FREE F-02 Fire Prevention Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What does the term 'fire load' mean in a building fire prevention context?
Answer: The total amount of combustible materials in a space that would contribute to a fire's heat release and spread
Fire load refers to the total combustible material present in a space. A higher fire load means more fuel available for a fire to grow and spread, increasing fire severity.
Which of the following represents an improper fire prevention practice that a fireguard should report during a patrol?
Answer: Extension cords used as permanent wiring running under carpets in a hallway
Extension cords used as permanent wiring or run under carpets are serious fire code violations — they overheat, create ignition risks, and can be damaged by foot traffic.
How does the NYC Fire Code address the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in commercial buildings?
Answer: Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored in approved containers in designated storage areas meeting Fire Code requirements for ventilation, quantity limits, and separation from ignition sources
The NYC Fire Code requires flammable and combustible liquids to be stored in approved containers in designated areas that meet ventilation, quantity, and separation requirements.
A fireguard notices that a door to an exit stairwell has been wedged open with a large stone. What is the fire prevention concern?
Answer: The propped door allows smoke and fire gases to enter the stairwell, potentially making it unsafe for evacuation and trapping occupants seeking refuge
Propping stairwell doors open allows smoke and fire gases to enter the stairwell, eliminating its value as a smoke-free evacuation and refuge path.
What fire prevention purpose does an exit sign serve during a fire emergency in a building with an impaired alarm system?
Answer: Exit signs provide continuous, illuminated guidance directing occupants to egress paths even when smoke reduces visibility or power is disrupted
Exit signs provide continuous illuminated guidance to egress paths, remaining visible even in smoky conditions with battery backup, enabling safe evacuation.
A fireguard observes a building maintenance worker dumping oily rags into a regular plastic waste bin. Why is this a fire prevention concern?
Answer: Oily rags can undergo spontaneous combustion — the oxidation of oil generates heat that can ignite the rags without any external ignition source
Oily rags are a spontaneous combustion hazard — the oxidation of drying oils generates heat that can spontaneously ignite rags, especially when bunched together in an enclosed bin.