ICC FIRE INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION ACCURATE QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
●● 2. In a building that is sprinklered and used for combustible material
storage, what MINIMUM distance below the sprinkler head deflectors
shall the materials be maintained?
Answer: *315.3.1 Ceiling clearance.* "... a minimum of *18 inches*
below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings."
●● 3. What is the MINIMUM separation between an above ground
60,000 gallon LP-Gas storage container and buildings, public ways, or
lot lines of adjoining property that could have a building constructed
upon it?
Answer: *Table 6104.3. 75'*
●● 4. In a non-sprinklered building that has high-piled storage, what is
the MINIMUM width of the aisles?
Answer: *3206.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings* "Aisles in
nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of *96 inches wide.*
●● 5. What is the MINIMUM distance that a recreational fire can be
conducted from a structure?
,Answer: *307.4.2 Recreational fires.* "Recreational fires shall not be
conducted within *25 feet* of a structure or combustible material..."
●● 6. What is the MAXIMUM size air supported temporary membrane
structure that can be erected without a permit?
Answer: *105.7.16 Temporary membrane structures and tents.* "A
construction permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary
membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of *400 square
feet.*
●● 7. Fire sprinkler heads installed in an area where flammable vapor
residue can accumulate on heads shall be protected by means of a
protective bag made of any of the following materials:
Answer: *2404.5.2 Protection of sprinklers.* "...Bags used as a
protective covering shall be 0.003-inch-thick *polyethylene or
cellophane or shall be thin paper*..."
●● 8. Cryogenic piping shall be tested to be free of leaks with a
pneumatic test. The piping shall be tested at
Answer: *5505.1.2.6 Testing.* "...*110 percent* when testing is
conducted *pneumatically.*
●● 9. When a mechanical ventilation alternative is used for smoke
proofing a vestibule, what is the MINIMUM fire protection rated
allowed for the doors?
Answer: *IBC 909.20.4.1. 120 minute* rating
, ●● 10. In the area where hot work is being done, what MAXIMUM
distance from the work shall a fire extinguisher be located?
Answer: *3504.2.6 Fire extinguisher.* "A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher complying with Section 906 and with a minimum 2-Al20-
B:C rating shall be readily accessible with *30 feet* of the location
where hot work is performed.
●● 11. What is the MAXIMUM size cold deck used for a log storage
area?
Answer: *2806.2 Cold decks.* Cold decks shall not exceed *500 feet in
length, 300 feet in width and 20 feet in height.* Cold decks shall be
separated from adjacent cold decks or other exposures by a minimum of
100 feet.
●● 12. What is the MAXIMUM size of a tire warehouse before an
automatic sprinkler system throughout the building is required?
Answer: *IBC 903.3.9.2.* 20,000 cubic feet.
●● 13. Which of the following occupancies does not allow for the
storage or use of Class liquid and solid oxidizers?
Answer: *6303.1.1.1.2 Group R occupancies.* Class 4 liquid and solid
oxidizers shall not be stored or used within *Group R occupancies.*
EVALUATION ACCURATE QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
●● 2. In a building that is sprinklered and used for combustible material
storage, what MINIMUM distance below the sprinkler head deflectors
shall the materials be maintained?
Answer: *315.3.1 Ceiling clearance.* "... a minimum of *18 inches*
below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings."
●● 3. What is the MINIMUM separation between an above ground
60,000 gallon LP-Gas storage container and buildings, public ways, or
lot lines of adjoining property that could have a building constructed
upon it?
Answer: *Table 6104.3. 75'*
●● 4. In a non-sprinklered building that has high-piled storage, what is
the MINIMUM width of the aisles?
Answer: *3206.9.1.2 Nonsprinklered buildings* "Aisles in
nonsprinklered buildings shall be a minimum of *96 inches wide.*
●● 5. What is the MINIMUM distance that a recreational fire can be
conducted from a structure?
,Answer: *307.4.2 Recreational fires.* "Recreational fires shall not be
conducted within *25 feet* of a structure or combustible material..."
●● 6. What is the MAXIMUM size air supported temporary membrane
structure that can be erected without a permit?
Answer: *105.7.16 Temporary membrane structures and tents.* "A
construction permit is required to erect an air-supported temporary
membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of *400 square
feet.*
●● 7. Fire sprinkler heads installed in an area where flammable vapor
residue can accumulate on heads shall be protected by means of a
protective bag made of any of the following materials:
Answer: *2404.5.2 Protection of sprinklers.* "...Bags used as a
protective covering shall be 0.003-inch-thick *polyethylene or
cellophane or shall be thin paper*..."
●● 8. Cryogenic piping shall be tested to be free of leaks with a
pneumatic test. The piping shall be tested at
Answer: *5505.1.2.6 Testing.* "...*110 percent* when testing is
conducted *pneumatically.*
●● 9. When a mechanical ventilation alternative is used for smoke
proofing a vestibule, what is the MINIMUM fire protection rated
allowed for the doors?
Answer: *IBC 909.20.4.1. 120 minute* rating
, ●● 10. In the area where hot work is being done, what MAXIMUM
distance from the work shall a fire extinguisher be located?
Answer: *3504.2.6 Fire extinguisher.* "A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher complying with Section 906 and with a minimum 2-Al20-
B:C rating shall be readily accessible with *30 feet* of the location
where hot work is performed.
●● 11. What is the MAXIMUM size cold deck used for a log storage
area?
Answer: *2806.2 Cold decks.* Cold decks shall not exceed *500 feet in
length, 300 feet in width and 20 feet in height.* Cold decks shall be
separated from adjacent cold decks or other exposures by a minimum of
100 feet.
●● 12. What is the MAXIMUM size of a tire warehouse before an
automatic sprinkler system throughout the building is required?
Answer: *IBC 903.3.9.2.* 20,000 cubic feet.
●● 13. Which of the following occupancies does not allow for the
storage or use of Class liquid and solid oxidizers?
Answer: *6303.1.1.1.2 Group R occupancies.* Class 4 liquid and solid
oxidizers shall not be stored or used within *Group R occupancies.*
