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LDFR Inspectors Test
2003 International Fire Code
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08/16/2013

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Term

Fire extinguishers shall be located within _____ of pumps, dispencers or storage tank fill-pipe openings.

A. 25"

B. 50"

C. 75"

D. 100"

*NOT DONE

Definition
Term

Use of Class 1 solvents shall be limited to containers of not more than _____ whn used in spotting operations in Class II & Class III-A systems.

A. One pint.

B. One quart.

C. One gallon.

D. Five gallons.

Definition

C. One gallon.

Chap 12 - Dry Cleaning

"The maximum quantity of Type I or II solvents permitted at any work station shall be 1 gallon.

Term

Portable gire extinguishers shall be installed within _____ of commercial cooking equipment.

A. Ready access.

B. Immediate access.

C. 30Ft.

D. 50Ft.

Definition

C. 30 Ft.

Chap 9 - Fire Supression Systems.

904.11.5 - Commercial Cooking Equipment.

"Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided within 30 Ft. travel distance of commercial-type equipment.

Term

Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within _____ of buildings, lot lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress.

A. 50 ft.

B. 25 ft.

C. 20 ft.

D. 15 ft.

Definition

Chap 31 - Corrosive Materials

3104.2.2 - Distance From Storage to Exposures.

"Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within 20 ft. of buildings not associated with the manufacturing or distribution of such materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress."

*"A 2 hr. fire barrier wall without openings or penetrations, and extending not less than 30" above and to the sides of the storage area, is allowed in liew of such distance."

Term

These regulations shall be known as the _____ of (Name of Juristiction), herein refered to as "this code".

A. Fire Code.

B. Municipal fire code.

C. Minimum starndard.

D. Building code.

Definition

Administration

 - Ordinance

  - Section 1.

"... be and is hereby adopted as the fire code of the (Juristiction), in the state of (state name), regulating and governing the safeguarding of life & property fron fire and explosion hazards arising from..."

Term

Nesting is the securing of flat botomed compressed gas cylinders is an upright position within a tight mass using a/an _______.

A. Permanent means of securing in an upright position.

B. Bracing system.

C. Contiguos three-point contact system.

D. Approved means of securing in an upright position.

Definition

C: Contiguose three-point contact system.

Chap 30 - Compressed Gases.

 - 3002 - Definitions.

  - Nesting:

"A method of securing flat-botomed compressed gas cylinders upright in a tight mass using a contiguous three-point contact system whereby all cyliders within a group have a minimum of three points of contact with other cylinders, wall or bracing."

Term

A canopy 1500 occupant load in sizd shall have a minimum of _____ means of egress and each means of egress shall be at least _____ in width.

A. 2; 72 inches.

B. 4; 96 inches

C. 5; 120 inches.

D. 5; 96 inches.

Definition

C: 5; 120 inches.

Chap 24 - Tents, Canopies & Other Membrane Structures.

 - Table 2403.12.2

  - Occupant load 1000 - 1999:

"Minimum # of means of egress = 5"

"Minimum width of each means of egress = 120"

Term

Natural cut trrees shall be prohibited in all of the following except:

A. Group A occupancies.

B. Group B occupancies.

C. Group I-2 occupancies.

D. Group R-1 occupancies.

Definition

B: Group B occupancies.

Chap 8 - Interior finish, decorative materials & furnishings.

 - 804: Decorative Vegitation.

  - 804.1: Natural Cut Trees

   - 804.1.1: Restricted Occupancies:

"Natural cut trees shall be prohibited in group A, E, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2 and R-4 occupancies."

*EXCEPTIONS: - Sprinklers & dwellings.

Term

A bonfire shall not be conducted within _____ of a structure or combustible material unless the bonfire is contained in a BBQ pit.

A. 15"

B. 20"

C. 25"

D. 50"

Definition

D: 50"

Chap 3 - GeneralPrecautions Against Fire.

 - 307.3.1: Bonfires.

"A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50" of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a BBQ pit.

Term

Open burning shall not be conducted within _____ of a structure, unless conducted within an approved container.

A. 15'

B. 20'

C. 25'

D. 50'

Definition

D: 50'

Chap 3 - General Precautions Against Fire.

 - 307.3: Location:

"... open burning shall not be less than 50' from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50' of any structure."

*EXCEPTIONS:

1. Approved container: 15'

2. < 3' wide, 2' high: 25'

Term

Recreational fires shall not be conducted within _____ of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a BBQ pit.

