ME199R-2 / ME LAWS

Combined terms from Chapter 1 & Chapter 2.

100 mm and above

A flanged is applied to piping system of how many mm in diameter?

a. 100 mm and above

b. 100 mm below

c. 150 mm and above

d. more than 200 mm

Class II System

Standpipe system providing 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) hose connections to supply water for use of primarily by the building occupants or by fire department during initial response

a. Class I System

b. Class II System

c. Class III System

d. Class IV System

3 times

Foundation bolts of specified size should be used and surrounded by a pipe sleeve with an inside diameter of at least how many times the diameter of anchor bolt

a. 3 times

b. twice

c. 4 times

d. 1.5 times

175 psi

Sprinkler system shall have pressure zones so that sprinkler heads will not be subjected to pressure that is more than:

a. 150 psi

b. 250 psi

c. 175 psi

d. 100 psi

interrupted pilot

A pilot that burns during light off and that is shut off during normal operation

a. continuous pilot

b. Intermittent pilot

c. interrupted pilot

d. infinite pilot

Pressure vessel (unfired)

A closed container, having a nominal internal diameter exceeding six (5) inches (152.4 mm) and a volume exceeding 11/2 cubic feet (42L), for liquids, gases vapors subjected to pressures exceeding fifteen (15) psia (103 kPa), steam under any pressure

a. Pressure vessel (unfired)

b. Steam heating boiler

c. Miniature boiler

d. Power boiler

30 degrees

The angle of inclination of an escalator shall not exceed how many degrees from the horizontal?

a. 45 degrees

b. 60 degrees

c. 30 degrees

d. 20 degrees

38 m/min

The rated speed of an escalator measured along the angle of inclination shall not exceed how many meters per minute?

a. 30 m/min

b. 45 m/min

c. 38 m/min

d. 25 m/min

12 months

Carbon Dioxide extinguishing system shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at how many months interval?

a. 3 months

b. 4 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

30 mm

What is the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes in elevators?

a. 40 mm

b. 30 mm

c. 25 mm

d. 60 mm

1

Each boiler have at least how many safety valve?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

30 years

The age limit of a horizontal return tubular, flue or cylinder boiler having a longitudinal lap joint and operating a pressure in excess of 0.345 MPa o 3.45 Bar gage shall be how many years?

a. 30 years

b. 50 years

c. 40 years

d. 25 years

6 ft

Guards or Rails at least how many ft between any part of the equipment and the edge of a roof or similar hazard, or rigidly fixed rail, guards and parapets

a. 8 ft

b. 12 ft

c. 6 ft

d. 24 ft

50% to 60%

The effective relative humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling shall be maintained at:

a. 50% to 60%

b. 40% to 50%

c. 60% to 70%

d. 50% to 55%

8%

For naturally ventilated spaces without direct wall opening to the outdoors (interior room) except through adjoining rooms, the opening between rooms shall be permanently unobstructed and shall have free area of not less than how many percent of the occupied area?

a. 7%

b. 4%

c. 10%

d. 8%

20 minutes

A mechanical exhaust system arranged to provide a complete change of air in such a room or space of at least every how many minutes to discharge to the outside of the building?

a. 20 minutes

b. 30 minutes

c. 10 minutes

d. 45 minutes

Greater than 1/2 inch in the least dimension

Strainer plates on drain inlets shall be designed and installed to that no opening is:

a. Greater than 1/2 inch in the least dimension

b. Greater than 1/4 inch in the least dimension

c. Greater than 1 inch in the least dimension

d. Greater than 2/3 inch in the least dimension

4.6 m/min to 7.6 m/min

The effective air movement within the living zone of air used for comfortable cooling shall be:

4.6 m/min to 5.6 m/min

4.6 m/min to 7.6 m/min

5.6 m/min to 6.6 m/min

1.4 m/min to 4.6 m/min

Biannually

Automatic steam heating boilers shall be inspected externally and

a. Annually

b. Biannually

c. quarterly

d. semi-annually

3

What is the minimum number of hoisting rope for traction elevators?

