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  1. Under NFPA 80, how often must swinging fire door assemblies be inspected and tested?

    Answer: Annually

    NFPA 80 requires fire door assemblies to be inspected and tested at least annually with written records.

  2. A fire door is found propped open with a wedge. What is the code compliance issue?

    Answer: Fire doors must be self-closing and latching and must not be blocked open

    Fire doors must close and latch automatically; wedges defeat this, and only listed hold-open devices released by alarm are allowed.

  3. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), what must be readily accessible to employees for each hazardous chemical in the workplace?

    Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

    HazCom requires employers to keep an SDS for each hazardous chemical accessible to employees during every shift.

  4. Which OSHA standard governs permit-required confined spaces in general industry?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.146

    29 CFR 1910.146 covers permit-required confined spaces such as tanks, vaults, and pits.

  5. What device is required by plumbing codes to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the potable water supply from a boiler or cooling tower makeup line?

    Answer: Backflow prevention assembly

    Backflow preventers such as RPZ assemblies protect potable water from cross-connections with hazardous systems.

  6. Testable backflow prevention assemblies such as reduced pressure zone (RPZ) valves are typically required to be tested how often?

    Answer: At least annually

    Most U.S. jurisdictions require RPZ and double-check assemblies to be tested by a certified tester at least once a year.

  7. Which document is issued by the local building official confirming a building complies with codes and may be legally occupied?

    Answer: Certificate of Occupancy

    A Certificate of Occupancy is issued after final inspections confirm code compliance for the intended use.

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