All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement
organizations to accomplish the goal of:
a. issuing citations to violators
b. protecting lives and property
c. finding new fire prevention methods
d. creating a standardized fire safety program - answerb. protecting lives and property
Which of the following must inspectors understand to perform their jobs properly?
a. assigned duties
b. fire fighter I & II training
c. laws for insurance companies
d. neighboring jurisdictions policies - answera. assigned duties
Which of the following creates the inspection position or designates individuals to
perform fire and life safety inspections?
a. statutes
b. ordinances
c. regulations
d. enabling legislation - answerd. enabling legislation
The building department is generally responsible for:
a. conducting plan reviews
b. conducting inspection tests
c. being a liaison for insurance companies
d. being the primary inspector for a fire incident - answera. conducting plan reviews
Which department is MOST likely responsible for vacant structures?
a. building department
b. vacancy department
c. fire prevention department
d. code enforcement department - answerd. code enforcement department
Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code
officials and defines the certification requirement?
a. local utility agency
b. insurance company
c. authority having jurisdiction
d. non-governmental organization - answerc. authority having jurisdiction
, Which of the following is MOST appropriate regarding NFPA 1031 and training?
a. inspectors are required to have Fire Fighter I & II certification.
b. inspectors are not required to have any type of training or certification.
c. inspectors are required to have at least Fire Fighter I certification
d. inspectors are not required to meet Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, or Fire Officer
certification - answerd. inspectors are not required to meet Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II,
or Fire Officer certification
Which of the following MOST likely occurs during a routine inspection?
a. determine occupancy classification
b. issue a permit for a special event
c. issue a citation for a code violation
d. determine code compliance for a new construction - answera. determine occupancy
classification
Which of the following categories of inspection MOST likely involves responding to
blocked exits?
a. routine
b. imminent hazard
c. response to a complaint
d. owner/occupant request - answerb. imminent hazard
Which of the following categories of inspection occurs when an existing structure is
altered in such a way that code compliance must be determined?
a. routine
b. imminent hazard
c. new construction
d. owner/occupant request - answerc. new construction
Which of the following categories of inspection includes demolition of a structure?
a. routine
b. new construction
c. change in occupancy
d. owner/occupant request - answerb. new construction
When inspectors exercise enforcement power they must ensure that the legal rights of
the accused are protected; this is known as:
a. indemnify
b. due process
c. statutory law
d. serve and protect - answerb. due process
Which of the following is a written inspection form provided to the responsible party after
an initial inspection describing the fire code infraction(s)?
a. sanction
b. summons
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