Fire Code and Safety Professionals Flashcards

Which document does the IFC reference as the standard for the installation of portable fire extinguishers?

Answer: NFPA 10

The IFC references NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, for installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing requirements.

A fire code inspector discovers a locked egress door in an occupied assembly space with a latch that requires a key. What action must be taken immediately?

Answer: Order the building vacated or require immediate correction

A locked egress door in an occupied assembly space is an imminent danger condition; the IFC authorizes the fire code official to order immediate correction or vacation of the building.

Under the IFC, compressed gas cylinders not in use must be secured to prevent falling. What is the approved method?

Answer: Chained or strapped to a wall, post, or cylinder cart

The IFC requires compressed gas cylinders to be secured upright by chain, strap, or an approved cylinder cart to prevent tipping and valve damage.

What is the maximum occupant load allowed in a sprinklered Group A-2 (restaurant) occupancy per net floor area?

Answer: 7 sq ft per occupant

IBC/IFC Table 1004.5 assigns 7 net square feet per occupant for assembly use of dining tables and chairs in a restaurant.

An ICC-certified Fire Inspector discovers an unsprinklered building with a fire area exceeding the IFC threshold that now requires sprinklers. What authority does the fire code official have?

Answer: Order installation of sprinklers as a code compliance requirement

The IFC grants the fire code official authority to require retroactive installation of fire protection systems when existing conditions present an undue hazard.

Which of the following correctly describes a 'fire watch' as defined in the IFC?

Answer: A temporary measure with trained personnel to identify and mitigate fire hazards

A fire watch is a temporary measure using trained personnel to patrol, identify fire hazards, activate alarms, and summon the fire department when fire protection systems are impaired.

Under the IFC, storage of aerosol products classified as Level 3 in an unsprinklered building is limited to how many cases?

Answer: 24 cases

The IFC limits Level 3 aerosol storage in unsprinklered buildings to 24 cases in retail display areas and similar locations due to the high flammability of Level 3 products.