barriers are interior walls that subdivide a floor or area of a building _____ qualify as fire walls.
a)
but do not
b)
that do
c)
that sometimes
d)
that rarely
14.
Fire partitions are typically _____ structures.
a)
1-hour-rated
b)
2-hour-rated
c)
load-bearing
d)
nonload-bearing
15.
Enclosure walls are designed to block:
a)
the vertical spread of fire through a building.
b)
the horizontal spread of fire through a building.
c)
entrance to restricted areas of a building.
d)
ventilation and smoke circulation.
16.
In stairwells, enclosure walls are designed to protect:
a)
a means of egress.
b)
a means of ingress.
c)
building occupants.
d)
the owner's interests.
17.
As in the case of fire barriers, the use of fire-rated glazing provides a fire barrier while permitting _____, which can enhance security.
a)
observation of the stair enclosure
b)
ventilation
c)
radiant heat to escape
d)
the use of a lower fire-protection-rating in surrounding materials
18.
When a building is constructed using a structural frame, the exterior wall functions only to enclose the building and is known as a _____ (or sometimes as cladding).
a)
Curtain Wall
b)
Fire Wall
c)
Parapet
d)
Opening Protective
19.
The design function of a curtain wall is to separate:
a)
the interior environment from the exterior environment.
b)
the exterior environment from the interior environment.
c)
occupants from a fire.
d)
a fire from ventilation.
20.
Roof coverings provide the _____ for the roof system.
a)
water-resistant barrier
b)
fire-resistant barrier
c)
structural support
d)
insulation
21.
Fire walls can be constructed as ___ and or tied walls. See Page 220.
a)
Freestanding walls
b)
Fire Barriers
c)
Fire Partitions
d)
Double-wall
22.
Examples of floor penetrations and openings include all of the following except: See page 202
a)
Exposed Malls
b)
Atriums
c)
Convenience Stairs
d)
Escalator Openings
23.
Ideally, all vertical openings should be _____ See page 202
a)
Enclosed
b)
Exposed
c)
Continuous
d)
Protected
24.
When the floor area of a building is subdivided with fire-resistive partitions or walls, it is said to be compartmentalized or part of a ___. See Page 220
a)
Compartmentation System
b)
Interstitial Space
c)
Parapet
d)
Enclosure
25.
In open areas such as atriums and malls, building codes require automatic sprinkler and _____ systems. See page 202
a)
smoke management
b)
ventilation
c)
smoke detection
d)
heat detection
26.
An unprotected opening is one without any provisions to stop the passage of fire and _____. See page 202
a)
the products of combustion
b)
heat
c)
occupants
d)
ambient air
27.
Ceilings as a distinct building component usually: See page 203
a)
do not play a structural role
b)
play a structural role
c)
are more important than floors
d)
are less important than floors
28.
Any structural members incorporated into a fire wall must have ____ degree of fire resistance as that required for the fire wall. Page 220.
a)
The same
b)
More than
c)
Less than
d)
No
29.
The E119 standard test provides which of the following: See Page 222.
a)
Evaluates the ability of structural assemblies to carry a structural load and to act as a fire barrier.
b)
Evaluation of the extent to which the assembly may generate smoke, toxic gases, or other products of combustion.
c)
Measurement of flame spread over the surface of the tested material.
d)
Fire behavior of joints between building elements, such as floor-to-wall or wall-to-wall connections.
30.
Ceilings can be designed to do all of the following: (select all that apply) See page 203
a)
Control the diffusion of light.
b)
Control the distribution of air in a room.
c)
Act as a sound modifier.
d)
Act as part of a fire-resistive assembly to separate one floor from another.
31.
What are the classes of floor finishes? (select all that apply) See Page 222.
a)
Class I
b)
Class II
c)
Class III
d)
Class IV
32.
_____ are the basic architectural feature of buildings that provide access to different levels of a structure or serve as a means of egress. See page 203
a)
Stairs
b)
Ramps
c)
Elevators
d)
Escalators
33.
