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TCFP INSPECTOR'S CLASS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2026/2027)
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1) Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located not more than ___ feet from the entrance to each exit.
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 5
 10
 15
 20 Â
 25
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907.5.2.1
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2) Horizontal and vertical sliding and rolling fire doors shall be inspected and tested __________ to confirm proper operation and full closure.
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 Every 30 days
 Every 90 days
 Every 36 months
 Every 72 months
 Annually
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703.4
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3) Combustible trim, excluding handrails and guardrails, shall not exceed ___ percent of the specific wall or ceiling areas to which it is attached.
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 10
 15
 20
 25
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804.1
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4) Candles and open flames are allowed to be used on or near decorative vegetation while immediately supervised.
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806.4
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5) Swinging fire doors shall close from the _________ position and latch automatically.
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 Partially open
 Partially closed
 Full open
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703.2.3
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6) Combustible material shall not be stored in ________________.Â
(check all that apply)
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 Boiler rooms (Missed)
 Mechanical rooms (Missed)
 Lunch break rooms
 Electrical equipment rooms (Missed)
 Underground rooms
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315.2.3
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7) Temporary wiring for electrical power and lighting installations is allowed for a period not to exceed ___ days.
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 30
 60
 90
 180
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605.9
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8) A permit is required to install stationary storage battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than ____ gallons.
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 25
 50
 75
 100
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105.7.2
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9) An operational permit is required to use a building or portion thereof as a high-piled storage area exceeding _____ square feet.
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 300
 400
 500
 600
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105.6.22
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10) Covered mall buildings exceeding __________ square feet shall be provided with standby power systems that are capable of operating the emergency voice/alarm communication.
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 25500
 40000
 50000
 75000
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11) Manual fire alarm boxes may be any color, approved by the fire code official, that contrasts the color of the location in which they are installed.
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907.5.2.3
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12) Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within ___ feet of a property line.
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 5
 10
 15
 20
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315.3
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13) Classify the following based on occupancy:Â Funeral parlor
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 A-1
 A-2
 A-3
 A-4
 A-5
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Ch. 2
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14) Classify the following based on occupancy:Â Child care facilities that provide supervision and personal care on less than a 24 hour basis for more than 5 children 2 1/2 years of age or less.
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 E
 I-2
 B
 I-4
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pg. 26
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15) Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for ______________.
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 Possible correct answers: Â
permanent wiring
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605.5
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16) Combustible storage shall be kept a minimum of ___ feet from battery chargers.
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 3
 5
 10
 15
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309.2
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17) Classify the following based on occupancy:Â Hotels (transient)
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 R-1
 R-2
 R-3
 R-4
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pg. 26
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18) An operational permit is required for the storage and handling of combustible fibers in quantities greater than __________.
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 100 cubic feet
 100 square feet
 200 cubic feet
 200 square feet
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105.6.7
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19) Commercial cooking systems for low-volume cooking operations such as places of worship, seasonal businesses and senior centers shall be inspected ________.
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 Every month
 Every 3 months
 Every 6 months
 Every 12 months
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Table 609.3.3.1
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20) The maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in a Class A, extra (high) hazard occupancy is ___ feet.
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 30
 50
 75
 100
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Table 906.3 (1)
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21) The minimum corridor width shall be not less than 44 inches.
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1018.2
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22) Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of corridors to not more than ___ percent of the wall area.
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 15
 20
 25
 30
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807.4.4.2
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23) A manual actuation device shall be located at or near a means of egress from the cooking area a minimum of ___ feet and a maximum of ___ feet from the kitchen exhaust system.
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 5, 10
 10, 15
 10, 20
 15, 20
 15, 25
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904.11.1
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24) An operational permit is not required to melt, cast, heat treat or grind less than 10 pounds of magnesium.
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105.6.28 read carefully
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25) Stairways shall have a minimum headroom clearance of ___ inches measured vertically from a line connecting the edge of the nosings.
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 78
 80
 82
 84
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1009.2
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26) Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the __________Â shall be applicable.
