CHFM Fire and Life Safety 4

Question 1

A Class K portable fire extinguisher is specifically designed to suppress fires involving which material?

Accepted Answer

Cooking oils and fats

Answer

Class K extinguishers are designed for commercial cooking equipment fires involving vegetable or animal oils and fats.

Question 2

Under NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities Code), Category 1 medical gas systems are defined as systems where failure would cause which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Patient death or serious injury

Answer

NFPA 99 Category 1 systems are those where failure of equipment or system is likely to cause major injury or death of patients or caregivers.

Question 3

What is the minimum fire resistance rating required for a 2-hour fire barrier wall in a healthcare occupancy?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

A 2-hour fire barrier must achieve a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating as tested and listed per applicable standards.

Question 4

Which organization publishes the Life Safety Code used as the primary reference by CMS for healthcare facility fire safety compliance?

Accepted Answer

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Answer

NFPA publishes NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), which CMS adopts by reference as the fire safety standard for certified healthcare facilities.

Question 5

How often must healthcare facilities conduct fire drills in each occupied shift according to NFPA 101?

Accepted Answer

Once per quarter per shift

Answer

NFPA 101 requires health care occupancies to conduct fire drills at least quarterly on each shift, totaling a minimum of 12 drills per year.

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