Newfoundland and Labrador Fire Watch Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which Act sets up the fire commissioner and the fire safety enforcement system in Newfoundland and Labrador?

   • AThe Highway Traffic Act
   • BThe Fire Protection Services Act
   • CThe Petty Trespass Act
   • DThe Occupational Health and Safety Act
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. The Fire Protection Services Act

   The Fire Protection Services Act (SNL 2008, c. F-11.01) provides for the appointment and duties of the fire commissioner.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   For the use and operation of buildings, which codes do the NL Fire Protection Services Regulations adopt?

   • AThe Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Building Code
   • BThe Canadian Electrical Code and the CSA gas codes
   • CNo code, since each building owner writes their own
   • DThe National Fire Code of Canada and NFPA 101
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The National Fire Code of Canada and NFPA 101

   Section 3(1)(b) of the regulations adopts the National Fire Code of Canada and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for the use and operation of buildings.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Under section 3(1.1) of the NL Fire Protection Services Regulations, when are later editions of the adopted codes adopted?

   • AOnly when the House of Assembly votes on them
   • B5 years after they are published
   • CImmediately when published
   • D6 months after they are published
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 6 months after they are published

   Section 3(1.1) says amendments and further editions of the adopted codes are adopted 6 months following publication.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Who carries out the fire commissioner's duties in the area served by the St. John's Regional Fire Department?

   • AThe RCMP detachment commander for the area
   • BThe mayor and council of the City of St. John's
   • CThe owner of each building in the city
   • DThe St. John's Regional Fire Department fire chief
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The St. John's Regional Fire Department fire chief

   Section 35 of the Fire Protection Services Act gives the fire commissioner's duties in that area to the department's fire chief.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Under section 10 of the NL Fire Protection Services Act, what may the fire commissioner do when a risk of fire poses an immediate threat to life?

   • AOrder the building torn down at once
   • BNothing until a judge signs a court order
   • COnly mail the owner a written warning
   • DPost a fire watch at the property
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Post a fire watch at the property

   Section 10(1)(b) lets the commissioner or a designate post a fire watch to remove or reduce an immediate threat to life.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Under section 8(7) of the NL Fire Protection Services Regulations, who must be notified immediately when a fire alarm system is shut down in an occupied building?

   • AThe fire department and the monitoring station
   • BOnly the security company and its client
   • COnly the building owner and the tenants
   • DOnly the municipal council and the mayor
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The fire department and the monitoring station

   Section 8(7)(a) requires immediate notice to the fire department and the monitoring station.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Under NL rules, when must notice of a fire alarm or sprinkler shutdown be given in writing?

   • AOnly after the system has been fixed and tested
   • BOnly when the building is a hospital or school
   • CNever, because a phone call is always enough
   • DWhen it is expected to last more than 24 hours
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. When it is expected to last more than 24 hours

   Sections 8(7)(a) and 14(3)(a) require written notice when the shutdown is expected to last more than 24 hours.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Under the NL Fire Protection Services Regulations, where must notices about an inoperative fire alarm system be posted?

   • AOnly at the loading dock and the staff room
   • BOnly on the building's website and email list
   • COn all floors, by elevators and at entrances
   • DOnly in the main office near the front desk
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. On all floors, by elevators and at entrances

   Section 8(7)(b) requires notices on all floors by elevators and at entrances.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What is the minimum patrol frequency in NL when a fire alarm or sprinkler system is temporarily inoperative in an occupied building?

   • AOnce a day
   • BAt least once every hour
   • COnce per shift
   • DOnce every 4 hours
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. At least once every hour

   Sections 8(7)(c) and 14(3)(c) require the area to be patrolled at least once every hour.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Under section 8(7) of the NL regulations, who is responsible for the notices and patrols during a fire alarm shutdown?

    • AThe tenant who lives closest to the alarm panel
    • BThe person responsible for the work on the system
    • CThe fire commissioner or the local fire chief
    • DThe monitoring station that watches the alarm
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The person responsible for the work on the system

    Section 8(7) places the duties on the person responsible for completing the work; that person often assigns a guard to patrol.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    A sprinkler system is shut down for repairs in an occupied NL building that must have one. What does section 14(3) of the regulations require?

    • AClosing the building until the work is finished
    • BNotices and hourly patrols, as for a fire alarm
    • CNothing, because the rule covers fire alarms only
    • DOnly one sign on the front door of the building
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Notices and hourly patrols, as for a fire alarm

    Section 14(3) sets the same steps for fire extinguishing systems as section 8(7) does for fire alarms: notice, posted notices, hourly patrols and notice when the system works again.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    When a shut-down fire alarm system is working again, who must be told under section 8(7)(d)?

    • AFire department, monitoring station, occupants, owner
    • BThe insurance company, the bank and the tenants
    • CThe fire commissioner, the mayor and the RNC
    • DThe next shift guard and the property manager
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Fire department, monitoring station, occupants, owner

    Section 8(7)(d) requires notice to the fire department, the monitoring station, the occupants and the owner.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Under section 8(8) of the NL regulations, how must repairs to an inoperative fire alarm system be treated?

