Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services 2nd Edition Practice Test

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• Which type of view is a vertical view of a building as if it were cut into two parts?
• Which statement about doors and fire resistance is true based on the material?
• Which NFPA standard outlines the ratings and placement of portable extinguishers?
• For which building system plans should the type of expellant gas and storage container size be documented?
• A section drawing is produced by passing an imaginary cutting through a building. Which term describes that cutting?
• In Real Estate Laws, the right or privilege of one party to use the property of another for a specific and limited purpose is called what?
• What term refers to additional close-up information shown on a particular section of a larger drawing?
• Overpressure is airpressure below normal or atmospheric pressure.
• Conducting plans review enables plans examiners to:
• Which term describes the provisions of building and fire codes?
• Components of fuel gas systems include all of the following EXCEPT
• Deluge is a heat detector type.
• In the review sequence, which step corresponds to officially accepting the plans?
• Contour lines on a site plan indicate elevations.
• NFPA ______ has requirements for installation of elevator recall smoke detectors and their connection to a Fire Alarm System.
• Fire and Emergency Services Access Roads include which requirements?
• The three wastewater types are Gray Water, Blackwater, and Storm Water.
• Which type of plan is usually one of the first sheets of construction drawings and relates information needed to locate the building?
• What is not a basic component of a hydronic heating system?
• After plan review is complete, the code official stamps the plans 'OK' and signs and dates them.
• Manufacturer's product submittal information sheets are commonly called:
• Which NFPA Standard requires that motorists not park in a manner which would obstruct a fire department access lane?
• What is the term for changing the appearance of a building, room, or series of rooms?
• An extinguishing device with an A rating provides protection for how many square feet per A rating?
• Wastewater created at a building is subdivided into three types. Which set correctly lists them?
• Which term refers to vertical piping used for multiple purposes beyond water supply?
• Trusses have the advantage of being able to span an equal distance using more material and being heavier than a comparable beam.
• When Plan Examiner deals with situations involving explosive hazards they should reference NFPA _____ for guidance.
• NFPA ___________ is the standard on carbon dioxide extinguishing systems.
• Fire alarm systems usually have a panel that indicates where an alarm originated. What is this panel called?
• Fire detection and alarm systems are designed to meet requirements found in which standard?
• Utility drawings are plot plans that show the location of utilities serving a property.
• Which term describes small revisions to the plans made by the client?
• Heat detectors for basic wet chemical systems are usually fusible-link, although electronic heat detectors that do not use fusible links can also be used.
• Floor plans show the location and construction elements of:
• Which entity establishes the plan review and permitting process used to verify compliance with adopted codes?
• The horizontal drawing of a structure at a given level is called what?
• Which building systems are MOST likely to spread fire or smoke?
• Which role checks that the occupancy classification aligns with the intended use during plans review?
• The minimum depth to bury water pipes to protect from freezing is 1 ft.
• A fire hydrant that has water in vertical portion (barrel) of the hydrant all of the time is a ______ barrel hydrant.
• Which phase comes after all reviews are satisfied and is marked by stamping and signing for acceptance?
• The plot plan is also known as the site plan. What does it primarily show?
• Which document is typically used to show the building's location relative to property boundaries and streets?
• Floor plans show the location and construction elements of:
• The force created by the rapid deceleration of water that can rupture a pipe is known as what?
• The maximum amount of hazardous materials that can be stored in one area before the area is classified as hazardous occupancy is called what?
• Acceptance testing for smoke control systems is designed to demonstrate that the installed system complies with the design and functions properly.
• A plan view is a top-down projection of the site or building.
• Smoke detectors include the following types:
• Which statement about heat detectors in wet chemical systems is correct?
• If the owner or contractor fails to follow the requirements of the building or fire code, records may be required for use in what?
• Performance-based codes are only as good as the assumptions made during the __ process.
• Which drawing is a horizontal representation of a structure at a specific level, such as the ground floor, basement, or roof?
• Construction drawings are used to indicate all of the following except which?
• Which document shows the specific components used in multiple locations within a project?
• Building Codes typically address membrane structures with a life of 180 days or more whereas Fire Codes address those with life expectancy of fewer than ___________ days.
• Which statement best describes a Fire Command Center?
• Which NFPA standard requires that motorists not park in a manner that would obstruct a fire department access lane?
