NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector 1 Practice Test

These questions are part of the practice quiz. Start practicing

• Which system is designed to provide constant pressure or flow when pipes on the grid must be repaired?
• In an assembly area of 150 feet by 200 feet, using a factor of 15 square feet per person, what is the occupant load?
• The local protective signaling system is intended primarily to alert whom?
• A floor plan sketch of a structure consists of what primary content?
• Which appropriately defines the term flammable liquid?
• Which of the following is allowed to be used as part of a means of egress in new occupancies?
• What is one of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building owners?
• Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires should be identified by which geometric symbol?
• In the context of appeals, which statement best describes when an inspector might appear in court?
• In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or
• A device that prevents potentially contaminated water from mixing with the public water system is called a what?
• Fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium are which fire class?
• Which action best supports evidence handling in court for inspectors?
• For electrical fires, which class of extinguisher is appropriate?
• Fire drills should be conducted in which occupancy types?
• What term describes the use of all or a portion of a building or structure?
• A fire wall must extend to a height as required by which authority?
• What feature does an indicating type valve provide?
• The upper and lower vapor concentrations that will produce a flame at a given pressure and temperature are called what?
• Which extinguishing principle is associated with carbon dioxide extinguishers?
• In a means of egress, protection of stairwells from __________ is extremely important.
• A blue circle with a letter designation in the center indicates an extinguisher rated for use on which class of fires?
• Which could be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system?
• The proper amount of illumination for an emergency lighting system must be provided for:
• Inspection forms and checklists are described as being especially useful for inspecting which of the following?
• A rated wall can be constructed with
• What is the minimum number of exits required for a story or portion thereof with an occupant load of 500 or less?
• During the first phase of a fire, the oxygen concentration within the room is approximately what percent?
• Which sprinkler system contains water in the system at all times?
• Where may the sprinkler system control valve be located?
• Which occupancy classification applies to facilities with sleeping facilities for four or more residents and external security controls?
• Class B fires involve which materials?
• Which is allowed to be used as a part of a means of egress in new occupancies?
• The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it:
• The drawing type used to illustrate the vertical dimension of the building's exterior is known as an
• The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height is:
• The design and installation of the electrical system will be regulated by which NFPA standard?
• Trouble signals indicate an electrical failure and should have what kind of power source?
• The abbreviation OS & Y stands for which valve description?
• The pendant-type sprinkler head is designed to be installed downward from a pipe.
• This classification of fire involves ordinary combustible material.
• Which NFPA standard identifies requirements relative to the location of portable fire extinguishers?
• What system allows fire inspectors to stay informed about commercial and business changes in the community?
• Which term best defines the percentage of a flammable substance in air that will ignite when exposed to an ignition source?
• To prevent accidental ignition in a welding shop, which action should be followed?
• The control valve for sprinkler system may be located at the system or outside the building. This valve should always be a(n)
• The design and installation of the electrical system will be regulated by which NFPA standard?
• Which document is particularly useful for inspecting common items and/or complex processes?
• Which metals are considered combustible metals?
• What type of pressure may be produced by an elevated water supply?
• Which factor is dependent on the construction and operation of a fire door?
• Which sprinkler system type maintains air under pressure in the piping?
• Which system is primarily used to alert occupants within the protected area?
• Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are called:
• Which permit is typically recommended when a citizen intends to use a chemical during a manufacturing process?
• Which type of containers is approved for storing flammable liquids?
• Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true?
• Bonding is the process of what?
• Plan Review drawings are used to indicate:
• Fire flow tests are used to determine the rate of fire flow available for fire suppression at various locations within which system?
• Which statement best describes the inherent fire resistance of concrete and masonry?
• In which form can stairs be classified based on location as described in the material?
• Fire point is defined as the temperature at which a liquid will continue to burn after ignition. Which option matches this definition?
• Which structural members use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam or joist of an equal span?
• What classification is given to a multipurpose extinguisher that covers Class A, B, and C?
