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Where a fire protection system is required to be monitored, the approved supervising station must comply with _____.
Where a fire protection system is required to be monitored, the approved supervising station must comply with _____.
Which one of the following classes of standpipe systems is intended primarily for the use of building occupants or the fire department during initial response?
Which one of the following classes of standpipe systems is intended primarily for the use of building occupants or the fire department during initial response?
Which one of the following types of standpipe systems requires water from a fire department pumper to be pumped into the system in order to supply the system demand?
Which one of the following types of standpipe systems requires water from a fire department pumper to be pumped into the system in order to supply the system demand?
In a Group A-2 occupancy, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout any fire area having a minimum occupant load of _____
In a Group A-2 occupancy, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout any fire area having a minimum occupant load of _____
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A stadium press box in a Group A-5 occupancy having a maximum floor area of _____ square feet need not be sprinklered.
A stadium press box in a Group A-5 occupancy having a maximum floor area of _____ square feet need not be sprinklered.
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A sprinkler system is not required for Group E fire areas having a maximum floor area of _____ square feet except where located below the exit discharge level.
A sprinkler system is not required for Group E fire areas having a maximum floor area of _____ square feet except where located below the exit discharge level.
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Where woodworking operations in a Group F-1 occupancy generate finely divided combustible waste, an automatic sprinkler system is required where such operations occupy a minimum size floor area of _____ square feet.
Where woodworking operations in a Group F-1 occupancy generate finely divided combustible waste, an automatic sprinkler system is required where such operations occupy a minimum size floor area of _____ square feet.
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In a single-story ambulatory care facility, an automatic sprinkler system is required where a minimum of _____ care recipients are incapable of self-preservation at any time.
In a single-story ambulatory care facility, an automatic sprinkler system is required where a minimum of _____ care recipients are incapable of self-preservation at any time.
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An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a building with a Group M fire area located a minimum of _____ stories above grade plane.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a building with a Group M fire area located a minimum of _____ stories above grade plane.
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Buildings containing which of the following residential occupancies must be sprinklered under all conditions?
Buildings containing which of the following residential occupancies must be sprinklered under all conditions?
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A building shall be fully sprinklered where the combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas exceeds _____ square feet.
A building shall be fully sprinklered where the combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas exceeds _____ square feet.
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A single-story Group S-1 repair garage need not be fully sprinklered where the fire area contains a maximum of _____ square feet.
A single-story Group S-1 repair garage need not be fully sprinklered where the fire area contains a maximum of _____ square feet.
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A Group S-2 parking garage used to store commercial buses need not be sprinklered where the fire area has a maximum size of _____ square feet.
A Group S-2 parking garage used to store commercial buses need not be sprinklered where the fire area has a maximum size of _____ square feet.
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Where any portion of a basement is located a minimum of _____ feet from complying exterior openings, the basement shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.
Where any portion of a basement is located a minimum of _____ feet from complying exterior openings, the basement shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.
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A NFPA 13D sprinkler system is permitted to be installed in all but which one of the following uses?
A NFPA 13D sprinkler system is permitted to be installed in all but which one of the following uses?
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Which of the following spaces requiring sprinkler system protection is not required to use quick-response or residential sprinklers?
Which of the following spaces requiring sprinkler system protection is not required to use quick-response or residential sprinklers?
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A minimum of _____ clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers.
A minimum of _____ clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers.
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Limited area sprinkler systems are only permitted to protect areas classified as:
Limited area sprinkler systems are only permitted to protect areas classified as:
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The manual actuation device for a fire-extinguishing system for a commercial cooking system shall be located a minimum of _____ feet and a maximum of _____ feet from the kitchen exhaust system.
The manual actuation device for a fire-extinguishing system for a commercial cooking system shall be located a minimum of _____ feet and a maximum of _____ feet from the kitchen exhaust system.
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Connections for Class II standpipe systems shall be located so that all portions of the building are within _____ feet of a nozzle attached to _____ feet of hose.
Connections for Class II standpipe systems shall be located so that all portions of the building are within _____ feet of a nozzle attached to _____ feet of hose.
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In a nonsprinklered Group B occupancy, a manual fire alarm system shall be installed where there are a minimum of _____ occupants above or below the level of exit discharge.
In a nonsprinklered Group B occupancy, a manual fire alarm system shall be installed where there are a minimum of _____ occupants above or below the level of exit discharge.
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A manual fire alarm system is not required in a Group E occupancy with a maximum occupant load of _____ persons.
A manual fire alarm system is not required in a Group E occupancy with a maximum occupant load of _____ persons.
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Manual fire alarm boxes, where required, shall be located a maximum of _____ feet from the entrance to each exit.
Manual fire alarm boxes, where required, shall be located a maximum of _____ feet from the entrance to each exit.
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In a Group R-1 hotel providing 220 sleeping units, a minimum of _____ such units shall be provided with visible alarm notification devices.
In a Group R-1 hotel providing 220 sleeping units, a minimum of _____ such units shall be provided with visible alarm notification devices.
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The maximum sound pressure level for audible alarm notification appliances shall be dBA at the minimum bearing distance from the audible appliance.
