F80 Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which NIMS/ICS term describes the geographic location where primary command functions are performed during a large-scale emergency? → Incident Command Post (ICP)
2. How should errors in a fire watch log be properly corrected? → Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it
3. Under NFPA 72, initiating devices in a fire alarm system must be installed so that a single open circuit fault will NOT disable more than how many devices? → One zone
4. When a fire alarm activates in a Class E system building, the system must broadcast an evacuation signal on which floors as a minimum? → The fire floor, floor above, and floor below
5. In emergency triage, a patient who is breathing only after the airway is manually repositioned receives which START triage category? → Red (Immediate)
6. What type of fire extinguisher is required for Class K fires commonly found in commercial kitchens? → Wet chemical extinguisher
7. A voice evacuation system is required in which type of building under NFPA 72? → High-rise buildings over 75 feet in height
8. Class K fires involve which type of fuel? → Cooking oils and animal fats at high temperatures
9. During an F-80 fire guard inspection of a building under construction, what is the required frequency for inspecting temporary heating devices? → Every 30 minutes
10. How often must a fire alarm system's batteries be replaced per NFPA 72 recommendations to ensure reliability? → Every 4 years
11. During a fire emergency evacuation, which individuals typically receive priority assistance under emergency protocols? → Individuals with mobility impairments or disabilities
12. A forklift's load capacity rating applies when the load center is at: → 24 inches from the fork face
13. Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard? → Repetitive motion tasks on an assembly line
14. NFPA 72 requires that the primary power supply for a fire alarm system be: → A dedicated branch circuit rated at 120V from the main electrical panel
15. What should you do if you identify a fire hazard during an inspection? → Remove or mitigate the hazard immediately.
16. What must an inspector do before beginning an F80 safety inspection on an unfamiliar vehicle model? → Consult the vehicle's service manual or inspection guide for model-specific requirements
17. How must exit signs be illuminated in a homeless shelter? → Continuously illuminated with backup power capability
18. According to the NYC Fire Code, how long must a fire watch be maintained after hot work is completed? → 1 hour
19. What class of standpipe system provides 2½-inch hose connections for use by fire department personnel? → Class I
20. Which type of fire detection system continuously monitors the rate of temperature rise in a protected area? → Rate-of-rise heat detector
21. During a risk assessment, an inspector finds that a warehouse lacks automatic sprinkler coverage. What type of risk factor does this represent? → A fire protection deficiency
22. What is the primary purpose of posting an impairment tag on an out-of-service fire protection system? → To warn occupants and responders that the system is not operational
23. What is the maximum number of days that temporary flammable liquid storage is permitted at a construction site under F80 code without a special permit? → 30 days
24. According to F80 code requirements, how frequently must portable fire extinguishers in commercial buildings undergo a professional inspection? → Annually
25. What does a yellow tag on a fire extinguisher indicate during an inspection? → The extinguisher requires maintenance or follow-up action
26. What is the primary purpose of the forklift's overhead guard? → To protect the operator from falling objects
27. When conducting a facility walk-through for hazard identification, which approach is most effective? → Observe tasks during normal operations using a systematic checklist
28. An emergency responder encounters a patient with a tourniquet already applied in the field. The protocol for managing this tourniquet during triage is to: → Leave it in place and note the time of application
29. What action must be taken if the fire watch log is lost or destroyed during an active fire watch? → Immediately notify the building owner and begin a new log documenting the loss
30. Which occupancy classification under the F80 code requires a fire safety director to be present during business hours? → B office buildings over 100 feet