FLORIDA STATE FIRE INSPECTOR EXAM 220 QUESTIONS AND

FLORIDA STATE FIRE INSPECTOR EXAM 220 QUESTIONS AND ( ANSWERS)

FLORIDA STATE FIRE INSPECTOR EXAM 2026-2027

220 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (

ANSWERS)

Extinguishers weighing more than 40lbs must have the top no higher

than? - ANSWER- 3.5 feet

Extinguishers weighing more than 40 lbs must be no closer than ___ to

the floor - ANSWER- 4 inches

At what height does rack storage require sprinklers within the racks? -

ANSWER- 25 feet

When should fire pumps be tested? - ANSWER- Weekly

What is a clapper valve - ANSWER- A valve that opens when the

system flows water allowing water from the supply side and also opens

the piping to the retard chamber

What is a check valve? - ANSWER- A valve used to limit the flow of

water to one direction

When is a Pre-Ation system used? - ANSWER- When it is especially

important that the water damage be prevented even when the sprinkler

pipe breaks accidentally.

A heat detector that uses two types of metal that have different head

expansion ratios - ANSWER- Bi-metallic Detector

How often should extinguishers be hydrostatically tested - ANSWEREvery 5 years for most extinguishers

How often should Dry Chemical extinguishers be hydrostatically tested?

- ANSWER- Every 12 years (one less than 150lbs with a steel shell)

What is typically the slowest type of detection system? - ANSWERHead detectors (very reliable)

Who tests Dry Chemical extinguisher systems - ANSWER- A reputable

contractor

When should Wet System Extinguisher systems be tested? - ANSWERMonthly (by in-plant inspector)

What is an axial load? - ANSWER- A load that is perpendicular to the

plane of the section.

A structure will sustain its greatest load the the load is ? - ANSWERAxial (load)

How tall is the typical platform-frame construction building? -

ANSWER- 3 stories

When heated to 1000F, steel will expand how much per 100feet? -

ANSWER- 9-9.5 inches. 0.6-0.7"/10ft per 100 degrees

What is the usual height limit for Garden Apartments? - ANSWERthree stories

What temperature is an ordinary sprinkler head at - ANSWER165F

What is fine aggregate usually made of? - ANSWER- Sand

What is a draw back for sand/lime mortar - ANSWER- It is water

soluble (this type of mortar)

What is the outer weather surface placed over sheathing called? -

ANSWER- Siding

What type of construction with exterior weight bearing walls has a 1

hour fire resistance rating - ANSWER- Ordinary Construction