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What device can be installed to close a fire door quickly?

A

Smoke detector

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Which type of walls act as barriers to fire spread?

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Fire-rated partition walls

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Most HVAC systems are designed to _____ upon detection of smoke conditions within the system.

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turn off immediately

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How does the presence of an automatic sprinkler system typically impact the fire-resistance rating required for a fire wall?

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May reduce or eliminate the need for fire walls

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Kitchen grease exhaust ducts require _____ fire-resistive separation.

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1-hour

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What agency has attempted to study the relationship between types of finishes and fire behavior?

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National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Which of the following can reduce the flame spread rating of some interior wood finishes?

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Fire-retardant coatings

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Which test is MOST commonly used to evaluate surface-burning characteristics of materials?

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The Steiner Tunnel Test

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A flush door is sometimes referred to as a _____ door.

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slab

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Model codes require refrigeration machinery rooms to be equipped with:

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gas detection systems.

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During a daytime structure fire, what risk does a solar panel system pose for firefighters?

A

System may continue to produce electricity

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Which type of window is a double-hung configuration?

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Moveable

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Which of the following statements about flame spread rating is MOST accurate?

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It is not an absolute measure of fire travel.

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Which type of refrigerant presents the greater threat?

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Type B

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What fire protection devices are required in ductwork that penetrates fire walls?

A

Dampers with activating devices and smoke detectors

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Which of the following statements about solar panels is MOST accurate?

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They can hinder access/egress pathways on a roof.

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Which class of interior floor finish can withstand higher temperatures before igniting?

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Class I

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Generally, exit doors used as a means of egress must be _____ doors.

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swinging

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Fire-rated door assemblies are manufactured, assembled, and installed in accordance with specific requirements that have been tested and listed by:

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independent testing laboratories.

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Under fire conditions, a fire wall must have sufficient structural stability to:

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allow the collapse of construction on either side without the wall itself collapsing.

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Vertical openings that are commonly left unprotected include:

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space around pipes and cables.

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A(An) _____ is the oldest and simplest detection device that can activate a fire door.

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fusible link

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A numerical evaluation of the flammability of interior materials is:

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the flame spread rating.

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Which of the following is a functional role of a ceiling?

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Act as part of a fire-resistive assembly

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Which type of transformer poses the threat of a combustible liquid leak?
Oil-cooled or oil-filled
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Which type of fire door closure is intended for use with a sliding fire door?
Door operating devices
27
Red oak flooring has a flame-spread and smoke-developed index of:
100
28
Fire wall ratings depend on:
occupancies being separated and the reason for the separation.
29
In what way does the combustibility of an interior finish contribute to fire behavior?
Adds to the intensity of the fire because it contributes fuel
30
Any penetrations through a hoistway wall must:
be done with an appropriately rated assembly.
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What can building and fire inspectors use to identify fire door classification when in the field?
Fire door labels
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Where are active smoke-control systems most applicable?
High-rise structures
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What are fire-rated partitions designed to do?
Contain fire to one area
34
Why are wood shingles and shakes treated with fire-retardant chemicals difficult for inspectors to identify?
Paper identification labels are not visible after installation.
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What type of door may be installed on some hoistways?
Swinging door
36
The building and fire codes specify the requirements for the _____ of stairs.
construction and use
37
Where can an inspector find information on the rework and replacement of roof coverings?
Codes
38
Manifold exhaust ducts typically have separate _____ for each hood.
fire suppression systems
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What must an inspector verify has been installed and maintained when inspecting vertical shafts and utility chases?
Firestopping
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What do model building codes require for nearly every new hoistway?
Venting at the top
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The flame spread rating developed in the tunnel test is a means of comparing the surface flammability of a material to:
standard materials.
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What is the main advantage of a sliding door?
They don't have door swing.
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A _____ can be installed in large, vertical overhead doors to act as a means of egress.
swinging door
44
When the continuity of an assembly is destroyed, it cannot function as a:
fire barrier.
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A stair's rise and run refers to minimum and maximum rise and:
tread.
46
Which type of roof covering has excellent resistance to flying embers?
Clay and slate tiles
47
What materials are often required for ceilings as a fire-resistant component?
Gypsum board and mineral tiles
48
Which of the following statements about generators is MOST accurate?
Generators can have the capacity to provide power to the entire building or operation.
49
Codes require that glass doors be made of:
tempered glass.
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Which of the following statements about the smoke-developed index measure is MOST accurate?
It does not measure the toxicity of products of combustion.
51
Why are breaches in party walls against code regulations?
Breaches make it possible for fires to communicate from building to building.
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Which of the following statements about revolving doors is MOST accurate?
Using revolving doors as a means of egress is restricted.
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What can decrease the classification requirement of an interior floor finish?
Automatic sprinkler system
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An inspector should evaluate fire doors based on:
locally adopted codes.
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What is the purpose of an enclosure wall?
To prevent the vertical spread of fire through a building
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What inspection challenges do curtain walls pose?
They conceal the structural details of a building.
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Which fire door classification method is still approved for use?
Hourly fire protection rating
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What kind of fire walls are self supporting and independent of the building frame?
Freestanding walls
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Codes establish three classifications for interior finishes to restrict their use in:
exit corridors.
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Why is the structural floor system difficult to inspect?
Because it is usually covered with some type of floor covering
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In open areas like atriums, building codes require:
automatic sprinklers.
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What type of enclosure walls may exist in old, fire-resistive structures?
Hollow, clay-tile
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What needs to be located near a rolling steel fire door in order to prevent a dangerous dead end when it closes?
Swinging door
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What should an inspector verify about the materials, wires, ducts, and pipes stored in concealed interior ceilings?
They are rated for plenum use.
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Swinging fire doors are required to:
swing in the direction of egress travel.
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Fire doors _____ egress pathways.
protect
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The _____ of a floor assembly plays a primary role in preventing vertical fire spread.
fire resistance
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Identify the BEST example of a vertical penetration.
Elevator shaft
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What degree of fire resistance are structural members incorporated into the fire wall required to have?
The same degree of resistance as the fire wall
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If metal bars or grilles are encountered during an inspection, what should the inspector do?
Test the operation
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What is the difference between a fire partition and a fire barrier?
Fire barriers are required to terminate at the floor or roof deck.
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Which of the following might be found in a utility chase?
Plumbing
73
Stairs that are part of a means of egress system are called:
protected stairs.
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What does the smoke-developed index measure?
Relative visual obscurity
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The fire resistance of a concrete floor depends on the _____ of the supporting steel.
fireproofing
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In structures built before 1950, inspectors might find _____ in the electrical system.
fuse boxes
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What presents a specific concern about the flame resistance of wood floors?
The floor's finish
78
Inspectors must verify that building services have been installed and maintained according to:
locally adopted codes.
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Where is most grease extraction and control equipment installed?
On the roof
80
What type of shingle produces characteristically black smoke?
Asphalt shingles
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For which building types are inspectors MOST likely to encounter different classifications of fire doors?
Older buildings
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What does the ASTM E-119 test evaluate?
Ability of structural assemblies to carry a structural load and act as a fire barrier
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