F-80 Practice Test

For an occupant load of 750 people, a minimum of 4 exits are required. The number of exits increases as the occupant load increases to ensure safe and efficient evacuation.

Smoke alarms in homeless shelters must be sensitivity tested every 2 years to ensure they are functioning within their listed and marked sensitivity range.

The minimum sound level for audible fire alarm notification in sleeping areas must be at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maximum sound level, whichever is greater, for a duration of 60 seconds.

While F-80 Coordinators have many responsibilities related to fire- safety, performing fire investigations is typically the responsibility of fire marshals or trained investigators, not the F-80 Coordinator.

The maximum occupant load factor for sleeping areas in a homeless shelter is typically 50 square feet per person. This ensures adequate space for occupants and helps determine the required egress capacity.

While monthly testing is important, it is not a requirement for the emergency lighting itself. Emergency lighting must provide illumination for at least 90 minutes, activate automatically upon power failure, and have a battery backup power source.

Corridor walls in homeless shelters are typically required to have a minimum fire resistance rating of 1 hour to slow the spread of fire and smoke, allowing occupants more time to evacuate.

Fire extinguishers in homeless shelters should be visually inspected monthly to ensure they are in the proper location, fully charged, and in good condition.

The minimum candela rating required for visual notification appliances in sleeping areas of a homeless shelter is 110 cd. This ensures that the visual alarm is sufficiently bright to wake sleeping occupants.

Elevators are not considered an acceptable means of egress during a fire emergency. Occupants should use stairs or other approved means of egress to evacuate the building.

The minimum width required for exit doors in a homeless shelter is 36 inches. This ensures adequate egress capacity for occupants during an emergency.

Fire alarm systems in homeless shelters must be tested and inspected semi-annually (every six months) by a qualified technician to ensure proper functioning and compliance with regulations.

In homeless shelters without sprinkler systems, the maximum travel distance to the nearest exit is 100 feet. This distance increases to 150 feet if the building is equipped with a sprinkler system.

While carbon monoxide detectors are important for general safety, they are not typically part of the fire alarm system.

Homeless shelters are required to conduct at least 12 fire drills annually, with four of these drills conducted during the night shift when occupants are sleeping.