New Brunswick Fire Watch Course 2026

1. Pytanie 1 z 25

   Which fire code edition is adopted in New Brunswick under the Fire Prevention and Inspection Regulation?

   • ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code only
   • BNational Fire Code of Canada 1995
   • CNational Fire Code of Canada 2020
   • DThe Ontario Fire Code
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   Odpowiedź: C. National Fire Code of Canada 2020

   Section 2(a) of Regulation 82-20 incorporates the National Fire Code of Canada 2020.

2. Pytanie 2 z 25

   Under which Act is New Brunswick's Fire Prevention and Inspection Regulation (82-20) made?

   • AThe Fire Prevention Act
   • BThe Private Investigators and Security Services Act
   • CThe Motor Vehicle Act
   • DThe Occupational Health and Safety Act
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   Odpowiedź: A. The Fire Prevention Act

   Regulation 82-20 is made under New Brunswick's Fire Prevention Act.

3. Pytanie 3 z 25

   According to the Office of the Fire Marshal's Bulletin 2025-01, when did the 2020 code amendments take effect in New Brunswick?

   • AMay 1, 2025
   • BJuly 1, 2023
   • CJanuary 1, 2020
   • DThey are not in force yet
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   Odpowiedź: A. May 1, 2025

   Bulletin 2025-01 says the amended regulations, which adopt the 2020 National Fire Code and National Building Code, took effect May 1, 2025.

4. Pytanie 4 z 25

   Under section 6(1) of the Fire Prevention Act, who may the fire marshal appoint as a local assistant for their area?

   • AThe owner of a large building in the area
   • BA fire chief or other fire department member
   • CA WorkSafeNB officer working in the area
   • DA licensed security guard posted in the area
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   Odpowiedź: B. A fire chief or other fire department member

   Section 6(1) of the Fire Prevention Act lets the fire marshal appoint the chief or another member of a fire department as a local assistant for that department's area.

5. Pytanie 5 z 25

   Under section 11 of the Fire Prevention Act, who may enter and inspect a building at reasonable hours?

   • AFire marshal, deputy, fire prevention officers or local assistants
   • BOnly an inspector sent by the building's insurance company
   • COnly RCMP or municipal police officers who have a search warrant
   • DAny neighbour or tenant who has made a complaint about the building
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   Odpowiedź: A. Fire marshal, deputy, fire prevention officers or local assistants

   Section 11 gives the fire marshal, deputy fire marshal, fire prevention officers and local assistants the power to inspect buildings at reasonable hours.

6. Pytanie 6 z 25

   A tenant switches off a smoke detection system to stop it beeping, without written authorization. Under section 23 of the Fire Prevention Act, this is:

   • AOnly a problem if a fire happens while it is off
   • BAn offence, unless it is for maintenance and repairs
   • CAllowed at night when the noise bothers people
   • DAllowed, as long as the tenant tells the landlord later
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   Odpowiedź: B. An offence, unless it is for maintenance and repairs

   Section 23(a.1) makes it an offence to tamper with exits, extinguishers, sprinklers, detection or alarm systems without written authorization, except for maintenance and repairs.

7. Pytanie 7 z 25

   Under section 23(a.2) of the Fire Prevention Act, what is it an offence to do without written authorization?

   • APost a fire safety plan near the main entrance
   • BCall 911 about smoke without asking the owner
   • CHold a fire drill without telling tenants first
   • DBlock an exit or the way to an exit
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   Odpowiedź: D. Block an exit or the way to an exit

   Section 23(a.2) makes it an offence to block an exit or an access to an exit, or remove an exit stair or fire escape, without written authorization.

8. Pytanie 8 z 25

   A building owner ignores a written order from a fire prevention officer to fix a hazard. Under the Fire Prevention Act, what is this?

   • AAllowed if the owner has insurance
   • BA private matter between the owner and tenants
   • CAllowed for up to one year
   • DAn offence
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   Odpowiedź: D. An offence

   Section 24(1) of the Fire Prevention Act says an owner or occupant who fails to comply with an order commits an offence.

9. Pytanie 9 z 25

   Under Fire Technote 2006-09R, what kind of fire watch is required while a sprinkler or fire alarm system is being modified or renovated?

   • AA camera recording only
   • BA dedicated, 24 hour per day fire watch
   • CA check once per shift
   • DA daily phone call to the fire department
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   Odpowiedź: B. A dedicated, 24 hour per day fire watch

   Technote 2006-09R from the Office of the Fire Marshal requires a dedicated, 24 hour per day fire watch.

10. Pytanie 10 z 25

    Under Technote 2006-09R, who may provide the fire watch?

    • AAny worker in the building, between their other tasks
    • BThe sprinkler contractor's manager from home
    • CBuilding tenants taking turns
    • DOne or more persons whose only job is the fire watch
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    Odpowiedź: D. One or more persons whose only job is the fire watch

    The technote says the fire watch is done by one or more persons whose only job function is providing the fire watch.

11. Pytanie 11 z 25

    How often does Technote 2006-09R say the fire watch must patrol the areas where the alarm or sprinklers are not working?

    • AEvery 15 minutes
    • BEvery 4 hours
    • CHourly
    • DOnce a day
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    Odpowiedź: C. Hourly

    Technote 2006-09R requires hourly patrols of the areas where the fire alarm or sprinkler system is not operational.

12. Pytanie 12 z 25

    Under Technote 2006-09R, how is each fire watch patrol recorded?

    • AOnly when something is found, in the notebook
    • BOn a sign-off sheet with the time of each patrol
    • CBy a text message to the owner after each round
    • DBy a photo posted to the building's group chat
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    Odpowiedź: B. On a sign-off sheet with the time of each patrol

    Each patrol is recorded on a sign-off sheet that shows the patrol was done and the time it was done.