• What is a manner in which interior finish contributes to flame spread?
• Which term refers to the main pipe that conveys water from the source to the distribution system?
• Upon receiving a suspected fire hazard report from a citizen, inspectors should:
• Which best describes the orientation of a pendant-type sprinkler head?
• A stored-pressure water extinguisher would be best used on a which class of fire?
• Which statement about testimony is correct?
• Under NFPA 101, a place for treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others is categorized as which occupancy?
• Which statement is true about net occupant load factor?
• A __ consists of a network of pipes, storage tanks, control valves and hydrants.
• The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of a proposed building refers to the
• Which color code is used for hydrants with flow rates of 1,500 gpm or more?
• The full name expansion for the valve abbreviated OS&Y is which of the following?
• In ordinary wood‑frame construction the wood floors are less substantial than Type IV construction and are typically supported by:
• Under NFPA 101, a place for treatment for patients that renders patients incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditions without assistance is described as which?
• What is the function of the fire alarm control panel?
• Any glazing material used in fire doors is required to be:
• A blue circle with a letter designation in the center indicates an extinguisher is rated for use on which fires?
• If a liquid has a flash point of exactly 100 °F, how is it classified?
• For high-flow hydrants, the NFPA color code light blue indicates a flow rate at or above
• The appropriate portable extinguisher for extinguishing a fire in a computer is which type?
• Dry wall is considered ______.
• In Type I buildings exceeding height/area limitations, which components must be fire resistive?
• The upper and lower concentrations of a vapor that will produce a flame at a given pressure and temperature are called?
• A (n) detector is one which responds to rapid changes in temperature.
• Which space type is especially suitable for a projected beam smoke detector?
• The component responsible for processing signals from detection devices is the?
• Which alarm system ties several separate local alarm systems not under its ownership into one location?
• Heating of an organic substance to its autoignition temperature is known as which term?
• The swinging door requirement in means of egress states that a swinging door must be provided within ______ feet of revolving doors.
• Residual pressure used in available water supply calculations is typically expressed in psi as
• If an occupant feels that the local jurisdiction has made an improper code interpretation or decision, the individual may request a
• A building with sleeping facilities for four or more residents and occupants generally unable to protect themselves due to external security measures is classified as which occupancy?
• Which permit category covers the installation of a sprinkler system in a storeroom?
• A multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher would be rated for which classes?
• Which term describes the protective enclosure for stairwells consisting of fire-resistance rated walls and self-closing doors?
• Interior finishes contribute to flame spread primarily by producing what?
• In an assembly area of less concentrated use, such as a conference room or dining room, measuring 150 ft by 200 ft, with a load factor of 15 square feet per person, what is the occupant load?
• Direct pumping water systems are those in which water
• The occupancy classification code developed by the principal model code organizations that separates occupancies into risk-based categories is described by which term?
• Prior to appearing in court, you should
• Where can the main control valve be located?
• Which systems are provided in buildings primarily to maintain a comfortable environment for occupants?
• Which is a manner in which interior finish contributes to flame spread?
• During site evaluation for emergency access, which feature is essential to allow fire apparatus to operate?
• In a means of egress, protection of stairwells from ______________ is extremely important.
• How is the gross occupant load factor defined?
• Fires involving flammable liquids, greases, and gases are which class?
• Which principle best reflects how a fire inspector should handle factual information during testimony?
• What residual pressure is required when computing available water supply in a specific area?
• Residential sprinkler standards NFPA 13R apply to occupancies up to what height?
• Which alarm system is either automatically retransmitted or directly transmitted to the fire department?
• Which of the following is a correct example of a Class B fire?
• Which NFPA Standard governs the classification and marking of hazardous materials for fixed facilities?
• Exterior walls and interior structural members that are approved noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of wood are which construction type?
• When receiving a complaint, the fire inspector should ______ all pertinent information.
• The temperature at which a liquid fuel, once ignited, will continue to burn is known as?
• Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are called what?