• Each Class A extinguisher has an A Rating. Each unit of A Rating provided by the extinguisher will protect ___________ square feet.
• Not a type of smoke detector, which option is incorrect?
• What is the BEST reason for agencies charging a fee to review construction documents?
• Codes require that a Fire Alarm System have the capability of closing elevators to public use during a fire in a building.
• Cut sheets are primarily used to provide which type of information?
• Which term describes the action of finalizing and acknowledging the documents as accepted?
• The most direct load on a building caused by wind is known as direct wind.
• Trusses have the advantage of being able to span an equal distance using more material and being heavier than a comparable beam.
• Which of the following are general elements that should be reviewed in a systematic plans review?
• In code enforcement, a body of rules dealing with one specific subject is described as a ______.
• In plans for special-agent fire extinguishing systems, which details must be documented?
• Plans examiners must evaluate exit capacity in accordance with:
• Which statement best describes PRVs in high-rise buildings?
• A reflected ceiling plan includes the layout of the room partitions.
• Which document element contains specific information about the drawing and the project?
• Codes often permit less stringent interior requirements under what condition?
• A 4-A rating extinguisher provides protection for how many square feet?
• The theory behind building compartmentation is to limit any fire and resulting products of combustion to:
• Which building system plan requires determining the location of hose cabinets or discharges?
• NFPA Standard for Portable Extinguishers is NFPA what?
• For which building system must the inspector verify the location of exit signs and the means of egress lighting?
• The last set of plans must be kept at the construction site until:
• It is common for codes to require a __________hour Fire-Resistive rating for corridor walls in health-Care facilities.
• A building constructed by a developer before it is purchased or leased by an occupant is called?
• Building codes typically address membrane structures with a life of 180 days or more, whereas fire codes address those with life expectancy of fewer than how many days?
• It is NOT uncommon for doors to have a higher Fire Resistance Rating than the surrounding walls
• Each unit of A rating protects 3000 square feet.
• Plans reviewers should be familiar with what regarding abbreviations and symbols on construction drawings?
• What is not a basic component of a hydronic heating system?
• Which standard addresses cooking appliances shutoff when extinguishing systems activate?
• A sectional view provides a vertical view of the interior by imagining the building cut along a vertical plane.
• When assessing hazards, which category best describes contents and processes?
• The primary reason local governments require construction permits and plans review is:
• The most common instance of an administrative proceeding is a _____________.
• Which drawing shows the arrangement of walls and rooms on a given level?
• Contour lines on a site plan indicate elevation relationships.
• Which drawing type shows the location of utilities serving a property?
• What document is issued as part of the permit documents to reflect approvals?
• A Subpoena is a court order for a witness to produce documents or testify under oath at a given time and place during a deposition or trial.
• NFPA 10 requires that the maximum traveling distance from any point in a Class A Structure to an extinguisher location be no greater than how many feet?
• Which document is used to show the internal layout of rooms within a building?
• Which practice is described as making inspector site visits more efficient and effective?
• Minimum burial depth for water pipes below the frost line is at least
• Ammonia IDLH is __ parts per million.
• Which NFPA standard would you consult to determine the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in a Class A structure?
• Which statement best describes the requirement for abbreviations and symbols knowledge for plan reviewers?
• It is NOT uncommon for doors to have a higher Fire Resistance Rating than the surrounding walls.
• What governance approach is described as best for preventing omissions of requirements?
• Performance-based codes are only as good as the assumptions that were made during the __________ process.
• Which activity represents the formal conclusion of the plan review process?
• Back-pressure prevention devices in fuel gas systems may include check valves, three-way valves, and normally closed automatic shut-off regulators.
• A floor plan sketch or diagram of a structure typically consists of which of the following?
• Atriums and open shafts connecting two or more stories are permitted if they are provided with adequate smoke control, automatic sprinkler system protection, and which of the following?
• Deficiencies in plans can take several forms; which of the following is a typical deficiency?
• Which drawing shows a horizontal view of the structure at a given level (such as ground floor)?
• All fire detection and alarm equipment must be listed by:
• Water pipes must be protected from freezing, which is generally accomplished by burying the pipes at least _______ ft below the frost line.
• Fire officials may encounter specialized codes in addition to fire and building codes. Which of the following is included?
• Specifications address many specific details, which is NOT one of those?
• Contour lines on a site plan indicate what?
