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Safety Regulations & OSHA Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under NFPA 72, what is the maximum allowable alarm notification appliance sound pressure level to avoid hearing damage in an occupancy?

    Answer: 120 dB

    NFPA 72 sets a maximum of 120 dB for audible notification appliances to prevent potential hearing damage to building occupants.

  2. OSHA's 1910.38 Emergency Action Plan (EAP) standard requires a written plan when how many employees are in the workplace?

    Answer: More than 10

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires a written Emergency Action Plan when there are more than 10 employees; smaller employers may communicate the plan orally.

  3. What NFPA standard governs the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings?

    Answer: NFPA 13D

    NFPA 13D is specifically written for the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.

  4. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.165, employee alarm systems must be capable of being perceived above ambient noise or light levels by employees in which areas?

    Answer: Throughout the workplace

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.165 requires alarm systems to be perceived above ambient conditions throughout the entire workplace, not just in specific zones.

  5. Which IBC occupancy classification applies to buildings used for the storage of moderate-hazard combustible materials, such as furniture and wood products?

    Answer: Group S-1

    IBC Group S-1 (moderate-hazard storage) applies to buildings storing moderately hazardous materials like furniture, paper, and wood products.

  6. OSHA's Fire Brigade standard (29 CFR 1910.156) requires that employees who fight interior structural fires use what type of respiratory protection?

    Answer: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

    29 CFR 1910.156(f)(1)(iii) requires interior structural firefighting members to use SCBA approved by NIOSH/MSHA.

  7. When must a fire protection engineer perform a Life Safety Evaluation under NFPA 101?

    Answer: When alternative life safety measures are proposed instead of code-prescribed requirements

    A Life Safety Evaluation under NFPA 101 is conducted when an owner proposes alternative means and methods in lieu of the specific code requirements.