NFPA CFPS Exam - Topic 5 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFPS exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 5

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What is me minimum distance dumpsters should be placed from combustible walls openings and combustible eaves?

A10 ft (3m)

B20 ft (6 m)

C30 ft (9m)

D40 ft (12 m)

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by Caprice at Mar 30, 2026, 07:04 PM

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18 days ago

I thought it was 6m, not 3m.

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23 days ago

It's 3m for sure!

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1 month ago

I thought it was 40 ft for eaves, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Did we cover this in class?

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2 months ago

I believe it's 30 ft from combustible walls, but I might be mixing it up with another regulation.

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2 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like it was around 20 ft, but I can't recall the exact details.

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2 months ago

I think I remember something about a minimum distance, but I'm not sure if it's 10 ft or 20 ft.

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