• Utility drawings are plot plans that show the location of utilities serving a property.
• Which statement best describes a sectional view?
• Which entity is typically responsible for hearing appeals related to fire code interpretations?
• Which official is typically responsible for approving plan submissions and issuing permit documents?
• To alter the appearance of a building, room, or series of rooms is called ______?
• Acceptance testing for smoke control systems is intended to verify compliance with design and proper function.
• There are three types of electrical power, direct current (DC), alternating current (AC) and cycle current (CC).
• If an appeal is granted by the Board of Appeal, the plan examiner is still not relieved of responsibility with respect to the particular issue.
• Which NFPA standard requires turning off fuel or electrical power to cooking appliances upon activation of the extinguishing system?
• Which term describes the close-up information shown on a section of a drawing?
• Which document is issued by the building official after inspections to ensure all systems have been inspected for compliance with applicable codes?
• Minor revisions to the plans made by the client are called:
• Specifications address many specific details, which are described in writing, which is NOT one of those?
• The following statement is true or false: If an appeal is granted by the Board of Appeal, the plan examiner is still not relieved of responsibility with respect to the particular issue.
• The specific provisions of building and fire codes are often referred to as:
• Which entity stamps and dates plans after plan review?
• On plans - wires that run on a surface (not within walls) are shown as ______________ dashed lines on plans
• A refrigeration machinery room requires a fire-rated separation from the remainder of the occupancy unless sprinklered. The required separation is for how many hours?
• What helps prevent firefighters from encountering unknown and potentially dangerous structural conditions?
• Traditional Fire and Building Codes are described as prescriptive codes or objective-based codes.
• NFPA Standard most often used by codes for installation of standpipe is NFPA_________?
• It is NOT necessary for plan examiner to have a basic understanding of electricity and how it works to be able to understand the electrical drawings to be reviewed.
• What is the primary purpose of engaging third-party review firms in government construction document reviews?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered one of the six major plan sections?
• At which point are the construction documents stamped and signed to reflect official approval?
• Wastewater created at a building is subdivided into three types, what are those types?
• The plot plan is interchangeable with the site plan.
• Which statement is true regarding a plan examiner's need for knowledge of electricity when reviewing electrical drawings?
• Which view provides information about exterior components such as the exterior type?
• The requirement for back-flow preventers to be installed on automatic sprinkler systems are usually included in the plumbing code.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three wastewater types produced at a building?
• Fuel gas systems use which back-pressure prevention devices?
• When occupants remain in a building during construction and a fire detection or alarm system will be nonfunctional for any length of time, what should be posted?
• The Certificate of Occupancy is issued after a building inspection to confirm compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Fire and Emergency Services Access Roads include which of these requirements?
• In plan drawings, wires that run on a surface (not within walls) are shown as which dashed lines?
• During which phase are the final construction documents stamped and signed to show they have been accepted by the authority having jurisdiction?
• Which of the following items is included on floor plans as part of location and construction elements according to the material?
• The term generally applies to vertical supply pipes used for a variety of purposes in addition to water supply is the term?
• One means of keeping a stairwell free of smoke is to pressurize the stairwell.
• Which is NOT a specific step of performance-based design?
• Who is responsible for identifying the intended use of the room or building section?
• NFPA 10 requirements that the maximum traveling distance from any point in a Class A Structure to an extinguisher location can be no greater than ________ ft.
• Which NFPA Standard addresses oil-filled transformers?
• Heat detectors for basic wet chemical systems are usually fusible link, although electronic heat detector that do not use fusible links can also be used
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a schedule in building plans?
• In plan review terminology, which term describes a close-up detail of a section of a drawing?
• Each means of egress must provide a:
• Fire hydrant outlet ports must have at least how many inches clearance above grade?
• Which entity is most likely to require that contractors be bonded and licensed?
• Heavy, uninsulated conductor that carries a large current and connects numerous electrical circuits is called
• A sketch depicting the general arrangement of the property in reference to streets, adjacent properties, and other important features is known as a
• A schedule is a list of specific types of components used in several places throughout the project. A door/window is an example of a typical schedule.
• Heat detectors include the following types EXCEPT
• Which term describes a drawing that shows the building's exterior faces and their heights?
• Which statement about inspector site visits during construction is MOST accurate?
• Which statement is NOT true?
• Wastewater from toilets is classified as which type?
