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What NFPA standard covers sprinkler systems ANS - NFPA 13
A live fire watch is needed if the fire alarm system is OOS for what length of time? ANS - 4 hours or
more
what is a common type of indicating valve? ANS - OS and Y
What is the max travel distance to an exit in a sprinkler protected education building? ANS - 200 feet
what type of electrical outlet should be installed in bathrooms? ANS - GFCI
The smallest diameter heavy timber can be is? ANS - 8 inches
Is plate glass safety glass? ANS - no
What is the common scale used for floor plan s? ANS - 1/4" = 1 foot
where in a woodworking shop is a fire most likely? ANS - the dust hogger
what is the most critical thing for an inspector to check in a warehouse? ANS - sprinkler system
NFPA 1 definition of highly volatile liquid ANS - boiling point less than 68 F
What is fire resistance? ANS - ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load-bearing ability under
fire conditions
,what is a beam? ANS - a horizontal structure member used between posts, columns, or walls
what is the activation temp of an orange head sprinkler? ANS - 500-575 F (ultra-high class)
Thickness of wood used for fire stopping? ANS - no less than 2 inches
2 types of auto roof vent designs ANS - fusible link, drop-out type
What is the max travel distance on a landing to reach the stairs? ANS - 4 feet
who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire codes? ANS - AHJ
Hazards of dip tank ops ANS - fire involving vapor and air mixtures
what is the hour rating of the roof in a dry cleaning facility ANS - not less than 1 hour
what is the discharge size of the inspectors test connections? ANS - equal in size to the smallest
sprinkler in the system
Fire dampers are activated how? ANS - by fusible links
what is the rating for doors in a smoke proof enclosure ANS - 20 minutes
how many inches per person for bleacher and grandstand seating? ANS - 18inches per person
how often are pumps tested and run for standpipes? ANS - weekly
what is the distance required between explosives and the unpacking area? ANS - 50 ft
, what type of sprinker head hangs down? ANS - pendant
How often are fire service elevators tested? ANS - monthly
is carbon steel used for cryogenic tanks? ANS - no
what is fire load? ANS - the max amount of heat that can be produced if all the combustible materials
in a given area burn
An exhauster releases air to where? ANS - outside atmosphere
Rate of rise detectors depend on what? ANS - expansion characteristics of heat. They activate if temp
rises 12-15 degrees per minute
type of door required for flammable storage room? ANS - self-closing
What is a birds mouth cut? ANS - a cut in a rafter to make it fit flush on the top plate. It consists of the
plumb cut and the seat cut
What is a border line? ANS - located near edge of the sheet of drawing paper, used to separate various
portions of the drawing.
What is the floor plan? ANS - it is a sectional view taken on a horizontal plane 42-48" above the floor
what is an exploded pictorial drawing? ANS - used to show the relative position of pars or construction
detail, to clarify assembly
What type of material is halon ineffective on? ANS - self-oxidizing
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