Once a permit is issued, the inspector should review _____ to determine if the conditions of the initial permit are still being met.
current activity
What kind of permit does open burning require?
Operational
_____ is always a goal in the complaint process.
Voluntary compliance
Which type of building and fire code or standard classification is more flexible?
Performance-based code/standard
In most jurisdictions fire and life safety inspectors acting alone have _____ authority to approve requests for modification of code requirements
little
Which consensus standards committee develops and publishes the majority of the standards concerning fire protection, electrical systems, and life-safety systems used in the U.S. and Canada
National Fire Protection Association� (NFPA�)
Facilities required to meet multiple codes may be subject to _____ code requirements.
more restrictive
Permits are issued to ensure that _____ are not allowed to develop without approval of the AHJ
hazardous situations
Complaints that involve a _____ require immediate action
serious life-safety threat
FI1:CH2 Which Canadian entity represents Canada's interests in standards-related matters in foreign and international forums?
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
What is a cause for concern when a Board approves a variance?
Other applicants may expect to receive similar treatment.
Any additions or alterations to existing structures will be regulated by the _____ code.
current
Complaints that do not require immediate attention can be
routinely assigned to inspection staff
Which of the following is a model code organization in the United States?
International Code Council� (ICC�)
What can an AHJ do to avoid issuing permits in error?
Require certification from the special inspector
Observations, new conditions, and/or _____ indicate a need for code change.
technological advances
The details of any modification must be recorded as per the _____ standards
local
A code war is destructive to the _____ process as well as to the professional image of all involved departments
code enforcement
If deficiencies are found in a permit application, who must make the corrections?
The applicant
The goal in code modification is to maintain the required _____ specified by the code.
safety level
Issuing a permit to a party
does not relieve the party of meeting minimum code requirements
A code is:
a law that may be based on or may incorporate a standard
What kind of permit does the removal of medical gas systems require?
Construction
Which record-keeping method makes cross-referencing complaints easier?
Electronic record keeping
To avoid confusion and misinterpretations when drafting code, begin with _____ language and proceed to more specific language.
general