• Which NFPA standard governs the design of clean agent extinguishing systems?
• What is the purpose of submitting plans for review to local authorities?
• What term describes the submission of revised plans after addressing reviewer comments?
• Gravity-open vents are described as which of the following?
• A reflected ceiling plan includes the layout of the room partitions.
• Which of the following describes a horizontal drawing of a structure at a given level such as ground floor, basement, or roof?
• What establishes the basis for all future inspections of a building?
• A building constructed by a developer before occupancy by an occupant is called?
• Which of the following is a two-dimensional view of the site or building as seen from directly above the area?
• Which term describes a view produced by cutting through a building to reveal interior features?
• Which term describes the additional close-up information shown on a specific section of a larger drawing?
• The specific provisions of building and fire codes are often referred to as
• Floor plans show the location and construction elements of which of the following?
• Which document often includes important laboratory listing information to assure the plans examiner that the proposed product has been tested and evaluated as suitable for the installation?
• A floor plan sketch primarily shows which element?
• Which single action marks formal acceptance of the final plan set by the approving authority?
• What is the first step in evaluating submitted construction documents?
• Which of the following are the first three general steps in the plans review process?
• Which document shows where utilities connect to a building and its site?
• Hazard classification must be made before reviewing which building system plan?
• Which type of plan provides detailed information about external walls, internal walls and partitions, and fire separation walls?
• What must be verified to ensure fire and life safety requirements are met during construction?
• After plan review is complete, the code official stamps the plans 'OK' then Signs, and dates them.
• Which of the following is a vertical view of a building as if it were cut into two parts?
• NFPA 12 is the standard for carbon dioxide extinguishing systems.
• Who typically has the authority to accept field changes during construction?
• Detail views are used to show additional close-up information on a particular section of a larger drawing.
• The statement 'Carbon dioxide is a noncombustible gas that is lighter than air' is:
• Those disputes can take _________general forms.
• What is the purpose of building compartmentation in terms of fire and smoke spread?
• The drawing view used to show exterior finishes and façade characteristics is the:
• If a plans examiner are called to testify in court proceedings, it cannot be over emphasized enough that they must be ______.
• NFPA 10 specifies a maximum travel distance of 75 feet for extinguishers in which type of structure?
• NFPA standards for carbon dioxide extinguishing systems include which standard?
• Which type of detectors can be used in some wet chemical systems besides fusible-link heat detectors?
• Which NFPA standard would you consult to address flame propagation in textiles and films?
• In a high-rise building, pressure reducing valves (PRVs) are an important component in the water distribution system.
• Which type of view shows the internal construction of each assembly?
• The plan review process may include which of the following duties for the plans examiner?
• Water is capable of carrying approximately _______________ times more heat than an equal volume of air.
• Building must be designed and built to withstand the different types of loads. These loads are:
• Air-Distribution Systems are generally required to have at least how many means to manually shut down the system?
• NFPA 10 requires that the maximum travelling distance from any point in a Class A structure to an extinguisher location does not exceed how many feet?
• Overpressure is air pressure below normal or atmospheric pressure.
• Performance-based codes are only as good as the assumptions made during the ________ process.
• Which NFPA standard governs the design of clean agent extinguishing systems?
• A basic feature of a Fire Command Center is the fire department communication systems that normally consist of two subsystems, one-way paging and two-way ______ communication.
• Which term describes a sketch that shows the general arrangement of a property relative to streets, adjacent properties, and other important features?
• Which term is used to describe the weather-tight cap installed on top of a service raceway?
• Regulations are rules or directives of administrative agencies that have authorization to issue and enforce them.
• On construction drawings, abbreviations and symbols are widely used. Plans reviewers should be familiar with which of the following?
• Deficient plans can be deficient in several forms. Which of the following is NOT a form of deficiency?
• Which statement about site plans is correct?
• A subpoena is a court order for a witness to produce documents or testify under oath at a given time and place during a deposition or trial.
• Regulations are rules or directives of administrative agencies that have authorization to issue and enforce them.
• On exterior wall drawings, which depiction best represents the boundary of the wall?
• Building departments may be known by alternate names such as Department of Licenses and Inspections or Development Services.
• Specialized codes that fire officials may encounter in addition to fire and building codes include which of the following?
• When performing plan reviews, occupant load is verified at which point?
