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07/07/2011

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Term
What color placard is used to indicate oxidizer hazards?
Definition
Yellow
Term
Which device opens well below any pressure that would
threaten the integrity of the tank?
Definition
Pressure-relief valve
Term
Which type of water-flow control valve uses a butterfly
valve?
Definition
PIV
Term
What percentage of a message that a person hears do they
remember after 48 hours?
Definition
25 percent
Term
Which is designed to guard against leakage from the inner
vessel on an inside tank?
Definition
Safety vent
Term
During which event do conditions in the compartment change
very rapidly from partial to full involvement?
Definition
Flashover
Term
How often must the antifreeze solution be changed when
used in an antifreeze sprinkler system?
Definition
Once per year
Term
What is the greatest concern in relation to extinguisher
reliability?
Definition
Temperature
Term
Which type of nozzles are generally used for local
application carbon dioxide systems?
Definition
Low-velocity
Term
What are flammable solids very susceptible to?
Definition
Moisture
Term
What type of course is created when bricks are placed
vertically on end when constructing a masonry wall?
Definition
Soldier
Term
Which is the most commonly found fire pump in stationary
fire-suppression systems?
Definition
Horizontal split-case
Term
What is the important thing to remember about steel as a
building component?
Definition
Heat will affect the member
Term
What height are nonreinforced masonry walls usually
limited to?
Definition
Six stories
Term
Which liquid can be used to package a
solid material to prevent a reaction from occurring?
Definition
Oil
Term
How many exits must there be as a minimum from any
mezzanine with an occupant load of 500 persons or less?
Definition
Two
Term
Which type of ionizing radiation contains ultrahigh energy
particles which can be stopped by a large mass of water?
Definition
Neutron
Term
What is the interlocking network of water mains that
compose a water distribution system called?
Definition
Grid
Term
What is the maximum number of layers of roofing material
that can be installed on any roof?
Definition
Two
Term
How often should lead-acid and primary batteries be
inspected in the detection and alarm systems?
Definition
Monthly
Term
What types of means of egress components
includes light and signs intended to guide occupants to exits?
Definition
Passive
Term
How high above the floor should the bottom of the floor
proximity exit sign be located?
Definition
Between 6 and 8 inches (150 mm and 200 mm)
Term
In which section of the Hazardous Materials Guide for
First Responders is the summary information for less
commonly encountered materials located?
Definition
Section 3
Term
What coloration is used around the symbol of chemical
hazards by the U.S. and Canadian military to indicate the
presence of highly toxic chemical agents that may cause
death?
Definition
Red
Term
How many times is the foam solution expanded when it is
discharged from the sprinkler in the foam-water system?
Definition
Six to eight
Term
From what distance is the infrared detector designed to
respond to 1 square foot (0.09 square meters) of fire ?
Definition
50 feet (16 m)
Term
What type of device usually holds open self-closing doors?
Definition
Magnetic devices
Term
Which category of corrosives are noncombustible, but may
support combustion or cause certain materials to
spontaneously ignite?
Definition
Halogens
Term
At what level above grade does NFPA 61 recommend wet or
dry standpipes be provided to operating levels in grain
facilities?
Definition
80 feet
Term
Which type of roof covering will retain the fire until
extreme temperatures exist and the roof melts and
collapses?
Definition
Metal
Term
In which type of light-wood framing are the studs
continuous from the sill to the top plate of the roof
line?
Definition
Balloon
Term
Who controls the storage of explosives and blasting agents
in the U.S. and Canada?
Definition
Federal government
Term
In which occupancy type does the inspector ensure that the
range, filters and ducts are clean?
Definition
Kitchen
Term
What is the nominal thickness of boards?
Definition
2 Inches
Term
What is the minimum flow rate needed to flush underground
pipes during the acceptance testing of private water
supply systems?
Definition
10 feet per second
Term
What is the most common route of entry into the body by a
toxic chemical?
Definition
Inhalation
Term
Who should be brought in on the situation when a code
issue is beyond the abilities of the jurisdiction?
Definition
Fire protection engineer
Term
What is the key to safety as it relates to hazardous
materials?
Definition
Providing information and training
Term
Which two elements are used to define the construction
type?
Definition
Materials and fire performance for each building element
Term
What color are manual pull stations generally?
Definition
Red
Term
What is the maximum size storage in a warehouse allowed for the ordinary-hazard occupancy classification?
Definition
12 square feet (Pg 433)
Term
What is allowed to penetrate the
interior protected stairway?
Definition
Lighting
Term
Which type of construction do model building codes specify
shaft-enclosure protection must be?
Definition
Fire-resistive
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