Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement Exam 1

The ultimate goal of any fire and life safety inspection program is to

avoid the majority of uncontrolled fires

In order to properly perform their assigned duties, the inspector must:

have a thorough understanding of the code and how sections of the code interrelate

Who has the responsibility for understanding the laws and ordinances that grant inspectors authority to conduct inspections?

Inspectors

Fire and life safety inspection programs and the authority of the inspectors who implement them are founded in

federal laws, state/provincial laws, and local ordinances

A fire inspector must have thorough knowledge and understanding of which of the follow?
A. Predicting fire behavior in any type of building
B. Strategies and tactics used in fighting multiple alarm building fires
C. Human nature and how people respond whe

D. Enabling legislation that designates and authorizes fire and life safety inspections.

It is important for a fire inspector to understand the applications of which of the following?
A. Dispatch and response procedures used by the local fire department
B. Procedures for, and outcomes of, fire modeling research for structural components
C. St

C. Stautes and/or ordinances that set the limits of an inspector's authority

What is enabling legislation?
A. Legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law
B. Legislation that establishes the groundwork for more complex and definitive legislation
C. Legislation intended to establish a p

Legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law

In the public arena, fire and life safety inspection programs are generally located in the __ departments

Building, code enforcement, or legal

How is the fire prevention function organized in many large departments?

They are within a bureau who reports to the chief of the department through the fire marshal

Who is responsible for fire prevention inspections at the state/provincial level

The state/provincial fire marshals' office

Which of the following is not likely to perform inspection sin unincorporated areas?
A. Civilian employees
B. Private investigators
C. on-duty fire companies
D. uniformed fire inspectors

Private investigators

Those departments who do not have assigned authority for inspectors and code enforcement should:
A. concentrate on suppression and rescue activities
B. Develop a strong relationship with the department having that authority
C. Work within the governance s

Develop a strong relationship with the department having that authority

What are the normal duties of a building department?

Reviewing and approving all new construction and alterations to existing buildings

Which of the following is a responsibility of the building department?
A. monitoring prevention inspections conducted by the fire department
b. approval of contractor, vendor, and subcontractor activities on site
c. issuing permits related to buildings an

Issuing permits related to buildings and their use

The duty of making field inspections to verify that approved plans are followed in construction and alteration process is usually performed by:

the building department

In jurisdictions that have a separate code enforcement department, their duties typically include which of the following?
A. inspection of road construction
B. Inspection of vacant structures
C. Inspection of sewage treatment facilities
D. inspection of s

inspection of vacant structures

Which of the following is one of the to primary roles for private sector inspectors?
A. to identify errors and omissions of the public inspection authority
B. to provide a private company with a legal defense when code violations are found
C. To supplemen

to ensure appropriate fire and life safety is maintained within the company's facilities

Which of the following is one of the two primary roles for private sector inspectors?
A. To function as a primary enforcement agent for a government authority
B. To function as a risk assessor by evaluating processes and facilities
C. To function as an in

B. To function as a risk assessor by evaluating processes and facilities

What defines the authority of a private inspector?

The employer

The private-sector inspector must know the proper __ for handling fire and life safety hazards

Chain of command

Which type of inspection occurs on a set basis and usually involves occupancy classifications such as places of assembly, education, and health care?
A. annual
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Response to a complaint
D. Violation reported by a fire company

Annual

Which type of inspection involves the owner/occupant obtaining a permit for a special event or use of the occupancy such as the limited-term use of circus-type tent?
A. annual
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Response to a complaint
D. Violation reported by a f

Issuance of a permit

Which type of inspection occurs hen a complaint has been filed against a business or occupancy, such as overcrowding or blocked exits?
A. annual
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Response to a complaint
D. Violation reported by a fire company

Response to a complaint

Which type of inspection occurs when it becomes obvious that an occupancy or process poses a hazard to life and property?
A. issuance of a permit
B. eminent hazard
C. response to a complaint
D. change in occupancy

