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FLSD OR F-89 FIRE 2025 | BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM & ANSWERS
FIRE-RETARDANT COATING. -correct answer-An approved coating that, when
applied to the surface of scenery in an approved manner, imparts flame resistance
and reduces flame spread.
FIRE WATCH. -correct answer-systematic surveillance of a building
Usually refers to someone who has the responsibility to tour a building or facility
on at least an hourly basis, look for actual or potential fire emergency conditions,
and send an appropriate warning if such conditions are found
FLAME-RESISTANT MATERIAL -correct answer-Material that meets the flame
propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701, either because it is inherently
flame-resistant or because it has been subjected to a flame-retardant treatment.
FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENT. -correct answer-An approved chemical that,
when applied to a material in an approved manner, imparts flame resistance to a
material.
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FLAME SPREAD. -correct answer-the propagation of flame over a surface
FLAMMABLE LIQUID -correct answer-The minimum temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
mixture with air near the surface or in the container, but will not sustain
combustion.
ASTM D 56, ASTM D 93, or ASTM D 3278.
FLS STAFF. -correct answer-The individuals required to implement a
Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, as identified in such plan,
including but not limited to the FLS director, deputy FLS director, members of the
FLS brigade, and any staff designated as critical operations staff.
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FUMIGANT -correct answer-A substance that produces smoke, vapor, or gas use
against insects, fungi, vermin, germs, rodents or other pests.
FUMIGATION -correct answer-A process in which a gaseous agent is used to
destroy rodents or insects, which act as disease carriers.
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FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING OPERATION COMPANY CERTIFICATE. -
correct answer-A certified person engaged in the business of fumigation and
insecticidal fogging operations, which authorizes an owner or principal of such
business to conduct such fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations, for which
such certificate is required by this code or the rules.
GENERAL SUPERVISION. -correct answer-Except as otherwise provided in this
code, supervision by the holder of any department certificate who is responsible
for performing the duties set forth in FC113.2 but need not be personally present
on the premises at all times
HANDLING -correct answer-The movement of a material in its container, the
removal of the material from its container, or any other action or process that may
affect the material, other than its storage or use.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. -correct answer-Any building designed or constructed in
accordance with the 1968 Building Code, any prior Building Code, or other
applicable laws, rules, and regulations that is more than six stories or 75 feet (22
860 mm) in height, and any building designed or constructed in accordance with
the Building Code that has one or more occupied floors more than 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle apparatus access.
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HIGH-RISE FLOOR -correct answer-Any occupied floor in a high-rise building that is
at or above the height that causes such building to be classified as a high-rise
building.
HOOD -correct answer-An air-intake device used to capture by entrapment,
impingement, adhesion, or similar means, grease and similar contaminants before
they enter a duct system.
HOT WORK -correct answer-Cutting, welding, thermit welding, brazing, soldering,
grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe, cad welding, installation of torch-applied
system, or any other similar operation or activity.
HOT WORK AREA. -correct answer-The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant
heat, or convective heat as a result of hot work
HOT WORK EQUIPMENT -correct answer-Electric or gas welding or cutting
equipment used for hot work
HOT WORK PROGRAM -correct answer-A program, implemented by a responsible
person designated by the owner of a building or structure in or on which hot work
FLSD OR F-89 FIRE 2025 | BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM & ANSWERS
FIRE-RETARDANT COATING. -correct answer-An approved coating that, when
applied to the surface of scenery in an approved manner, imparts flame resistance
and reduces flame spread.
FIRE WATCH. -correct answer-systematic surveillance of a building
Usually refers to someone who has the responsibility to tour a building or facility
on at least an hourly basis, look for actual or potential fire emergency conditions,
and send an appropriate warning if such conditions are found
FLAME-RESISTANT MATERIAL -correct answer-Material that meets the flame
propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701, either because it is inherently
flame-resistant or because it has been subjected to a flame-retardant treatment.
FLAME-RETARDANT TREATMENT. -correct answer-An approved chemical that,
when applied to a material in an approved manner, imparts flame resistance to a
material.
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FLAME SPREAD. -correct answer-the propagation of flame over a surface
FLAMMABLE LIQUID -correct answer-The minimum temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
mixture with air near the surface or in the container, but will not sustain
combustion.
ASTM D 56, ASTM D 93, or ASTM D 3278.
FLS STAFF. -correct answer-The individuals required to implement a
Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, as identified in such plan,
including but not limited to the FLS director, deputy FLS director, members of the
FLS brigade, and any staff designated as critical operations staff.
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FUMIGANT -correct answer-A substance that produces smoke, vapor, or gas use
against insects, fungi, vermin, germs, rodents or other pests.
FUMIGATION -correct answer-A process in which a gaseous agent is used to
destroy rodents or insects, which act as disease carriers.
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FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING OPERATION COMPANY CERTIFICATE. -
correct answer-A certified person engaged in the business of fumigation and
insecticidal fogging operations, which authorizes an owner or principal of such
business to conduct such fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations, for which
such certificate is required by this code or the rules.
GENERAL SUPERVISION. -correct answer-Except as otherwise provided in this
code, supervision by the holder of any department certificate who is responsible
for performing the duties set forth in FC113.2 but need not be personally present
on the premises at all times
HANDLING -correct answer-The movement of a material in its container, the
removal of the material from its container, or any other action or process that may
affect the material, other than its storage or use.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. -correct answer-Any building designed or constructed in
accordance with the 1968 Building Code, any prior Building Code, or other
applicable laws, rules, and regulations that is more than six stories or 75 feet (22
860 mm) in height, and any building designed or constructed in accordance with
the Building Code that has one or more occupied floors more than 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle apparatus access.
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HIGH-RISE FLOOR -correct answer-Any occupied floor in a high-rise building that is
at or above the height that causes such building to be classified as a high-rise
building.
HOOD -correct answer-An air-intake device used to capture by entrapment,
impingement, adhesion, or similar means, grease and similar contaminants before
they enter a duct system.
HOT WORK -correct answer-Cutting, welding, thermit welding, brazing, soldering,
grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe, cad welding, installation of torch-applied
system, or any other similar operation or activity.
HOT WORK AREA. -correct answer-The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant
heat, or convective heat as a result of hot work
HOT WORK EQUIPMENT -correct answer-Electric or gas welding or cutting
equipment used for hot work
HOT WORK PROGRAM -correct answer-A program, implemented by a responsible
person designated by the owner of a building or structure in or on which hot work
