Code Compliance Flashcards

Under NFPA 10, how often must portable fire extinguishers receive a visual inspection?

Answer: Monthly

NFPA 10 requires a visual inspection at least every 30 days, plus annual maintenance by a qualified person.

Per NFPA 101, battery-powered emergency lighting must receive a full-duration functional test of what length once a year?

Answer: 90 minutes

Emergency lighting has to last 1.5 hours, so the annual test runs a full 90 minutes.

What is the maximum running slope the ADA Standards allow for an accessible ramp?

Answer: 1:12

Ramp runs can be no steeper than 1:12, meaning 1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run.

The NEC requires a minimum working-space depth of how much in front of a typical 120/208V electrical panel?

Answer: 36 inches

NEC 110.26 requires 36 inches of depth for 0–150V to ground under Condition 1.

Which term describes the official or agency responsible for enforcing a code and approving installations?

Answer: Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

NFPA and ICC codes use 'Authority Having Jurisdiction' for the enforcing body, such as a fire marshal or building official.

What is the minimum vertical clearance NFPA 13 requires between stored materials and standard sprinkler deflectors?

Answer: 18 inches

At least 18 inches must be kept clear below standard spray sprinkler deflectors so the spray pattern isn't blocked.

Under the IFC, if a fire sprinkler system is out of service for more than how long in a 24-hour period, the owner must evacuate or provide a fire watch?

Answer: 10 hours

IFC 901.7 requires a fire watch or evacuation when a sprinkler system is impaired for more than 10 hours in 24 hours.