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 General requirement
 Specific requirement
 Most stringent
 Least stringent
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27) Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding ___ pounds shall be installed so that their tops are not more than ___ feet above the floor.
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 40, 3
 40, 5
 40, 3.5
 40, 5.5
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906.9.1
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28) Fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in vacant premises.
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311.2.2
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29) The first emergency evacuation drill of each school year shall be conducted within _____ days of the beginning of classes.
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 10
 14
 21
 28
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408.3.1
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30) An operational permit is required for the storage, use, or handling at NTP of _____ of compressed corrosive gas.
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 200 cubic feet
 504 cubic feet
 6000 cubic feet
 Any amount
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Table 105.6.8
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31) The height of manual fire alarm boxes shall be a minimum of ___ inches and a maximum of ___ inches measured vertically, from the floor level to the activating handle or lever of the box.
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 36, 42
 36, 48
 42, 48
 44, 48
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907.5.2.2
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32) The minimum required distance from a structure for open burning shall not be less than ___ feet where the pile size is ___ feet or less in diameter and ___ feet or less in height.
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 50, 3, 2
 50, 2, 3
 25, 3, 2
 25, 2, 3
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307.4 ex. 2
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33) Bulk storage of tires is defined as storage of tires where the area available for storage exceeds _________ cubic feet.
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 5000
 10000
 15500
 20000
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902
Unanswered
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34) Portable outdoor fireplaces shall not be operated within ___ feet of a structure or combustible material.
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 5
 10
 15
 20
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307.4.3
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35) Permit amounts for cryogenic fluids are found in which table?
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105.6.10, table 105.6.10, Table 105.6.10
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pg. 7
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36) Vehicle impact protection guard posts shall be set with the top of the posts not less than ___ feet above the ground.
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 3
 3.5
 4
 4.5
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312.2 (4)
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37) Where connected to a fuel-oil piping system, the maximum amount of fuel oil storage allowed outside above ground without additional protection shall be _____ gallons.
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 50
 200
 350
 660
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603.3.1
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38) Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than ___ feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than ___ feet ___ inches.
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 20, 10, 6
 20, 13, 6
 22, 12, 8
 22, 14, 10
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503.2.1
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39) Classify the following based on occupancy:Â Sales room
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 B
 A-3
 M
 S-2
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40) Turnstiles more than ___ inches high shall meet the requirements for revolving doors.
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 30
 36
 39
 42
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1008.3.1
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41) Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multiplug adapter and, except for approved mutliplug extension cords, shall serve _________.
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only one portable appliance
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605.5.1
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42) Official records shall be retained for not less than 3 years.
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104.6
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43) High-rise buildings require emergency evacuation drills ________ and shall include ________.
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 Quarterly, employees
 Quarterly, all occupants
 Annually, employees
 Annually, all occupants
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Table 405.2
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44) Classify the following based on occupancy:Â Fences more than 6 feet high.
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 F-1
 F-2
 U
 S-2
 M
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Ch. 2
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45) With regards to premises identification, address numbers shall be a minimum of ___ inches high with a minimum stroke of ___ inch(es).
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 3, 0.5
 4, 0.5
 3, 1
 4, 1
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505.1
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46) An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be prepared and maintained for Group M buildings having an occupant load of _____ or more persons or more than _____ persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
(check all that apply)
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 100 (Missed)
 200
 300
 400
 500 (Missed)
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404.2 (11)
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47) Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within ___ feet of combustible walls, openings, or combustible eave lines.
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 3
 5
 10
 15
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304.3.3
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48) An operational permit is required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of _____ square feet.
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 200
 250
 400
 500
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105.6.43
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49) An operational permit is required to manufacture, store or handle an aggregate quantity of __________ aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds net weight.
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 Level 2
 Level 3
 Level 4
 Both B and C
 Both A and B
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105.6.1
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50) Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding ___ pounds shall be installed so that their tops are not more than ___ feet above the floor.
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 40, 3
 40, 5
 40, 3.5
 40, 5.5 Â
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