• Acceptance testing for Smoke Control Systems is designed to demonstrate that the installed system complies with design and functions properly.
• What determines the manner in which plans are handled or routed through the review process?
• Which feature is important when determining grade elevations for fire apparatus access to the site?
• Which NFPA standard covers Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols?
• A horizontal drawing of a structure at a given level such as the basement is referred to as a(an):
• Many authorities having jurisdiction DO NOT require design contractors to have a third party peer review conducted on all performance-base-designs
• Which type of view provides additional information in a larger scale?
• In plan drawings, surface-mounted wires are depicted as dashed lines of what length?
• What measurement primarily determines the size of a sprinkler system?
• The standard that deals with the protection of restaurant cooking equipment is NFPA __________.
• Which NFPA Standard addresses oil-filled transformers?
• What is the primary purpose of building permits in the context of fire and life safety?
• Floor plans show the location and construction elements of which items?
• A bus bar is typically used in electrical systems to
• A building constructed by a developer before it is purchased or leased by a occupant is called?
• A reflected ceiling plan includes the layout of which features?
• Which of the following usually establishes the exact manner in which plans must be submitted for review?
• NFPA ___________ is the standard on carbon dioxide extinguishers systems.
• In code enforcement, a Standard describes a body of rules dealing with one subject.
• Which is not a recognized type of electrical power?
• A door/window is an example of which type of project document?
• Fire Command Center is a central location where the status of the fire alarm, fire communication, and fire protection/life safety systems can be monitored and manually controlled
• A beam is a structural member designed to carry loads perpendicular to its longitudinal dimension.
• Which NFPA standard governs the requirement to turn off fuel or electrical power to cooking appliances upon extinguishing system activation?
• Heat detectors include the following types EXCEPT
• NFPA standard for the design and installation of oxygen-fuel-gas systems is NFPA __.
• Deficiencies can take several forms; which option is NOT a deficiency?
• Which of the following is typically addressed in project specifications?
• NFPA 10 covers which topic?
• Flashpoint is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid.
• In government construction document reviews, which entity is commonly engaged to assist with the review process?
• Which is the BEST option for preventing an owner/occupant from omitting a requirement?
• The primary review of mechanical plans by Fire and Emergency Services Plan Examiners excludes which item?
• The force created by the rapid deceleration of water is called what?
• In typical plan drawings, which item is shown as broken lines at intervals with a letter?
• The _______(or plot) plan is usually one of the first sheets of a set of construction drawings.
• The NFPA standard covering portable extinguishers is which of the following?
• Which item is not a component of fuel gas systems?
• There are three types of electrical power, direct current (DC), alternating current (AC) and cycle current (CC).
• Traditional Fire and Building Codes are described as prescriptive codes.
• In the plans review process, when is the permit to begin construction for the site issued?
• NFPA Standard for Portable Extinguishers is NFPA________.
• Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a wet chemical system?
• What term describes a building intended for sale or lease before occupancy?
• Many authorities having jurisdiction DO NOT require third-party peer review conducted on all performance-based designs.
• NFPA __________ requires turning fuel or electrical power o cooking appliances upon activation of the extinguishing system.
• In a typical plans review workflow, which step involves stamping and signing the final set of plans to indicate official acceptance?
• Which NFPA Standard deals with Fire Test for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films?
• Which item is not a basic component of a hydronic heating system?
• What document is issued by the building official after the building has been inspected to ensure that all systems, including electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection, have been inspected for compliance with applicable technical codes, laws, and ordinances?
• In the plan review lifecycle, which step is specifically associated with final acceptance of documents?
• Which step involves terminating the review process by approving and accepting the documents?
• Plans Reviewer should have knowledge of common abbreviations and symbols.
• The plan view is used to depict the site or building from which perspective?
• Which NFPA Standard requires that motorists not park in a manner which would obstruct a fire department access lane?
• Smoke detectors include which of the following types?
• Which statement about contour line spacing on a site plan is true?
• A rain-tight service head is also called a
• A reflected ceiling plan includes the layout of the room partitions.
• Federal statue intended to remove barriers, physical and otherwise, that limit access by individuals with disabilities is known as:
• Which statement about procedures for accepting field changes is MOST accurate?
• When reviewing mechanical plans, which item is NOT typically considered?
• Contour lines are lines connecting equal points of elevation on a site plan or map.