Building codes specify the acceptable dimensions for stairs, typically expressed as minimum and maximum _____ and _____ measurements. See page 203
a)
Rise, Tread
b)
Riser, Stringer
c)
Handrail, Baluster
d)
Stringer, Tread
34.
Class I can withstand ___ temperatures before igniting than Class II can withstand.See Page 222
a)
Higher
b)
Lower
c)
The same
d)
Increasing
35.
The space above the ceiling can be used to conceal air-conditioning ducts, electrical and communications wiring, and plumbing and sprinkler piping is called? See Page 223
a)
Interstitial Space
b)
Return Air Plenum
c)
Fire Dampers
d)
Air duct
36.
The 5 types of door are: (select all that apply) See page 204 & 205
a)
Swinging
b)
Sliding
c)
Folding
d)
Vertical
e)
Rotating
37.
A swinging door may be: See page 205
a)
either single or double leaf. It may also be single acting or double acting.
b)
single or double leaf. It may also be only single acting.
c)
double leaf. It may also be only double acting.
d)
single leaf. It may also be single acting or double acting.
38.
What type of stairs are not required to be a part of a means of egress system? Page 223
a)
Convience Stairs
b)
Fire Escape
c)
Fixed Ladders
d)
Escalators
39.
Why do interior finishes pose a great potential fire danger to occupants? Page 225
a)
They typically cover large areas
b)
They do not pose great fire danger
c)
They are made of inherently dangerous components
d)
They may inhibit access points or egress points of a building.
40.
What is the Smoke-Developed Index? Page 225
a)
A measure of the concentration of smoke a material emits as it burns
b)
Numerical rating assigned based on the speed and extent to which flame travels over its surface.
c)
Unofficial name for the test used to determine the flame spread ratings of various materials.
d)
Ability of a substance to do harm within the body.
41.
What material is used as the standard in the smoke-developed index? Page 226
a)
Red Oak
b)
Maple
c)
Latex Paint
d)
Carpet
42.
Which of the following are fire and life safety aspects of building services and subsystems? (select all that apply) Page 229
a)
HVAC Systems
b)
Electrical Systems
c)
Utility Chases and vertical shafts
d)
Elevator hoistways and shafts
e)
Grease ducts
43.
Duct smoke detection devices should never be considered a substitute for area smoke detection devices. Page 230
a)
true
b)
false
44.
Model codes require refrigeration machinery rooms to be equipped with which two systems? (select all that apply) Page 232
a)
Gas detection
b)
Mechanical Ventilation
c)
Fire dampers
d)
Smoke dampers
45.
What do circuits do? Page 233
a)
Evenly distribute electricity to prevent wiring overload
b)
Control all the electricty that enters the service panel
c)
Turn off circuit breakers if there is a short
d)
Distribute the electrical power that arrives at the panel
46.
What is a switch gear? Page 233
a)
Electrical equipment that is used to isolate circuits and energized equipment
b)
Used to turn off power to the circuit if there is a short
c)
Electrical equipment found on A/C units
d)
Control all electricity that enters the panel.
47.
What are the two most common types of cooling methods for transformers? (select all that apply) Page 234
a)
Air-cooled
b)
Oil-cooled or oil-filled
c)
Natural Gas-cooled
d)
Diesel-cooled
48.
Common types of doors are wood panel flush doors, _____ doors, and metal doors. Page 206
a)
glass
b)
plastic
c)
wood and plastic composite
d)
gypsum board
49.
Which of the following should be regularly maintenanced on a HVAC system? (select all that apply) Page 229
a)
Outside air intakes
b)
Smoke/Fire dampers
c)
Air ducts
d)
Fans
e)
Air heating and cooling systems
50.
In most cases, hoistway doors work in conjuction with: Page 234
a)
Elevator car doors
b)
Smoke detectors
c)
Sprinkler systems
d)
HVAC systems
51.
What kind of door is installed on some hoistways? Page 235
a)
Swinging
b)
Sliding
c)
Folding
d)
Vertical
52.
Why should an inspector have knowledge of utility chases and vertical shafts? Page 235.
a)
They can provide a vertical path for smoke and fire.
b)
They do not require any kind of firestopping
c)
They can provide a vertical means of egress for occupants
d)
They do not have specific construction materials requirements.