• Fire walls should be constructed as
• The maximum occupant load when the exit serves more than one floor is an important element in determining the ________.
• One of the four main views of working drawings is the
• Which class is associated with electrical equipment fires?
• A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a
• Fire flow tests are made to determine the rate of fire flow available for fire suppression at various locations within the
• Which statement best describes occupancy in building codes?
• Exit discharge is a component of which part of the means of egress?
• Fire inspectors have a notification mechanism that keeps them aware of commercial and business changes through which system?
• The first step in an enforcement procedure is typically what?
• The required residual pressure when computing available water supply in a specific area is ______ psi.
• Locations where lodging, boarding, and personal care are provided for _________________ residents are classified as board and care occupancies.
• When there is no plans review process, code enforcement becomes a reactive process beginning after construction and occupancy.
• The hydrant used during a fire flow test to read static and residual pressures is a
• Which class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
• Concrete and masonry are considered excellent building components because of their __________ fire resistance.
• Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on which type of fires?
• Which practice is suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
• The NFPA standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes is
• Two important life-safety door functions include:
• The velocity pressure is recorded with a pitot tube and a gauge. This pressure is called which of the following?
• The standard for sprinkler installation in residential occupancies up to four stories is:
• Depending on their location, stairs can be classified as either
• The device that processes inputs from detection devices is the?
• A building, or portion of a building, used for educational purposes above the 12th grade is classified as a (n) :
• Tamper switches are used to supervise which component of an automatic fire sprinkler system?
• The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the safety characteristics of a proposed building is called?
• Curtain walls are exterior walls that do not bear loads.
• Which sprinkler system type is typically used where heat is not reliably maintained?
• What type of door closer is commonly used on doors from hotel rooms to corridors?
• An untrained operator using an extinguisher rated 10B can extinguish approximately how large a flammable liquids fire area?
• Which is a component of a window?
• A Class D fire involves which type of material?
• Flame detectors detect ___________ and __________ light spectrums.
• Gross occupant load factor is:
• Which system category is used to maintain indoor temperature and humidity?
• The principle means of discharge for a carbon dioxide extinguisher is which of the following?
• During a review of the electrical systems, an inspector must verify that which aspect of exit illumination is adequate?
• Flame detectors detect which pair of wavelengths?
• During the first phase of a fire, the oxygen concentration within the room is approximately what percent?
• In which condition is a solid fuel the most hazardous?
• If stairs are located inside a building, they are classified as what?
• The full name of an OS & Y valve is
• During an inspection of a building, the first area to be inspected should be the
• Fires involving flammable liquids, greases, and gases are which class?
• If a conference room measures 40 ft by 50 ft and uses a 15 sq ft per person factor, what is the occupant load?
• Which document describes the process used to evaluate building plans for safety before construction begins?
• The velocity pressure recorded by a pitot tube and a gauge is known as
• What should be brought to court to support a fire inspection case?
• When transferring flammable liquids, what precaution prevents static electricity buildup between containers?
• The color of a sprinkler head rated 135 ° to 170 ° F is
• Written letters and inspection reports can be used as a basis for what action?
• Improper storage of combustible waste primarily creates which hazard in a building?
• Before conducting an inspection, why should the occupant be notified in advance?
• The full name of an OS&Y valve is:
• During a fire flow test, which hydrant is used to read static and residual pressures?
• Bonding and grounding refer to the process of which safety action?
• When giving testimony in court, you should:
• No combustible structural member may penetrate through which type of wall?
• Fixed extinguishing systems for electrical equipment hazards include:
• Exit doors that are normally kept open can be equipped with
• When inspecting a kitchen hood and duct, you should pay attention to which of the following?
• Fire drills should be conducted in which occupancies?
• Class A fires involve which materials?
• When a complaint is received, what is the proper initial action by the inspector?
• A fire involving metals such as magnesium is classified as which fire class?
• Type III construction is characterized by exterior walls that are noncombustible or limited-combustible and interior structural members that are
• Wood frame construction is commonly referred to as which construction type?
