Fire Inspector

Chapter 9

Knowledge Check

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