Fire Inspector

Chapter 7

Knowledge Check

1. Which of the following statements about fire escape stairs and new construction is MOST accurate?

They may not be used as any part of a means of egress.

They may constitute only half of the required means of egress.

They must meet stricter codes to be used as a means of egress.

They may constitute only one-third of the required means of egress.

2. Which type of locking hardware must have a built-in switch that directly supplies power to the lock?

Bolt locks

Panic hardware

Delayed egress

Electromagnetically locked

3. Which type of exit consists of a means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level?

Vertical exit

Horizontal exit

Exit passageway

Smokeproof enclosure

4. Which of the following should an inspector look for in older buildings?

Mismatched fixtures on the walls

Color schemes that do not match the rest of the building

Concealed penetrations in the walls above decorative-type ceilings

Rough areas or worn edges around walls and around wainscoting

5. Which of the following is the formula for determining the occupant load of a structure, room, or area?

Occupant Load = Net Floor Area x Area per Person

Occupant Load = Net Floor Area ÷ Area per Person

Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area ÷ Net Floor Area

Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area x Area per Person

6. Which type of locking hardware must include a sensor on the egress side that detects an occupant approaching?

Bolt locks

Panic hardware

Access-controlled egress

Electromagnetically locked

7. Which of the following is MOST likely to be a factor in means of egress issues for occupants?

Common areas with multiple exits

Upper level outdoor decks or patios

Improperly designed or marked exits

Buildings that have remained unchanged

8. Horizontal exits may be substituted for other exits if they do not compose more than ____percent of the total exit capacity of the building.

9. Which type of locking hardware activates an audible signal when doors are opened?

Bolt locks

Panic hardware

Delayed egress

Electromagnetically locked

10. The exit requirements for a building take on a higher level of significance and additional exiting system requirements must be met:

when the building is older construction.

when the building is often left unoccupied.

if 25 or more people are in a room or occupancy.

if 50 or more people are in a room or occupancy.

11. Where two or more exits are required, no more than _____ of the exits can be equipped with security grilles.

one-fourth

one-third

one-half

three-quarters

12. Which of the following is a way to make the stair enclosure smokeproof?

Pressurize it

Use all fire-retardant materials

Limit use except in emergency situations

Use double doors at every entrance and exit

13. An exit passageway must be wide enough to accommodate:

all building occupants.

the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.

75% of the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.

90% of the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.

14. Which of the following are usually held open by magnetic devices and close automatically to provide a smoke or fire barrier in a fire-barrier wall?

Swinging doors

Self-closing doors

Class A fire doors

Dual-purpose doors

15. Which of the following would MOST likely be an acceptable bolt lock?

Manually operated flush bolts

Manually operated surface bolts

Thumb-turn bolts that operate independently of the door latch

Deadbolt locks that operate with the action of the latch and do not require keys, special tools, or knowledge to operate.

16. Which regulation made ramps more common in occupancies in the United States?

Access America Act of 1995

Federal Fair Labor Act of 2000

Public Use Occupancy Statute of 2005

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

17. Which of the following is an important life safety function of doors?

Allow the fire to be confined to one area

Allow rooms with doors to be used as areas of refuge

Separate multi-use occupancy hazards from areas without hazards

Separate occupants from the movement of fire, smoke, and other toxic gases

18. When codes require exit illumination, the illumination must be:

continuous during periods of occupancy.

continuous whether the building is occupied or unoccupied.

powered such that no single lighting unit will fail during occupancy.

19. Which of the following are stairways that are designed to limit the penetration of smoke, heat, and toxic gases into the stairway?

Vertical exit

Horizontal exit

Exit passageway

Smokeproof enclosure

20. Why is the type of floor covering a frequent source of concern for inspectors?

Floor coverings wear out quickly

They do not fall under any codes

Unapproved materials are often used during remodeling

Fire and life safety hazards are often concealed under floor covering

21. Which of the following statements about exit passageways is MOST accurate?

They need not be constructed of fire-resistant-rated material.

They can be constructed of lower fire-resistant-rated material than the exit stairs.

They must be constructed of higher fire-resistant-rated material than the exit stairs.

They must be constructed of the same fire-resistant-rated material as the exit stairs.

22. How often should the auxiliary power supply and emergency lighting system be tested?

Weekly and annually

Monthly and annually

Quarterly and annually

Bi-annually and annually

23. A ceiling that is part of a means of egress:

does not need to have a fire-resistance rating.

can have a lower fire-resistance rating than the walls.

must have the same fire-resistance rating as the walls.

must have a greater fire-resistance rating than the walls.

24. Which of the following will automatically unlock many types of locking hardware?

Loss of power

Presence of fire

Presence of smoke

Building panic buttons

25. Which of the following is a protected path consisting of exit components constructed of approved fire-resistance-rated assemblies?

Exit

Exit access

Exit pathway

Exit discharge

26. The basic elements of a means of egress are:

exit opening, exit pathway.

exit access, exit, exit discharge.

primary and secondary exit pathways.

exit input, exit output, secondary exit.

27. Which of the following leads from an occupied portion of a building or structure to the exit?

Exit access

Primary exit

Tertiary exit

Exit discharge

28. The means of egress must terminate in a public way or a(an):

area of refuge.

outdoor patio or deck.

lower level common area.

storm shelter or safe room.

29. 4. Which regulation requires areas of refuge in some occupancies as a way to protect people who are mobility impaired?

Access for Individuals Act

Common Areas Access Act

Americans with Disabilities Act

Federal Public Use Building Statute

30. Horizontal exits require fire walls or fire-barrier walls with at least:

a 1-hour fire-resistance rating.

a 2-hour fire-resistance rating.

the same rating as interior finishes.

the same rating as areas of refuge.

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