CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Fire and Life Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A hospital's fire sprinkler system in a non-patient care wing is taken out of service for a planned repair that is expected to last 8 hours.
According to The Joint Commission and NFPA standards, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Notify the local fire department and implement a fire watch.

Answer

Evacuate the affected wing for the duration of the repair.

Answer

Post signs indicating the system is down and conduct a staff briefing.

Answer

No special measures are needed if the outage is less than 10 hours.

Question 2

According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®, what is the minimum frequency for conducting fire drills in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

Once per quarter on each shift.

Answer

Once per month on a rotating shift.

Answer

Twice per year, including one on the night shift.

Answer

Annually for each department.

Question 3

A facility manager is reviewing the design for a new patient care unit. Per the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®, which of the following is a primary requirement for a smoke compartment?

Accepted Answer

It must not exceed a maximum square footage and travel distance to a smoke barrier door.

Answer

It must be equipped with its own independent ventilation system.

Answer

Each patient room within the compartment must have a window to the outside.

Answer

The compartment must be constructed with a minimum 4-hour fire-rated barrier.

Question 4

During the annual inspection of fire door assemblies, which of the following findings would be considered a deficiency according to NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives?

Accepted Answer

An unapproved magnetic holder is installed, preventing the door from self-closing.

Answer

The door is equipped with a non-rated vision lite panel.

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The door has a clearance of 1/4 inch at the jambs.

Answer

A non-combustible kick plate has been installed on the push side.

Question 5

A healthcare facility manager must ensure that the medical gas and vacuum systems are maintained safely. Which NFPA standard provides the primary risk-based criteria for these systems, covering their performance, installation, and maintenance to reduce fire and explosion risks?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 99 - Health Care Facilities Code

Answer

NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code®

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NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code®

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NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary purpose of conducting a fire pump's weekly "no-flow" or "churn" test as required by NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the pump will start automatically and run without overheating or showing signs of distress.

Answer

To verify the water supply from the municipal source is adequate.

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To ensure the pump can achieve its maximum rated water pressure.

Answer

To flush debris and sediment from the fire pump and associated piping.

A hospital's fire sprinkler system in a non-patient care wing is taken out of service for a planned repair that is expected to last 8 hours.According to The Joint Commission and NFPA standards, which of the following is required?

A hospital's fire sprinkler system in a non-patient care wing is taken out of service for a planned repair that is expected to last 8 hours.
According to The Joint Commission and NFPA standards, which of the following is required?