ICC Fire Inspector I Exam 3 (2025): Code Knowledge and
Inspection Review
C. An audible announcement (IFC 403.2.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-1 In theaters, motion picture
theaters, auditoriums and similar assembly occupancies in Group A used for noncontinuous
programs, (BLANK) must be made not more than 10 minutes prior to the start of each program
to notify the occupants of the location of the exits to be used in the event of a fire or other
emergency. Exception ignored.
C. 4 Inches (IFC 312.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-2 Vehicle impact protection guard posts if required
are to be constructed of steel not less than (BLANK)in diameter and concrete filled.
A. Type II (fire inspector 7th edition) - correct answer ✔✔3-3 Buildings that are classified as this
type of construction are composed of building materials that will not contribute to fire
development or spread. This construction consists of noncombustible materials that do not
meet the stricter requirements of those materials used in the Type I building classification.
C. Fire Point (IFC 202) - correct answer ✔✔3-4 The lowest temperature at which a liquid will
ignite and achieve sustained burning when exposed to a test flame in accordance with ASTM D
92.
B. 100 feet (IBC 1013.1) - correct answer ✔✔3-5 Exit sign placement must be such that no point
an exit access corridor or exit passageway is more than (BLANK) or the listed viewing
distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign.
Exceptions ignored.
D. 20 feet (IFC 309) - correct answer ✔✔3-6 In regards to powered industrial trucks and
equipment, battery-charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher complying with the
IFC ratings and must be located within (BLANK)of the battery charger.
, D. 100 feet, 20 feet (IFC 2303.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-7 In motor fuel-dispensing facilities and
repair garages, an approved, clearly identified and readily accessible emergency disconnect
switch must be provided at an approved location to stop the transfer of fuel to the fuel
dispensers in the event of a fuel spill or other emergency. An emergency disconnect switch for
exterior fuel dispensers must be located within (BLANK) but not less than (BLANK) of the fuel
dispensers.
A. 1-5/8 inches (IBC 1405.1.3) - correct answer ✔✔3-8 Where the combustible exterior wall
covering is furred from the wall and forms a solid surface, the distance between the back of the
covering and the wall may not exceed (BLANK) or the concealed space created must
be fireblocked in accordance with the code.
D. Any and all of those items
Emergency vehicle ingress and egress
Fire protection
Public assembly areas
The need for the presence of law enforcement - correct answer ✔✔3-9 Where the fire code
official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons has an adverse impact on
public safety, the fire code official has the authority to order the development of or prescribe a
public safety plan that provides an approved level of public safety and addresses the which of
the following items:
C. 30 inches (IBC 706.6) - correct answer ✔✔3-10 In assemblies used for structural fire
resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction, fire walls must extend from the foundation to
a termination point at least (BLANK) above both adjacent roofs. Exceptions Ignored.
A. 2 feet (IFC 305.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-11 Hot ashes are deposited in a covered,
noncombustible receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor. What is the minimum separation
distance that this receptable may be placed from other combustible materials.
Inspection Review
C. An audible announcement (IFC 403.2.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-1 In theaters, motion picture
theaters, auditoriums and similar assembly occupancies in Group A used for noncontinuous
programs, (BLANK) must be made not more than 10 minutes prior to the start of each program
to notify the occupants of the location of the exits to be used in the event of a fire or other
emergency. Exception ignored.
C. 4 Inches (IFC 312.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-2 Vehicle impact protection guard posts if required
are to be constructed of steel not less than (BLANK)in diameter and concrete filled.
A. Type II (fire inspector 7th edition) - correct answer ✔✔3-3 Buildings that are classified as this
type of construction are composed of building materials that will not contribute to fire
development or spread. This construction consists of noncombustible materials that do not
meet the stricter requirements of those materials used in the Type I building classification.
C. Fire Point (IFC 202) - correct answer ✔✔3-4 The lowest temperature at which a liquid will
ignite and achieve sustained burning when exposed to a test flame in accordance with ASTM D
92.
B. 100 feet (IBC 1013.1) - correct answer ✔✔3-5 Exit sign placement must be such that no point
an exit access corridor or exit passageway is more than (BLANK) or the listed viewing
distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign.
Exceptions ignored.
D. 20 feet (IFC 309) - correct answer ✔✔3-6 In regards to powered industrial trucks and
equipment, battery-charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher complying with the
IFC ratings and must be located within (BLANK)of the battery charger.
, D. 100 feet, 20 feet (IFC 2303.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-7 In motor fuel-dispensing facilities and
repair garages, an approved, clearly identified and readily accessible emergency disconnect
switch must be provided at an approved location to stop the transfer of fuel to the fuel
dispensers in the event of a fuel spill or other emergency. An emergency disconnect switch for
exterior fuel dispensers must be located within (BLANK) but not less than (BLANK) of the fuel
dispensers.
A. 1-5/8 inches (IBC 1405.1.3) - correct answer ✔✔3-8 Where the combustible exterior wall
covering is furred from the wall and forms a solid surface, the distance between the back of the
covering and the wall may not exceed (BLANK) or the concealed space created must
be fireblocked in accordance with the code.
D. Any and all of those items
Emergency vehicle ingress and egress
Fire protection
Public assembly areas
The need for the presence of law enforcement - correct answer ✔✔3-9 Where the fire code
official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons has an adverse impact on
public safety, the fire code official has the authority to order the development of or prescribe a
public safety plan that provides an approved level of public safety and addresses the which of
the following items:
C. 30 inches (IBC 706.6) - correct answer ✔✔3-10 In assemblies used for structural fire
resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction, fire walls must extend from the foundation to
a termination point at least (BLANK) above both adjacent roofs. Exceptions Ignored.
A. 2 feet (IFC 305.2) - correct answer ✔✔3-11 Hot ashes are deposited in a covered,
noncombustible receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor. What is the minimum separation
distance that this receptable may be placed from other combustible materials.
