Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of
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The inspector must have a through knowledge and understanding of the following items:
- ANSWER Enabling legislation, State/Local Statues, ways to alter State/Local Statues
The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life safety inspections programs are
members of the: - ANSWER Fire Department
Categories of Inspections are: - ANSWER Annual (Routine), Issuance of a permit,
Response to a complaint, Eminent hazard, New Construction, Change in Occupancy,
Owner/Occupant Request
At the time of inspection the inspector should: - ANSWER invite the building
owner/occupant
Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are - ANSWER not required to comply with
local codes
The development and implementation of codes are a result of a cooperative effort
among: - ANSWER Fire department administration, Mayor or city/county manager,
Municipal legislative body, Legislative body
Occasionally, it is prudent to obtain written permission to enter a site before inspection.
The use of a: - ANSWER Consent-To-Enter form will remove questions
Standards and Codes are adopted by: - ANSWER the AHJ (Authority Having
Jurisdiction)
Standard - ANSWER is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by
committees through a consensus process. A STANDARD ONLY BECOMES A LAW
WHEN LEGALLY ADOPTED BY A JURISDICTION OR INCLUDED AS PART OF A
CODE. "DEVELOPED THROUGH A CONSENSUS PROCESS"
Code - ANSWER is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a
legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction. CODE MUST HAVE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS TO EXPLAIN HOW AND WHEN THE STANDARDS
ARE TO BE APPLIED. "HAS THE FORCE OF LAW" --LEGAL DOCUMENT--
ANSI - ANSWER The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit
organization that administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and
conformity assessment system.
NFPA 1 - ANSWER Uniform Fire Code
,NFPA 13 - ANSWER Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14 - ANSWER Standard for the installation of Standpipe and hose systems
NFPA 101 - ANSWER Life Safety Code
NFPA 1031 - ANSWER Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and
Plan Examiner
Smoke Damper - ANSWER Device installed in air ducts that penetrate a vertical or
horizontal assemble such as a wall, floor, or ceiling. Designed to restrict the movement
of smoke between compartments.
Board of Appeals - ANSWER Has authority to interrupt fire code, consists of 3-7
members who have experience in fire prevention or building construction.
Variance - ANSWER A one time modification
Primary duty of a fire inspector - ANSWER to ensure the life safety of both citizens and
fire and emergency responders.
Oxidation - ANSWER is a chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and
other materials.
Fire Triangle - ANSWER HEAT, OXYGEN, FUEL
Fire Tetrahedron - ANSWER FUEL, OXYGEN, HEAT, CHEMICAL REACTION
Air consists of - ANSWER 21 Percent Oxygen
Potential Energy - ANSWER energy possessed by an object that may be released
Chemical Heat Energy - ANSWER Energy that is released when two or more chemicals
combine and react with one and another. Chemical heat energy is the most common
source of heat in combustion reactions.
Mechanical Heat Energy - ANSWER Form of energy generated by friction or
compression.
Conduction - ANSWER Transfer of heat within an object or to another object by direct
contact.
Convection - ANSWER Transfer of heat energy from a fluid to a solid
, Radiation - ANSWER Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves,
radio waves...
Class A Fires - ANSWER Involve ordinary, solid, combustible materials such as wood,
cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics
Class B Fires - ANSWER Involve flammable and combustible liquids and gasses such
as gasoline, oil, lacquer...
Class C Fires - ANSWER Involve energized electrical equipment
Class D Fires - ANSWER Involve combustible metals such as aluminum
Class K Fires - ANSWER Involve oils and greases normally found in commercial
kitchens
Fire Development - ANSWER Incipient Stage, , Growth Stage, Fully Developed, and
Decay
Thermal Layering - ANSWER Tendency of gasses to separate into layers according to
temperature.
Rollover - ANSWER Describes a condition where the unburned fire gases accumulated
at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the hot-gas layer
Fully Developed Stage - ANSWER Occurs when all combustible materials in the
compartment are burning.
Factors that affect Fire - ANSWER Fuel, Location, Compartment Volume, Ventilation,
Ambient Conditions such as wind, humidity..
Bearing Wall - ANSWER Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof
Type 1 Construction - ANSWER Non or Limited Combustible materials. Highest Safety
Levels.
Type 2 Construction - ANSWER Low Fire Risk, Materials won't contribute to the spread.
Type 3 Construction - ANSWER Used in schools, churches, mercantile. Exterior walls
are non-combustible.
Type 4 Construction - ANSWER Heavy Timber, Large Dimensioned lumber.
Type 5 Construction - ANSWER Commonly known as wood frame
Assembly Occupancies - ANSWER 50 or more people, Churches, Arenas, Theaters..