A. 15'

B. 20'

C. 25'

D. 50'

Definition

C: 25'

Chap 3 - General Precautions Against Fire.

 - 307.3.2: Recreational Fires:

"Recreational fires shall not be conducted eithin 25' of a structure or combustible material."

Term

Open burning not exceeding a pile size if 3' or less in diameter and 2' or less in height shall be conducted at least ____ from a structure.

A. 15'

B. 20'

C. 25'

D. 50'

Definition

C: 25'

Chap 3 - General Precautions Against Fire.

 - 307.3

  - Exeptions:

   - #2

"The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25', where the pile size is 3' or less in diameter and 2' or less in height."

Term

Open flame cooking devices shall not be opperated on combustible balconies or within _____ of combustible construction, when not located at a one or two family dwelling and where the balcony is not protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

A. 10'

B. 20'

C. 30'

D. 40'

Definition

A: 10'

Chap 3 - General Precautions Against Fire.

 - 308.3.1 - Open Flame Cooking Devices.

"Open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10' of combustible construction."

EXCEPTIONS:

1. One & two family dwellings.

2. Where building, balconies & decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

Term

Open burning condected within an approved container shall not be less than _____ from a structure.

A. 15'

B. 20'

C. 25'

D. 50'

Definition

A. 15'

Chap 3 - General Precautions Against Fire.

 - 307: Open Burning and Recreational Fires.

  - 307.3: Location

"The location for open burning shall not be less than 50' from any structure."

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Fires is approved containers that are not less than 15' form a structure.

Term

Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed:

A. 30 Days

B. 60 Days

C. 90 Days

D. 120 Days

Definition

C: 90 Days

Chap 6 - Building Services & Systems

 - 605: Electrical Equipment, Wiring & Hazards

  - 605.9: Temporary Wiring

"Temporary wiring for electrical power & lighting installations is allowed for a period not exceed 90 days."

EXCEPTIONS:

 - Construction

Term

An LP-Gas tank of 1500 gallon capacity shall be at least _____ from buildings, public ways, or lot lines that can be built upon.

A. 10'

B. 25'

C. 50'

D. 100'

Definition

A: 10'

Chap 38 - Liquified Petrolium Gases

 - 3804.3: Container Location

  - Table 3804.3

Container capacity: 501 - 2000 gal:

 - Mounded or underground containers: 10'

 - Above ground containers: 25'

Term

Exterior tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles not exceeding _____ continuous area.

A. 500' 2

B. 5,000' 2

C. 50,000' 2

D. 500,000' 2

Definition

B: 5,000' 2

Chap 25 - Tire Rebulding and Tire Storage

 - 2505: Outdoor Storage

  - 2505.1: Individual Piles

"Tire storgae shall be restricted to individual piles not exceeding 5,000' 2 of continuous area. Piles shall not exceed 50,000' 3 (cubed) in volume or 10' in height."

Term

Two LP-Gas tanks of 1000 gal. capacity, separated form each other by 30 ft, shall not be less than _____ from public ways, buildings and lot lines that can be built upon.

A. 10'

B. 25'

C. 30'

D. 50'

Definition

A: 10'

Chap 38 - Liquified Petrolium Gases

 - 3804.3: Caontainer Location

  - Table 3804.3:

Capacity: 2000 gal:

-Mounded or Underground: 10'

-Above Ground: 25' (see E & F)

F: This distance is allowed to be reduced to not less than 10' for a single container of 1,200 gal water capacity or less provided such container is at least 25' form other LP containers of more than 125 gal capacity.

Term

The maximum travel permitted with a Jr. High School not sprinklered is:

A. 150'

B. 200'

C. 250'

D. 300'

Definition

B: 200'

Chap 10 - Means of Egress

 - 1015: Exit Access Travel Distance

  - Table 1015.1:
Occupancy E:

W/O Sprinkers: 200'

W/ Sprinklers: 250'

Term

At least one multi-purpose portable fire extinguisher with a rating of _____ shall be on the roof of a building being covered or repaired.

A. 2A 10B:C

B. 4A 10B:C

C. 2A 20B:C

D. 3A 40B:C

Definition

D: 3A 40B:C

Chap 14 - Fire Safety During Construction & Demolition

 - 1417: Safeguarding Toofing Operations

  - 1417.3:

"Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with section 906. There shall be not less than one multi-purpose portable fir extinguisher with a minimum 3A 40B:C rating on a roof being covered or repaired."

Term

Unless given an exception, door locks on egress doors shall be readily operable form the egress side without ______.

