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Fire Inspector Assessment I Questions and Answers 2024
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Fire Inspector Assessment IWith respect to build/fire codes, the codes are: - answer adopted by the authority having
jurisdiction.
An inspector should obtain __________ when refused entry to a business for an
inspection. - answeran administrative warrant
__________ is a process in place where the employer takes responsibility for the legal
claims against the inspector. - answerIndemnification
The nature of code enforcement is complex, and inspectors often need help from: -
answerengineers and technical specialists.
An effective method for protecting a jurisdiction and fire inspectors from legal problems
is to: - answerhave a policies and procedures manual that everyone follows.
An inspector should obtain __________ when refused entry to a business for an
inspection. - answeran administrative warrant
In preparation for court, fire inspectors should gather all pertinent information except: -
answerInspector time sheets.
Which of the following is not a typical application for a clean agent fire extinguishing
system? - answerFurniture building shop
Fire inspections are the single most important non-emergency activity performed by the
fire service. To assist with these functions, an agency should have: - answerestablished
policies and procedures that govern fire inspections.
By having a policies and procedures manual to follow, a fire inspector will have all of the
following information except: - answerhow to interpret the fire code.
If given the assignment to conduct a plans review, fire inspectors should have
knowledge of all of the following, except: - answerfire fighter staffing.
An effective fire inspector should have a: - answerthorough knowledge of the statutes
for fire inspections.
When making application for a permit, additional documentation may be required for
submittal. Which of the following would not be documentation required for a permit? -
answerHazardous materials storage manifest
, It is the responsibility of fire and life safety code __________ to explain the purpose of
the proposed new code to the __________ counsel. - answerofficial / legal
Completed inspection reports are needed for every inspection because they: -
answermay be used for future code enforcement.
When an occupant feels that the local jurisdiction has made an improper code
interpretation or decision, the individual may request a: - answerreview by the Board of
Appeals.
Which NFPA standard deals with the installation of sprinkler systems? - answerNFPA
13
Performance-based codes are difficult to enforce because: - answerthey are dependent
upon supporting technical information of engineers and architects.
When taking cases to court, the inspector may be placed in the position of fulfilling two
roles, that of a/an __________ and a/an __________. - answeradvisor, witness
Prior to a court case, an inspector should do all of the following except: -
answervolunteer information to make responses as detailed and complete as possible.
The standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to
and including four stories in height is: - answerNFPA 13R
The third phase of burning is known as the: - answerdecay/hot smoldering phase.
__________ are a way of staying aware of changes in occupancy use or hazardous
conditions. - answerPermits
Smoke and fire dampers are typically located at points where: - answerHVAC ducts
penetrate smoke and fire barrier walls.
The major difference between a code and a standard is that a code must have ______
provisions to explain how and when the standards are to be applied. -
answeradministrative
A set of published procedures and criteria that peer, professional, or accrediting
organizations recognize as acceptable practice is: - answerIndustry Standard.
In preparation for court, fire inspectors should gather all: - answerpertinent information.
Most local agencies have ordinances that provide for issuance of permits in order to: -
answermonitor special operations and conditions within the jurisdiction.
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