Who enforces the fire code in Yukon?

The fire marshal and local assistants under the Fire Prevention Act. In a municipality with a fire brigade, the fire chief is the local assistant. In Whitehorse, that is Fire and Protective Services.

How often do I patrol on a fire watch in Yukon?

Yukon's fire law and the Whitehorse bylaw do not set one schedule. Follow the fire department's direction, the fire safety plan and your written post orders.

Is a fire watch required for welding in Yukon?

Yes, where sparks and heat could affect combustible material. Yukon's OHS regulations say a fire watcher must be assigned to monitor the welding.

Which number do I call for a fire in Whitehorse?

Call 911 for any fire emergency. The 668-2462 line is for non-emergency fire matters.

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Yukon Fire Watch Course 2026

第1题，共25题

Which Yukon law sets up the fire marshal and the powers to inspect buildings for fire hazards?

The Motor Vehicles Act
The School Trespass Act
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Act
The Fire Prevention Act

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答案: D. The Fire Prevention Act

Yukon's Fire Prevention Act provides for the fire marshal, deputies, inspectors and local assistants, and for fire hazard inspections and orders.

第2题，共25题

In a Yukon municipality that has a fire brigade, who is the fire marshal's "local assistant"?

The mayor of the municipality
The owner of the building being inspected
The chief or acting chief of the fire brigade
The senior security guard on site

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答案: C. The chief or acting chief of the fire brigade

Section 6 of the Fire Prevention Act makes the chief or acting chief of a municipality's fire brigade a local assistant.

第3题，共25题

Under Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, who is the local assistant in a municipality with no fire brigade, unless council names someone else?

Nobody
The municipal clerk
The nearest school principal
The local RCMP detachment commander only

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答案: B. The municipal clerk

Section 6 says that where there is no fire brigade, the municipal clerk is the local assistant unless the council appoints another person.

第4题，共25题

Under Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, who has all the powers of a local assistant while on duty in Yukon?

A member of the RCMP
Any licensed security guard
Any first aider
Any building manager

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答案: A. A member of the RCMP

Section 6(5) gives an RCMP member on duty in Yukon all the powers of a local assistant.

第5题，共25题

How does Yukon's Fire Prevention Act bring in a fire code?

Yukon has no way to adopt a fire code
Each building owner writes their own code
A fire code can be designated by regulation
The code is set only by insurance companies

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答案: C. A fire code can be designated by regulation

Section 3.01 and the regulation-making powers in section 23 let a fire code be designated by regulation. The code then applies to plan reviews, inspections and orders.

第6题，共25题

The Whitehorse fire department says which code requires a fire safety plan in all buildings?

The National Plumbing Code of Canada
The Canadian Electrical Code
The National Fire Code of Canada
The Yukon Motor Vehicles Act

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答案: C. The National Fire Code of Canada

Whitehorse Fire and Protective Services says the National Fire Code of Canada, Division B Part 2.8, requires a fire safety plan in all buildings.

第7题，共25题

According to the City of Whitehorse, how often should a building owner review the fire safety plan?

Only after a fire
Never, once it is written
Each year
Every 10 years

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答案: C. Each year

Whitehorse says owners must keep the fire safety plan accurate and complete and review it each year.

第8题，共25题

A fire in a Yukon building injures a person. Under section 11 of the Fire Prevention Act, what must the occupant do?

Tell only the building's insurance company
Nothing, if the fire is out
Report it to the fire marshal immediately
Report it within 30 days to the city

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答案: C. Report it to the fire marshal immediately

Section 11 says the occupant of property where a fire caused a death or injury must report it to the fire marshal immediately.

第9题，共25题

Under section 21 of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, which of these is prohibited?

Asking an inspector to show identification
Keeping a fire watch log during a patrol
Obstructing a fire inspector doing their job
Calling 911 to report a small fire

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答案: C. Obstructing a fire inspector doing their job

Section 21 says no person may hinder or obstruct the fire marshal, a deputy fire marshal, a local assistant or an inspector in their duties.

第10题，共25题

Under section 13 of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, which finding allows the fire marshal or a local assistant to order changes to a building?

Its owner lives outside Yukon for most of the year
It lacks safe ways for people to escape a fire
It has more security cameras than the owner needs
It was painted a new colour within the last month

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答案: B. It lacks safe ways for people to escape a fire

Section 13 lets the fire marshal or a local assistant inspect and order action, for example where a structure lacks adequate provision for safe evacuation.

第11题，共25题

Under section 19 of Yukon's Fire Prevention Act, how must the doors of a theatre or hall seating more than 50 people work while the public is inside?

They must open freely outward
They must stay closed with a chain
They must be locked with a key
They must open inward only

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答案: A. They must open freely outward

Section 19 says outside and main inside doors of public buildings seating more than 50 people must open freely outward while the public is present.

第12题，共25题

Under Yukon's OHS Regulations section 13.08, when must a fire watcher be assigned?

When welding sparks and heat could reach combustibles
Only when the fire alarm system is working properly
Only for welding work done on the roof of a building
Only after a fire has already started on the site

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答案: A. When welding sparks and heat could reach combustibles

Section 13.08(12) requires a fire watcher to monitor the work while welding takes place where sparks and heat could affect combustible material.