a. 1

b. 4

c. 2

d. 3

Foam extinguishing system

A special system discharging of a foam made from concentrates either mechanically or chemically over the area to provide protection

a. Foam extinguishing system

b. Halogenated extinguishing system

c. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

d. Deluge system

Miniature Boiler

A power boiler having an internal shell diameter of sixteen (16) inches (406 mm) or less, a gross volume of five (5) cubic feet (142 L) or less, a heating surface of twenty (20) sq feet (1.86 m^2) or less (not applicable to electric boiler) and not exceeding 100 psi (689 kPa)

a. Hot water heating boiler

b. Low pressure hot water heating boiler

c. Miniature Boiler

d. Package Boiler

121 deg C

Ducting used for conveying air at temperatures not exceeding what temperature to or from occupied areas of any occupancy through other than heating or air conditioning systems such as ventilation for human usage, domestic kitchen range exhaust, bathroom exhaust ducts and domestic types clothes dryer exhaust ducts?

a. 121 deg C

b. 100 deg C

c. 150 deg C

d. 95 deg C

Halogenated extinguishing system

A fire-extinguishing system using one or more atoms of an element from the halogen chemical series: fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine

a. Foam extinguishing system

b. Halogenated extinguishing system

c. Wet - Chemical extinguishing Agent

d. Dry - Chemical extinguishing Agent

Impairment coordinator

The person responsible for the maintenance of a particular fire protection system

a. Fire Tender

b. Fire man

c. Impairment coordinator

d. Bureau of Fire Protection

Class I

Underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with what class automatic wet or manual wet stand pipe?

a. Class I

b. Class II

c. Class III

d. Class IV

Deluge system

A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers attached to a piping system connected to a water supply through the valve that is opened by the operation of detection system installed in the same area as the sprinklers. When this valve opens, water flows into the piping system and discharges from all sprinklers attached thereto

a. Automatic fire extinguishing system

b. Automatic sprinkler system

c. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

d. Deluge system

12

The maximum number of persons working or will be working shall not exceed 1 person per how many square meter(s)?

a. 10

b. 12

c. 20

d. 15

Pilot

A burner smaller than the main burner that is ignited by a spark or other independent and stable ignition source, and that provides ignition energy required to immediately light off the main burner

a. Torch

b. Small burner

c. Pilot

d. miniature burner

75 deg F

For wet-pipe foam-water sprinkler systems, at what temperature is the sprinkler head quick response?

a. 50 deg F

b. 37 deg F

c. 75 deg F

d. 100 deg F

At least 3000 mm

Work rooms (referring to maintenance shop and machine room) shall be at what height from the floor to ceiling?

a. At least 3000 mm

b. At least 4000 mm

c. At least 4500 mm

d. At least 1500 mm

Steam heating boiler

A boiler operated at pressure not exceeding fifteen (15 psi) (103 kPa)

a. Pressure vessel (unfired)

b. Steam heating boiler

c. Miniature boiler

d. Power Boiler

not less than 3 inches

A compressor or portion of a condensing unit supported from the ground shall rest on a concrete or other approved base extending ________ above the adjoining ground

a. more than 5 inches

b. not less than 3 inches

c. not more than 3 inches

d. not less than 5 inches

intermittent pilot

A pilot that burns during light off and while the main burner is firing; and that is shut off with the main burner

a. continuous pilot

b. intermittent pilot

c. interrupted pilot

d. infinite pilot

Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

A system supplying carbon dioxide (CO2) from pressurized vessel through fixed pipes and nozzles. This system includes manual or automatic actuating mechanism

a. Automatic fire extinguishing system

b. Automatic sprinkler system

c. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

d. Deluge system

6 months

Dry chemical extinguishing system shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at how many months interval?

a. 3 months

b. 4 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

NFPA 13A

The standard of Water based Fire protection system

a. NFPA 13A

b. NFPA 17A

c. NFPA 10A

d. NFPA 12

140 kilograms

Up to how many kilograms of refrigerant in approved containers shall be stored in a machine room at any given time?

a. 140 kilograms

b. 170 kilograms

c. 150 kilograms

d. 200 kilograms

2

What is the minimum number of hoisting rope for drum type elevators?

a. 1

b. 4

c. 2

d. 3

Miniature Boiler

A boiler in which steam is generated at pressure exceeding fifteen (15 psi or 103 kPa)

a. Hot water heating boiler

b. Low pressure hot water heating boiler

c. Miniature Boiler

d. Power Boiler

Clean agent

Electrically non-conducting volatile, or gaseous fire extinguisher that does not leave residue upon evaporation

a. Clean agent

b. Deluge system

c. Dry chemical extinguishing agent

d. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

6 months

High pressure cylinders shall be weighed and the date of hydrostatic test shall be verified at:

a. 3 months

b. 4 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

Annually

Power boilers and Miniature boilers shall be inspected externally and

Annually

Biannually

quarterly

semi-annually

3 feet

A refrigeration machinery rooms shall be of such dimensions that all system parts are readily accessible with adequate space for maintenance and operations. An unobstructed walking space at least how many feet in width?