Eminent hazard

Which type of inspection is required when a new structure is built, an addition is made to an existing structure, or an existing structure is altered in such a way that code compliance must be ascertained?
A. eminent hazard
b. change in occupancy
c. owner

New construction

which type of inspection involves the owner/occupant requesting an inspection as a request of another government agency or of an insurance company?
A. eminent hazard
b. change in occupancy
c. owner/occupant request
d. new construction

Owner/occupant request

Which type of inspection is required when a structure's occupancy classification changes and code compliances must be ascertained?
A. eminent hazard
b. change in occupancy
c. owner/occupant request
d. new construction

Change in occupancy

which of the following statements regarding the beginning of inspection is the MOST accurate?
A. inspectors must be easily identifiable with current official credentials prominently displayed or immediately available for review.
B. inspectors in uniform d

A. inspectors must be easily identifiable with current official credentials prominently displayed or immediately available for review.

Which statement best describes the appropriate action an inspector should take when entering a building for the purpose of making an inspection required by ordinance/law?
A. inspectors are fully authorized and do not need the owner's permission to enter f

C. Inspectors should state the reason for the inspection, and if entry is denied by the owner, they can obtain and administrative warrant for legal approval.

What should the inspector asked the owner to do during the inspection?
A. Wait in their office
B. Accompany the inspector
C. Continue with their daily routine
D. Stay at the entrance and keep people from entering

B. Accompany the inspector

When multiple inspections are needed in a single occupancy due to annual inspections or other circumstances, which of the following actions are correct?
A. Schedule only one inspection at a time. B. Never schedule more than two inspections at a time. C. I

C. If possible, schedule all of the inspections at once.

When conducting an inspection, inspector should follow which of the following procedures? A. Focus on problem areas that experience has taught them to be a problem area
B. Concentrate on areas with obvious violations because time is best spent on violatio

D. Follow a written inspection procedure that is approved by the fire chief, fire marshal, or code official

What is the most appropriate action to take it extremely hazardous conditions are found during an expection?

Issue a stop work or cease and desist order, even if entry has been denied.

Which of the following statements regarding cease and desist orders is most accurate? A. They are similar to warrants and may only be issued to the court. B. They are Seldom challenged and are under the soul authority of the inspector. C. They should be b

C. They should be based on conditions defined by established, written guidelines.

In order for an inspector to conduct a professional incredible inspection, he or she must

Be trained in the applicable laws, codes, standards, and ordinances adopted by the AHJ

Which of the following is most likely an example of poor housekeeping that could create a fire and life safety hazard? A. Filling multiple filing cabinets B. On organized work drawers. C leaving dishes in the sink area D. Unemptied the trash cans or recep

D. Unemptied the trash cans or receptacles

Allowing children access to matches, lighters, or candles would be an example of

Ignoring ignition sources

In general, code requirements for regulating open burning require that uncontained fires should not be allowed with in ___ of a structure

50 ft (15m)

Removing automatic shut off switches from machines or tools would be an example of

Improper use of electricity

Performing detailed electrical inspections are typically the responsibility of

Electrical inspectors

Which of the following statements about arcing is most accurate?
A. Arcing can directly ignite combustible materials
B. Arcing occurs in building wiring, not electrical appliances
C. Arcing does not heat materials to ignition temperature
D. Arcing is not

A. Arcing can directly ignite combustible materials

What is a brief spike in voltage that can cause a fire hazard

Power surge

What refers to the presence of a non-flowing electrical charge that may develop on almost any surface

Static electricity

Which of the following statements about static electricity is most accurate? A. Conditions that cause static discharge or uncommon. B. Static electricity generation is not a serious hazard. C. The generation of static electricity can be prevented. D. The

D. The generation of static electricity cannot be prevented

What material storage facility has evolved from open storage yards to large big box retail outlets

Lumberyards

When certain high hazard commodities are stored over 6 feet in height and combustible materials are stored over 12 feet in height, the storage is considered

High piled storage

What are the most critical items for an inspector to check in warehouse storage facilities

Automatic sprinkler systems

Which of the following material storage facilities are most likely to involve fires that produce intense heat, enormous amounts of smoke, and toxic oil as part of the combustion process?

