Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement
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What must fire inspectors have a thorough knowledge and understanding of? -Answer *Enabling
legislation, *State and local statues, *State and local laws, codes and ordinances, * Statues that set limit
on authority, * Ways of which statues, ordinances, and laws can be ammended or altered
What are the responsibilities of the building department? -Answer *Reviewing and approving all new
construction and alterations of exsisting structures *Conducting plan reviews, *Issuing permits related to
buildings and there use, * Making field inspections to verify that approved plans are followed
What are the reponsibilities of Code Enforcement Department? -Answer *Parking, *Weed Abatement,
*Vacant Structures, *Water Usage, *Pryotectnics, *Tents
The NFPA standard that governs inspectors is? -Answer NFPA 1031
How many levels of duties are covered in NFPA 1031? -Answer Three
What are the duties of a level 1 inspector -Answer *Handle citizen complaints, *Interpet and apply
codes and standards, *Perform inspections of new and exsisting structures, *Determine occupancy loads
for single use buildings, * verify water supply fire flow capacity
What are the duties of a Level 2 Inspector? -Answer *Interpet and apply adopted codes and standards,
*Determine occupancy loads for multiuse buildings, *Testify at legal proceedings, *Perform plan reviews,
*Apply Fire and life safety codes,*Analyze and recommend modifications to fire and life safety codes,
*Evaluate code compliance in the manufacture, storage, and the use of flammable and combustible
liquids gas and other hazardous materials.
What are the seven catergories of inspections? -Answer *Annual, *Issuance of a permit, *Response to
a complaint, *Eminent Hazard, *New construction, * Change in occupancy, *Owner/Occupant request.
Test Questions Solved
Correctly(Updated).
What must fire inspectors have a thorough knowledge and understanding of? -Answer *Enabling
legislation, *State and local statues, *State and local laws, codes and ordinances, * Statues that set limit
on authority, * Ways of which statues, ordinances, and laws can be ammended or altered
What are the responsibilities of the building department? -Answer *Reviewing and approving all new
construction and alterations of exsisting structures *Conducting plan reviews, *Issuing permits related to
buildings and there use, * Making field inspections to verify that approved plans are followed
What are the reponsibilities of Code Enforcement Department? -Answer *Parking, *Weed Abatement,
*Vacant Structures, *Water Usage, *Pryotectnics, *Tents
The NFPA standard that governs inspectors is? -Answer NFPA 1031
How many levels of duties are covered in NFPA 1031? -Answer Three
What are the duties of a level 1 inspector -Answer *Handle citizen complaints, *Interpet and apply
codes and standards, *Perform inspections of new and exsisting structures, *Determine occupancy loads
for single use buildings, * verify water supply fire flow capacity
What are the duties of a Level 2 Inspector? -Answer *Interpet and apply adopted codes and standards,
*Determine occupancy loads for multiuse buildings, *Testify at legal proceedings, *Perform plan reviews,
*Apply Fire and life safety codes,*Analyze and recommend modifications to fire and life safety codes,
*Evaluate code compliance in the manufacture, storage, and the use of flammable and combustible
liquids gas and other hazardous materials.
What are the seven catergories of inspections? -Answer *Annual, *Issuance of a permit, *Response to
a complaint, *Eminent Hazard, *New construction, * Change in occupancy, *Owner/Occupant request.
