67 Fire Inspector II Exam Prep

Fire Inspector II (67) Study Guide

Exam Overview

• Code Books: 2021 IBC, 2021 IFC, IFSTA Fire Inspector (9th Edition)
• Questions: 50
• Time: 2 hours
• Format: Open Book
• Cost: $320
• Passing Score: 75% (38/50)

Content Distribution

1. Administration and Plan Review (20% - 10 questions)

IFC Chapter 1: Scope and Administration

• Authority and Duties (IFC 104)
• Right of entry (IFC 104.3)
• Identification (IFC 104.4)
• Notices and orders (IFC 104.5)
• Approved materials and equipment (IFC 104.7)

• Permits and Operational Permits (IFC 105, 106)
• When permits are required
• Operational permit categories
• Permit expiration and revocation
• Plans and specifications review

• Inspections (IFC 107)
• Required inspections
• Reinspection fees
• Approval required before occupancy

• Board of Appeals (IFC 108)
• Membership and qualifications
• Procedures and authority

Plan Review Process

• Construction Documents Review
• Site plans and fire access
• Fire protection system plans
• Hazardous materials plans
• Assembly occupancy plans

• Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans (IFC 404)
• When required (Group A, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-4)
• Content requirements
• Employee training

• Fire Code Compliance
• Certificate of Occupancy requirements
• Inspection frequency for different occupancies
• Violation procedures

2. Fire Protection Systems (28% - 14 questions) ⭐ HIGHEST WEIGHT

Automatic Sprinkler Systems (IFC 903)

• Where Required
• Group A: Assembly > 300, stages > 1,000 sf, nightclubs
• Group E: Educational > 6,000 sf
• Group I: All institutional
• Group R: Residential (varies by type)
• High-rise buildings (IBC 403.3)
• Underground buildings (IBC 405.3)

• Types of Systems
• Wet-pipe systems
• Dry-pipe systems
• Preaction systems
• Deluge systems
• Antifreeze systems

• Design Standards
• NFPA 13: Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 13R: Residential occupancies up to 4 stories
• NFPA 13D: One- and two-family dwellings
• Design density and coverage area
• Water supply requirements

• System Components
• Control valves and supervision
• Water flow alarm devices
• Fire department connections
• Signs and identification
• Hydraulic design area

• Inspection and Testing
• NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual tests
• Five-year internal piping inspection
• Sprinkler head replacement (50+ years)

Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (IFC 907)

• Where Required
• Group A: Assembly > 300, nightclubs
• Group E: Educational > certain student loads
• Group I: All institutional
• Group R: Residential (varies)
• High-rise buildings
• Atriums

• Types of Systems
• Manual fire alarm systems
• Automatic fire detection
• Voice/alarm communication systems
• Mass notification systems

• Detection Devices
• Smoke detectors (ionization vs. photoelectric)
• Heat detectors (fixed temperature, rate-of-rise)
• Flame detectors
• Duct smoke detectors

• System Design (NFPA 72)
• Initiation devices
• Notification appliances
• Audibility and intelligibility
• Visible notification (spacing, intensity)
• Secondary power supply

• Inspection and Maintenance
• NFPA 72 testing requirements
• Detector sensitivity testing
• Battery testing
• Documentation requirements

Standpipe Systems (IFC 905)

• Classes
• Class I: 2.5-inch hose connections (FD use)
• Class II: 1.5-inch hose stations (occupant use)
• Class III: Both 2.5-inch and 1.5-inch

• Types
• Automatic-wet
• Automatic-dry
• Semiautomatic-dry
• Manual-dry

• Where Required
• Buildings > 4 stories or 30 feet
• Stages > 1,000 sf
• Underground buildings
• Covered mall buildings
• High-rise buildings

• Design Requirements
• Hose connection location (every floor, stairways)
• Water supply (500 gpm Class I, 100 gpm Class II)
• Pressure requirements
• Fire department connections

Fire Extinguishing Systems (IFC 904)

• Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems
• Commercial cooking (NFPA 96, UL 300)
• Industrial paint spray booths
• Combustible fiber storage
• Group H occupancies

• Clean Agent Systems
• Halon alternatives (FM-200, Inergen)
• Computer/server rooms
• Archival storage
• NFPA 2001 requirements

• Foam Systems
• Aircraft hangars (NFPA 409)
• Flammable liquid storage
• Heliports

• Dry and Wet Chemical Systems
• Commercial kitchen hoods
• Industrial processes

Portable Fire Extinguishers (IFC 906)

• Classifications
• Class A: Ordinary combustibles
• Class B: Flammable liquids
• Class C: Electrical equipment
• Class D: Combustible metals
• Class K: Commercial cooking

• Distribution and Travel Distance
• Class A: 75 feet maximum travel
• Class B: 30-50 feet (based on hazard)
• Class K: 30 feet in commercial kitchens

• Size and Placement
• Mounting height (5 feet max for < 40 lbs)
• Minimum rating requirements
• Obstruction considerations