Tire storage facilities

The majority of pallets are made from

Wood

Which of the following material storage facilities is most likely to have as a main hazard the house it is processes conducted on the premises

Recycling facilities

When inspecting incinerators, inspectors should ensure correct operation and that fuel fired incinerators Are preheated for ___ before use

30 minutes

Which of the following statements about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in rooms is most accurate?
A, storage is not allowed inside the HVAC system room. B. No storage is allowed inside the HVAC system room. C. Storage must be in

B. No storage is allowed inside the HVAC system room

What is the greatest concern of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems?

Fire hazards from heating appliances

Which types of boiler are almost all large boilers

Watertube boiler

Floor furnaces are predominantly found in single-family dwelling's built before the

1960s

Which of the following heaters have a poor fire safety record, largely due to in adequate clearances from combustible materials and in adequate maintenance

Solid fuel room heaters

A hazard associated with fueled portable heaters is a lack of adequate ventilation, which can cause

Exposure to carbon monoxide

Which of the following statements about refrigerants is most accurate?
A. Most refrigerants have some level of toxicity. B. Most refrigerants do not contain any level of toxicity. C. Most refrigerants do not contain any level of flammability. D. Most refr

A. Most refrigerants have some level of toxicity

Ventilating systems are air moving systems where

No cooling or heating of the error occurs

Upon detection of fire conditions with in the system, most heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning HVAC systems

Are designed to turn off immediately

Solid fuel cooking systems must be installed on noncombustible floors that extend ___ from the outside of the appliance in every direction

3 feet (1m)

Which of the following classes of ovens and furnaces operates at approximately atmospheric pressure were no flammable volatiles or combustible materials are being heated

Class B

Which of the following is the most common type of powered industrial truck

Forklift

Tent structures must have all vegetation cleared both inside the tent and up to ___ around the outside of the tent

10 feet

Which of the following statements about materials that go inside a tent structure or on the tent such as banners are decorations is most accurate?A. They do not have to meet any specific requirements. B. They cannot cover or occupy over 10% of 10 space. C

D. They must be treated with are made of flame retardant material

Which of the following is NOT one of the three interpersonal communication skills required of inspectors?
A. Listening
B. Conversing
C. Persuading
D. Addressing

D. Addressing

Research indicates that most people remember only ___ percent of a message after 48 hours.
A. 15
B. 25
C. 50
D. 75

B. 25

Which of the following listening skills involves retaining what has been said?
A. Attending
B. Considering
C. Remembering
D. Understanding

C. Remembering

What is the difference between hearing and listening?
A. Hearing involves retaining what has ben said; listening consists of decoding a message and assigning meaning to it
B. Hearing is the physiological process that involves sound waves sticking the eard

Hearing is the physiological process that involves sound waves striking the eardrum; listening is the active part of the communication process.

Which of the following is a good listening skill?
A. Focus on the messenger
B. Listen to the internal voice
C. Take notes at meetings and speeches
D. Ask questions during formal speeches

Take notes at meetings and speeches

Which portion of the communication model contains the meaning, idea, or concept?
A. Sender
B. Medium
C. Channel
D. Message

Message

Which portion of the communication model completes the communication process?
A. Sender
B. Channel
C. Receiver
D. Feedback

D. Feedback

Which of the following can improve verbal communication?
A. Engage in singular perspective
B. Use language that is you-based
C. Show respect for the feelings of the other person
D. Discuss problems immediately, regardless of emotion

Show respect for the feelings of the other person

Which of the following can improve nonverbal communication?
A. Keep hands in pockets when speaking
B. Remain seated when giving presentations
C. Modify the use of eye contact when appropriate
D. Do not change facial expressions to match the message