第13题，共25题

Under Yukon's section 13.12, what must happen before welding, cutting or burning starts?

The fire alarm must be switched off for the day
Nothing, as long as the welder is experienced
The area must be inspected and combustibles removed
The fire watcher must leave the area until it is done

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答案: C. The area must be inspected and combustibles removed

Section 13.12(1) requires a thorough inspection of the area and removal of combustible, flammable or explosive materials, or other equally effective measures.

第14题，共25题

What does Yukon's section 13.12 require for fire extinguishing equipment at hot work?

Brought only by the fire department when it is called
Needed only for hot work that is done on weekends
Readily available, with its location marked and known
Kept locked in the site office, away from the work

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答案: C. Readily available, with its location marked and known

Section 13.12(2) and (3) require suitable equipment in good working order readily available, with its location marked and made known to workers.

第15题，共25题

Under Yukon's section 13.09(3), what must be done with metal that was recently welded or flame-cut?

Cool it quickly with gasoline
Cover it with a sheet of cardboard
Leave it in a walkway to cool
Mark it "HOT" or guard it

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答案: D. Mark it "HOT" or guard it

Section 13.09(3) says recently welded or flame-cut work must be marked HOT or guarded so workers not involved do not touch it.

第16题，共25题

Under Yukon's section 1.70, what must workers be trained in, based on a hazard assessment?

How to write fire code orders for building owners
The use, limits, types and locations of extinguishers
How to repair and refill sprinkler pipes and heads
How to reset and reprogram the fire alarm panel

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答案: B. The use, limits, types and locations of extinguishers

Section 1.70(3) requires training in the use, limitations, types and locations of fire extinguishers, based on a hazard assessment.

第17题，共25题

According to the Whitehorse fire department's checklist, who must maintain, inspect and test a fire alarm system each year?

Any tenant who rents space in the building
The cleaning contractor for the building
A qualified and certified fire alarm company
The security guard working the night shift

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答案: C. A qualified and certified fire alarm company

The Whitehorse pre-inspection checklist says fire alarm systems must be maintained, inspected and tested annually by a qualified and certified fire alarm company.

第18题，共25题

How often does the Whitehorse checklist say staff should look over the fire alarm panel?

Never; only the alarm company may look at it
Once a year
Only when it beeps
Every day

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答案: D. Every day

The checklist says managers or maintenance staff should visually check the panel daily (NFC 6.3.1.1).

第19题，共25题

How long does the Whitehorse checklist say records of fire code tests must be kept on the premises?

30 days
Records are not needed
At least 2 years
Until the next fire

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答案: C. At least 2 years

The checklist says maintenance records for tests required by the National Fire Code must be kept on the premises for at least two years.

第20题，共25题

During a patrol in Whitehorse, you find boxes stacked close to the sprinkler heads. What clearance below the sprinkler deflectors does the checklist require?

No clearance is needed
450 mm (18 in)
50 mm (2 in)
5 m (16 ft)

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答案: B. 450 mm (18 in)

The Whitehorse checklist says storage must be kept at least 450 mm (18 in) below sprinkler deflectors.

第21题，共25题

What clear space does the Whitehorse checklist require in front of the fire alarm panel?

1 m
None
5 m
10 cm

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答案: A. 1 m

The checklist calls for 1 m of clear space in front of the fire alarm panel and a 1 m clear path to the sprinkler tree.

第22题，共25题

What does the Whitehorse checklist say about exit doors?

They may be chained shut at night to stop break-ins
They open from inside without keys or special knowledge
They must swing into the room, against the exit path
They may be blocked by snow during the winter months

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答案: B. They open from inside without keys or special knowledge

The checklist says exit doors must open from the inside without keys or special knowledge, swing in the direction of travel, and be kept clear of storage, snow and ice.

第23题，共25题

Under Whitehorse's Emergency Services Bylaw, how close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle or other object be placed?

Not within 2 m
Right next to it, if the driver stays in the car
There is no rule
Not within 50 m

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答案: A. Not within 2 m

Section 51 of Emergency Services Bylaw 2024-44 says no vehicle, building or other object may be placed within 2 m of a hydrant.

第24题，共25题

On a fire watch in Whitehorse you see flames in a storage room. Which number do you call?

911
The building's alarm company only
The fire department's non-emergency line
Your supervisor first, then wait

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答案: A. 911

Whitehorse Fire and Protective Services says to dial 911 for fire emergencies. The 668-2462 line is for non-emergency fire matters.

第25题，共25题

Yukon's Fire Prevention Act and Whitehorse's bylaw do not set one patrol schedule for a fire watch. How do you know how often to patrol?

Follow the fire department, fire safety plan and post orders
Ask a tenant how often the last guard patrolled
Patrol whenever you feel it is needed during the shift
Patrol once per shift, since the law sets that minimum

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答案: A. Follow the fire department, fire safety plan and post orders

Patrol frequency comes from the fire department's direction and the site's written instructions. The fire marshal and local assistants can inspect and order fire safety measures under section 13.

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