TCFP Inspector's Class/98 Questions With Correct Solutions

Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector? A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety. B) Perform plans reviews. C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards. D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. - ANSWERSPerform plans reviews. Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety are developed by the following organizations except: ASTM International, National Fire Protection Assoc., American National Standards Institute, Underwriters Laboratories - ANSWERSAmerican National Standards Institute Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of the exhaust hood require what? a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility d. A liquid tight continuous external weld - ANSWERSA liquid tight continuous external weld A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their intended use and certifies them as safe describes: A) ASTM International B) American National Standards Institute C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc. D) Standards Council of Canada - ANSWERSUnderwriters Laboratories Inc. Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to show structure, facility, or site information? A. Plot plan B. Aerial view C. Floor plan D. Elevation view - ANSWERSAerial view Structural lumber has a moisture content of ___________% or less. 25% 19% 15% 12% - ANSWERS19% Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and local regulations? A). Day care B). Jail C). Post office D). Medical facility - ANSWERSPost office The typical life cycle of a model code edition is ___ years. a. 5-7 b. 2-3 c. 7-10 d. 3-5 - ANSWERS3-5 For Dry systems exceeding 500 gallons, there must be a quick opening device installed unless water is delivered to the system test connection within a specific time frame. What is this time frame? A. 30 seconds B. 60 seconds C. Not more than 30 seconds D. Not more than 60 seconds - ANSWERSNot more than 60 seconds Which of the following is an inspector not authorized to do? A. Issue a summons. B. Issue citations. C. File complaints for code violations. D. Prosecute an offender in a court of law. - ANSWERSProsecute an offender in a court of law. While exercising enforcement power, it is essential that the inspector ensure that the rights of the accused are protected and that ______________ is practiced. A.) Worksite Safety B.) Due Process C.) Customer Appreciation D.) Strict Compliance - ANSWERSDue Process T or F Federal and some state/provincial-owned buildings located within the local jurisdiction are required to comply with local codes. - ANSWERSFalse An educational occupancy is any building or portion of a building that is used for the purpose of education of ___ or more persons from preschool through the 12th grade. a. 6 b. 5 c. 10 d. 2 - ANSWERS6 The term is used to describe a set of requirements similar to a standard. A consensus organization, such as NFPA, develop these codes that contain agreed-upon requirements for such areas as fire and life safety designs and installations. A. Performance Code B. Prescriptive Code C. Model Code D. Uniform Fire Code - ANSWERSModel Code The demolition of a structure is included in what type/category of inspection? A. Change of occupancy B. Eminent hazard C. New Construction D. Response to a complaint - ANSWERSNew Construction An inspector assembles all of the necessary tools and equipment and PPE that may be needed for an inspection. Which of the following is NOT on the general list of commonly used items for fire inspections: A. Gloves B. Safety shoes or boots C. Thermal imagining camera D. Flashlight - ANSWERSThermal imagining camera The lightly constructed panel doors or glass doors used in general construction cannot act as barriers to high temperatures developed in a fire. Which of the following is NOT one of the three methods of classifying fire doors? A. Alphabetical letter designation B. Color coded designation C. Hourly fire-protection rating D. Combination of hour and letter - ANSWERSColor coded designation The fire prevention division is managed by the _____________ , who typically holds the equivalent rank of assistant or deputy chief. A. City Marshal B. Fire Marshal C. Lead Inspector D. Deputy Marshal - ANSWERSFire Marshal Because they are extremely unsafe and unreliable, _________________________ may not be used as any part of a means of egress in new construction. A. Internal fire escape stairs B. Outside fire slides C. External fire escape stairs D. None of the above - ANSWERSExternal fire escape stairs Circle some of the duties of an inspector A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety B) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards C) Interrogate citizens for not getting a permit D) A and B - ANSWERSA and B What is an advantage of performance-based standards? A) Performance-based standards specify exactly what techniques and materials are required for compliance. B) Performance-based standards require significant technical expertise to implement. C) Performance-based standards allow for flexibility in meeting needs of AHJ, owners and insurance companies. D) Performance-based standards do not require frequent inspections or continued testing. - ANSWERSPerformance-based standards allow for flexibility in meeting needs of AHJ, owners and insurance companies. . A ___ is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees through a consensus process. A. code B. standard C. regulation D. legal document - ANSWERSstandard Sanctions are issued if the violation is not corrected in a certain time. Which of the follow is not correct? A.) Citations B.) Complaints C.) Fines D.) Warrant - ANSWERSWarrant While _______ provides additional flexibility, there are difficulties associated with enforcement. A. Prescriptive Codes B. Performance Codes C. Consensus Codes D. Local Codes - ANSWERSPerformance Codes Which of the following is NOT a type of Inspection Drawing? A. Plot Plan B. Floor Plan C. Elevation View D. Venn Diagram - ANSWERSVenn Diagram A ___________ is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction. A) Standard B) Rule C) Code