Modify the use of eye contact when appropriate

Which of the following is not a portion of Monroe's Motivated Sequence Pattern?
A. Attention
B. Satisfaction
C. Visualization
D. Requirement

Requirement

What clothing should the inspector wear to perform inspections?
A. Jeans
B. T-shirt
C. Complete Uniform
D. Fire department sweatshirts

C. Complete uniform

Which of the following equipment is not generally used for fire inspections?
A. Flashlight
B. Eye protection
C. Personal protective equipment
D. Clipboard with inspection forms

C. Personal protective equipment

The scheduling of inspections may be based upon:
A. occupant load
B. occupancy type
C. Inspectors personal schedule
D. Size of facility or occupancy

Size of facility or occupancy

What is the first step in scheduling an inspection?
A. Arrive at the facility and announce the inspection
B. Fill out the proper forms and paperwork for the inspection
C. contact the owner/occupant and determine a mutually agreeable time
D. Send a letter

Contact the owner/occupant and determine a mutually agreeable time

Which condition might warrant an unscheduled inspection?
A. To check the occupancy's fire load
B. To look for locked or obstructed exits
C. To ensure correct occupancy classification
D. To ensure the proper files and records are kept

To look for locked or obstructed exits

All of the following records should be reviewed before an inspection EXCEPT:
A. special hazards
B. previous violations
C. Construction plans
D. previous inspections

Construction plans

Which of the following is not an item to observe upon arriving at the inspection?
A. location of all hydrants and FDCs
B. Number of stories of the structure
C. Construction or demolition activities
D. Height and width of flower beds in front of the occupa

Height and width of the flower beds in front of the occupancy

What should be done if a locked area is found during an inspection?
A. Make a note and continue to the next item
B. Conclude the inspection and notify law enforcement
C. Require the owner/occupant to open the area immediately
D. Write up the violation and

Make a note and continue to the next item

Which of the following items should not be included on an inspection checklist?
A. Inspectors rank
B. Date of inspection
C. Fire-protection features
D. Name of building representative

A. Inspectors rank

Which type of inspection drawing indicate how buildings or structures are situated with respect to other structures and streets in the area?
A. Site plan
B. Plot plan
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation Plan

Plot plan

What is the first step in creating inspection drawings?
A. drawing the details to scale
B. Filing the drawings in the correct file
C. Making a field sketch during the inspection
D. Creating final inspection drawings for the file

Making a field sketch during the inspection

Which of the following situations require a formal letter from the inspector?
A. Unsafe conditions and behaviors
B. Code violations regarding locked areas
C. Code violations that involve major renovations
D. Every inspection performed by the inspecting ag

Code violations that involve major renovations

Evacuation route maps should indicate the:
A. Location of doors and windows
B. Location of hydrants in the area
C. duties of the person reading the map
D. Present location of the person reading the map

Present location of the person reading the map

At minimum, occupancies should conduct at least __ emergency evacuation drills per year.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

B. Two

Emergency evacuation drills for education facilities should be executed
A. after school hours
B. Before School hours
C. At the same time of the school day
D. At different times of the school day

At different times of the school day

Which emergency evacuation phrase involves evacuating an entire zone of a building?
A. Phase 1
B. Phase 2
C. Phase 3
D. Phase 4

Phase 2

Evacuation procedures for hotels and motels should be posted:
A. in each room
B. in each stairwell
C. at the front desk
D. next to each window

In each room

Which of the following statements regarding citizen complaints is most accurate?
A. Citizen complaints should be performed in a consistent manner
B. Citizen complaints are not as important as performing routine inspections
C. Citizen complaints are not in

Citizen complaints should be performed in a consistent manner

Which form of written communications are short documents intended to convey a single message for interoffice use?
A. memos
b. reports
c. formal letters
d. email messages

Memos

records should be maintained on buildings and facilities for
A. At least three years
B. at least five years
C. five to ten years
D. the lifetime of the building

The lifetime of the building