FPE Emergency Evacuation Planning & Design 3

Question 1

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A list of major workplace fire hazards and their handling

Answer

A list of major fire hazards is required in a Fire Prevention Plan (29 CFR 1910.39), not the Emergency Action Plan under 29 CFR 1910.38.

Question 2

The 'flow rate' method for sizing egress capacity is based on which principle?

Accepted Answer

Persons per minute per unit of width passing through an egress component

Answer

The flow rate method calculates egress capacity as the number of persons per minute that can pass through each unit of width of an egress component.

Question 3

Under NFPA 101, an exit passageway must be separated from adjacent spaces with a fire resistance rating of at least:

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

NFPA 101 requires exit passageways to be enclosed with 1-hour fire-rated construction, or 2-hour construction if connecting more than three stories.

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary goal of an Emergency Evacuation Drill per NFPA 101 requirements?

Accepted Answer

Familiarizing occupants with egress routes and procedures under simulated conditions

Answer

Evacuation drills are intended to familiarize building occupants with egress paths and procedures so they can respond effectively during an actual emergency.

Question 5

When calculating the occupant load of a mercantile (retail) occupancy, NFPA 101 uses a load factor of:

Accepted Answer

30 gross sq ft per person

Answer

NFPA 101 assigns a load factor of 30 gross square feet per person for mercantile (retail) occupancies on the street floor.

(FPE) Fire Protection Engineer Certification Practice Test

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FPE Emergency Evacuation Planning & Design 3