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NFPA Exam CWBSP Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CWBSP exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 1

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A kitchen in a restaurant encompasses an area of just over 700 ft2 (65 m2) with 2-hour fire rated walls. Does this meet the definition of a small room?

AYes, as the limit is 800 ft2 (74 m2).

BNo, 700 ft2 (65 m2) is too large.

CYes, as the walls are 1-hour fire rated.

DNo, small rooms are only of light hazard occupancy.

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Suggested Answer: B

A kitchen area of over 700 ft in a restaurant typically does not meet the definition of a 'small room' in fire protection terminology, as it exceeds common size thresholds for such a classification, which often consider both the area and the specific use or hazard of the space.

by Billye at Mar 09, 2025, 06:50 PM

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Cecil

57 minutes ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm gonna go with B, just because 700 ft2 sounds pretty big for a 'small' room.

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Milly

1 days ago

D makes the most sense to me. Small rooms are for light hazard occupancy, and a restaurant kitchen is not that.

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Candida

3 days ago

I'm going with C. As long as the walls are fire rated, the size doesn't matter, right? Wait, did I read that wrong?

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Stephania

7 days ago

D) No, small rooms are only of light hazard occupancy.

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Elza

7 days ago

B is the correct answer. 700 ft2 is too large to be considered a small room, even with 2-hour fire rated walls.

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Dell

1 days ago

A) Yes, as the limit is 800 ft2 (74 m2).

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Adelaide

12 days ago

C) Yes, as the walls are 1-hour fire rated.

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Kenneth

24 days ago

B) No, 700 ft2 (65 m2) is too large.

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Wenona

26 days ago

A) Yes, as the limit is 800 ft2 (74 m2).

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Colene

1 months ago

I think the answer is A. The limit for a small room is 800 ft2, and this kitchen is just over 700 ft2, so it meets the definition.

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Ellsworth

12 days ago

I agree, the kitchen meets the definition of a small room.

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Aron

13 days ago

A) Yes, as the limit is 800 ft2 (74 m2).

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