FREE F-03 Means of Egress and Exit Maintenance Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a 'means of egress'?

Accepted Answer

A continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to a public way.

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A place to store fire extinguishers.

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A designated smoking area outside the building.

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An elevator used for daily transport.

Question 2

A Fire Guard discovers an exit door is secured with a chain and padlock. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the building owner or manager to have the lock removed.

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Wait until the end of the shift to report it.

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Post a sign indicating the door is out of service.

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Ignore it, as it is likely for security purposes.

Question 3

How often must a Fire Guard inspect all means of egress in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

Prior to the start of each performance or event.

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Once a week.

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Once a day.

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Only when the fire alarm sounds.

Question 4

Which of the following items is strictly prohibited from being placed in an exit stairway?

Accepted Answer

Storage of chairs, boxes, or equipment.

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Handrails.

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Emergency lighting fixtures.

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Fire alarm pull stations.

Question 5

In the context of a means of egress, what does the term 'exit discharge' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.

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The alarm sound when an exit door is opened.

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The final inspection report for an exit.

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The process of evacuating a building.

Question 6

If an 'EXIT' sign is not illuminated, what must be done?

Accepted Answer

It must be immediately reported and repaired.

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It must be painted with reflective paint.

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It must be replaced with a larger, non-illuminated sign.

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A flashlight should be kept nearby for occupants to use.