53.
What is an example of a vertical shaft? Page 235.
a)
Refuse and linen chute
b)
HVAC system
c)
Fire dampers
d)
Smoke dampers
54.
In evaluating grease ducts, the inspector may need to consider ___, which serve more than one exhaust hood. Page 236
a)
Manifold exhaust ducts
b)
Sprinkler system
c)
Smoke dampers
d)
Air-cooled transformer
55.
Glass doors are used for exterior and interior applications and are most commonly used in office and _____ buildings. Page 206
a)
mercantile
b)
business
c)
education
d)
assembly
56.
A common metal door is a hollow metal door made from _____ or aluminum. Page 207
a)
steel
b)
iron
c)
copper
d)
bronze
57.
_____ protect the egress pathways leading through fire-rated walls. Page 207
a)
Fire doors
b)
Automatic sprinkler systems
c)
Smoke detection systems
d)
Regular maintenance
58.
True or False: During normal daily operations, many fire doors may be held open or are easy to open for ordinary movement of building occupants. Page 207
a)
true
b)
false
59.
What kind of hold-open device is approved for use on fire doors? Page 207
a)
Magnetic
b)
Kick-Down Door Stops
c)
Wedges
d)
Chains
60.
The oldest and simplest device is a _____, allowing the door to close. Page 207
a)
fusible link that detects the heat from an approaching fire and melts
b)
smoke detection system that sends an electronic signal
c)
heat detection system that sends an electronic signal
d)
human on fire watch that removes anything blocking the door
61.
A fusible link is: Page 207
a)
slower than detection devices
b)
faster than detection devices
c)
more accurate than detection devices
d)
less accurate than detection devices
62.
Which of the following is not an example of a fire door closure device? Page 208
a)
Fire Door Lock
b)
Fire Door Closer
c)
Electromagnetic Door Holder
d)
Door Operating Device
63.
_____ - Indicates the type of opening that is to be protected based on the location and required level of protection. Page 209
a)
Alphabetical Letter Designation
b)
Hourly Fire Protection Rating
c)
Combination Of Hour & Letter
d)
Numerical Fire Protection Rating
64.
_____ - Indicates the fire protection rating and type of opening for which the door assembly has been tested and certified. Page 209
a)
Combination Of Hour & Letter
b)
Alphabetical Letter Designation
c)
Hourly Fire Protection Rating
d)
Numerical Fire Protection Rating
65.
For a fire door to effectively block the spread of fire, the door must _____ and attached to the fire-rated wall under fire conditions. Page 210
a)
remain closed
b)
be intact
c)
allow ventilation
d)
be made from steel
66.
Fire door hardware includes all of the following except: Page 211
a)
Key
b)
Hinges
c)
Locks
d)
Latches
e)
Bolts
67.
Inspectors should be aware that without a _____ at the location, the overhead rolling fire door may create a dangerous dead-end corridor when it closes. Page 211
a)
conventional swinging door
b)
sign providing direction to the nearest exit
c)
exit sign
d)
emergency floor map
68.
True or False: Horizontal sliding doors may not be certified for use as a means of egress. Page 212
a)
false
b)
true
69.
Occasionally, it is desirable to install _____ in a fire door to permit ventilation while the door is closed, such as in the case of a furnace room fire. Page 213
a)
Louvers
b)
Fire Dampers
c)
Fire Stops
d)
Fire Suppression Systems
70.
If a fire-rated partition is required is required and the designer does not wish to provide a fixed wall to create an unobstructed floor plan, a _____ fire door is frequently used. Page 213
a)
horizontal-folding
b)
rolling steel
c)
swinging
d)
horizontal sliding
71.
Windows are broadly classified as _____ or movable. Page 214
a)
fixed
b)
immovable
c)
adjustable
d)
mobile
72.
The large windows found in mercantile occupancies and high-rise office buildings are common examples of ______ windows. Page 214
a)
fixed
b)
movable
c)
immovable
d)
Jalousie
73.