    • AAs something to do at the next yearly inspection
    • BAs the fire department's job
    • CAs optional
    • DAs high priority
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. As high priority

    Section 8(8) says inoperative systems must be given high priority for repairs to restore full operation.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Besides notices and hourly patrols, what else does section 8(7)(e) require during a fire alarm shutdown?

    • AClosing the building to the public until repairs end
    • BMeeting any other fire commissioner safety requirements
    • CTurning off the electricity to the whole building
    • DHiring a second security company for backup
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Meeting any other fire commissioner safety requirements

    Section 8(7)(e) requires compliance with any other fire and life safety requirements of the fire commissioner for the shutdown.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    A tenant asks you to put a bag over a smoke detector. Under section 31(d) of the NL Fire Protection Services Act, tampering with installed detection equipment is:

    • AOnly a building rule, not a law
    • BAllowed if the tenant pays
    • CAllowed during a fire watch
    • DAn offence
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. An offence

    Section 31(d) makes it an offence to interfere with, tamper with or damage installed fire protection or detection equipment.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    The St. John's Regional Fire Department's fire safety planning procedures point to which part of the National Fire Code for fire safety plans?

    • APart 3
    • BAppendix Z
    • CSection 2.8.2
    • DSection 9.10
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Section 2.8.2

    The procedures refer to National Fire Code Section 2.8.2, Fire Safety Plan.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    How often must a fire safety plan be reviewed, according to the St. John's Regional Fire Department procedures?

    • AEvery month
    • BAt least every 12 months
    • CEvery 5 years
    • DOnly after a fire
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least every 12 months

    The procedures say the fire safety plan must be reviewed at least every 12 months.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    In the St. John's Regional Fire Department's procedures, who leads a building's fire emergency organization?

    • AThe newest tenant
    • BThe building Fire Marshal
    • CThe fire commissioner
    • DThe security guard on duty
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The building Fire Marshal

    The procedures describe a building Fire Marshal, supported by deputy fire marshals and floor wardens.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Under the St. John's Regional Fire Department's procedures, what is the first thing a person who sees fire or smoke must do?

    • AOpen the windows
    • BTake a photo for the report
    • CWarn people nearby
    • DLook for the building manager
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Warn people nearby

    The procedures say anyone seeing fire or smoke, or smelling gas, must warn people nearby, then use the nearest manual alarm and call the fire department.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    What does the "In Case of Fire" card in the St. John's procedures tell people to do?

    • ALeave the fire area immediately and close all doors
    • BUse the nearest elevator to leave the building quickly
    • CCollect their belongings before they go
    • DStay at their desk until someone tells them to move
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Leave the fire area immediately and close all doors

    The card tells people to leave the fire area immediately and close all doors.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Under section 453(1) of the NL OHS Regulations, when may hot work be done where flammable substances are likely to be present?

    • AOnly after tests show it is safe and ignition is controlled
    • BNever, not even after testing and safety controls
    • CAny time, as long as a security guard is watching it
    • DOnly at night, when fewer people are in the area
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Only after tests show it is safe and ignition is controlled

    Section 453(1) bars hot work where flammable substances are likely, unless tests show it is safe and procedures control ignition sources.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    What does section 448 of the NL OHS Regulations require at a workplace such as a hot work area?

    • AReady fire suppression equipment suited to the risk
    • BA sprinkler head installed in every single room
    • CTwo security guards on duty at all times
    • DA fire truck parked on site during the work
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Ready fire suppression equipment suited to the risk

    Section 448 says fire suppression equipment must be readily available and appropriate to the potential loss exposure.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Under section 453(2) of the NL OHS Regulations, what happens to the tests for flammable substances during hot work?

    • AThey are done only by the fire commissioner
    • BThey are repeated at intervals to keep workers safe
    • CThey are done once a year by the employer
    • DThey stop after the first hour of the work
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. They are repeated at intervals to keep workers safe

    Section 453(2) requires tests at intervals to ensure the continuing safety of workers.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    In the St. John's Regional Fire Department's procedures, who checks their floor and supervises its evacuation?

    • AVisitors
    • BThe monitoring station
    • CThe fire commissioner
    • DFloor wardens
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Floor wardens

    The procedures appoint floor wardens, who make daily visual checks, supervise evacuation and confirm their floor is empty.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    You are on a fire watch and the fire alarm is out of service. You smell smoke and see flames. What should you do?

    • AWarn people, call 911 and help people get out
    • BWait for the monitoring station to call you
    • CFinish your round first, then report it
    • DTry to reset or fix the fire alarm panel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Warn people, call 911 and help people get out

    With the alarm out, you must warn occupants yourself, call 911 to confirm with the fire department, and help people get out safely.

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