NFPA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What does NFPA 72 specify as the maximum travel distance to a manual pull station in an educational occupancy? → 150 feet
2. Under NFPA 25, what is the required testing frequency for antifreeze solution concentration in a sprinkler system? → Annually
3. In the NEC, what does the term "ampacity" refer to? → The current-carrying capacity of a conductor
4. What shape is used for the NFPA 704 hazard identification system placard? → Square rotated 45 degrees (diamond)
5. According to NFPA 25, what is the minimum hydrostatic test pressure for a new sprinkler system installation? → 150 psi or 50 psi above maximum system pressure, whichever is greater
6. Under NFPA 10, what condition automatically requires a fire extinguisher to be hydrostatically tested? → After any use, full or partial discharge
7. Under NFPA 25, what must be done with recorded inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) reports? → Retained for the life of the system and made available to the AHJ
8. According to NFPA 1, what is the minimum illumination level required at the floor of a means of egress during normal operation? → 1 footcandle
9. According to NFPA 30, what is required around above-ground flammable liquid tanks to contain spills? → Secondary containment capable of holding 100% of the largest tank volume
10. Under NFPA 13, what hazard classification applies to auto showrooms, bakeries, and laundries? → Ordinary hazard Group 1
11. An instability rating of 4 in NFPA 704 indicates the material: → Is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures
12. In NFPA 704, a flammability rating of 2 applies to liquids with a flash point in which range? → Between 100°F and 200°F (37.8–93.3°C)
13. According to the NFPA Life Safety Code, what is the minimum width requirement for egress doors in new buildings? → 32 inches
14. According to NFPA 1, what must a fire safety and evacuation plan include? → Emergency procedures, staff assignments, evacuation routes, and training requirements
15. Under NFPA 72, what is the maximum height above the floor at which a manual pull station may be installed? → 60 inches
16. Under NFPA 72, what is the purpose of a Class A wiring style for initiating device circuits? → Allow continued operation after a single open or ground fault
17. According to NFPA 1, what action must the responsible party take when a fire inspector identifies a code violation? → Correct the violation within the timeframe specified by the AHJ
18. What does the symbol 'SA' in the white section of an NFPA 704 diamond indicate? → Simple asphyxiant gas
19. According to NFPA 30, what type of electrical equipment is required in a flammable liquid storage room classified as a Division 1 hazardous location? → Explosion-proof or intrinsically safe
20. According to NFPA 13, what is the maximum area of sprinkler operation (design area) for a light hazard hydraulically designed system? → 1,500 sq ft
21. According to NFPA 25, what action is required when a sprinkler head shows signs of corrosion, paint, or loading? → Replace the sprinkler head immediately
22. What is the minimum required flow pressure at the most remote sprinkler in an NFPA 13 light hazard system? → 10 psi
23. Which of the following is required for all kitchen countertop outlets according to the NEC? → Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
24. According to the NFPA Life Safety Code, how often should fire drills be conducted in healthcare facilities? → Quarterly
25. Under NFPA 1, what is the maximum rise for a single step in a means of egress? → 8.25 inches
26. Under NFPA 25, what is the required frequency for a full flow trip test of a dry pipe valve? → Annually
27. Under NFPA 1, exit signs must be illuminated to what minimum luminance? → 25 footlamberts
28. Under the NFPA Life Safety Code, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinklered educational occupancy? → 250 feet
29. Under NFPA 13, a deluge system differs from a preaction system in that a deluge system has: → Open sprinkler heads throughout
30. Under NFPA 13, what type of sprinkler system uses air pressure to hold water back until a sprinkler activates? → Dry pipe system