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  1. According to NFPA 25, what is the required weekly test for an electric fire pump?

    Answer: Churn test (no-flow) for 10 minutes

    NFPA 25 requires electric fire pumps to be run weekly under no-flow (churn) conditions for a minimum of 10 minutes.

  2. According to NFPA 30, what is required for flammable liquid dispensing areas to prevent static ignition?

    Answer: The dispensing nozzle must be bonded to the container before dispensing

    NFPA 30 requires the dispensing nozzle to be bonded to the receiving container prior to opening the dispensing valve to prevent static sparks.

  3. Under NFPA 30, what is the minimum separation distance between an above-ground flammable liquid storage tank and a property line or building?

    Answer: 10 feet

    NFPA 30 requires a minimum separation of at least 10 feet from a tank to a property line that can be built upon, depending on tank size and class.

  4. Under NFPA 30, which liquid class has a flash point at or above 100°F and below 140°F?

    Answer: Class II

    NFPA 30 classifies liquids with a flash point at or above 100°F and below 140°F as Class II combustible liquids.

  5. An instability rating of 4 in NFPA 704 indicates the material:

    Answer: Is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures

    An instability rating of 4 means the material is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures, representing the maximum reactivity hazard.

  6. Under NFPA 1, what is the minimum number of means of egress required from any occupied story of a building?

    Answer: 2

    NFPA 1 requires a minimum of 2 means of egress from any occupied story to provide an alternative escape route if one is blocked.

  7. What is the NEC requirement for receptacles installed in bathrooms?

    Answer: They must be protected by a GFCI

    To prevent electrical shock, the NEC requires that all bathroom receptacles be protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).

  8. According to NFPA 10, which extinguisher type is most appropriate for a computer server room?

    Answer: CO2 or clean agent

    NFPA 10 recommends CO2 or clean agent extinguishers for areas with sensitive electronic equipment because they leave no residue.

  9. Under NFPA 72, a notification appliance circuit (NAC) must be supervised for which of the following conditions?

    Answer: Open circuit and ground fault

    NFPA 72 requires that notification appliance circuits be monitored for integrity, meaning open circuits and ground faults must be detected.

  10. Under NFPA 10, what condition automatically requires a fire extinguisher to be hydrostatically tested?

    Answer: After any use, full or partial discharge

    NFPA 10 requires that any extinguisher that has been used, even partially, be subjected to maintenance and potentially hydrostatic testing before being returned to service.

  11. What is the minimum water supply duration required for a light hazard occupancy sprinkler system under NFPA 13?

    Answer: 30 minutes

    NFPA 13 requires a minimum water supply duration of 30 minutes for light hazard occupancies.

  12. Under NFPA 10, what minimum rating is required for a Class B extinguisher protecting a high-hazard flammable liquid area with a 25-square-foot maximum fire size?

    Answer: 10-B

    NFPA 10 tables require at least a 10-B rated extinguisher for high-hazard areas where maximum fire size is 25 square feet.

  13. According to NFPA 10, how often must a portable fire extinguisher receive an annual maintenance inspection?

    Answer: Every year

    NFPA 10 requires that every portable fire extinguisher receive a thorough maintenance examination at least annually.

  14. According to NFPA 13, which component must be provided at the base of each sprinkler riser to facilitate system testing and maintenance?

    Answer: Butterfly valve with tamper switch

    NFPA 13 requires a supervised control valve (such as an OS&Y or butterfly valve with a tamper switch) at the base of each riser.

  15. Which organization publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

    Answer: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

    The NFPA is responsible for developing and publishing the NEC.

  16. What is the highest numerical hazard rating on the NFPA 704 scale?

    Answer: 4

    The NFPA 704 scale ranges from 0 (minimal hazard) to 4 (most severe hazard) for health, flammability, and instability categories.

  17. According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum interval between visual monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers?

    Answer: 30 days

    NFPA 10 requires that fire extinguishers be visually inspected at maximum intervals of 30 days.

  18. According to NFPA 1, what is the minimum fire flow requirement consideration for determining water supply adequacy for fire suppression?

    Answer: Building type and use, construction, and area

    NFPA 1 requires evaluation of building type and occupancy, construction type, and floor area when determining fire flow requirements.

  19. According to NFPA 1, what type of permit is typically required before storing hazardous materials in quantities exceeding established thresholds?

    Answer: Hazardous materials permit from the AHJ

    NFPA 1 requires a hazardous materials permit from the AHJ before storing or handling quantities of hazardous materials above established thresholds.

  20. According to NFPA 10, how often must non-rechargeable (disposable) fire extinguishers be replaced?

    Answer: Every 12 years

    NFPA 10 requires non-rechargeable fire extinguishers to be replaced every 12 years from the date of manufacture.