3 feet

8 feet

5 feet

2 feet

5 storey and above

Elevators are required for how many storey buildings?

a. 4 storey

b. 3 storey

c. 5 storey

d. 5 storey and above

Foam extinguishing system

A special system discharging a foam made from concentrates, either mechanically or chemically, over the area to provide protection

a. Foam extinguishing system

b. Halogenated extinguishing system

c. Wet - Chemical extinguishing Agent

d. Water extinguishing Agent

Class I System

Standpipe system providing 2 1/2 inch (64 mm) hose connections to supply water for use by fire departments and those trained in handling heavy fire streams

a. Class I System

b. Class II System

c. Class III System

d. Class IV System

2

How many check valves are provided between feed pump and the boiler in addition to the regular shut off bulb?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

1,500 mm

Fire extinguishers should be installed in plain view, in an accessible spot room exits, which provides an escape route. It should be located away from fire hazards and installed at what height above the floor?

a. 1,500 mm

b. 2,000 mm

c. 1,200 mm

d. 3,000 mm

At least 1000 mm

Standard railings shall be at least what height from the upper surface of the top of the rail to the floor level?

a. At least 1000 mm

b. At least 1500 mm

c. At least 1200 mm

d. At least 900 mm

not less than 2 ft^2

Permanent gravity ventilation openings of _______ net free area opening directly to the outside of the building or extending to the outside of the building by continuous duct

a. not less than 5 ft^2

b. not less than 2 ft^2

c. not less than 4 ft^2

d. not less than 3 ft^2

Twice

In water pumping system for buildings, a pneumatic tank is used and its pressure is designed for how many times the maximum total dynamic pressure required?

a. 1.5 times

b. Twice

c. 1.75 times

d. thrice

2 means of feeding water

Boilers more than 46 sq m heating surface shall each be provided with how many means of feeding water?

a. 2 means of feeding water

b. 3 means of feeding water

c. 4 means of feeding water

d. 5 means of feeding water

Class III System

Standpipe system providing 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) hose connections to supply water for use of primarily by the building occupants and 2 1/2 in (65 mm) hose connection to supply larger volume of water for use by fire departments and those in handling heavy fire streams

a. Class I System

b. Class II System

c. Class III System

d. Class IV System

25 mm

Machine foundation should be isolated from floor slabs or building footings at what distance around its perimeter to eliminate transmission of vibration

20 mm

12 mm

25 mm

18 mm

620 cfm

Determine the outdoor air rate required for a single zone AC unit serving an interior 2000 ft^2 meeting / conference room with a design occupancy of 100 people. Note: the system supplied and returns are from the ceiling

a. 450 cfm

b. 500 cfm

c. 620 cfm

d. 300 cfm

45 kg

Helmets and Refrigerant mask shall be used for refrigerating plants more than how many kg rating?

a. 35 kg

b. 40 kg

c. 45 kg

d. 50 kg

More than 175 psi

Sprinkler system shall have pressure zones so that sprinkler heads will not be subjected to pressure that is:

a. More than 175 psi

b. Less than 100 psi

c. More than 150 psi

d. Less than 150 psi

36 inches

Equipment installed on roof shall be enclosed and design to withstand climatic conditions in the areas in which it is installed. Each enclosure shall be of reasonable height and shall have at how many inches clearance between the entire successive panel of the equipments and the wall of the enclosure?

a. 36 inches

b. 24 inches

c. 12 inches

d. 48 inches

Wet-chemical extinguishing agent

A solution of water and potassium-carbonate based chemical potassium-acetate based chemical or a combination thereof, fanning and extinguishing agent

a. Halogenated extinguishing agent

b. Foam extinguishing agent

c. Wet-chemical extinguishing agent

d. Manual wet agent

2.10 m

Window type air conditioners shall be provided with exhaust ducts if the exhaust duct is discharged into corridors/hallways/arcades/sidewalks, etc, and shall be installed at not less than how many meter(s) above the floor level?

a. 3.20 m

b. 2.10 m

c. 1.70 m

d. 2.80 m

Wireless protection system

A system or a part of a system that can transmit and receive signals without the aid of wire

a. Wireless protection system

b. Automatic protection system

c. Computerized protection system

d. Laser Alarm protection system

2,130 mm

When boilers are replaced or new boilers are installed in either existing or new buildings, a minimum height of at least how many mm shall be provided between the top of the boiler proper and the ceiling?

