PLANS EXAMINER AND REVIEW 2ND
EDITION FFP 2521 WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
During the construction or remodeling of a building, it must pass through several stages of input
from design and construction professionals at different intervals. These stages are: pg 6 - answer
design process, permitting process, construction process
During the design process, infrastructure factors may be a concern for their adequacy at
handling the following systems: pg 8 - answer fire protection, drainage and wastewater control,
communications
Starting construction without a permit (known as at-risk construction) is a violation of the
building code and will normally subject the contractor into a: pg 9 - answer stop work order
The basic fire and life safety features in the building include? pg 5 - answer all of the answers
are correct
What are the three components that make up effective fire prevention? pg 3 - answer
education, code enforcement, engineering
Which is the most fundamental reason for requiring construction permits and a review of plans
by local government? pg 4 - answer community safety
Which one of the following are passive building features? pg 6 - answer fire rated walls, smoke
and fire dampers, means of egress, roof construction types of materials, fire related floor and
ceiling assemblies, fire rated doors and door hardware, interior finishes, fire stops
Which type of certificate is granted when all requirements are met during the final inspection
performed by the AHJ, once all construction is completed? pg 11 - answer certificate of
occupancy
, Active fire protection features are those systems and equipment that operate or can be used in
the event of a fire. pg 6 - answer True
Passive features are those building construction elements that are included to resist fire spread
and smoke development. pg 5 - answer True
Why is important to record the code edition used to build a building? pg 27 - answer Because
building code changes are not always retroactive
If a fire occurred in a paint spray booth and records showed that it was not part of the approved
drawings, the owner of the booth would probably be guilty of negligence because it was illegally
installed. pg 27 - answer True
What are the standard ways of requesting building information or records by outside parties?
(Mark all that apply) pg 27 - answer subpoena, Freedom of Information Act request
Which of the following would be responsible for regulating occupancy type and unwanted
nuisances in a neighborhood? pg 17 - answer zoning codes
A Board of Appeals would be an example of which type of legal proceedings? pg 27 - answer
administrative
A code tells you what must be done and a standard tells you how to do it. pg 39 - answer True
Which of the following would commonly be encountered in the field of fire safety? (Mark all
that apply) pg 39 - answer ANSI
NFPA
UL
ASTM
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