• If an area has 30,000 square feet of usable space and a load factor of 20 square feet per person, what is the occupant load?
• Fire barriers are used for area separations, hazard protection ______________, and _____________
• A compartmentalized floor area of a building is subdivided with fire‑resistive:
• Net occupant load factor is defined as:
• NFPA 13D is intended for use in which buildings?
• The most commonly used type of sprinkler system is the
• The interlocking network of water mains is commonly referred to as a grid; in practice, this term describes the
• Fire inspectors have a notification mechanism that keeps them aware of the commercial and business changes in the community through a __________ system
• The system designed to provide constant pressure or flow when pipes on the grid must be repaired is called a
• Improper storage of any combustible waste or rubbish is known as which type of hazard?
• The fundamental components of a modern water system are which of the following?
• This classification of fire involves ordinary combustible material.
• As an advisor during a court case, which would be an inspector's area of responsibility?
• Bonding during transfer of flammable liquids is intended to prevent which hazard?
• In ordinary wood-frame construction, wood floors are typically supported by
• A multipurpose dry-chemical fire extinguisher will be effective on which type of fires?
• Class A fires involve which materials?
• In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting facts and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or:
• Bonding and grounding are primarily used to prevent which hazard?
• Which component is explicitly listed as part of a distribution system along with pipes, storage tanks and hydrants?
• A building or portion of a building used for educational purposes above the 12th grade is classified as which occupancy?
• Interior finishes contribute to flame spread by which of the following?
• Which alarm system consolidates several local alarm systems into one location?
• A pitot tube and gauge are used to do what?
• What is typically the first step in the enforcement procedure used by fire inspectors?
• Storage and all obstructions should be no closer than __________ inches to sprinkler heads.
• In means of egress design, revolving doors are severely limited, and what must be provided within 10 feet?
• Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true?
• Curtain walls are:
• The NFPA standard for sprinkler installation in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes is:
• Fire door glazing must be what type?
• Residual pressure is defined as
• What is the primary reason for notifying the occupant before an inspection?
• A fire department connection to a sprinkler system enables firefighters to
• What type of permit would you recommend be applied for if a citizen wants to use a chemical during a manufacturing process?
• A fire department connection allows firefighters to maintain the pressure of the primary water supply in a sprinkler system by providing what?
• Solid fuels pose the greatest hazard when they are in which form?
• The agency that regulates the transportation of compressed and liquefied gases is the:
• What is the approximate oxygen level at the start of a fire in a typical room?
• Without written evidence of an inspection, no proof exists that the fire inspector gave the owner notice of hazardous conditions or the corrective measures to be taken
• A flammable liquid has a flash point below which temperature?
• A compartmentalized floor area is subdivided with fire‑resistive partitions or walls. What term best describes these separators?
• Buildings used to display and sell merchandise are classified as which occupancy?
• ___________ are a way of staying aware of changes in occupancy use or hazardous conditions.
• What term is defined as a liquid having a flash point below 100 °F?
• Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court?
• NFPA recommends hydrants flowing 1,500 gpm or greater be color coded
• The primary purpose of a local protective signaling system is to alert whom?
• A movable window having a side-hinged sash that swings outward is called a
• Which practice is most effective in reducing dust explosion hazards?
• The occupant load for a building or room should be established ________.
• Which system is primarily used to maintain occupant comfort and climate in buildings?
• Which statement about trouble signals is true?
• Which statement best describes the direct pumping water system?
• When transferring flammable or combustible liquids, what precaution must be taken to prevent static electricity?
• Heat that results from passing an electrical current through a conductor defines which type of heating?
• A detector best suited for large open spaces like atriums is which?
• Which statement best describes a projected beam smoke detector’s typical application?
• Bonding reduces static electricity by connecting two points with a conductor. Which term describes this practice?
• Which metal is NOT listed among the combustible metals in such fires?
• When on the witness stand, how should you answer the question, "Do you know what day it is?"
• To protect steel from heat, which material is commonly applied?