• What term describes the official authorization to start construction on a project?
• In structural engineering, a force exerted on a building from any source is known as a
• Which of the following is the type of wastewater that includes toilet waste?
• _______________ Codes require that a Fire Alarm System have the capability of closing elevators to public use during a fire
• NFPA Standard used for design of clean agent extinguishing systems is NFPA ______.
• A section drawing is made by passing an imaginary cutting ______ through a building or part of a building
• A 5-A rating extinguisher provides protection for how many square feet?
• What term describes close-up information shown on a particular section of a larger drawing?
• The primary purpose of fire stopping is to limit the spread of smoke and fire.
• Those disputes regarding the interpretation, application, or enforcement of codes can take ______ general forms.
• The Standard that deals with the protection of restaurant cooking equipment is NFPA __________
• Fuel gas systems are covered in which NFPA Standard?
• Each class A extinguisher has an A rating. Each unit of A rating provides protection for how many square feet?
• Which step in the process is when the final plans are endorsed and accepted by signatures?
• Fuel gas systems are covered in which NFPA Standard?
• The device that indicates where an alarm originated on a fire alarm system is the annunciator.
• Which document authorizes occupancy after construction is complete and inspections are approved?
• Which of the following is NOT a standard type of electrical power?
• It is common for codes to require a ______hour Fire-Resistive rating for corridor walls in health-Care facilities
• Which systems are verified by a Certificate of Occupancy?
• Which of the following best describes loads to be designed against in building design?
• Submitted plans need to have all the information necessary to:
• A sheet that summarizes a product's data from the manufacturer used in approvals is called:
• In a plan review, the view that consists of vertical, typical, and detail types is called:
• What is a two-dimensional view of the site or building as seen from directly above?
• Which NFPA standard is most often cited for standpipe installation?
• Which material category is most influential in fire spread and smoke development?
• Fire and Emergency Services Access Roads include which of these requirements?
• Back-flow preventers on automatic sprinkler systems are typically required by the plumbing code.
• NFPA Standard most often used by codes for installation of standpipe is NFPA ______?
• To alter the appearance of a building, room, or series of rooms is called______?
• Many authorities having jurisdiction DO NOT require design contractors to have a third party peer review conducted on all performance-base-designs.
• Federal statute intended to remove barriers, physical and otherwise, that limit access by individuals with disabilities is known as:
• NFPA __ is the Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel-Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes.
• On plans, wires that run on a surface (not within walls) are shown as which type of dashed lines?
• The term generally applied to vertical pipes used for a variety of purposes beyond water supply is
• Hazard classification must be completed prior to reviewing which system plan?
• The AHJ establishes a plans review and permitting process to verify structures that are new, remodeled, or have a change in occupancy classification meet the requirements of what codes?
• Which statement about schedules is true?
• In general a set of plans is composed of six major sections. Which is NOT one of these sections?
• During which step of the plans review process do plans examiners note corrections needed to meet code requirements?
• Who is responsible for verifying that construction activities conform to the plans approved by the plans examiner and issued as part of the permit documents?
• Which factor is most likely to contribute to fire spread or smoke development?
• At a construction site, an inspector must comply with _____ regulations or locally adopted requirements for the use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Which local government office is typically responsible for enforcing building codes and related regulations?
• Water pipes must be protected from freezing, which is generally accomplished by burying the pipes at least _______ ft below the frost line.
• Which type of wastewater includes gray water from sinks and showers?
• Which of the following is not a type of smoke detector?
• Which NFPA standard governs elevator recall smoke detectors and their connection to a Fire Alarm System?
• In plan drawings, surface-mounted wires are represented by which dashed lines?
• The term for a building constructed by a developer prior to occupancy is commonly
• Fire Command Center is a central location where the status of the fire alarm, fire communication, and fire protection/life safety systems can be monitored and manually controlled.
• Flashpoint is defined as which of the following?
• In the area of code enforcement, a _______________ may be described as a body of rules dealing with one specific Subject
• Closing elevators to public use during a fire is a capability associated with which building system?
• Which of the following is NOT a form of deficiency commonly found in plans?
• In code enforcement, a body of rules dealing with one specific subject is called a
• In healthcare facilities, corridor walls commonly require a one-hour fire-resistive rating.
• Working drawings should have a(an) _____ that contains specific information about the drawing and the project.