a. 2,130 mm

b. 4,500 mm

c. 1,230 mm

d. 3,120 mm

175 km/hr

Smoke stacks, whether self-supporting or guyed, shall be of sufficient capacity to handle fuel gases, and shall be able to stand a wind load of:

a. 150 km/hr

b. 175 km/hr

c. 200 km/hr

d. 250 km/hr

2

For boilers having more than 46 sq m of water surface heating or a generating capacity exceeding 910 kg/hr how many safety valves shall be required?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 4

d. 3

Twice

Each boiler shall have a steam gauge, with dial range of not less than one and one-half time and not more than how many times the maximum allowable working pressure?

a. Twice

b. Thrice

c. 4 times

d. 1.5 times

5

The weight of the machine plus the weight of the foundation should be distributed over a sufficient soil area which is large enough to cause a bearing stress with safe bearing capacity of the soil with factor of safety equivalent to:

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 10

Coke

It is a solid, infusible, cellular residue left after fusible bituminous coals are heated in the absence of air, above temperatures at which active thermal composition of the coals occurs

a. Wood

b. Hugged fuel

c. Coke

d. Water gas

Automatic sprinkler system

A sprinkler system, for fire protection purposes, is an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with the fire protection engineering standards. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area

a. Automatic fire extinguishing system

b. Automatic sprinkler system 

c. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

d. Deluge system

Propane and Butane

LPG (liquified Petroleum Gases) are mixture of hydrocarbons liquefied under pressure for efficient transportation, storage and use. LPG are generally composed of Ethylene, Propane, Propylene, Butane, Isobutene and Butylenes. However, commercially they (LPG) are classified as mixtures of:

a. Propane and Butane

b. Propylene and isobutene

c. Ethylene and Propane

d. Propane and Propylene

Manual Dry

A dry standpipe system that does not have a permanent water supply attached to the system. It requires water from a fire department pumper to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand

a. Manual Dry

b. Manual Wet

c. Bulk Storage

d. Deluge

Package Boiler

Any class of boiler defined herein and shall be a boiler equipped and shipped complete with fuel burning equipment, automatic controls and accessories, and mechanical draft equipment, if used

a. Hot water heating boiler

b. Low pressure hot water heating boiler

c. Miniature Boiler

d. Package Boiler

NFPA 72

The standard of Fire Alarm System

a. NFPA 12A

b. NFPA 17

c. NFPA 72

d. NFPA 750

Persons (People)

Carbon dioxide extinguishing system shall not be installed in areas normally occupied by:

a. Machineries

b. Flammable gases

c. Persons (People)

d. Heavy equipment

All of these

Automatic shut off device are provided for piping carrying:

a. Propane

b. Butane

c. Other gas heavier than air

d. All of these

8 - storey building

Dry standpipe (Class I or III) shall be limited to:

a. 8 - storey building

b. More than 8 - storey

c. Less than 8 storey building

d. 4 storey building

Manual Wet

A wet stand pipe connected to a water supply for the purpose of maintaining water within the system but to which does not have a water supply capable of delivering the system demand attached to the system. It requires water from a fire department pumper (or that like) to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand

a. Manual Dry

b. Manual Wet

c. Bulk Storage

d. Deluge

Hot water heating boiler

A boiler having a volume exceeding 120 gallons (454 L), a heat input exceeding 200,000 Btu/hr (58.6 kW) or an operating temperature exceeding 210 F (99C) that provides hot water to be used externally or itself 

a. Hot water heating boiler

b. Low pressure hot water heating boiler

c. Miniature Boiler

d. Package Boiler

More than 8 - storey

Wet standpipe (Class I or III) shall be limited to:

a. 8 - storey building

b. More than 8 - storey

c. Less than 8 storey building

d. 4 storey building

2

How many separate exit doors in a boiler room?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4 

d. 1

0.16 gal/min/sq. ft of floor area

Overhead foam-water sprinkler system proved closed head foam-water sprinkler in aircraft servicing area of minimum water solution rate of:

a. 0.25 gal/min/sq. ft of floor area

b. 0.16 gal/min/sq. ft of floor area

c. 0.30 gal/min/sq. ft of floor area

d. 0.50 gal/min/sq. ft of floor area

Power Hot water Boiler (High Temperature Water Boiler)

