Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement,
8th Ed. STATE Exam Prep - INSPECTOR I
Questions and Answers
A revised edition of the model code only takes effect if the ______
legally adopts the new edition. - - correct answer ✅AHJ
Most model codes are revised on a regular basis, typically every
________ to _______ years. - - correct answer ✅three to five years
· A ___________________- based code/standard describes in detail the
types of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled - -
correct answer ✅prescriptive-based (also known as specification-
based)
A _____________- based code/standard describes an acceptable level
of performance that an assembly, material, or system must meet
without stating how the item is assembled. A performance-based
code/standard gives the designer greater freedom than a prescriptive-
based code/standard does. - - correct answer ✅performance-based
(ICC) =
(IFC) =
(NFPA) =
(ASTM ) =
(UL) =
(ANSI) = - - correct answer ✅International Code Council
, Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement,
8th Ed. STATE Exam Prep - INSPECTOR I
Questions and Answers
International FIre Code
National Fire Protection Association
International (originally known as the American Society for Testing and
Materials [ASTM])
Underwriters Laboratories UL
·American National Standards Institute ANSI
___________________-based designs are employed to address unique
buildings or processes when prescriptive requirements do not
adequately address their design, construction, operation, and
maintenance. - - correct answer ✅Performance
An ________________ __ should understand the concept of codes - -
correct answer ✅Inspector I
An ____________ ____ should know how to evaluate the performance
of materials and practices designed to meet the intent of the code
requirement. - - correct answer ✅Inspector II
The term _____________ _____________ refers to a document that a
committee of experts has developed and agreed upon before
publication. - - correct answer ✅consensus standard
8th Ed. STATE Exam Prep - INSPECTOR I
Questions and Answers
A revised edition of the model code only takes effect if the ______
legally adopts the new edition. - - correct answer ✅AHJ
Most model codes are revised on a regular basis, typically every
________ to _______ years. - - correct answer ✅three to five years
· A ___________________- based code/standard describes in detail the
types of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled - -
correct answer ✅prescriptive-based (also known as specification-
based)
A _____________- based code/standard describes an acceptable level
of performance that an assembly, material, or system must meet
without stating how the item is assembled. A performance-based
code/standard gives the designer greater freedom than a prescriptive-
based code/standard does. - - correct answer ✅performance-based
(ICC) =
(IFC) =
(NFPA) =
(ASTM ) =
(UL) =
(ANSI) = - - correct answer ✅International Code Council
, Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement,
8th Ed. STATE Exam Prep - INSPECTOR I
Questions and Answers
International FIre Code
National Fire Protection Association
International (originally known as the American Society for Testing and
Materials [ASTM])
Underwriters Laboratories UL
·American National Standards Institute ANSI
___________________-based designs are employed to address unique
buildings or processes when prescriptive requirements do not
adequately address their design, construction, operation, and
maintenance. - - correct answer ✅Performance
An ________________ __ should understand the concept of codes - -
correct answer ✅Inspector I
An ____________ ____ should know how to evaluate the performance
of materials and practices designed to meet the intent of the code
requirement. - - correct answer ✅Inspector II
The term _____________ _____________ refers to a document that a
committee of experts has developed and agreed upon before
publication. - - correct answer ✅consensus standard