• Gravity open vents are made of plastic that soften from heat of a fire and fall down. This statement is:
• Membrane structures with a life expectancy of fewer than 180 days are addressed by which codes?
• What is the basic unit of electrical resistance?
• Which of the following makes inspector site visits more efficient and effective?
• Which action completes the plan review by stamping and signing the final documents for acceptance?
• The _______(or plot) plan is usually one of the first sheets of a set of construction drawings.
• What is the usual symbol for exterior walls on drawings?
• In a plan review, the view that consists of vertical, typical, and detail types is called?
• Which option best completes the sentence: The plot plan is typically among the initial sheets in construction drawings.
• Construction drawings are used to indicate all of the following except
• The size of each sprinkler system is based on which factor?
• Which of the following is a vertical view of a building as if it were cut into two parts?
• Water is capable of carrying approximately how many times more heat than an equal volume of air?
• Which person verifies that occupancy classification matches the intended use of the structure?
• Not listed as an example of specialized codes that fire officials may encounter in addition to fire and building codes?
• Standpipes are governed by which NFPA standard for installation?
• Which factor is essential to verify for emergency access during construction?
• Which of the following is a horizontal drawing of a structure at a given level such as ground floor, basement, or roof?
• What is the term for a rain-tight device at the top of a service raceway?
• The statement ‘Once the Plan Review is complete, the code official stamps the plans OK, then signs, and dates them’ is true.
• A refrigeration machinery room must have a one-hour fire-rated separation from the remainder of the occupancy unless sprinklered.
• Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Board of Appeal?
• What is the basic unit of electrical resistance?
• The goal of providing adequate Fire-Stopping is to ______________the spread of smoke and fire throughout the building.
• What is the designation for the step where plans are formally approved and marked as accepted?
• Which type of view shows a vertical cross-section of a building?
• A rain-tight service head is also called a __________.
• The standard that governs fire detection and alarm systems is which NFPA standard?
• Which stage is defined by stamping and signing the final documents to indicate official acceptance?
• Which of the following statements about mechanical plans is true?
• Which NFPA standard governs turning off fuel or electrical power to cooking appliances upon extinguishing system activation?
• One method to keep a stairwell free of smoke is to pressurize the stairwell.
• Which plan type shows external walls, internal walls and partitions as part of the layout?
• The inspector or plans examiner who reviews the plans may also be responsible for field verification.
• NFPA ______ requires turning fuel or electrical power off to cooking appliances upon activation of the extinguishing system.
• Traditional Fire and Building Codes are considered prescriptive codes.
• Which devices do fuel gas systems have which of the following for back-pressure prevention devices?
• The goal of providing adequate Fire-Stopping is to ______________the spread of smoke and fire throughout a building.
• If a plans examiner are called to testify in court proceedings, it cannot be over emphasized enough that they must be _______________.
• Which statement best describes the overarching purpose for requiring construction permits and plan reviews?
• What document is issued by the building official after a building has been inspected to verify compliance with applicable technical codes, laws, and ordinances?
• The most direct load on a building caused by wind is known as what?
• Which of the following is MOST likely to require that contractors be bonded and licensed?
• During a site visit, who should the inspector notify when violations are found?
• Which statement about contour lines is true for site plans?
• Emergency lighting should provide average illumination at floor level for egress components of at least how many foot-candles?
• NFPA Standard that deals with the Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols is:
• Which NFPA standard number addresses protection of restaurant cooking equipment?
• Which statement reflects the necessity of knowledge of abbreviations and symbols for plan reviewers?
• What is the minimum average illumination required by emergency lighting at floor level for all types of egress components?
• When reviewing special hazards, which factors must be considered?
• Water is capable of carrying approximately _______________ times more heat than an equal volume of air.
• Who stamps and dates plans after plan review?
• Which statement best reflects the plan examiner's need to understand electricity when reviewing electrical drawings?
• Utility drawings are plot plans that show the location of utilities serving a property.
• A sketch depicting the general arrangement of the property in relation to streets and adjacent properties is known as a
• Which term best describes the action of officially endorsing the completed construction documents for compliance?
• Which local government agency is typically responsible for enforcing building and related codes?
• In what year was the Americans with Disabilities Act enacted?
• Which of the following is true about a reflected ceiling plan?
• A section drawing is created by passing an imaginary cutting what through a building?