• Which element would you expect to see depicted on a floor plan?
• Which instrument pair is used to measure flow in a piping system?
• In terms of life safety, two of the most important functions of doors are to
• Which is an alarm system that ties several separate local alarm systems not under its ownership into one location ?
• Which standard governs sprinkler installations in residential occupancies up to four stories tall?
• During an inspection of a building, the first area to be inspected should be the:
• Fire dampers are installed to control fire spread in which system?
• Which statement best describes the function of a sectional view in construction drawings?
• When starting an on-site building inspection, which area is typically examined first to assess exterior conditions?
• Which term describes the pressure remaining in a water supply system while water is flowing?
• Carbon dioxide fixed fire extinguishing systems are primarily used to protect against fires involving:
• A fire wall must be continuous from the foundation floor to a height:
• The plan that depicts the interior layout and arrangement of spaces, walls, doors, and openings is called a
• To protect steel structural components of a building from heat, which may be applied?
• What is the definition of gross occupant load factor?
• Any building or portion of a building in which sleeping accommodations are provided to 16 or more persons who are not related is considered a (n) :
• Fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium are classified as which class?
• When a complaint is received, the fire inspector should ____________ all pertinent information.
• Interior finish can contribute to flame spread in what way?
• If the Class A marking is colored, what color should it be?
• What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to install a sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store?
• The appropriate portable extinguisher for extinguishing a fire in a computer is which class?
• A (n) detector is one which responds to rapid changes in temperature.
• A flammable liquid is defined as a liquid with a flash point below which temperature?
• Class D fires involve which materials?
• Which occupancy classification is associated with the display and sale of merchandise?
• What is the inspector's responsibility when advising during a court case?
• The interlocking network of water mains that makes up a water distribution system is called what?
• Which term describes the interlocking network of water mains in a city’s distribution system?
• The stairway enclosed by fire-resistive walls and self-closing rated doors is called a
• Generally, which occupancies are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and correction occupancies?
• Plans review is a process that involves which of the following activities?
• Which sprinkler system type is most common in residential occupancies?
• A means of egress consists of which element?
• Which metal is listed as a combustible metal in such fires?
• Which standard provides requirements for sprinkler installations in residential settings?
• A floor plan sketch is commonly used in fire inspections to depict which of the following?
• The portion of a means of egress that is between the end of an exit and a public way is called:
• A carbon dioxide extinguisher's principle means of discharge is which option?
• Vertical view of a building as if it were cut into two parts; intended to show the internal construction of each assembly is known as
• In Type III construction, exterior walls and interior structural members may include which combination?
• Which statement is true about stairs located inside a building?
• Where should the main control valve of a sprinkler system be located?
• When giving testimony in court, you should :
• HVAC systems are provided primarily to maintain what in buildings?
• If a liquid has a flash point of 99 °F, how is it classified?
• Which device is used to prevent backflow contamination from entering the public water supply?
• On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified?
• During field observations for emergency access, which item is considered?
• A fire department connection to a sprinkler system enables firefighters to
• The use of revolving doors in a means of egress is severely limited. A swinging door must be provided within how many feet?
• Which structural member uses less material and is lighter than a comparable beam or joist for the same span?
• A distribution system consists of a network of pipes, storage tanks, control valves and hydrants.
• The interlocking network of water mains that compose a water distribution system is a
• Mechanical heat energy initiated by movement between objects in contact with one another defines which concept?
• Energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area are best protected with extinguishers that have which rating?
• A fire wall must be continuous from the foundation floor to a height:
• Fire spread through a ventilation duct system is generally controlled by what architectural feature?
• Which symbol or color combination would uniquely identify Class C extinguishers?
• In kitchen environments, a common fire hazard is ignition of what?
• What is the principal pipe in a water distribution system, especially one installed underground?
• An assembly area with less concentrated use, like a conference room, would be described as which type of area?
• What is the purpose of school fire exit drills?
• Which NFPA standard identifies requirements and regulations relative to the location of portable fire extinguishers?
