WorksheetsFire Safety Inspector, 8th Edition
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 58mins
What is one of the most important duties an inspector has when it comes to interacting with various officials and the general public about the basis and importance of the fire and life safety codes?
Inspections
Enforcement
Investigations
Communication
Conversations that involve the exchange of detailed information or complete concentration should take place in:
a public meeting
front of witnesses
a controlled environment
an uncontrolled environment
What is the best way to improve good listening skills?
Practice
Training
Coaching
Formal education
What kind of communication is body language?
Verbal
Nonverbal
Secondary
Professional
Primarily, administrative duties for inspectors include:
custodial duties
forensic investigation
answering the phone
preparing written communications
The success of an inspection visit depends upon how familiar an inspector is with:
model codes
consensus standards
the site being inspected
the people who own the property
The inspector should establish a " (a) " method for conducting inspections in order to better identify unsafe conditions or behaviors.
The most difficult aspect of dealing with people while conducting an inspection is:
making appointments
rescheduling inspections
conducting violation discussions
meeting people for the first time
Follow-up inspections are made to verify that corrections noted in the inspection report have been:
noted
started
completed
issued permits
What is the key to successfully handling any emergency, regardless of the type of occupancy?
An effective emergency plan
A convenient means of egress
Effective training of owner/occupants
Effective execution of an emergency plan
Complaints that involve a serious life safety threat require:
immediate action
immediate research
routine investigation
effective execution of an emergency plan
What must an inspector be prepared to deal with by business owner/occupants when they act on complaints?
Pretext
Legal action
Physical harm
Negative attitudes
Which of the following is an area that fire department plans examiners are MOST likely trained in?
Design and installation of electrical systems
Design and installation of plumbing systems
Zoning requirements of locally adopted codes
Fire protection systems, including sprinklers, standpipes, and fire detection and alarm devices
Which of the following statements about an Inspector I is MOST accurate?
They are expected to perform plans review as a primary duty
They do not perform, nor do they need to be familiar with, plans review
They do not perform plans review when an Inspector II is unavailable
They are not expected to perform plans review but must be familiar with the process
Which of the following is the main reason local governments require construction permits and plans review?
Collection of fees
Community safety
Show a need for specific positions
Increase control within a community
Which of the following is the BEST reason information about construction projects is useful?
Collection of fines
Reinforcement planning
Release of community data
Determining annual response fees
An inspector should visit the site for fees to:
collect any necessary fees on services
spot approve any changes in the original plan
determine whether OSHA violations are occurring
verify each code requirement is being met based on the approved plan
To ensure that fire and life safety requirements are met during construction, an inspector must verify:
a reliable water supply
mutual aid agreements
manager/employee ratios
trained fire protection personnel are on site
During a construction site visit, if an inspector finds violations, the:
financial backers should be notified
general contractor should be notified
building department should be notified
local zoning department official should be notified
When occupants remain in a building during construction, an inspector must verify:
all means of egress are clear
a building cannot exist positioned over floor
occupants can monitor the building in under five minutes
occupants can exit the building in under seven minutes
Which fire alarm component serves as the brain of alarm systems?
Initiating device
Notifying appliance
Fire alarm control unit (FACU)
Secondary alarm power supply (SPS)
How many types of specialty signals are most fire detection and alarm systems equipped with?
1
2
3
4
The type of fire detection and alarm system required depends upon the:
age of the building
budget of the owner/resident
type of occupancy of the building
location of nearest fire department
What are alarm-initiating devices more commonly known as?
Alarms
Initiators
Detectors
Activators
Which type of fire detection systems are among the oldest still in service?
Heat detection devices
Flame detection devices
Smoke detection devices
Combination detection devices
Manual pull stations are usually _______ in color with white lettering that specifies what they are and how they are to be used.
red
blue
black
green
Periodic testing of fire detection and alarm signaling systems is referred to as:
Inspection
Maintenance
Testing
Service
Who has to test fire alarm systems on their own and document results?
Occupants
Fire inspectors
Third-party experts
Building contractors
When should automatic alarm-initiating devices be checked?
Annually
After installation and every 5 years
After installation, after a fire, and every 3 years
After installation, after a fire, and at scheduled times based on guidelines
If an alarm signaling system uses backup electrical generators, how long should a generator run under load for a monthly test?
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
Special-agent fire extinguishing systems are classified by the:
type of occupancy
type of fire they will extinguish
type of agent used in the system
amount of time it takes to expel the agent
What type of special-agent fire extinguishing system is used when rapid fire extinguishment is required and where reignition is unlikely?
Dry powder systems
Clean agent systems
Wet-chemical systems
Dry-chemical systems
What type of special-agent fire extinguishing system is used for combustible metal fires?
Dry powder systems
Clean agent systems
Foam-chemical systems
Dry-chemical systems
Which special-agent fire extinguishing system is most effective on fires in commercial cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors?
