Fire Safety Rules 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, portable fire extinguishers must be inspected at minimum how often?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

Quarterly

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 2

Which NFPA standard governs the installation of sprinkler systems in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 13

Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

NFPA 101

Question 3

According to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a business occupancy without sprinklers?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Answer

150 feet

Answer

250 feet

Answer

300 feet

Question 4

OSHA's fire prevention plan standard requires employers to identify all potential ignition sources. This requirement is found in:

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.39

Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

29 CFR 1910.157

Answer

29 CFR 1910.160

Question 5

Which agency enforces the federal fire safety regulations in general industry workplaces?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

NFPA

Answer

EPA

Answer

FEMA

Question 6

What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for in fire extinguisher use rules?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Point, Activate, Spray, Suppress

Answer

Prepare, Aim, Shoot, Smother

Answer

Pull, Assess, Spray, Step back

Question 7

A fire door must be kept closed and latched under normal conditions according to most fire codes. What is the primary purpose of this rule?

Accepted Answer

To prevent smoke and fire spread between compartments

Answer

To reduce noise between rooms

Answer

To improve building energy efficiency

Answer

To comply with insurance requirements only