F80 Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What does a flashing red light on a smoke detector typically indicate? → The detector is functioning normally in standby mode
2. Which NIMS/ICS term describes the geographic location where primary command functions are performed during a large-scale emergency? → Incident Command Post (ICP)
3. How should errors in a fire watch log be properly corrected? → Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it
4. Under NFPA 72, initiating devices in a fire alarm system must be installed so that a single open circuit fault will NOT disable more than how many devices? → One zone
5. How often must a building with an F80 Fire Safety Director conduct fire drills, per NYC regulations? → Twice per year, with at least one occurring during normal business hours
6. Under NEC 250.52, which electrode is NOT considered a grounding electrode? → A driven ground rod with 25 ohms resistance
7. A 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) is issued by the local building department to indicate that: → The building substantially complies with applicable codes and is safe for occupancy
8. When a fire alarm activates in a Class E system building, the system must broadcast an evacuation signal on which floors as a minimum? → The fire floor, floor above, and floor below
9. In emergency triage, a patient who is breathing only after the airway is manually repositioned receives which START triage category? → Red (Immediate)
10. What type of fire extinguisher is required for Class K fires commonly found in commercial kitchens? → Wet chemical extinguisher
11. A voice evacuation system is required in which type of building under NFPA 72? → High-rise buildings over 75 feet in height
12. How should a forklift operator approach a blind corner or intersection? → Slow down, sound the horn, and proceed cautiously
13. In fire-resistive construction (Construction Class I), structural elements are designed to withstand fire for at least: → 2 to 4 hours, depending on the element and occupancy classification
14. Which type of smoke detector is generally more sensitive to slow, smoldering fires that produce large combustion particles? → Photoelectric detector
15. What is the minimum headroom required in electrical equipment rooms containing 1200-ampere panelboards per NEC 110.26(E)? → 6.5 feet
16. Class K fires involve which type of fuel? → Cooking oils and animal fats at high temperatures
17. During an F-80 fire guard inspection of a building under construction, what is the required frequency for inspecting temporary heating devices? → Every 30 minutes
18. How often must a fire alarm system's batteries be replaced per NFPA 72 recommendations to ensure reliability? → Every 4 years
19. During a fire emergency evacuation, which individuals typically receive priority assistance under emergency protocols? → Individuals with mobility impairments or disabilities
20. What is the primary purpose of a fire watch? → To provide continuous monitoring when fire protection systems are impaired
21. When using a fire extinguisher, the PASS technique stands for what sequence? → Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
22. During a fire in a high-rise building, occupants should be instructed to: → Avoid using elevators entirely and use enclosed stairwells for evacuation
23. A supervisor asks workers to identify hazards on their own before starting a new task. This practice is called: → Pre-task hazard assessment
24. A forklift's load capacity rating applies when the load center is at: → 24 inches from the fork face
25. What action should employees take when they discover a fire that is beyond the incipient stage? → Alert others, pull the nearest fire alarm pull station, and evacuate
26. A client requests copies of all records the firm holds about them. Under most frameworks, the firm should: → Provide copies of records to which the client is entitled, within a reasonable timeframe
27. Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard? → Repetitive motion tasks on an assembly line
28. NFPA 72 requires that the primary power supply for a fire alarm system be: → A dedicated branch circuit rated at 120V from the main electrical panel
29. A fire door in a stairwell enclosure must be: → Self-closing and self-latching, and kept closed at all times
30. What should you do if you identify a fire hazard during an inspection? → Remove or mitigate the hazard immediately.