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Fire Inspector I Prep Test 1. The first step in the enforcement procedure would usually be to:
A. notify the responsible party of his/her appeal rights.
B. determine whether the violation is significant enough in nature to pursue.
C. send the business owner a letter stating the premises are in full compliance.
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found – answer D
Procedures in various jurisdictions may differ due to differences in the code
enforcement each has adopted. These procedures should be
A. restricted to a single typed page.
B. designed to promote appeals.
C. in detailed, written form.
D. developed in a way that can be easily changed.
E. maintained under strict security – answer C
. Completed inspection reports are needed for every inspection because they:
A. may be used for future code enforcement.
B. are needed to complete the plan review.
C. are used during community zoning hearings.
D. indicate the effectiveness of the current inspection program. - answerA
Which of the following is not helpful to consider when writing a letter?
A. The reader will be reading the letter with interest.
B. Use a natural and clear expression of thoughts.
C. Maintain an awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and impressions that might be
evoked when
the recipient reads the letter.
D. Remember not to think in terms of the letter being a substitute for an actual
conversation. - answerD
. _________________ are a way of staying aware of changes in use or hazardous
conditions.
A. Surveys
B. Permits
C. Self-inspections
D. Fire reports - answerB
On a site plan, the north directional symbol usually points toward the:
A. magnetic North Pole.
B. right side of the page.
C. top of the page.
,D. true North Pole - answerC
. There are four main views of working drawings. They include all of the following
except the _________________ view
A. sectional
B. utility
C. elevation
D. detailed
E. plan - answerB
When a citizen calls to report a suspected fire hazard, fire inspectors should:
A. record all pertinent information.
B. file the complaint for future action.
C. forward the complaint to the Board of Appeals if immediate corrective action is
required.
D. consider the motivation for the complaint. - answerA
When investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should:
A. never give the owner advance notice of the investigation.
B. explain the purpose of the investigation to the owner.
C. take appropriate departmental action to correct the violations.
D. Both B and C are correct. - answerD
When an individual building or business owner feels that the local jurisdiction has
made an improper code interpretation or decision, the individual may request a:
A. hearing in district court or civil court, depending on the degree of hardship.
B. hearing by the civilian review board.
C. review by the Board of Appeals.
D. more favorable ruling by the building inspector. - answerc
Prior to a court case, an inspector should do all of the following except:
A. reinspect the facility the day before the trial.
B. go over his/her testimony with the prosecutor before entering the courtroom.
C. appear in proper uniform or be neatly dressed.
D. volunteer information to make responses as detailed and complete as possible -
answerD
. Which of the following is not suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
A. Never become argumentative on the witness stand.
B. Make sure that all physical evidence, exhibits, photographs, notes, and reference
materials
are brought to court.
C. Attempt to answer a question you do not know.
D. Remain impartial. Do not give the impression that you have a personal dislike for the
defendant. - answerC
, . According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building that provides sleeping facilities
for four or more residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented
from protecting themselves because of security measures not under their control, is
classified as a/an:
A. residential occupancy.
B. occupancy of unusual structure.
C. industrial occupancy.
D. detention and correctional occupancy - answerD
. According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, buildings used as a store, market, and
other rooms, buildings, or structures used to display and sell merchandise are
classified as a/an:
A. mercantile occupancy.
B. business occupancy.
C. storage occupancy.
D. place of assembly.
E. occupancy of unusual structures - answerA
Fire drills in educational occupancies should not be conducted:
A. during classroom changes, since the students are already in the hallways.
B. during assembly programs, since the students are all in one place making for easy
evacuation.
C. during lunch time.
D. at the start of each day. - answerD
The purpose of school fire exit drills is to:
A. increase speed in evacuating all children.
B. instill discipline and order.
C. ensure that all exits are being used and are not locked.
D. ensure orderly exit of all personnel under controlled supervision. - answerD
A sketch depicting the general arrangement of the property in reference to streets,
adjacent properties, and other important features is known as a:
A. plot plan.
B. sectional view.
C. floor plan.
D. blueprint. - answerA
Which item would not be considered during a field observation of a site for
emergency access?
A. Fire department access roadways which are wide enough to permit fire apparatus to
operate
and to pass
B. Verification of code compliance for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous
materials
C. Physical, topographical, or architectural obstructions
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