Fire Safety Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, portable fire extinguishers must be inspected at minimum how often?
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Quarterly
- Annually
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Monthly
OSHA requires monthly visual inspections and annual maintenance checks for portable fire extinguishers.
Question 2: Which NFPA standard governs the installation of sprinkler systems in the United States?
- NFPA 10
- NFPA 13 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 72
- NFPA 101
Correct answer: NFPA 13
NFPA 13 is the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
Question 3: According to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a business occupancy without sprinklers?
- 150 feet
- 200 feet (Correct answer)
- 250 feet
- 300 feet
Correct answer: 200 feet
NFPA 101 sets a 200-foot maximum travel distance to an exit for unsprinklered business occupancies.
Question 4: OSHA's fire prevention plan standard requires employers to identify all potential ignition sources. This requirement is found in:
- 29 CFR 1910.38
- 29 CFR 1910.39 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.157
- 29 CFR 1910.160
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.39
29 CFR 1910.39 covers fire prevention plans, while 1910.38 covers emergency action plans.
Question 5: Which agency enforces the federal fire safety regulations in general industry workplaces?
- NFPA
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- EPA
- FEMA
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces fire safety regulations in general industry workplaces.
Question 6: What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for in fire extinguisher use rules?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Point, Activate, Spray, Suppress
- Prepare, Aim, Shoot, Smother
- Pull, Assess, Spray, Step back
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 7: A fire door must be kept closed and latched under normal conditions according to most fire codes. What is the primary purpose of this rule?
- To reduce noise between rooms
- To prevent smoke and fire spread between compartments (Correct answer)
- To improve building energy efficiency
- To comply with insurance requirements only
Correct answer: To prevent smoke and fire spread between compartments
Fire doors compartmentalize buildings to slow or stop the spread of smoke and fire, protecting egress paths.
Fire Safety Rules 2
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, portable fire extinguishers must be inspected at minimum how often?