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NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector 11. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners is
through : - answerA follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the
facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - answerJustify a
recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - answerThey are
very useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the : -
answerExterior .
5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to install a
sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - answerFire Protection Equipment
permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - answerOccupancy classification .
7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - answerEnables the
reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - answerMechanical plans
9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you know
what day it is ? " - answerYes !
10. When giving testimony in court , you should : - answerOnly state information you
know is factual .
11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also can
be used : - answerAs a basis for legal action
12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is occupied
by persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves because of security
measures not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : - answerDetention and
correctional occupancy !
,Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations under
conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correctional
occupancies . - answerResidential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is : - answerMeasured wall to wall .
15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing rated
doors is called a : - answerSmoke proof enclosure
16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - answerEquipped with door closers
and automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with : - answerGypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as : - answerFreestanding
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________,
and _____________ - answerstairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or
joist of an equal span . - answerTrusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : -
answerFloor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - answerInherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - answerinterior or
exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is extremely
important . - answerProducts or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : -
answerExit stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - answerlimited - combustible .
27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door ? -
answerRequired fire protection rating
28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable
environment for occupants . - answerHVAC
29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? - answerWired glass
, 30. The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up
to and including four stories in height is : - answerNFPA 13R
31 . _____________ pressure may be produced by an elevated water supply . -
answerStatic
32. The full name of an OS & Y valve is : - answerOutside - stem and yoke valve
33. Direct pumping water systems are those in which water : - answerIs pumped directly
into the distribution systrm
34. Residual pressure is defined as : - answerThe pressure remaining in a water supply
system while water is flowing
35. The velocity pressure recorded by a pitot tube and a gauge is known as
_______________ pressure . - answerFlow
36. The color of a sprinkler head rated 135 ° to 170 ° F is : - answerUncolored or black
37. Storage and all obstructions should be no closer than ____________ inches to
sprinkler heads . - answer18
38. Which is an alarm system that ties several separate local alarm systems not under
its ownership into one location ? - answerCentral station
39. Flame detectors detect ___________ and __________ light spectrums . -
answerUltra - violet / infrared
40. A projected beam smoke detector is useful in : - answerLarge atriums
41. Which alarm system is either automatically retransmitted or directly transmitted to
the fire department ? - answerAuxiliary
42. Energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area are best protected with
extinguishers that have a ___________ rating . - answerClass C
43. Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires should be identified by a ___________
containing the letter A. If colored , it should be _____________. - answerTriangle ,
green
44. Fires involving flammable liquids , greases , and gases are ______________ fires -
answerClass B
45. A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is
rated for use on ____________ fires . - answerClass C
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