NFPA NFPA 1 Fire Code General Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under NFPA 1, what is the required minimum width of a means of egress door in a new occupancy?
- 28 inches
- 32 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
- 44 inches
Correct answer: 32 inches
NFPA 1 requires a minimum clear width of 32 inches for means of egress doors in new occupancies.
Question 2: According to NFPA 1, when must a fire watch be established?
- Only during building construction
- When a required fire protection system is impaired for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period (Correct answer)
- Only when the AHJ orders it
- During all holiday events
Correct answer: When a required fire protection system is impaired for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period
NFPA 1 requires a fire watch when a required fire protection system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.
Question 3: Under NFPA 1, which condition would constitute a 'distinct hazard' requiring immediate correction?
- A missing extinguisher inspection tag
- A blocked means of egress during business hours (Correct answer)
- An expired maintenance certificate
- An unlabeled storage room
Correct answer: A blocked means of egress during business hours
NFPA 1 classifies a blocked or obstructed means of egress as an immediate life safety hazard requiring correction before occupancy continues.
Question 4: According to NFPA 1, what is the minimum illumination level required at the floor of a means of egress during normal operation?
- 0.2 footcandles
- 1 footcandle (Correct answer)
- 5 footcandles
- 10 footcandles
Correct answer: 1 footcandle
NFPA 1 requires a minimum of 1 footcandle of illumination measured at the floor level in the means of egress.
Question 5: Under NFPA 1, how long must emergency lighting in a means of egress remain operational after power failure?
- 30 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 90 minutes (Correct answer)
- 120 minutes
Correct answer: 90 minutes
NFPA 1 requires emergency lighting to provide illumination for a minimum of 90 minutes following a power failure.
Question 6: According to NFPA 1, open burning is generally prohibited unless which condition is met?
- The fire is contained in a metal barrel
- A permit is obtained from the AHJ and conditions are satisfied (Correct answer)
- Wind speed is below 15 mph
- The fire department is notified 24 hours in advance
Correct answer: A permit is obtained from the AHJ and conditions are satisfied
NFPA 1 prohibits open burning unless a permit is issued by the AHJ and all specified conditions for safe burning are met.
NFPA NFPA 1 Fire Code General Requirements 2
Under NFPA 1, what is the required minimum width of a means of egress door in a new occupancy?