CFI Fire & Life Safety Codes 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under NFPA 101, what is the minimum required width for a means of egress corridor serving an occupant load of 50 or more?
- 28 inches
- 36 inches
- 44 inches (Correct answer)
- 60 inches
Correct answer: 44 inches
NFPA 101 requires corridors serving 50 or more occupants to be at least 44 inches wide.
Question 2: Which IFC section governs the inspection and testing of fire alarm systems in existing occupancies?
- IFC Chapter 9 (Correct answer)
- IFC Chapter 11
- IFC Chapter 5
- IFC Chapter 7
Correct answer: IFC Chapter 9
IFC Chapter 9 covers fire protection systems, including inspection and testing requirements for fire alarm systems.
Question 3: NFPA 13 permits the omission of sprinklers in small combustible concealed spaces under what maximum volume condition?
- 8 cubic feet
- 16 cubic feet (Correct answer)
- 32 cubic feet
- 64 cubic feet
Correct answer: 16 cubic feet
NFPA 13 allows sprinklers to be omitted in combustible concealed spaces not exceeding 16 cubic feet.
Question 4: According to NFPA 72, a single-station smoke alarm must sound at a minimum alarm signal of how many decibels at 10 feet?
- 55 dB
- 65 dB
- 75 dB (Correct answer)
- 85 dB
Correct answer: 75 dB
NFPA 72 requires single-station smoke alarms to produce a minimum 75 dB audible signal at 10 feet.
Question 5: In the IBC, a Group A-2 occupancy is primarily characterized by which type of use?
- Theaters and performing arts venues
- Restaurants and nightclubs (Correct answer)
- Churches and places of worship
- Lecture halls and auditoriums
Correct answer: Restaurants and nightclubs
IBC Group A-2 covers occupancies used for food and/or drink consumption, such as restaurants, banquet halls, and nightclubs.
Question 6: Which NFPA standard specifically addresses portable fire extinguisher selection, placement, and maintenance?
- NFPA 10 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 12
- NFPA 17
- NFPA 25
Correct answer: NFPA 10
NFPA 10 is the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, covering selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance.
Question 7: When the IFC requires a fire watch, what is the primary responsibility of the fire watch personnel?
- Operate suppression systems manually
- Patrol the area and notify occupants and the fire department of any fire (Correct answer)
- Conduct fire investigations
- Maintain fire protection system records
Correct answer: Patrol the area and notify occupants and the fire department of any fire
Fire watch personnel must patrol the area, identify fire hazards, and immediately notify occupants and the fire department if a fire is discovered.
CFI Fire & Life Safety Codes 2
Under NFPA 101, what is the minimum required width for a means of egress corridor serving an occupant load of 50 or more?