Fire Inspector

Chapter 9

Knowledge Check

1. According to NFPA® National Electric Code, Class I locations contain:
2. Which of the following is an unsafe behavior related to unintentional ignition sources?
3. Who is usually responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems in retail outlets?
4. Who is responsible for tracking changes to an electrical system?
5. Equipment used in areas where explosive concentrations of __________ may exist must be equipped with special wiring and other electrical equipment for safety purposes.
6. Dispensing equipment for handling flammable or combustible liquids must be kept in:
7. Of the primary storage methods, which common storage method represents the most challenging fire protection problem?
8. What should inspectors review before conducting an inspection at a storage facility or retail outlet?
9. Which of the following is MOST accurate about pallet storage hazards?
10. Who should inspectors notify if they encounter an unsafe situation created by the improper use of electrical equipment?
11. When it comes to open burning, what do most model fire codes require for individuals?
12. Fire has the least chance to develop in which kind of common storage method?
13. What can an inspector do about an observed unsafe behavior?
14. When there is a pattern of higher activity in a warehouse when it approaches capacity or when higher-risk materials are stored, the inspector should:
15. Which of the following is something an inspector should pay special attention when inspecting storage facilities?
16. Which of the following statements about arcing is MOST accurate?
17. Which of the following is a common cause of electrical hazard fires?
18. Which of the following is MOST likely to lead to the issue of defective or improper electrical installations?
19. Which of the following is a recommendation for exposure protection?
20. During a fire, an inspector is responsible for accurately identifying and describing conditions within storage facilities and big-box stores to:
21. The structural framework onto which pallets or other materials are placed describes which type of storage method?
22. Which commodity must be considered high-piled combustible storage if stored above a specific height above the fmished floor?
23. According to NFPA® National Electric Code, Class III locations contain:
24. When a more challenging commodity is introduced or the height of storage is increased, the ________ evaluated to confirm the protection is adequate.
25. An open flame is an example of which of the following unsafe behaviors?
26. Who can provide information to occupants about unsafe behaviors during facility surveys and preincident inspections?
27. According to NFPA® National Electric Code, Class II locations contain:
28. Obstructions that prevent a safe and orderly exit are an example of which type of unsafe behavior?
29. Which of the following is an example of improper use and storage of flammable and combustible liquids?
30. Which of the following activities is considered open burning under most model fire codes?