• The hydrant used specifically for measuring pressures during a fire flow test is called a
• A projected beam smoke detector is useful in which setting?
• Without which process does code enforcement become reactive after a building is constructed and occupied?
• A pendant-type sprinkler head is designed to be installed
• A local protective signaling system is intended primarily to alert whom?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of presenting facts and evidence in an inspection report?
• NFPA recommends that fire hydrants flowing 1,500 gpm or greater be color coded
• The main control valve for a sprinkler system should always be what type?
• Which device is responsible for processing signals from detection devices?
• A pendant-type sprinkler head is designed to be installed in which orientation?
• Any glazing material used in fire doors is required to be:
• If a Type I building exceeds height and area limitations, codes generally require the use of which walls and/or floors?
• Fire flow test results are used to assess available water supply for suppression in the
• In calculating occupant load, which element is subtracted from the gross factor to obtain the net factor?
• Which alarm system is a combination of alarm components designed to detect a fire and/or transmit an alarm on the immediate premises?
• Which plan shows the relative locations of walls, doors, windows, and other features?
• Which statement describes the first step in the enforcement procedure?
• Which type of glass can be used in fire doors?
• In ordinary wood‑frame construction, the wood floors are typically supported by which structural element?
• The agency that regulates the transportation of compressed and liquefied gases is the DOT. Which answer choice correctly identifies this agency?
• When investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should?
• The objective of school fire exit drills is to ensure which outcome?
• What is an important way to reduce the possibility of a dust explosion?
• Gross occupant load factor is defined as measured from which boundary?
• Identify the three portions of a means of egress in the correct order: portion that leads to an exit; portion between the end of an exit and a public way; portion separated from all other spaces of the building structure.
• Direct pumping water systems are those in which water
• Most local agencies have ordinances that provide for issuance of permits in order to
• The vertical supporting members in a frame dwelling are called?
• Which scenario most commonly requires a fire inspector to appear in court?
• Which type of glass can be used in fire doors?
• What term describes the horizontal plane within a structure on which people stand and work?
• What term is defined as a liquid having a flash point at or above 100 °F?
• Which alarm system is a local alarm that detects a fire and transmits an alarm on the immediate premises?
• Fire flow tests determine the rate of fire flow available for suppression at various locations within the
• The maximum travel distance to extinguishers for Class A hazards is how many feet?
• In enforcement procedures, what is the purpose of providing written notice of violations?
• Dry pipe sprinkler systems should be used in buildings where insufficient heat is maintained.
• What is the minimum hydrostatic test pressure and duration for piping in wet pipe sprinkler systems?
• Net occupant load factor is defined as which of the following?
• Which glass type is permitted for use in some fire doors?
• A means of egress consists of which component?
• Which occupancy type includes sleeping accommodations not defined as health care or detention and correction occupancies?
• A liquid having a flash point at or above 100 °F is defined as which type of liquid?
• Which practice is suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
• Which permit category is specifically tied to controlling chemical usage in a facility?
• Which alarm system is automatically retransmitted or directly transmitted to the fire department?
• Which component is primarily responsible for removing impurities from water in a modern system?
• Without written evidence of an inspection, what problem arises?
• What term describes the metal connection used to equalize electrical potential between containers during the transfer of flammable liquids?
• What term describes the horizontal plane within a structure that people stand on?
• Which fixed fire extinguishing system is primarily used to protect against fires involving flammable gases or liquids and electrical equipment?
• Under what circumstance might a fire inspector end up in court?
• Which plan shows the relative locations of walls, doors, windows, and other features inside a building?
• A projected beam smoke detector is useful in :
• Flame detectors detect which light spectra?
• A combustible liquid is defined as a liquid with a flash point at or above which temperature?
• Exterior walls and structural members that are made of approved noncombustible or limited‑combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of wood define which construction type?
• A classification defined as the use of all or a portion of a building is known as what?
• Why should the occupant be notified in advance before conducting an inspection?