13. Pytanie 13 z 25

    Which tool must a fire watch person have under Technote 2006-09R?

    • AA way to call 911 right away
    • BA ladder that reaches the roof
    • CA master key to every apartment
    • DA fire hose long enough for each floor
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    Odpowiedź: A. A way to call 911 right away

    The technote requires the fire watch to have a means to immediately contact 911 services.

14. Pytanie 14 z 25

    Under Technote 2006-09R, who is responsible for notifying building occupants during a fire watch?

    • ANobody, occupants find out from the alarm
    • BThe building's insurance broker
    • CThe fire department only
    • DThe fire watch person or persons
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    Odpowiedź: D. The fire watch person or persons

    The fire watch must have a means of contacting building occupants and is responsible for notifying them.

15. Pytanie 15 z 25

    Which plan must the fire watch person know and understand under Technote 2006-09R?

    • AThe building's parking and loading plan
    • BThe city's snow removal plan
    • CThe owner's business plan
    • DThe construction fire safety plan
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    Odpowiedź: D. The construction fire safety plan

    Technote 2006-09R says the fire watch must know the construction fire safety plan and understand their responsibilities in it.

16. Pytanie 16 z 25

    What training must a fire watch person have under Technote 2006-09R?

    • AA sprinkler fitter's licence and a WHMIS card
    • BA licence to install and test fire alarms
    • CA firefighter diploma from a fire college
    • DTraining in how to use a fire extinguisher
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    Odpowiedź: D. Training in how to use a fire extinguisher

    The technote requires the fire watch to be trained in the use of a fire extinguisher.

17. Pytanie 17 z 25

    During a fire alarm contractor's work day, Technote 2006-07R says no fire watch is needed if any sprinkler system stays fully working and monitored, and what else is true?

    • AThe fire department has been told about the work by email
    • BThe work will last less than one week from start to end
    • CThe building is empty and every outside door is locked
    • DThe contractor's staff are always in the affected area
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    Odpowiedź: D. The contractor's staff are always in the affected area

    Technote 2006-07R allows no fire watch during the contractor's work day only if the affected area is constantly occupied by their staff and any sprinkler system stays fully operational and monitored.

18. Pytanie 18 z 25

    A fire alarm contractor goes home, but the alarm system is still not fully working. What does Technote 2006-07R require?

    • ANothing until the next morning
    • BA dedicated fire watch
    • CLocking the building
    • DTurning off the power
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    Odpowiedź: B. A dedicated fire watch

    If the fire alarm system is not fully functional at the end of the contractor's work day, a dedicated fire watch is required.

19. Pytanie 19 z 25

    During sprinkler work, Technote 2006-08R says no fire watch is needed in the contractor's work day if the affected area is occupied by their staff and what else is true?

    • AThe fire alarm works everywhere, including the work area
    • BThe building owner has signed a waiver for the work
    • CThe sprinkler valves are chained and locked shut
    • DA guard checks the building once during the day
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    Odpowiedź: A. The fire alarm works everywhere, including the work area

    Technote 2006-08R requires the fire alarm system to be fully functional throughout the building, including the work area.

20. Pytanie 20 z 25

    Under the Fire Marshal's hot work bulletin, how long must a fire watch continue after hot work is finished?

    • ANo fire watch is needed after the work
    • B10 minutes
    • CUntil the next morning
    • D60 minutes
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    Odpowiedź: D. 60 minutes

    Bulletin 2001-16 requires a fire watch during hot work and for 60 minutes after it is completed.

21. Pytanie 21 z 25

    Under the hot work bulletin, when must the hot work area be inspected after the work is finished?

    • A4 hours after the work is finished
    • BOnly if someone reports smoke
    • C30 minutes after the work is finished
    • D24 hours after the work is finished
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    Odpowiedź: A. 4 hours after the work is finished

    Bulletin 2001-16 requires an inspection of the hot work area 4 hours after the work is finished.

22. Pytanie 22 z 25

    If combustible materials cannot be moved away from hot work, how far around the work must they be protected from ignition under the bulletin?

    • AWithin 100 m
    • BOnly directly below the work
    • CWithin 1 m
    • DWithin 15 m
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    Odpowiedź: D. Within 15 m

    Bulletin 2001-16 says combustible and flammable materials within 15 m must be protected from ignition.

23. Pytanie 23 z 25

    What fire equipment must be in the hot work area under the hot work bulletin?

    • AA fire hose reel connected to a tap
    • BAt least one portable fire extinguisher
    • CA bucket of sand and a fire blanket
    • DA spare sprinkler head and a wrench
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    Odpowiedź: B. At least one portable fire extinguisher

    Bulletin 2001-16 requires at least one portable fire extinguisher in the hot work area.

24. Pytanie 24 z 25

    On a fire watch with the alarm out of service, you find smoke coming from a storage room. What should you do first?

    • AWait for the alarm contractor to come back
    • BWarn the occupants and call 911 from a safe place
    • COpen the door to look inside and find the source
    • DFinish your round, then write it in the log
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    Odpowiedź: B. Warn the occupants and call 911 from a safe place

    With the alarm out of service, the fire watch must warn occupants and call 911 right away. Fight a fire only if it is small, you are trained and it is safe.

25. Pytanie 25 z 25

    You missed one hourly round because you were helping an injured person. How should the sign-off sheet show this?

    • ALeave the whole sheet blank for that shift
    • BRecord what really happened and the real time
    • CFill in the round as if it was done on time
    • DTear out the page and start a new sheet
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    Odpowiedź: B. Record what really happened and the real time

    The sign-off sheet must show when each patrol was really done. A false entry hides a gap in protection and can be used as evidence against you.

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