A. Use of a key or special knowledge or effort.

B. Going through two of more doors.

C. A combination key/code lock.

D. Assistance from more than one person.

Definition

A: Use of a key of special knowledge or effort.

Chap 10 - Means of Egress

 - 1008: Doors, Gates & Turnstiles

  - 1008.1.8: Door Operations

"Egress doors shall be readily operable from the egress side withour the use of a key of soecial knowledge of effort."

Term

A rock & roll bat of wood frame construction and very low ceilings, possibly allowing tock bands to use pyrotechnics, and sometimes over crowded, shall conduct fire & evacuation drills at least ______.

A. Monthly

B. Quarterly

C. Quarterly and each shift

D. Annually

Definition

B: Quarterly

Chap 4 - Emergency planning and preparedness

 - 405: Emergency Evacuation Drills

  - Table 405.2

-Occupancy: A (A-2)

-Frequency: Quarterly

-Participation: Employees

Term

A rock & roll bar of wood frame construction and very low ceilings, possibly allowing rock bands to use pyrotechnics, and sometimes over crowded, requires an automatic sprinkler system when _____.

A. The fire area exceeds 5,000' 2.

B. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

C. Tjhe fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.

D. Any one of the above conditions shall warrent the installation of an automatic sprinkler system.

Definition

D: Any one of the above conditions shall wattent the installation of an automatic sprinkler system.

Chap 9 - Fire Protection Systems

 - 903: Automatic Sprinkler Systems

  - 903.2.1.2: Group A-2

"An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000' 2.

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire3 area is located on a floor other than the level of discharge."

Term

Portable extinguishers installed for flammable and combustible liquid spills in occupancies classified as ordinary or moderate hazard shall have a minimum rating of:

A. 10B

B. 20B

C. 40B

D. 80B

E. Both A&B may be correct

Definition

E: Both A&B may be correct.

Chap 9 - Fire Protection Systems

 - 906: Portable Fire Extinguishers

  - Table 906.3(2)

Type of hazard: Ordinary/Moderate

Minimum Extinguisher Rating: 10B or 20B

Term

Construction permits:

A. Are valid intil revoked by the Code official.

B. Are valid for a maximum of 180 calendar days.

C. Become invalid unless the work authorized is commenced within 180 days after its issuance.

D. Can only be approved by the fire marshal.

Definition

C: Become invalid unless the work authorized is commenced within 180 days after its issuance.

Chap 1 - Administration

 - 105.3.1: Expiration

"Construction permits shall automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance."

Term

Occupancies used for the personal care of more than five children older than 2.5 years of age is classified as a/an:

A. Group A occupancy

B. Group B occupancy

C. Group D occupancy

D. Group E occupancy

Definition

D: E occupancy

Chap 2 - Definitions

 - 202: General Definitions

   - (B) Educational jGroup E:

    - Daycare

"The use of a building or structure, or portion there of, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than five childeren older than 2.5 years of age shall be classified as an E occupancy."

Term

Addrss lettes & numbers shall be a minimum of ______.

A. 3" high.

B. 4" high.

C. 6" high.

D. 8" high.

Definition

b: 4" high.

Chap 5 - Fire Service Features

 - 505: Premesis Identification

  - 505.1: Address Numbers

"Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high."

Term

Piles of compost from a minicipal Christmas Tree recycling program shall be limited to _____.

A. 15' high, 150' wide, 250' length

B. 25' high, 150' wide, 250' length

C. 15' high, 250' wide, 150' length

D. 25' high, 250' wide, 150' length

Definition

B: 25' high, 150' wide, 250' length.

Chap 19 - Lumber Yard & Woodworking Facilities

 - 1908: Storage & Processing of Wood Chips, Hogged Material, Fines, Compost and Raw Product Associated With Yard Waste & Recycling Facilities.

  - 1908.3: Size of Piles

"Piles shall not exceed 25' in height, 150' in width and 250' in length."

Term

Containers for self-contained torches fueled with LP-Gas shall be limited to _____.

A. 1 Gal.

B. 1 Lbs.

C. 2.5 Gal.

D. 2.5 Lbs.

Definition

D: 2.5 Lbs.

Chap 38 - Liquified Petrolium Gas

 - 3808: Installation of Equipment

  - 3808.2.1.6: Use With Self-Contained Torch Assemblies

"Portable LP_Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved self-contained torsh assenblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed a water capacity of 2.5 Lbs."

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