Which type of window has two sashes that can move past each other in a vertical plane? Page 214
a)
Double-Hung
b)
Single-Hung
c)
Awning
d)
Casement
74.
Which type of window has only the lower sash capable of being opened? Page 214
a)
Single-Hung
b)
Double-Hung
c)
Horizontal Sliding
d)
Pivoting
75.
Which type of window has a side-hinged sash that is usually installed to swing outward? Page 214
a)
Casement
b)
Awning
c)
Jalousie
d)
Projecting
76.
Which type of window has two or more sashes of which at least one moves horizontally within the window frame? Page 214
a)
Horizontal Sliding
b)
Pivoting
c)
Jalousie
d)
Double-Hung
77.
Which type of window has one or more top-hinged, outward-swinging sashes? Page 215
a)
Awning
b)
Projecting
c)
Pivoting
d)
Single-Hung
78.
Which type of window includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections swinging outward? Page 215
a)
Jalousie
b)
Awning
c)
Projecting
d)
Pivoting
79.
Which type of window swings outward at the top or bottom and slides upward or downward in grooves? Page 215
a)
Projecting
b)
Awning
c)
Casement
d)
Horizontal Sliding
80.
Which type of window has a sash that pivots horizontally or vertically about a central axis? Page 215
a)
Pivoting
b)
Projecting
c)
Double-Hung
d)
Single-Hung
81.
An elevator hoistway is the _____ shaft in which the _____ travels. Page 217
a)
vertical, elevator car
b)
elevator car, vertical
c)
horizontal, elevator car
d)
horizontal, occupant
82.
Hoistways are constructed of: Page 217
a)
gypsum board to help absorb moisture.
b)
steel to help support with weight distribution.
c)
fire-resistive materials and equipped with fire rated doors
d)
fire retardant glass
83.
The term____ generally refers to a vertical pathway in a building that contains building services, they can be used in a variety of items such as; plumbing, electrical raceways, telecommunications, and data cables. Page 218
a)
Material Use
b)
Fire Chase
c)
Vert-Openings
d)
Utility Chase
84.
Inspectors should note that ____are unoccupied, whereas _____ may be occupied. Page 218
a)
Utility Chases, Vertical Shafts
b)
Fire Chase, Vertical Shafts
c)
Vertical Shafts, Utility Chases
d)
Vertical Shafts, Material Uses
85.
A grease duct's purpose is to : Page 218
a)
Carry smoke to the Utility Chase
b)
Carry grease vapors to the Vertical Shafts
c)
Drop automated fire extinguishing solutions
d)
Carry grease vapors to the outside of a building
86.
Kitchen grease exhaust ducts always require____ fire resistive separation. Page 218
a)
3-hour
b)
30 min
c)
1-hour
d)
2-hour
87.
An example of a Utility chase would be: Page 218
a)
Plumbing
b)
Elevator
c)
Stairway
d)
Light Shaft
88.
An example of a Vertical Shaft would be: Page 218
a)
Refuse & Linen Chutes
b)
Electrical Raceways
c)
Elevators
d)
Ductwork For HVAC & Grease
89.
_____ fire walls are self-supporting and independent of the building frame. Page 220
a)
Freestanding walls
b)
Tied
c)
Structural
d)
Independent
90.
Flame spread rating is a ____ rating assigned to a material based on the speed and extent to which flame travels over its surface. Page 225.
a)
Numerical
b)
Alphabetical
c)
Fire
d)
Flame
91.
What are examples of Fire-Retardant coatings? (select all that apply) Page 228
a)
Intumescent paints
b)
Mastics
c)
Cementitous (cement based)
d)
Protected steel
92.
A _____ wall requires support from the surrounding structure. Page 220
a)
tied
b)
freestanding
c)
party
d)
fire
93.
Where combustible members are framed into a fire wall, they must be designed to _____ under fire conditions. Page 220
a)
fall away freely from the wall
b)
remain attached and provide support
c)
be able to burn without impacting the fire wall
d)
provide insulation to the fire wall
94.
