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Florida Fire Inspector Questions And Correct AnswersTraditional fire and building codes are called? Right Ans - descriptive codes
Contour line that are close together on a plan indicate _______? Right Ans - a
steep slope
At what height can water be effectively pumped from the ground level with
adequate pressure? Right Ans - 300 ft
A set of architectural drawings must contain a __________ to be considered a
valid set of plans. Right Ans - architects signature
A _______ is a collection or body of rules pertaining to one subject area such as
buildings, fires, and motor vehicles. Right Ans - code
Fire codes typically address membrane structures with a life of how many
days? Right Ans - >180 days
Fire rated walls are examples of _____ fire protection features. Right Ans -
passive
What is an exploded Pictorial Drawing? Right Ans - used to clarify
assembly
One unavoidable problem with standpipe systems is the variation of ____ with
building height. Right Ans - pressure
Where are the notes placed for a welding symbol? Right Ans - in the
welding schedule
Buildings constructed without final occupancy in mind are called? Right
Ans - spec buildings
A ________ plans shows the overall project layout including features such as
building areas, location, setbacks, etc. Right Ans - plot
,What term is used to define the final set of plans or drawings that are saved as
a permanent record? Right Ans - as-built plans
Contemporary Sprinkler systems are designed using ____________ calculations.
Right Ans - hydraulic
What type of plan would a HVAC system be shown? Right Ans - mechanical
What is the purpose of a PRV? Right Ans - Device designed to limit the
standpipe pressure for 2 1/2 inch outlets when the pressure exceeds 175 PSI
Wiring is sometime referred to as a? Right Ans - run
It is common for codes to require a __________ fire-resistive rating for corridor
walls in health care facilities. Right Ans - 1 hour
Any load that is applied at one point or over a small area such as a safe or
heavy piece of equipment is considered a Right Ans - concentrated load
True or Flase, Fire and emergency service plans examiner may not be
involved in the review of structural plans. Right Ans - true
What type of occupancy is considered those in which the quantity or
combustibility of the contents is low and heat-release rates expected are also
low? Right Ans - light hazard
Any effect that a structure must be designed to prevent is best described as a
________? Right Ans - load
_________ plans show where plumbing systems and heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems. Right Ans - mechanical
The purpose of the ___________ beneath the foundation is to distribute the
buildings weight? Right Ans - footing
What type of force is produced in a structural member when it is twisted,
creating shear stresses in the material? Right Ans - torsional
,What type of load would the impact of wind against a buildings wall is known
as? Right Ans - direct pressure load
An alarm system where each part of the system has its own unique address
and talks to the main control panel is known as? Right Ans - addressable
What is the maximum travel distance from any point in a structure to an
extinguisher location? Right Ans - 75ft
What type of drawing provides the most realistic view of how equipment
looks as well as how it is connected? Right Ans - pictorial/rendering
Fire alarms are required to have emergency power systems that may consist
of storage batteries or a combination of an emergency generator and storage
batteries. When an emergency generator is used, storage batteries capable of
supplying the fire alarm system for? Right Ans - 5 min
_____ is a term generally applied to vertical supply pipes used to supply water
to the upper floors. Right Ans - risers
Class 1 standpipe connections must be located in what part of the building?
Right Ans - stairwells
What is the term used to describe equalizing static electrical charge between
an object and the earth? Right Ans - grounding
An _____________ indicates where an alarm or other condition has originated on
the fire alarm system. Right Ans - annunciator panel
What class of standpipe is designed for use by either fire department
personnel or building occupants? Right Ans - class 2
NFPA 14 requires a minimum residual pressure of ________ PSI at the most
remote 2 1/2 " hose valve for Class I and Class III standpipes. Right Ans -
100psi
What term is used to describe equalizing static electrical charges between two
object such as a drum and container? Right Ans - bonding
, Modern elevators that rise more than __________ feet are required to be
equipped with a key operated manual recall or fireman's service systems.
Right Ans - 25ft
PRV devices typically limit the system pressure to a maximum of ________ to
prevent damage to the system. Right Ans - 175psi
In high-rise structures, what is the minimum fire protection rating/separation
for an indoor stationary fire-pump? Right Ans - 2 hours or 50ft from the
building
Gauges not accurate to within ____ of the full scale shall be recalibrated or
replaced. Right Ans - 3%
A method to indicate the elevation of carious building features above an
established reference point is normally called a ______? Right Ans - datum
The most fundamental reason for requiring construction permits is? Right
Ans - protect community health & safety
___________ on water supplies to fire protection systems is required to prevent
potential contamination of domestic water by cross-connection to a non-
domestic source. Right Ans - backflow prevention
An easement is the right or privilege of one party to use the property of
another for a specific and limited purpose. One of the most common easement
uses is the? Right Ans - public utility easement
What term is involved in the permitting process stage of construction or
remodeling of a building? Right Ans - planning & zoning review
Outlet ports on a hydrant must be at least ______ above grade? Right Ans -
1ft 6in above grade (18 inches)
___________are a form of graphic shorthand used to represent both object and
materials. Right Ans - symbols
A section taken parallel to the shorter dimension of a building is known as a
__________ section. Right Ans - transverse
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