Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of right of entry?
Grants the inspector the authority to enter any premises or building to perform an inspection or any duties authorized by the fire code.
FI1:CH1 Which of the following categories of inspection MOST likely involves responding to blocked exits?
Imminent hazard.
FI1:CH1 Which of the following would MOST likely result in a civil proceeding
Noncriminal violation.
FI2:CH1 Which of the following occurs if an inspector singled out a certain group of people or a business without justification?
Civil rights violation.
FI1:CH1 An inspector's duties will vary based on the:
inspection organization's type and size.
FI2:CH1 Which of the following BEST describes when a conflict arises between insurance requirements and adopted codes?
Requirements of the adopted code take precedence.
FI2:CH1 Which category of laws is more specific and tailored toward the needs of a particular jurisdiction?
Local law.
FI1:CH1 The insurance company's policies and procedures dictate the working relationship between the:
insured and the inspector.
FI2:CH1 Which of the following is an indication that a policy or procedure needs to be revised?
Change in the problem that the policy or procedure was intended to solve.
FI2:CH1 Which of the following is the foundation upon which the department and local fire and life safety codes are built
Enabling legislation.
FI2:CH1 From a liability standpoint, which of the following is MOST appropriate when conducting inspections?
Conducting fewer, but more thorough inspections.
FI2:CH1 Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding the scope of powers granted to inspection organizations?
The scope of powers varies widely among jurisdictions.
FI2:CH1 Minimum housing standards are set in which type of law?
Federal law.
FI2:CH1 Policies and procedures are MOST effective if they:
are regularly reviewed and revised.
FI1:CH1 Which of the following generally defines a person with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field to draw inferences or reach conclusions?
Expert witness.
FI2:CH1 Some jurisdictions grant designated inspectors different levels of authority based on:
the codes the inspectors enforce in the jurisdiction.
FI1:CH1 Which of the following inspectors function as risk assessors?
Private fire safety inspectors.
FI1:CH1 Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and defines the certification requirement?
Authority having jurisdiction.
FI2:CH1 Inspectors must obtain _____ if there is no emergency or visible hazard at a residential occupancy.
consent.
FI1:CH1 All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement organizations to accomplish the goal of:
protecting lives and property.
FI1:CH1 The inspector is considered to be part of the prosecution on the side of the:
state or authority having jurisdiction.
FI2:CH1 Which category of laws involves labor laws, insurance laws, and health laws?
State law.
FI2:CH1 An inspection refusal form:
provides information for obtaining a warrant.
FI2:CH1 What authorizes inspectors to interrupt business operations or to evacuate and close a building that presents imminently dangerous conditions?
Fire codes.
FI1:CH1 The building department is generally responsible for:
conducting plans reviews.