Fire Inspector Training Quiz 29

281) A paint booth is being used within a maintenance shop. What is the required wiring for lighting in this spray booth?

Class I, Division 1 or Class II, Division 1 Class 2, Division 1 or Class 3, Division 1 Class 2, Division 2 or Class 2, Division 2 Class I, Division 2 or Class II, Division 2

282) What’s the minimum thickness of single-skin galvanized steel used in the construction of a spray-booth? ?

0.05” 0.04” 0.053” 0.0478”

283) A floor refurbishing operation is planned for the site cafeteria that will use a Class II liquid to dissolve mastic over 400 square feet. Is this permissible?

Only while an establishment is not open to the general population No, not allowed Yes, allowed if no ignition sources are within 20’ of the operation No, must use Class I liquid

284) The carpenters install a table saw without any dust collection within the carpentry shop. Is this a problem?

Yes, they did not go through the BCC, so this creates an electrical power issue Yes, any combustible dust producing operation must be provided with a dust collection system No, table saws do not product combustible dust No, legacy buildings do not require ventilation

285) Operations wants to erect a temporary tent that will only stand for about 9 months. Can the rules for temporary tents apply?

Yes, temporary means <12 months for tents Yes, as there is no way a Radcon tent will exceed 15,000 square feet No, temporary tents cannot stand for more than 180 days. No, tents not allowed

286) A subcontractor is erecting a temporary tent over a construction project. The tent has an occupant load of 550 people. How many exit doors are required?

2 3 4 5

67) What type of commodity class is 80/20 water/iso alcohol mix that is stored? [This is a little tricky: miscible flammable liquids <20% mixed with water is stored as Class I per the NFPA 30 decision tree. This is suggested in the referenced section where it talks about alcoholic beverages; this mixture has no fire point]

Class IV Class III Class II Class I

288) A 2,000 square feet area of high-piled Class III commodity is being stored in an industrial use occupancy. Per the IFC, does this require an automatic fire detection system?

Yes, if not sprinklered No No, only if there is smoke removal Yes, if a pile is more than 50’ wide

289) A building is planned for demolition. All combustible storage has been removed. Where are fire extinguishers required?

Not required Only at stairways Within 75’ of all locations Within 50’ of all locations

290) Where hot work areas are accessible to persons other than the operator(s) of the hot work, what do conspicuous signs posted need to state?

“CAUTION HOT WORK IN PROGRESS STAY CLEAR” Hot work area, do not enter “HOT WORK” “Do Not Enter”

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