_____ are designed to contain fire to one area. These structures are not self-supporting and freestanding like fire walls. Page 220
a)
Fire-rated partitions or fire barriers
b)
Enclosure walls
c)
Curtain walls
d)
Party walls
95.
Codes may require the installation of ___ or ___ to protect duct penetrations through fire-rated assemblies. (select all that apply) Page 230
a)
Smoke dampers
b)
Fire dampers
c)
HVAC system
d)
Refrigeration system
96.
PV systems (Commonly referred to as solar panels) convert _____ from the _____ into useable _______. Page 221
a)
Energy, Sun, Electricity
b)
Electricity, Sun, Energy
c)
Energy, Wind, Electricity
d)
Electricity, Sun, Light
97.
Most codes require that an HVAC system above a certain capacity have a/an ___ to automatically turn off the system. Page 230.
a)
Internal duct smoke detection device
b)
Switch gear
c)
Transformer
d)
Circuit
98.
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are commonly referred to as: Page 221
a)
Solar Panels
b)
LED Lights
c)
Windmills
d)
Incandescent Lightbulbs
99.
PV systems can generate electricity from all of the following light sources except: Page 221
a)
A speaker
b)
The Sun
c)
The Moon
d)
Headlights/Flashlights
100.
_____ - Exposed interior surfaces of buildings including, but not limited to, fixed or movable walls and partitions, columns, and ceilings. Commonly refers to _____ on walls and ceillings and not floor coverings. Page 216
a)
Interior Finish
b)
Interior Walls
c)
Visible Surfaces
d)
Interstitial Space
101.
_____ - In building construction, refers to generally inaccesible spaces between layers of building materials. May be large enough to provide a potential space for fire to spread unseen to other parts of the building. Page 223
a)
Interstitial Space
b)
Void
c)
Ducts
d)
Utility Chase
102.
_____ - Unoccupied space within a building through which air flows back to the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systeml normally is immediately above a ceiling and below an insulated roof or the floor above. Page 223
a)
Return-Air Plenum
b)
Interstitial Space
c)
Void
d)
Ducts
103.
What is the Steiner Tunnel Test? Page 225
a)
Unoffical name for the test used to determine the flame spread ratings of various materials.
b)
Numerical rating assigned to a material based on the speed and extent to which flame travels over its surface.
c)
A measure of concetration of smoke a material emits as it burns.
d)
Measures the ability of a substance to do harm within the body
104.
What is the Flame Spread Rating? Page 225
a)
Numerical rating assigned to a material based on the speed and extent to which flame travels over its surface.
b)
Unoffical name for the test used to determine the flame spread ratings of various materials.
c)
A measure of concetration of smoke a material emits as it burns.
d)
Measures the ability of a substance to do harm within the body
105.
What is Toxicity? Page 226
a)
Measures the ability of a substance to do harm within the body
b)
Numerical rating assigned to a material based on the speed and extent to which flame travels over its surface.
c)
Unoffical name for the test used to determine the flame spread ratings of various materials.
d)
A measure of concetration of smoke a material emits as it burns.
106.
Inspectors should be familiar with the effects of _____ on floor assemblies. Page 200
a)
Penetrations
b)
Pests
c)
Weather
d)
Fire Retardants
107.
Fire walls are typically constructed of: Page 194
a)
Masonry
b)
Solid wood
c)
Steel
d)
Foam core
108.
What are frequently required for corridor walls and occupancy separations? Page 196
a)
Fire partitions and barriers
b)
Load-bearing walls
c)
Interior finishes
d)
Party walls
109.
Utility chases are ________ and vertical shafts may be ________. Page 218
a)
unoccupied, occupied
b)
horizontal, vertical
c)
occupied, unoccupied
d)
vertical, horizontal
110.
Which of the following is an example of an interior finish being used in an unapproved application? Page 216
a)
Carpet on the walls
b)
Wood paneling on a concrete wall
c)
Paint on the ceiling
d)
Fabric on the windows
111.
_____ fire doors cannot be used on any opening that is required to be part of the means of egress. Page 211
a)
Rolling steel
b)
Horizontal sliding
c)
Swinging
d)
Glass
112.