Dry powder systems
Clean agent systems
Dry-chemical systems
Wet-chemical systems
What general category of fire extinguishing agents effectively leaves no residue?
Dry powder systems
Clean agent systems
Dry-chemical systems
Carbon dioxide systems
Which special-agent fire extinguishing system is extremely cold and can freeze exposed skin?
Dry powder systems
Clean agent systems
Dry-chemical systems
Carbon dioxide systems
Which system is used when water alone may not be an effective fire extinguishing agent?
The value of a fire extinguisher lies in:
how big it is
its ease of use
where it is located
the speed with which it can be used
Portable fire extinguishers are classified by the:
type of fire they will extinguish
type of agent used in the system
amount of time it takes to expel the agent
type of occupancy in which they are located
How are portable fire extinguishers rated?
Which aspect of fire protection with portable fire extinguishers is essential, but often overlooked?
Size
Training
Extinguisher capability
Ensuring adequate placement
For a fire suppression system to be effective, it must be reliable and:
automatic
inexpensive
less than five years old
less than ten years old
Most fires in sprinkler-equipped structures are controlled by the operation of:
all of the sprinklers
one or two sprinklers
at least fifty percent of the sprinklers
at least seventy-five percent of the sprinklers
Which automatic sprinkler system is typically provided in areas where freezing temperatures are likely to occur?
Dry-pipe sprinkler system
Wet-pipe sprinkler system
One-time use sprinkler system
Combination dry-pipe and wet-pipe system
All sprinklers discharge water simultaneously in:
deluge sprinkler systems
dry-pipe sprinkler systems
wet-pipe sprinkler systems
preaction sprinkler systems
Which of the following is a factor that determines the minimum waterflow required for an automatic sprinkler system?
Cost
Past history of fires
Hazard being protected
Mutual aid agreements
Which of the following statements about waterflow control valves in automatic sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?
They must be indicating-type valves
They must be non-indicating-type valves
They can be either indicating type or non-indicating type valves
They can be any type of valve made by the sprinkler manufacturer
Which operating valve is provided in automatic sprinkler systems to limit the flow of water to one direction?
Drain valves
Alarm valves
Check-valves
Drip check or drip ball valves
Which method is the MOST accurate for determining the pipe diameters of automatic sprinkler system pipes?
Previous usage
Pipe schedule tables
Hydraulic calculations
Correlation of hazards
Which type of automatic sprinkler is mounted horizontally from a wall face so that the deflector causes the water to be distributed in an arc over the protected area?
Upright
Sidewall
Recessed
Concealed
Which type of automatic sprinkler is designed to direct 40 to 60 percent of its discharge in a downward direction?
Extended coverage
Old-style/conventional
Quick-response application
Control mode early suppression
What is a primary concern for residential sprinkler systems installed according to NFPA® 13R?
Life safety
Installation cost
Limitation of the sprinkler system
Likelihood of false activation of the sprinkler system
Which fire protection system discharges water over the area or surface of electrical equipment to be protected through an arrangement of pipes and nozzles?
Spray
Standpipe
Foam
Deluge
Which fire protection system is considered a replacement for fixed fire suppression systems that used halogenated hydrocarbon agents?
Water-mist system
Foam-water system
Combination system
Water-spray fixed system
Which fire protection system requires a proportioner?
Water-mist system
Foam-water system
Combination system
Water-spray fixed system
Which classification of standpipe and hose systems is primarily for use by firefighters trained in handling large handlines (2½-inch [65 mm]) hose?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Which classification of standpipe and hose systems is designed to be used by both fire department personnel and trained building occupants?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Which type of standpipe system contains unpressurized air in pipes and has no permanent water supply?
Manual-dry
Manual-wet
Automatic-dry
Automatic-wet
Which of the following is a reason for use of pressure regulating devices at hose outlets?
Limit personnel required for hoselines
Reduce monetary costs for water supplies
Allow some fire protection requirements to be waived
Prevent pressures that make fire hose difficult or dangerous to handle
Which fire pump's main advantage is its compactness?
End suction
Vertical turbine
Horizontal split-case
Vertical split-case
Which pump is very useful for lifting water from a source below the pump?
End suction
Vertical turbine
Horizontal split-case
Vertical split-case
Public water supply distribution systems are usually a function of:
fire departments
local contractors
local government
state government
What is the BEST method for evaluating the capabilities of a private water supply distribution system?
Photographs
In-person inspection
Reviewing documentation
Interviewing the property owner
Which of the following is used to move water from treatment facilities to distribution and use points?
Suction
Reservoirs
Pressure tanks
Gravity systems
A hydrant is a component of a water:
supply source
piping system
distribution system
secondary feeders system
Which type of water main is small enough to serve individual fire hydrants?
