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What is the maximum distance to a type K extinguisher and what is the clearance from combustible material to the activator? - ✔✔30 feet distance from the extinguisher maximum and 18 inches required between the cooking, combustible material and the activator. What are the minimum measurements in height, width and angle of approach for a fire lane? - ✔✔Height is 13 feet and 6 inches. Must be 20 feet wide and no greater than 8 degrees on approach or departure. How far designates a dead end road? - ✔✔Those that extend farther than 150 feet. What type of agent is used in a paint Booth? - ✔✔Dry Chemical system In the electrical plans the circle with 2 lines are what? What are the circles with a s and the plain circles mean? What does three cross hatches across the wires mean? - ✔✔Two lines are outlets. Circles with an S is a switch, and plain circle is a light box. Three cross hatches means there are 3 wires in the run. Regarding institutional health care facilities do they have more than 1 code that applies? - ✔✔Yes. They qualify as a Occupational or Institutional I-2 and A-2 for the restaurant, and Business group B for the educational portion. What type of code has more freedom? - ✔✔Performance based standards allow for flexibility in meeting needs of AHJ, owners, and insurance companies. What is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction? - ✔✔Code
What is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees through a consensus process? - ✔✔Standard What is a clause in a law or ordinance that stipulates the periodic review of government agencies and programs in order to continue their existence? - ✔✔Sunset Provision The inspector's job is to verify code compliance. If the design was deficient and the problem was missed by the inspector, who is responsible for ensuring compliance? - ✔✔The owner. To avoid issuing permits in error, the AHJ can require special inspections for complex processes or construction and certification of compliance from the special inspector. What is a group of systems that require some amount of action or motion in order to work efficiently in the event of a fire? - ✔✔Active Fire Protection AFP Does an Inspector 1 review plans? - ✔✔no What is the NFPA number for the Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing systems? - ✔✔ 2001 What Glass is stronger than annealed glass of the same size and thickness? It is also more resistant to thermally induced stresses, but not as resistant as fully tempered glass? - ✔✔Heat Strengthened glass What glass is not fire restive and can't be used where fire rated wall assembly is required? - ✔✔Glass Block Which glass has a 45 minute rating when it is part of a fire door or window? - ✔✔Wired Glass What Glass does not use wires and are made of a combination of glass and plastic? - ✔✔Fire rated glass What are the two types of hydrants that we use? - ✔✔Dry barrel for colder climates where it can freeze, and wet barrel.
What is the source of information for interior flame spread and speed of flame test? - ✔✔Steiner Tunner Test. Produces number evaluation of flammability of interior materials known as Flame Spread Rating. Smoke developed index is the measurement of smoke. What standpipes Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 are used by whom? - ✔✔Fire fighters for Class 1, Occupants for class 2, and both fire fighter and Occupants for Class 3. In a dry sprinkler system is there water in the riser? - ✔✔No. There is compressed air. They are used where freezing temperatures are likely. Buildings with lookouts, security, high traffic at odd hours are likely what hazard? - ✔✔Drug lab Where are pre-action systems are used where and how? - ✔✔In high value areas. The pipe is dry and detection device triggers water flow control valve to open. What is the difference between the Heat of Combustion versus Heat release Rate aka HHR? - ✔✔The heat of combustion of a fuel is the total amount of fuel that is burned or oxidized. The Heat Release Rate is the total amount of heat released per unit time. HHR is measured in Kilowatts kw or Megawatts MW of output. How should you move large compressed gas cylinders? - ✔✔Roll on cylinder's edge. Don't drag or use an electromagnet. What are the dangers of cryogenic liquids? - ✔✔High liquid to vapor ratio which can lead to explosions, Inherent hazard associated with the gas is intensified in liquid form, and the boiling point is - 130 degrees. What should you do to dented cylinders? - ✔✔Remove them What do the acronyms REACT and RACE stand for and where are they used? - ✔✔Remove patient from danger, Ensure door is closed, Activate fire alarm or Law enforcement, Call Fire or police, and Try to
extinguish or help those at risk. RACE is Remove patients, Alert 911, Confine area, Extinguish. Used in hospitals. In the ERG or Emergency Guide Response Guide what are the yellow pages for? - ✔✔Number Index. It enables responders to quickly identify the Initial Action Guide, orange pages, using the ID number of the material involved. In the ERG or Emergency Guide Response Guide what are the Green Pages for? - ✔✔Table of Isolation and Protective Action Distances. Provides two different types of recommended safe distances: Initial isolation, and Protective action distances. What does a Pitot Tube and Gauge measure? - ✔✔The velocity pressure of the stream which is used to calculate the GPM or Water flow calculation. It measures in psi. Does a fire lane access have to be present during demolition? - ✔✔Yes. Fire lanes, and all fire protection systems and hydrants need to be accessible and operational. Keys, emergency contact, and site plans need to be in the security office or Command post, and trash disposed of daily. Between Pallet storage, Rack storage, and solid piling, which gives fire the least chance to develop? - ✔✔Solid piling. limits the air space between the fuel units. Pallet have the 4 inchs between pallets, rack exposes more surface area to fire. According to NFPA 10 Standard for portable Fire Extinguishers, how often do business owners have to do inspections? - ✔✔Monthly Loading and unloading stations for Class 1A thru 1C liquids must be located no closer that what from storage tanks, property lines, or adjacent buildings? - ✔✔25 feet What is the minimum space between the ground and the bottom of the extinguisher and the maximum height of a mounted extinguisher that is less than 40 pounds? - ✔✔Minimum space from ground is 4 inches and Maximum height is 60 inches or 5 feet above the ground. Extinguisher that are more than 40 pounds the top can't be more than 3.5 feet high.
What color is a Class A hydrant and what would be it's fire flow? - ✔✔Chrome yellow, of course, but also the top and nozzle cap colors would be green. The green hydrant should flow from 1000 gpm to 1499. Remember green is go. What color is a Class B hydrant and what would be it's fire flow? - ✔✔Chrome yellow, of course, but also the top and nozzle caps would be Orange. it's fire flow would be from 500 to 999 GPM. So, remember orange for caution on the water source. What color is a Class C hydrant and what would be it's fire flow? - ✔✔Chrome yellow of course, but also the top and nozzle caps would be Red. It's fire flow would be less than 500 gpm. So remember, worse hydrants are red.