A boiler used for heating water or liquid to a pressure exceeding 160 psi (1,103 kPa) or to a temperature exceeding 250F (121 C)

a. Hot water heating boiler

b. Low pressure hot water heating boiler

c. Miniature Boiler

d. Power Hot water Boiler (High Temperature Water Boiler)

Wet - Chemical extinguishing Agent

A solution of water and potassium-carbonated-based chemical, potassium-acetate-based chemical or combination thereof, fanning and extinguishing agent

a. Foam extinguishing system

b. Halogenated extinguishing system

c. Wet - Chemical extinguishing Agent

d. Dry - Chemical extinguishing Agent

1 m

No part of the boiler shall be closer than how many meter(s) from any wall?

a. 1 m

b. 2 m

c. 3 m

d. 4 m

Screwed

Pipings less than 100 mm are:

a. Screwed

b. Flanged

c. welded

d. seamed

3 storey in height

All buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised sprinkler system except in buildings where all guest suites door opening directly outside at the street or grade level or exterior exit access in buildings up to and including:

a. 3 storey in height

b. 2 storey in height

c. 10 storey in height

d. 5 storey in height

15 m high

All business occupancy buildings over what height shall be provided with automatic sprinkler system?

a. 15 m high

b. 20 m high

c. 10 m high

d. 12 m high

1.3% to 6.0%

Which of the following mixture of air and gasoline vapors are explosive?

a. 1.3% to 6.0%

b. 1.0% to 5.0%

c. 1.0% to 4.0%

d. 1.3% to 2.0%

Halogenated extinguishing system

A fire-extinguishing system using one or more atoms of an element from the halogen chemical series: fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine

a. Foam extinguishing system

b. Halogenated extinguishing system

c. Carbon dioxide extinguishing system

d. Deluge system

1.66 gal/min/sq. ft

All structures occupied for the manufacture of storage of articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire extinguishing sprinkler system capable of discharging:

a. 1.66 gal/min/sq. ft

b. 1.45 gal/min/sq. ft

c. 2.0 gal/min/sq. ft

d. 2.5 gal/min/sq. ft

18 inches

Passage ways around all sides of the boiler shall have an unobstructed width of not less than:

a. 24 inches

b. 18 inches

c. 12 inches

d. 36 inches

42 inches

Guards or Rails at least how many inches in height shall be provided on the exposed side of other building structures

a. 42 inches

b. 34 inches

c. 12 inches

d. 64 inches

At least 1

In apartments or residential condominium of five (5) storey or more how any elevator (s) shall be kept on twenty-four (24) hour constant service?

a. At least 1

b. Exactly 1

c. 2 or more

d. more than 3 elevators

6 ft and 8 inches

A refrigeration machinery rooms shall be of such dimensions that all system parts are readily accessible with adequate space for maintenance and operations. An unobstructed walking space at least what height?

a. 6 ft and 8 inches

b. 7 ft and 10 inches

c. 10 ft and 2 inches

d. 5 ft and 10 inches

915 mm

What is the minimum height from any highest point of any valve stem and ceiling for new boiler installation if it is a single installation or self contained boiler?

a. 915 mm

b. 2,130 mm

c. 1,025 mm

d. 550 mm

20 deg C to 24 deg C

The effective temperature of the air to be used for comfortable cooling shall be maintained at:

a. 20 deg C to 24 deg C

b. 18 deg C to 22 deg C

c. 15 deg C to 17 deg C

d. 12 deg C to 15 deg C

Nuisance Alarm

An alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance, or an alarm activated by caused that cannot be determined

a. Mechanical Alarm

b. Unintented fire alarm

c. Smoke Alarm

d. Nuisance Alarm

Low pressure hot water heating boiler

A boiler in which water is heated for the purpose of supplying heat at pressure not exceeding 160 psia (1,102 kPa) and temperatures not exceeding 250 F (121C)

a. Hot water heating boiler

b. Low pressure hot water heating boiler

c. Miniature Boiler

d. Package Boiler

Kerosene

It is defined as a petroleum distillate having a flash point not below 22.8 C as determined by Abel tested which is equivalent to 22.8 C as an illuminant when burned in a wick lamp

a. Diesoline

b. Butane

c. Kerosene

d. Gasoline

3 m

In case the building is not made of fire resistive material, boilers shall be located outside the building at a distance of not less than how many meter(s) from the outside wall of the main building?

a. 3 m

b. 2 m

c. 5 m

d. 7 m