Certification: New Jersey Building Fire Protection Inspector
Exam ID: N7
50 multiple-choice questions
Open book
2-hour time limit
Content
Outline: A detailed outline of the subject matter
covered by the exam, including the percentage of questions
from each content area and task.
1. Use and Occupancy
Verify or determine the occupancy classification,
mixed use area, levels of separation, incidental
and accessory use areas; code compliance for storage,
handling, and use of regulated materials.
10%
2. Building Planning
Verify or determine the type of construction requirements
including fire-resistance protection of individual
structural elements and components. Verify that
the building or structure location is in compliance
with the requirements of the local ordinances, fire
separation regulations, fire access, and the approved
site plan.
10%
3. Fire Resistance
Verify that fire resistance rated construction and
smoke barriers comply with the code and tested assembly
requirements. Verify that opening protection, penetrations,
and joint systems in fire rated assemblies and floor
finishes comply with the code and critical flux
rating. Verify fire blocking and draft stopping
are provided as required and interior floor, wall
and ceiling finishes, decorations, trim, exposed
insulation and foam plastics comply with flame spread
and smoke-developed index density requirements.
14%
4. Means of Egress
Verify code compliance of the means of egress, emergency
escape and rescue requirements, including exit lighting
and egress illumination, power supply and means
of egress components and hardware.
16%
5. Fire Protection
Verify code compliance of manual and automatic
fire protection for standpipes, fire detection,
alarm system power supply, extinguishing systems
(including alternative automatic fire extinguishing
systems), smoke control and fire venting, and
fire command center.