Breaching a party wall is: Page 195
a)
against code regulations, regardless of the reason.
b)
allowed in attic areas and cocklofts
c)
allowable in certain situations like decorating.
d)
sometimes allowed by adopted local building codes.
113.
When a fire occurs, fire doors must be _____ in order to properly perform their function. Page 207
a)
closed
b)
open
c)
framed
d)
frameless
114.
Which type of fire door classification is based on the length of time the door will resist fire before it is breached? Page 209
a)
Hourly fire protection rating
b)
Alphabetical letter designation
c)
Class I
d)
Class II
115.
The _____ of a floor assembly plays a primary role in preventing vertical spread of products of combustion. Page 202
a)
fire resistance
b)
reliability
c)
strength
d)
age
116.
What do codes require in glass door construction? Page 207
a)
Tempered glass that resists breakage
b)
They must be frameless doors
c)
Single sheets in frameless doors
d)
They must be framed doors
117.
As a distinct building component, _____ usually do not play a structural role. Page 203
a)
ceilings
b)
walls
c)
stairs
d)
floors
118.
What type of walls will contribute to the spread of fire? Page 194
a)
Walls with flammable finishes
b)
Fire-rated partition walls
c)
Load-bearing walls
d)
Fire walls
119.
What is the most commonly used method for evaluating surface-burning characteristics of materials? Page 225
a)
Steiner Tunnel Test
b)
Flame Spread Rating
c)
Smoke-Developed Index
d)
E-119
120.
What building service is designed to maintain a comfortable environment for occupants? Page 229
a)
HVAC systems
b)
Laundry facilities
c)
Swimming pools
d)
Elevators
121.
Which type of shingle has contributed to fires involving entire neighborhoods? Page 199
a)
Wood and shake shingles
b)
Clay roof coverings
c)
Asphalt shingles
d)
Cement-based tiles
122.
Where are you likely to see sliding doors? Page 205
a)
Elevator
b)
Commercial kitchen
c)
Parking garage
d)
Public bathroom
123.
Any glazing material used in fire doors must be: Page 213
a)
fire rated.
b)
fireproof.
c)
louvered.
d)
laminated.
124.
The ASTM E-119 test evaluates the: Page 222
a)
ability of structural assemblies to carry a structural load and act as a fire barrier.
b)
fire behavior of joints between building elements.
c)
performance of assemblies constructed with components other than those tested.
d)
degree of control of the passage of smoke.
125.
What is the design function of a curtain wall? Page 197
a)
To separate the interior environment from the exterior environment
b)
To conceal imperfections in the structural details of a building
c)
To reduce the communication of fire between buildings
d)
To add decorative accents to the exterior of a building
126.
Class I interior floor finishes are generally found in: Page 222
a)
entrances/exits.
b)
porches.
c)
kitchens.
d)
bedrooms.
127.
True or False: The smoke-developed index is an indication of the toxicity of products of combustion of interior finish materials. Page 226
a)
false
b)
true
128.
An inspector's responsibility is to verify that the designer and owner have installed and maintained building services in compliance with: Page 229
a)
locally adopted codes.
b)
model fire codes.
c)
industry standards.
d)
architectural standards.
129.
A _____ door may operate on pivot posts supported at the top and bottom. Page 205
a)
swinging
b)
folding
c)
revolving
d)
sliding
130.
Where can inspectors obtain accurate flame spread ratings for composite materials? Page 226
a)
Manufacturer
b)
Locally adopted codes
c)
Property manager
d)
Model codes
131.
What should inspectors use to evaluate fire doors? Page 223
a)
Locally adopted codes
b)
SOPs
c)
Industry standards
d)
Model codes
132.
At one time, the flammability of floor coverings was considered insignificant in overall building safety. Because:
a)
the heat from a fire rises, it was assumed that anything located at floor level would be at the coolest part of the room.
b)
fire burns vertically upwards much more quickly than horizontally or vertically downwards.
c)
any fire not starting at floor level will be slower to reach the floor than any other part of the room.
d)
floors are typically designed using inherently fire-resistive materials, something which has changed due to modern fabrication methods.
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