EXAM 2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
QUESTION SET AND CORE CONCEPT
SUMMARY
◉ fire retardant wood. Answer: impregnation and surface coating
◉ complaints that aren't serious can be assigned to. Answer:
inspection staff
◉ fire extinguishers 40 lbs or less should be mounted _____ feet from
the ground Answer: 5 feet
◉ fire extinguishers greater than 40 lbs should be mounted_____ feet
form the ground Answer: 3 1/2 feet (clearance of 4 inches from
ground)
◉ what is a fire alarm control unit? Answer: electronics that monitor
the wiring of the system
◉ what are proprietary system? Answer: large commercial, group of
commonly owned facilities (tested annually/extensive repair or
modification)
,◉ what are evacuation phases? Answer: phase 1- single room
phase 2- entire zone
phase 3- entire floor, then floor above
phase 4- entire building
◉ Engineered word products Answer: uses panels, adhesives and
metal fasteners
◉ Nursing homes are classified as Answer: Group B division 2
◉ How long shall be fire lane Answer: 150 ft long with a clearance of
13 ft 6 inches
◉ Fire lane markings Answer: curbs painted red with white
lettering, street painted white with red lettering
◉ What are field verification Answer: reliable water supply
temporary fire suppression system
◉ what are expert witness? Answer: sufficient skills, knowledge and
experience in the field
, ◉ What you do when you find a violation Answer: initiate the
process that leads to correction
◉ Always refer to Answer: complaint records before marking an
inspection
◉ Permit authorizes right of Answer: entry for fire inspector at any
time
◉ What are operational permits? Answer: allows person or group to
conduct operation for specified time
◉ What are construction permits Answer: installation or alteration
of system or equipment
◉ What is NFPA? Answer: publishes the majority consensus in fire
protection, electrical systems and life safety system
◉ felony/bench trial Answer: no jury only judge
◉ misdemeanor Answer: less serious
◉ felony Answer: most serious