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Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Chapters 1 through 16 IFSTA questions with correct answers.
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Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement,Chapters 1 through 16 IFSTA questions
with correct answers.
Which of the following best describes when a conflict arises between insurance requirements and
adopted codes? ANS - Requirements of the adopted code take precedence
Which of the following categories of inspection most likely involves responding to blocked exits? ANS -
Imminent hazard
Issuance of a sanction by most jurisdictions occurs if: ANS - a violation is not corrected.
Which of the following most likely occurs during a routine inspection? ANS - Determine occupancy
classification
Which of the following would most likely result in a civil proceeding? ANS - Noncriminal violation
An inspector's duties will vary based on the: ANS - inspection organization's type and size.
Which of the following witnesses answers questions posed by an attorney regarding what he or she saw,
heard, touched, smelled, or tasted? ANS - Fact witness
Which of the following creates the inspection position or designates individuals to perform fire and life
safety inspections? ANS - Enabling legislation
Which of the following categories of inspection includes demolition of a structure? ANS - New
construction
,Which of the following most accurately describes the staffing for fire prevention divisions in a fire
department? ANS - Nonsworn or sworn personnel inspectors
The insurance company's policies and procedures dictate the working relationship between the: ANS -
insured and the inspector.
Which of the following inspectors function as risk assessors? ANS - Private fire safety inspectors
Criminal proceedings are most often initiated as a result of: ANS - serving an arrest warrant
When inspectors exercise enforcement power they must ensure that the legal rights of the accused are
protected, this is known as: ANS - due process.
Which department is most likely responsible for vacant structures? ANS - Code enforcement
department
The building department is generally responsible for: ANS - conducting plans reviews
Which of the following is most appropriate regarding NFPA 1031 and training? ANS - Inspectors are not
required to meet Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter II, or Fire Officer certification.
Which of the following categories of inspection is most likely to be conducted because it is required by
another government agency or an insurance company? ANS - Owner/occupant request
The inspector is considered to be part of the prosecution on the side of the: ANS - state or authority
having jurisdiction
Which of the following criminal violations generally results in a fine or term of less than two years? ANS
- Misdemeanor
Which of the following is recommended if there is a question of authority or meaning of the code before
taking action during prosecution? ANS - It is usually best to seek advice from legal counsel
,Which of the following is a written inspection form provided to the responsible party after an initial
inspection describing the fire code infraction(s)? ANS - Notification
Prosecution usually occurs when the property owner/occupant has failed to: ANS - correct an
outstanding fire code violation.
Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and
defines the certification requirement? ANS - Authority having jurisdiction
Which of the following generally defines a person with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a
given field to draw inferences or reach conclusions? ANS - Expert witness
Which of the following must inspectors understand to perform their jobs properly? ANS - Assigned
duties
Which of the following categories of inspection occurs when an existing structure is altered in such a
way that code compliance must be determined? ANS - New construction
All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement organizations to accomplish
the goal of: ANS - protecting lives and property.
Which of the following is the responsibility of the prosecutor during a preliminary hearing? ANS -
Establish that a crime was committed by the arrestee
Failure to inspect a property does not impose a duty on the inspector unless laws or statutes impose
such a duty or: ANS - there is a known code violation present.
Which of the following is an indication that a policy or procedure needs to be revised? ANS - Change in
the problem that the policy or procedure was intended to solve
Minimum housing standards are set in which type of law? ANS - Federal law
, Which of the following is most accurate regarding the scope of powers granted to inspection
organizations? ANS - The scope of powers varies widely among jurisdictions.
Which of the following best describes enabling acts? ANS - A jurisdiction adopts state/provincial laws,
but is allowed to modify laws based on local needs or preferences.
Which of the following is most accurate regarding insurance companies and fire codes? ANS - Insurance
companies often have more stringent fire code requirements than local codes.
From a liability standpoint, which of the following is most appropriate when conducting inspections?
ANS - Conducting fewer, but more thorough inspections
An inspection refusal form: ANS - provides information for obtaining a warrant.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of right of entry? ANS - Grants the inspector the
authority to enter any premises or building to perform an inspection or any duties authorized by the fire
code
Which of the following occurs if an inspector singled out a certain group of people or a business without
justification? ANS - Civil rights violation
Which of the following should be included when developing policies and procedures? ANS - Basic
information at the top that assists the reader in navigating the document
Which of the following refers to the unintentional commission of an unlawful act? ANS - Negligence
Which category of laws involves labor laws, insurance laws, and health laws? ANS - State law
Policies and procedures must contain information: ANS - that is current and appropriate.
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