FPE Safety Regulations & OSHA Compliance 4

Question 1

OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space standard (29 CFR 1910.146) classifies a space as permit-required if it contains or has the potential to contain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A serious safety or health hazard

Answer

A permit-required confined space is one that contains or has the potential to contain a serious safety or health hazard, among other criteria listed in 1910.146(b).

Question 2

Under NFPA 13, what is the minimum distance a standard-response sprinkler head must be installed from a wall or obstruction to ensure proper spray pattern development?

Accepted Answer

4 inches

Answer

NFPA 13 requires standard sprinklers to be installed a minimum of 4 inches from walls to prevent the wall from obstructing the spray pattern.

Question 3

In the context of OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act), what four elements must OSHA prove to issue a citation?

Accepted Answer

Hazard exists, employees are exposed, employer knew, feasible abatement exists

Answer

OSHA must establish that: a recognized hazard exists, employees are exposed to it, the employer knew or should have known, and feasible means of abatement exist.

Question 4

What is the required minimum illumination level in foot-candles at the walking surface along egress paths, per NFPA 101?

Accepted Answer

1 fc

Answer

NFPA 101 requires a minimum of 1 foot-candle measured at the floor level along the means of egress during normal conditions.

Question 5

OSHA requires that fire suppression system maintenance records be retained for how long under 29 CFR 1910.160?

Accepted Answer

Three years

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(10) requires that fixed extinguishing system inspection and maintenance records be kept for at least 3 years.

(FPE) Fire Protection Engineer Certification Practice Test

(FPE) Fire Protection Engineer Certification Practice Test

FPE Safety Regulations & OSHA Compliance 4