The maximum sound pressure level for audible alarm notification appliances shall be dBA at the minimum bearing distance from the audible appliance.
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The manual actuation device for an automatic fire-extinguishing system serving a commercial cooking system shall be installed a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
The manual actuation device for an automatic fire-extinguishing system serving a commercial cooking system shall be installed a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of _____ inches above the floor.
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A Class III wet standpipe is not required for stages having a maximum size of _____ square feet.
A Class III wet standpipe is not required for stages having a maximum size of _____ square feet.
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Where natural ventilation is utilized for venting a smokeproof enclosure, each vestibule shall be provided with a minimum _____ square foot opening in the exterior wall.
Where natural ventilation is utilized for venting a smokeproof enclosure, each vestibule shall be provided with a minimum _____ square foot opening in the exterior wall.
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Other than for an aircraft repair hangar, a one-story Group S-1 occupancy shall be provided with smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system where it exceeds _____ square feet in undivided areas.
Other than for an aircraft repair hangar, a one-story Group S-1 occupancy shall be provided with smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system where it exceeds _____ square feet in undivided areas.
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Carbon monoxide detection, when required, shall be provided in all but which one of the following locations?
Carbon monoxide detection, when required, shall be provided in all but which one of the following locations?
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Sprinkler protection is required for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of ____________ construction and a roof or deck exists above.
Sprinkler protection is required for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of ____________ construction and a roof or deck exists above.
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A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all multistory Group F having a minimum combined occupant load of _____ above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in all multistory Group F having a minimum combined occupant load of _____ above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
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The vestibule space in a smokeproof enclosure shall have a minimum width of _____ inches and a minimum length in the direction of egress travel of _____ inches.
The vestibule space in a smokeproof enclosure shall have a minimum width of _____ inches and a minimum length in the direction of egress travel of _____ inches.
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Fire pump rooms, where required, shall be provided with a suitable means for maintaining the temperature above _____.
Fire pump rooms, where required, shall be provided with a suitable means for maintaining the temperature above _____.
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Where a fire command center is required by other provisions of the code, the room shall be a minimum of _____ square feet in area.
Where a fire command center is required by other provisions of the code, the room shall be a minimum of _____ square feet in area.
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Study Notes
Fire Protection Systems and Monitoring
- Approved supervising stations for fire protection systems must comply with NFPA 72.
- Standpipe systems are designed for initial response use primarily in Class II for building occupants and firefighters.
Standpipe and Sprinkler Requirements
- Manual wet standpipe systems require water supplied by a fire department pump.
- Automatic sprinkler systems are mandatory for Group A-2 occupancy with an occupant load of 100 or more.
- Stadium press boxes in Group A-5 occupancy with a floor area of 1,000 square feet are exempt from sprinkler requirements.
- Group E fire areas are not required to have sprinkler systems for up to 12,000 square feet unless below the exit discharge level.
Occupant Load and Care Facilities
- An automatic sprinkler system is required in ambulatory care facilities with four or more care recipients incapable of self-preservation.
- Buildings with Group M fire areas need sprinklers if there are four or more stories above grade.
Residential and Commercial Occupancies
- All Group R residential occupancies must have sprinkler systems in place.
- A combined area exceeding 24,000 square feet for Group S-1 fire areas necessitates full sprinkler coverage.
- Sprinkler requirements for a single-story Group S-1 repair garage are waived for area size up to 12,000 square feet.
Alarm System Requirements
- A manual fire alarm system is required in nonsprinklered Group B occupancies with more than 100 occupants above or below the exit discharge.
- Group E occupancies need not install a manual fire alarm if the occupant load is 50 or fewer.
Notifications and Clearances
- Manual fire alarm boxes must be located within 5 feet of each exit entrance.
- Minimum clearance of 3 feet must be maintained above piles of combustible fibers in sprinklered areas.
Fire Pump and Command Center Specifications
- Fire pump rooms must maintain temperatures above 40°F.
- Fire command centers must meet a minimum area requirement of 200 square feet.
Specific Requirements for Commercial Kitchen Systems
- Commercial cooking systems need manual actuation devices installed between 10 and 20 feet from the kitchen exhaust.
- Automatic sprinklers required to protect light hazard areas and Ordinary Hazard Group 1 but not specifically for Group M sales rooms.
Ventilation and Smoke Control
- Smokeproof enclosures must provide a minimum 16 square foot opening for natural ventilation.
- One-story Group S-1 occupancies over 50,000 square feet are required to have smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke removal systems.
Carbon Monoxide Detection
- Carbon monoxide detection systems are not required in Group I-3 housing units but are necessary in classrooms and sleeping units of other occupancy types.
Miscellaneous
- Quick-response sprinklers are not required in Group M sales rooms but are mandated in sleeping units for Group R-1 and Group I-2 occupancies.
- Exterior balconies and ground floor patios of Type V construction buildings must have sprinkler protection when a roof or deck exists above.
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Test your knowledge on fire protection systems, including monitoring, standpipe, and sprinkler requirements as per NFPA regulations. This quiz covers essential guidelines for occupancies and safety standards necessary for various building types and emergency scenarios.
