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NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector 1 questionswith correct answers respectively.
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners is through : ANS -
A 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 : ANS - Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? ANS - They 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 : ANS - Exterior .
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 ? ANS - Fire Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : ANS - Occupancy classification .
7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : ANS - Enables the reviewer to point
out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? ANS - Mechanical plans
9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you know what day it is ? "
ANS - Yes !
10. When giving testimony in court , you should : ANS - Only state information you know is factual .
,11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also can be used : ANS -
As 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 ) : ANS - Detention 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 . ANS - Residential
occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is : ANS - Measured wall to wall .
15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing rated doors is called a :
ANS - Smoke proof enclosure
16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : ANS - Equipped with door closers and automatic
hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with : ANS - Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as : ANS - Freestanding
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection ______________, and _____________
ANS - stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or joist of an equal
span . ANS - Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : ANS - Floor
, 22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the _________________ fire
resistance of the materials . ANS - Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : ANS - interior or exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is extremely important . ANS
- Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : ANS - Exit stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : ANS - limited - combustible .
27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door ? ANS - Required fire
protection rating
28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable environment
for occupants . ANS - HVAC
29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? ANS - Wired glass
30. The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including
four stories in height is : ANS - NFPA 13R
31 . _____________ pressure may be produced by an elevated water supply . ANS - Static
32. The full name of an OS & Y valve is : ANS - Outside - stem and yoke valve
33. Direct pumping water systems are those in which water : ANS - Is pumped directly into the
distribution systrm
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