Fire-Inspector-II Exam Dumps : 67 - Fire Inspector II Exam

IFC Section 901.5 (Acceptance Tests) requires fire protection systems, including fire alarms, to be tested upon completion to ensure compliance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and the IFC. The contractor’s verification of full compliance (B) signals readiness for the official acceptance test by the fire code official, ensuring all components are installed and functional. Option A (zone-by-zone testing) is impractical for final acceptance. Option C ties the test to water supply, irrelevant to alarms. Option D (one year) is excessive and not required by IFC or NFPA 72 for initial acceptance. Thus, B is correct.

 Reference to Occupant Load Calculation:

The International Fire Code (IFC 2021), Section 1004.2 states that the calculated occupant load of a building may be increased if all other life safety provisions are met.

However, the occupant load cannot exceed one person per 5 square feet when increased beyond the standard calculations.

 Fire Safety Considerations for Increased Occupant Load:

Increasing the occupant load requires ensuring:

Egress capacity (number and width of exits) meets the increased load.

Fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, etc.) are adequate for the new load.

Proper ventilation and sanitation facilities are maintained.

IFC 1004.2 and NFPA 101 both enforce the maximum limit of 1 occupant per 5 square feet in modified occupant load scenarios.

 Clarification of Incorrect Answer Choices:

A. 3 sq. ft. → Incorrect

Too small for safe egress and occupant movement; the code does not allow such high density in general occupancies.

C. 7 sq. ft. → Incorrect

While some occupancies have higher space-per-occupant allowances, 5 sq. ft. is the maximum density permitted when increasing load.

D. 15 sq. ft. → Incorrect

15 sq. ft. per person is for lower-density assembly and business occupancies, not for maximum occupant load increases.

 Conclusion:

The correct and verified answer is B (5 sq. ft. per occupant) as per IFC 1004.2 and NFPA 101, which govern occupant load increases in buildings.

The occupant load of a space is determined using the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), Table 1004.5 – Maximum Floor Area Per Occupant.

IBC Table 1004.5 – Occupant Load Factor for Exercise Rooms:

The occupant load factor for an exercise room is 1 person per 20 square feet.

Given that the exercise room is 1,000 sq. ft.:

1,000 sq. ft. ÷ 20 sq. ft. per person = 50 occupants

Why Other Options Are Incorrect?

A. 10 – Would require a 100 sq. ft. per person load factor, which is not applicable for exercise rooms.

B. 20 – Incorrect calculation; using the correct load factor, the actual number is 50.

C. 30 – Also incorrect based on the proper load factor.

✅ Correct Answer: D. 50