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NFPA Exam CFPE Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFPE exam

Question #: 3
Topic #: 2

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What is the maximum distance a fire department access road can be located from the exterior door of a single family home with an approved automatic sprinkler system?

A50 ft (15 m)

B100 ft (30 m]

C150 ft (46 m)

D200 ft (61 m)

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Suggested Answer: C

According to NFPA 1, Fire Code, and NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas, the maximum distance a fire department access road can be from the exterior door of a single-family home equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system is typically 150 feet (46 meters). This allows the fire department to access the property effectively while providing some flexibility in site planning and landscaping.

by Tegan at Nov 13, 2024, 04:32 AM

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Aileen

1 months ago

Wait, does the sprinkler system come with a free trampoline? Because I'm picturing the firefighters doing some sweet acrobatics to reach the door at 200 feet.

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Bette

6 days ago

D) 200 ft (61 m)

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Yesenia

11 days ago

C) 150 ft (46 m)

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Olive

15 days ago

B) 100 ft (30 m)

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German

16 days ago

A) 50 ft (15 m)

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Salley

1 months ago

I heard they tested this by having the firefighters do a timed sprint to the door. Guess which option won? C, of course!

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Bernadine

14 days ago

B) 100 ft (30 m)

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Fabiola

15 days ago

A) 50 ft (15 m)

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Charlesetta

2 months ago

That makes sense, but I'm still going with 100 ft.

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Lenna

2 months ago

I believe it's 150 ft because the sprinkler system can cover a larger area.

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Page

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm thinking A. 50 feet sounds about right - any farther and the firefighters might as well bring their hiking boots!

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Tonja

2 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with D. 200 feet gives the fire department a little extra breathing room, you know? Safety first!

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Gladys

1 months ago

D is definitely the safest option, better to be prepared for any situation.

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Carin

1 months ago

Yeah, D gives the fire department more space to work with in case of an emergency.

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Cassie

2 months ago

I think D is a good choice too, better to have more distance just in case.

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Margurite

2 months ago

I agree, D seems like the safest option.

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Charlesetta

2 months ago

I think the maximum distance is 100 ft.

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Juliann

2 months ago

C'mon, 150 feet? That's like a whole football field! I'm gonna go with B - 100 feet seems more reasonable.

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Jerrod

1 months ago

I'm going with B too, 100 feet seems like a good compromise.

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Pamela

1 months ago

Yeah, 100 feet sounds like it would be easier for emergency vehicles to reach the house.

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Son

2 months ago

I think 100 feet is a more reasonable distance for a fire department access road.

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Edward

2 months ago

I agree, 150 feet does seem like a long distance.

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