NFPA CFI-1 EXAM Questions & Answers

A fire department access road is permitted to be what maximum distance from any portion of the exterior wall of a building - ANSWERS150 Ft What is the class of an interior wall and ceiling finish that has a flame spread index of 38 and a smoke developed index of 150 - ANSWERSClass b What is the minimum frequency that employees of airport traffic control towers be instructed on an emergency action plan - ANSWERSAnnual How often do pipes and fittings for a dry system need to be inspected - ANSWERSAnnual A vocational tech school has a woodworking shop used for educational purposes. What is the occupant load factor for this type of use - ANSWERS50 net ft What minimum total combined hose stream allowance is required for a hydraulically calculated sprinkler system protecting an extra hazard area - ANSWERS500 gpm Foam agents are most common to what class of fires? - ANSWERSClass A and B When operated at maximum speed fully open indicating valves must remain open for what minimum amount of time before closing - ANSWERS5 seconds How much advance notice is required when inspector is investigating a complaint concerning serious fire and life safety violations - ANSWERSNo advance notice is required What is the maximum occupant load allowed for an existing sprinkler two story assembly occupancy of type ll [000] construction - ANSWERS300 When dots an inspector have the authority to order occupants to vacate a building - ANSWERSIf an immediate danger exist Which of the following is a verbal affirmation or declaration made under oath in a court of law - ANSWERSTestimony Which stage of a fire within a compartment does the fuel source produce some heat but has not yet spread to other substances nearby - ANSWERSIncipient An automatic sprinkler system is required in an airport terminals concourse when it exceeds what total floor area - ANSWERS12,000 ft Which of the following is describe as the propagation of a flame over a surface - ANSWERSFlame spread Which flammable and combustible liquids must be stored in a closed tanks or containers when not in use and ambient or process temperatures are at or above their flash points - ANSWERSClass II and III Manual fire alarm box shall be located within how many inches of exit doorways - ANSWERS60 inches How often do monitor nozzles used with private service mains need to be inspector - ANSWERSSemiannual What is the maximum amount of lumber permitted to be stored in a lumber yard before a permit is required - ANSWERS100,000 board ft What is the classification of a flammable liquid with a flash point between 73 degrees F and 100 degrees F - ANSWERSClass IC What is the maximum egress capacity allowed for security turnstiles with a clear passage of less than 32inch - ANSWERS50 people What is the maximum time permitted for water to be delivered from a dry pipe system protecting an extra hazard area - ANSWERS45 seconds Inspection reports for door, shutter, and window assemblies must be retained for what minimum length of time - ANSWERS3 years A permit is required when outside storage of flammable cryogens exceed what volume - ANSWERS60 gallons What is the maximum distance that manual fire alarm boxes may be located from each doorway on each floor of a multi-story building - ANSWERS5 feet Which of the following is a system with automatic sprinklers containing air or nitrogen under pressure which, when released open a valve and allow water to flow out of the open sprinklers - ANSWERSDry pipe system What is the maximum permitted distance between a fire hydrant and a fire department access road - ANSWERS12 ft How must individual containers, cartons, or packages of hazardous materials be marked or label - ANSWERSPer national recognized standards What temperature rating is required of sprinklers protecting plastic skylights - ANSWERSIntermediate What is the interior finish classification limitation for walls and ceilings in the exit access corridors of a business occupancy - ANSWERSClass A or B Abrupt changes in elevation of walking surfaces in the means of egress must not exceed which of the following - ANSWERS1/4 inch Within how many days after a notice of appeal had been filled must a board of appeals meeting be held - ANSWERS30 days Which of the following is the key property that designated a material as high hazard level 1 - ANSWERSPresents a detonation hazard Which type of container is required for storing 1.3 gallons class II combustible liquid - ANSWERSGlass Which of the following types of construction is allowed for an existing sprinklers three story Heath care occupancy - ANSWERSType II (111) What occupant load factor is used for the water surface area of a swimming pool - ANSWERS50 ft What is the maximum area permitted for an exhibition or display area in an existing assembly occupancy before an approved automatic sprinkler is required - ANSWERS15,000 ft At what minimum frequency should door openings including leaves, assemblies hardware and locking arrangements be inspected - ANSWERSAnnually What is the maximum heat release rate for foam plastic used in indoor children's playground structures - ANSWERS100 kw Which of the following is not required in existing assembly occupancies if an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed throughout the building - ANSWERSA manual initiation device Within what time frame after the board of appeals has made a determination must a certified copy be sent or delivered to the appellant and copy posted in the office - ANSWERS2 weeks Wall mounted visual signaling appliance in public mode must be mounted so that which of the following is between 80in and 96 in above the finished floor - ANSWERSThe entire lens What is the maximum width permitted for a bakery room where a sideway spray sprinkler are intended to be installed on two opposite walls - ANSWERS20 ft Which of the following agents extinguishes primary through a smothering action by establishing a gaseous blanket between the fuel and the surrounding air - ANSWERSCarbon dioxide (CO2)