DoD Fire Inspector I questions with
100% correct answers.
Commercial Publications for Fire Inspector includes: ANS - National Fire Code
Life Safety Code Handbook
IFSTA Manuals
Tools to always bring with you on an inspection are.. ANS - ..tape measurer (50ft), clipboard, flashlight,
notebook and a camera
What is the difference between UFC 3-600-1 and DoD Instruction 6055.06? ANS - UFC: fire
codes/standards adopted by all DoD departments
DoD: establishes the foundation for prevention and education
Dry Pipe sprinkler systems that hold 500 gallons or more.. ANS - ..must be equipped with a quick-
opening device unless the most remote location of the structure can be reached with water within 60
seconds
Sprinklers can be activated by detectors or.. ANS - ..mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically
What three types of sprinklers are there? ANS - Pendant(most common), upright and sidewall
The orifice size dictates.. ANS - ..how much water flow will come out of the sprinkler
What detects the presence of a suspected fire? ANS - An actuator in a dry chemical system (NFPA 17)
Standpipes have a total of three classes.. ANS - ..Class I: regular connection
Class II: pre connected hose for occupants
Class III: combo with a separate connection for class I
, What two components are required for a fire alarm system? ANS - A detection device and a notification
appliance
What smoke detector contains small amounts of radiation? ANS - Ionization smoke detector
How to determine gross floor area (square footage) ANS - W x H
Net floor area ANS - Subtract all fixed objects
Occupant load ANS - GA/NA divided by code
Door openings are required to have a clear width of ANS - ..no less than 32 inches
The elevation on both sides of a door.. ANS - ..shall not vary by more than 1/2 an inch
Panic hardware must be installed on a door ANS - Between 34-48 inches from the floor level
Panic hardware cannot exceed ANS - 15 lbs of force
Panic hardware must extend across the door ANS - No less than 1/2 the size of the door
Minimum stairway width is.. ANS - ..44 inches, existing is 36 inches
Handrail height is.. ANS - 35 inches for an acceptable height
Emergency lighting is to be tested.. ANS - ..monthly for 30 seconds with a required interval of 3-5
weeks at a time in-between tests
100% correct answers.
Commercial Publications for Fire Inspector includes: ANS - National Fire Code
Life Safety Code Handbook
IFSTA Manuals
Tools to always bring with you on an inspection are.. ANS - ..tape measurer (50ft), clipboard, flashlight,
notebook and a camera
What is the difference between UFC 3-600-1 and DoD Instruction 6055.06? ANS - UFC: fire
codes/standards adopted by all DoD departments
DoD: establishes the foundation for prevention and education
Dry Pipe sprinkler systems that hold 500 gallons or more.. ANS - ..must be equipped with a quick-
opening device unless the most remote location of the structure can be reached with water within 60
seconds
Sprinklers can be activated by detectors or.. ANS - ..mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically
What three types of sprinklers are there? ANS - Pendant(most common), upright and sidewall
The orifice size dictates.. ANS - ..how much water flow will come out of the sprinkler
What detects the presence of a suspected fire? ANS - An actuator in a dry chemical system (NFPA 17)
Standpipes have a total of three classes.. ANS - ..Class I: regular connection
Class II: pre connected hose for occupants
Class III: combo with a separate connection for class I
, What two components are required for a fire alarm system? ANS - A detection device and a notification
appliance
What smoke detector contains small amounts of radiation? ANS - Ionization smoke detector
How to determine gross floor area (square footage) ANS - W x H
Net floor area ANS - Subtract all fixed objects
Occupant load ANS - GA/NA divided by code
Door openings are required to have a clear width of ANS - ..no less than 32 inches
The elevation on both sides of a door.. ANS - ..shall not vary by more than 1/2 an inch
Panic hardware must be installed on a door ANS - Between 34-48 inches from the floor level
Panic hardware cannot exceed ANS - 15 lbs of force
Panic hardware must extend across the door ANS - No less than 1/2 the size of the door
Minimum stairway width is.. ANS - ..44 inches, existing is 36 inches
Handrail height is.. ANS - 35 inches for an acceptable height
Emergency lighting is to be tested.. ANS - ..monthly for 30 seconds with a required interval of 3-5
weeks at a time in-between tests
