SSP Fire Safety & Life Safety Systems 3

Question 1

Which standard governs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 25

Answer

NFPA 13

Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

NFPA 80

Question 2

A fire safety officer discovers that an exit corridor is being used for storage of combustible materials. Under NFPA 101, this is primarily a violation of which requirement?

Accepted Answer

Means of egress clear and unobstructed requirements

Answer

Exit signage requirements

Answer

Means of egress width requirements

Answer

Emergency lighting requirements

Question 3

What is the minimum fire-resistance rating required for walls enclosing interior exit stairways in buildings that are not sprinklered?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

1 hour

Answer

3 hours

Question 4

During a fire drill evaluation, you observe that employees are propping open stairwell doors with wedges. What is the primary safety risk?

Accepted Answer

Fire and smoke can spread freely into the stairwell, compromising the exit path

Answer

Stairwells become too crowded during evacuation

Answer

The door locking mechanism can be damaged

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HVAC systems will not function properly

Question 5

Emergency exit signs must be illuminated to a minimum of how many foot-candles at the floor level below the sign?

Accepted Answer

1 foot-candle

Answer

0.2 foot-candles

Answer

5 foot-candles

Answer

10 foot-candles

Question 6

What is the purpose of a fire watch when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is impaired?

Accepted Answer

To provide continuous monitoring for fire conditions and notification if fire occurs

Answer

To test the fire suppression system manually

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To conduct scheduled fire drills for occupants

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To inspect and repair the impaired system components

Question 7

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, an emergency action plan must include which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency

Answer

A detailed floor plan of all exits

Answer

A list of all hazardous materials on site

Answer

Insurance coverage details for fire damage