NFPA 1031 ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned
with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a
conclusion , or : Answer: Justify a recommendation
◉ 3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true
? Answer: They are very useful for inspecting common items and /
or complex processes .
◉ 4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected
should be the : Answer: Exterior .
◉ 5. 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
? Answer: Fire Protection Equipment permit
◉ 6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : Answer: Occupancy
classification .
◉ 7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it :
Answer: Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before
construction begins
,◉ 8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ?
Answer: Mechanical plans
◉ 9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the
question , " Do you know what day it is ? " Answer: Yes !
◉ 10. When giving testimony in court , you should : Answer: Only
state information you know is factual .
◉ 11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an
inspection , but also can be used : Answer: As a basis for legal action
◉ 12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more
residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented
from protecting themselves because of security measures not under
their control , is classified as a ( n ) : Answer: Detention and
correctional occupancy !
◉ Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping
accommodations under conditions other than those defined for
health care or detention and correctional occupancies . Answer:
Residential occupancies
◉ 14. Gross occupant load factor is : Answer: Measured wall to wall .
,◉ 15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and
self - closing rated doors is called a : Answer: Smoke proof enclosure
◉ 16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : Answer:
Equipped with door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
◉ 17. A rated wall can be constructed with : Answer: Gypsum board
◉ 18. Fire walls should be constructed as : Answer: Freestanding
◉ 19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection
______________, and _____________ Answer: stairwells / shafts
◉ 20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a
comparable beam or joist of an equal span . Answer: Trusses
◉ 21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand
and work is a : Answer: Floor
◉ 22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components
because of the _________________ fire resistance of the materials .
Answer: Inherent
, ◉ 23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either :
Answer: interior or exterior .
◉ 24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from
_____________ is extremely important . Answer: Products or
combustion
◉ 25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building
they serve are : Answer: Exit stairs
◉ 26. Dry wall is considered : Answer: limited - combustible .
◉ 27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a
fire door ? Answer: Required fire protection rating
◉ 28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to
maintain a comfortable environment for occupants . Answer: HVAC
◉ 29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? Answer: Wired
glass
◉ 30. The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in
residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height is :
Answer: NFPA 13R
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned
with presenting the facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a
conclusion , or : Answer: Justify a recommendation
◉ 3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true
? Answer: They are very useful for inspecting common items and /
or complex processes .
◉ 4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected
should be the : Answer: Exterior .
◉ 5. 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
? Answer: Fire Protection Equipment permit
◉ 6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : Answer: Occupancy
classification .
◉ 7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it :
Answer: Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before
construction begins
,◉ 8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ?
Answer: Mechanical plans
◉ 9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the
question , " Do you know what day it is ? " Answer: Yes !
◉ 10. When giving testimony in court , you should : Answer: Only
state information you know is factual .
◉ 11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an
inspection , but also can be used : Answer: As a basis for legal action
◉ 12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more
residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented
from protecting themselves because of security measures not under
their control , is classified as a ( n ) : Answer: Detention and
correctional occupancy !
◉ Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping
accommodations under conditions other than those defined for
health care or detention and correctional occupancies . Answer:
Residential occupancies
◉ 14. Gross occupant load factor is : Answer: Measured wall to wall .
,◉ 15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and
self - closing rated doors is called a : Answer: Smoke proof enclosure
◉ 16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : Answer:
Equipped with door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
◉ 17. A rated wall can be constructed with : Answer: Gypsum board
◉ 18. Fire walls should be constructed as : Answer: Freestanding
◉ 19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection
______________, and _____________ Answer: stairwells / shafts
◉ 20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a
comparable beam or joist of an equal span . Answer: Trusses
◉ 21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand
and work is a : Answer: Floor
◉ 22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components
because of the _________________ fire resistance of the materials .
Answer: Inherent
, ◉ 23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either :
Answer: interior or exterior .
◉ 24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from
_____________ is extremely important . Answer: Products or
combustion
◉ 25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building
they serve are : Answer: Exit stairs
◉ 26. Dry wall is considered : Answer: limited - combustible .
◉ 27. Which is dependent on the construction and operation of a
fire door ? Answer: Required fire protection rating
◉ 28 . ___________ systems are provided in buildings primarily to
maintain a comfortable environment for occupants . Answer: HVAC
◉ 29. Which type of glass can be used in fire doors ? Answer: Wired
glass
◉ 30. The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in
residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height is :
Answer: NFPA 13R