Florida)Correct 100%
The inspector must have a through knowledge and understanding of the following items:
- ANSWER Enabling legislation, State/Local Statues, ways to alter State/Local Statues
The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life safety inspections programs are
members of the: - ANSWER Fire Department
Categories of Inspections are: - ANSWER Annual (Routine), Issuance of a permit,
Response to a complaint, Eminent hazard, New Construction, Change in Occupancy,
Owner/Occupant Request
At the time of inspection the inspector should: - ANSWER invite the building
owner/occupant
Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are - ANSWER not required to comply with
local codes
The development and implementation of codes are a result of a cooperative effort
among: - ANSWER Fire department administration, Mayor or city/county manager,
Municipal legislative body, Legislative body
Occasionally, it is prudent to obtain written permission to enter a site before inspection.
The use of a: - ANSWER Consent-To-Enter form will remove questions
Standards and Codes are adopted by: - ANSWER the AHJ (Authority Having
Jurisdiction)
Standard - ANSWER is a set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by
committees through a consensus process. A STANDARD ONLY BECOMES A LAW
WHEN LEGALLY ADOPTED BY A JURISDICTION OR INCLUDED AS PART OF A
CODE. "DEVELOPED THROUGH A CONSENSUS PROCESS"
Code - ANSWER is a collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a
legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction. CODE MUST HAVE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS TO EXPLAIN HOW AND WHEN THE STANDARDS
ARE TO BE APPLIED. "HAS THE FORCE OF LAW" --LEGAL DOCUMENT--
ANSI - ANSWER The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit
organization that administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and
conformity assessment system.
NFPA 1 - ANSWER Uniform Fire Code
,NFPA 13 - ANSWER Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14 - ANSWER Standard for the installation of Standpipe and hose systems
NFPA 101 - ANSWER Life Safety Code
NFPA 1031 - ANSWER Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and
Plan Examiner
Smoke Damper - ANSWER Device installed in air ducts that penetrate a vertical or
horizontal assemble such as a wall, floor, or ceiling. Designed to restrict the movement
of smoke between compartments.
Board of Appeals - ANSWER Has authority to interrupt fire code, consists of 3-7
members who have experience in fire prevention or building construction.
Variance - ANSWER A one time modification
Primary duty of a fire inspector - ANSWER to ensure the life safety of both citizens and
fire and emergency responders.
Oxidation - ANSWER is a chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and
other materials.
Fire Triangle - ANSWER HEAT, OXYGEN, FUEL
Fire Tetrahedron - ANSWER FUEL, OXYGEN, HEAT, CHEMICAL REACTION
Air consists of - ANSWER 21 Percent Oxygen
Potential Energy - ANSWER energy possessed by an object that may be released
Chemical Heat Energy - ANSWER Energy that is released when two or more chemicals
combine and react with one and another. Chemical heat energy is the most common
source of heat in combustion reactions.
Mechanical Heat Energy - ANSWER Form of energy generated by friction or
compression.
Conduction - ANSWER Transfer of heat within an object or to another object by direct
contact.
Convection - ANSWER Transfer of heat energy from a fluid to a solid
, Radiation - ANSWER Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves,
radio waves...
Class A Fires - ANSWER Involve ordinary, solid, combustible materials such as wood,
cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics
Class B Fires - ANSWER Involve flammable and combustible liquids and gasses such
as gasoline, oil, lacquer...
Class C Fires - ANSWER Involve energized electrical equipment
Class D Fires - ANSWER Involve combustible metals such as aluminum
Class K Fires - ANSWER Involve oils and greases normally found in commercial
kitchens
Fire Development - ANSWER Incipient Stage, , Growth Stage, Fully Developed, and
Decay
Thermal Layering - ANSWER Tendency of gasses to separate into layers according to
temperature.
Rollover - ANSWER Describes a condition where the unburned fire gases accumulated
at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the hot-gas layer
Fully Developed Stage - ANSWER Occurs when all combustible materials in the
compartment are burning.
Factors that affect Fire - ANSWER Fuel, Location, Compartment Volume, Ventilation,
Ambient Conditions such as wind, humidity..
Bearing Wall - ANSWER Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof
Type 1 Construction - ANSWER Non or Limited Combustible materials. Highest Safety
Levels.
Type 2 Construction - ANSWER Low Fire Risk, Materials won't contribute to the spread.
Type 3 Construction - ANSWER Used in schools, churches, mercantile. Exterior walls
are non-combustible.
Type 4 Construction - ANSWER Heavy Timber, Large Dimensioned lumber.
Type 5 Construction - ANSWER Commonly known as wood frame
Assembly Occupancies - ANSWER 50 or more people, Churches, Arenas, Theaters..