Distributors
Primary feeders
Secondary feeders
Combination feeders
Fire flow tests determine:
the way a fire moves through a building
the rate of fire flow available for fire suppression
how many hydrants are needed on a residential street
the optimum time period for fire suppression at a specific location
To perform fire flow tests, an inspector must have the ability to:
read a set of building plans
operate a static pressure valve
operate a pitot tube and gauge
calculate the costs related to water use
The easiest way to determine how much water is flowing from a hydrant outlet is to:
Residual pressure can be defined as enough " (a) " to overcome friction in a hydrant, branch pipe, or intake hose.
Which of the following precautions is crucial during a fire flow test?
Traffic control
Re-directing pedestrians
Only conducting tests at peak hours
Minimizing damage to public and private property
Which method can be used to compute fire flow test results?
Jacob method
Graphical analysis
Different equations
Finite difference method
Hazardous materials responses generally require that responding personnel be specifically trained and equipped to manage a(an):
fire
crowd
chemical release
emergency management plan
Who in a business is responsible for understanding the hazards of storing, using, and handling hazardous materials?
Fire inspector or city manager
Fire department liaison or fire chief
Fire inspector or emergency response coordinator
Fire department liaison or emergency response coordinator
Materials must be assigned the proper classification using the criteria in:
state laws
the adopted fire code
manufacturer standards
the facility emergency management plan
When a material presents multiple hazards, fire codes require " (a) " of the hazards be addressed.
What can assist inspectors in determining the proper storage or handling procedures during inspections?
Markings
Personnel
Third-party consultants
Manufacturer instructions
Which of the following is a detailed information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical to describe or give information about hazards?
Marking
Placard
Safety data sheet
Manufacturer label
A material in a package that is static and not moving is defined as:
Markings
Personnel
Third-party consultants
Manufacturer instructions
What sets limits for the amount of hazardous materials allowed inside a building?
Model fire codes
State/federal laws
Safety data sheets
Manufacturer's standards
Packaging for hazardous materials is categorized into how many broad categories?
Two
Three
Four
Five
When inspecting hazardous materials, it is important that the mechanical integrity and the tightness of the system are maintained to prevent ______.
lawsuit
citation
cost overrun
unauthorized discharge
What is one of the most important ways in which an inspector can make a difference when it comes to unsafe behaviors?
Allowing building managers to deal with them
Repeatedly issuing citations to property owners
Helping occupants/owners change unsafe behaviors
Report unsafe behaviors to the appropriate authorities
Oily rags in an open waste container is an example of which type of unsafe behavior?
Inadequate housekeeping
Improper ignition sources
Unintentional storage of flammable liquids
Improper storage of combustible liquids
Leaving food unattended on a stove is an example of which of the following unsafe behaviors?
Open burning
Inadequate housekeeping
Unintentional ignition sources
Improper use of electrical equipment
What is required by most model fire codes for individuals before open burning can take place?
Permits
Contracts
Participant list
Appropriate weather
In addition to creating a potential ignition source, the improper use of electrical equipment also increases the ______.
danger of electrocution or shock
cost of electricity for the occupant
likelihood of false smoke or fire alarms
insurance costs for the property owner
Using gasoline to ignite a solid fuel, such as charcoal, is an example of which unsafe behavior?
Open burning
Inadequate housekeeping
Improper ignition sources
Unintentional use and storage of flammable and combustible liquids
As an SOP, the proper application of “ (a) ” will reduce unsafe conditions.
Detailed electrical inspections are typically the responsibility of qualified ______.
fire inspectors
electrical engineers
electrical inspectors
electrical contractors
Which of the following statements about arcing is MOST accurate?
It cannot ignite combustible materials
It does not produce high temperatures
It commonly occurs in new electrical equipment
It is the movement of current between two electrodes or conductors
Who is usually responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems in retail outlets?
(a)
Which common storage method uses structural framework onto which pallets or other materials are placed?
Store owners
Occupants
Common string
Contractors
Pallet storage
Which common storage method gives a fire the least chance to develop?
Solid piling
Loose piling
Rack storage
Pallet storage
Inspectors should review "_____" before conducting an inspection at a storage facility or retail outlet.
building plans
architect blueprints
storage documentation
manufacturer's recommendations
It is critical that inspectors diligently inspect a warehouse's:
smoke detectors
architect blueprints
ownership documentation
automatic sprinkler system
What is the primary hazard associated with lumberyards?
High storage
Rack failure
Size of the lumberyard
Unpredictable staff presence
The majority of pallets are constructed of:
paper
metal
plastic
wood
What are the two main hazards associated with recycling plants?
High fuel loads and improper storage
Bulk storage and hazardous processes
Bulk storage and limited sight presence
Hazardous processes and high fuel loads
Which facilities present unique challenges due to the quantity of materials, the presence of treated and untreated materials, and the processes used on those materials?
Lumberyards
Warehouses
Recycling facilities
Waste-handling facilities
