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An open, unobstructed space connects an entry level lobby with a balcony on the level above in a fully sprinklered residential building while separated from the remainder of the building with a smoke barrier. If the space only has low hazard contents and meets egress requirements, what type of space does it qualify as? a. Atrium b. Communicating Space c. Convenience Opening d. Two-Story Opening with Partial Enclosure Solution | Posted 09/03/18
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Determine the flow (in gpm) through an extended coverage pendent K16.8 sprinkler at 85 psi. a. 52 gpm b. 155 gpm c. 348 gpm d. 1428 gpm Solution | Posted 09/03/18
The worst expected symptoms for humans when concentration of carbon monoxide reaches 1600 parts per million is which of the following: a. no adverse effects for up to 8 hours of exposure b. dizziness after 45 minutes of exposure c. nausea, headache, and dizziness after 20 minutes of exposure d. unconsciousness and danger of death after 10-15 minutes of exposure Solution | Posted 08/30/18
Which of the following would be considered a typical fire load for a bedroom? a. 0.4 - 0.8 lb/sqft b. 3.2 - 5.5 lb/sqft c. 11 - 14 lb/sqft d. 43 - 48 lb/sqft Solution | Posted 08/29/18
Which of the following occupancies have no difference in maximum permitted travel distance for sprinklered versus unsprinklered buildings? a. Existing Day Care b. Residential Lodging c. Existing Mercantile d. New Business Solution | Posted 08/28/18
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Halocarbon clean agents are effective fire extinguishing products due to what principal(s): i. oxygen dilution ii. heat extraction iii. chemical combustion interruption a. ii only b. i and ii only c. ii and iii only d. i, ii, and iii Solution | Posted 08/27/18
A 52 ft long by 22 ft wide by 10 ft tall space contains high value historic newspapers in pervious metal storage. If the space is to be kept at 72 deg F and has fixed structures of 194 cubic feet, what minimum quantity of FM-200 agent would be required to protect the space in a full flood application if the design concentration is 6.7%? a. 340 lb b. 364 lb c. 437 lb d. Other Solution | Posted 08/24/18
A remote camp facility is being planned which intends to operate seasonally. Due to the remote nature of the site and lack of easy access to nearby mains, a water storage tank is being considered to supply the site fire sprinkler systems. It is intended to have atmospheric pressure, water temperature, water level, and heating system which are all supervised by a central station. During the offseason in the winter, what is the most frequent that these components must be inspected? a. Weekly b. Monthly c. Quarterly d. Semiannually Solution | Posted 08/23/18
Considering all potential components in a building, which of the following occupancies have the most restrictive requirements for material flame spread and smoke development? a. new day-care centers b. existing duplex home c. existing Class B department store d. new large warehouse Solution | Posted 08/22/18
Considering all potential components in a building, which of the following occupancies has the most restrictive requirements for material flame spread and smoke development? a. new day-care centers b. existing duplex home c. existing Class B department store d. new large warehouse Solution | Posted 08/21/18
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Which of the following agents has the highest required extinguishing concentration for a UL Class A design fire? a. HFC-125 b. HFC-227ea c. FK-5-1-12 d. All agents require the same density Solution | Posted 08/20/18
A fire protection consultant is providing performance-based design to justify innovative architecture design and is assessing predictive behavior during exiting. Determine the visibility (in m) for a light reflecting exit sign with smoke that is produced by flaming combustion of plastic if the smoke has a mass concentration of 0.35 grams per cubic meter. Conservatively use Mulholland and Croarkin's specific light extinction coefficient. a. 1.0 m b. 1.9 m c. 2.6 m d. 5.2 m Solution | Posted 08/17/18
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Under NFPA 13, is there a maximum slope for fire sprinkler pipe with sprinklers? Discuss this here. A four-story low-rise senior retirement living facility is being designed without the need for health support services. Which of the following areas which each serve the entire floor level require a minimum of one-hour fire resistance rating? a. A 300 sqft laundry room b. A 50 sqft trash room c. A 100 sqft storage room d. All of the above Solution | Posted 08/16/18
Determine the response time index (in ft^1/2 s^1/2) for a 160-degree F heat detector with a listed spacing of 30 feet. a. 44 b. 80 c. 169 d. 180 Solution | Posted 08/15/18
An equivalency is being developed for a building with unprotected steel W24x76 columns. Determine the fire endurance time (in minutes) for one of these columns W24x76 columns have an approximate flange and web thickness of 0.68 inches, and a flange width of 8.99 inches. a. 4.3 minutes b. 7.8 minutes c. 9.7 minutes d. 55.3 minutes Solution | Posted 08/14/18
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If Element A is a 45-minute interior door, B is a corridor, C is a 2-hour rated stair, and D is a non-rated exterior door, which element identified would be considered an exit?  a. 45-minute Interior Door A b. Corridor B c. 2-hour Rated Stair d. Non-Rated Exterior Door Solution | Posted 08/13/18
Which of the following types of pipe would require the most hangers for the same length of 1-1/2" pipe? a. CPVC b. Copper Tube c. Steel other than Threaded Lightwall d. Threaded Lightwall Steel Solution | Posted 08/10/18
A forensic study is being prepared using a fire model to attempt to verify whether arson could be a cause. If the fire's origin room ceiling (3.3 m) had an initial temperature of approximately 22 deg C and is exposed to a plume along the ceiling at approximately 85 deg C traveling around 1.2 m/s, what is the activation time (in seconds) for a quick response (RTI of 40), Ordinary Temperature (75 deg C) sprinkler? a. 61 s b. 67 s c. 210 s d. 230 s Solution | Posted 08/09/18
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A trench is built to handle overflow of heavy oil from a common garage workspace area to a containment tank. Determine the flame height (in meters) for an open linear fire (130 kW/m) within this trench. a. 0.44 m b. 0.87 m c. 2.2 m d. 25.7 m Solution | Posted 08/07/18
Which of the following is not a preferred interface between fire alarm and smoke control systems due to the requirement for equipment to be listed as compatible? a. Equipment connected to Building Automation/Management System, which is connected to Fire Alarm by network connection b. Equipment connected to Building Automation/Management System, which is connected to Fire Alarm by electrical contact/relays c. Digital Control Equipment connected directly to Fire Alarm System via network connection d. Mechanical Equipment connected directly to Fire Alarm System via contacts/relays Solution | Posted 08/06/18
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