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IFSAC Fire Inspector Exam 2025 Prep
Guide Chapters 1-2 Review Questions
and Correct Verified Answers/ IFSAC Fire
Inspector Test with 200+ Recently Tested
Questions and Answers
Building department inspectors are usually sworn (uniformed) personnel. (16)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)B
Responsibilities of the code enforcement department include conducting fire
inspections and pyrotechnics displays. (16-17)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)A
The fire department is responsible for fire and life safety inspection programs in
many large municipalities. (15)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)A
In general, inspectors are not held liable for discretionary acts. (28)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)A
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Building owners or occupants should NOT be allowed to accompany an
inspection. (20)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when an existing structure
is altered? (19)
A. Annual (routine)
B. New construction
C. Issuance of a permit
D. Change in occupancy - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following actions is MOST likely to be taken by an inspector when he
or she discovers extremely hazardous conditions during an inspection? (20)
A. Issue a stop work or cease-and-desist order.
B. Have the owner/occupant sign a release of liability form.
C. Conduct inspections of other businesses owned by similar individuals.
D. Leave the premises and give the owner 24 hours to fix the problems. -
(ANSWER)A
Which of the following types of documents is restricted to seeking only evidence
or types of evidence for the suspected violation that is specifically listed on the
document? (31)
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A. Refusal form
B. Search warrant
C. Administrative warrant
D. Consent-to-enter form - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following types of documents is a demand to enter for the purpose
of inspection and does not have a requirement to list probable cause? (31)
A. Refusal form
B. Search warrant
C. Administrative warrant
D. Consent-to-enter form - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an empowerment granted to an
inspector? (26)
A. Issue warrants
B. Issue a summons
C. Declare zoning boundaries
D. File complaints for code violations - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following types of laws covers a broad spectrum of activities such as
transportation of hazardous materials and minimum housing standards? (23)
A. Federal laws
B. State/provincial laws
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C. Local laws and ordinances
D. Regional laws and ordinances - (ANSWER)A
Which of the following types of laws are more specific and tailored toward the
exact needs of a particular county, municipality, or fire protection district? (24)
A. Federal laws
B. State/provincial laws
C. Local laws and ordinances
D. Regional laws and ordinances - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following public organization departments is generally responsible
for conducting plans reviews? (16)
A. Fire department
B. Building department
C. Health and safety department
D. Code enforcement department - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following public organization departments is generally responsible
for reviewing and approving all new construction? (16)
A. Fire department
B. Building department
C. Health and safety department
D. Code enforcement department - (ANSWER)B
IFSAC Fire Inspector Exam 2025 Prep
Guide Chapters 1-2 Review Questions
and Correct Verified Answers/ IFSAC Fire
Inspector Test with 200+ Recently Tested
Questions and Answers
Building department inspectors are usually sworn (uniformed) personnel. (16)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)B
Responsibilities of the code enforcement department include conducting fire
inspections and pyrotechnics displays. (16-17)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)A
The fire department is responsible for fire and life safety inspection programs in
many large municipalities. (15)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)A
In general, inspectors are not held liable for discretionary acts. (28)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)A
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Building owners or occupants should NOT be allowed to accompany an
inspection. (20)
A. True
B. False - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when an existing structure
is altered? (19)
A. Annual (routine)
B. New construction
C. Issuance of a permit
D. Change in occupancy - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following actions is MOST likely to be taken by an inspector when he
or she discovers extremely hazardous conditions during an inspection? (20)
A. Issue a stop work or cease-and-desist order.
B. Have the owner/occupant sign a release of liability form.
C. Conduct inspections of other businesses owned by similar individuals.
D. Leave the premises and give the owner 24 hours to fix the problems. -
(ANSWER)A
Which of the following types of documents is restricted to seeking only evidence
or types of evidence for the suspected violation that is specifically listed on the
document? (31)
, 3
A. Refusal form
B. Search warrant
C. Administrative warrant
D. Consent-to-enter form - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following types of documents is a demand to enter for the purpose
of inspection and does not have a requirement to list probable cause? (31)
A. Refusal form
B. Search warrant
C. Administrative warrant
D. Consent-to-enter form - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an empowerment granted to an
inspector? (26)
A. Issue warrants
B. Issue a summons
C. Declare zoning boundaries
D. File complaints for code violations - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following types of laws covers a broad spectrum of activities such as
transportation of hazardous materials and minimum housing standards? (23)
A. Federal laws
B. State/provincial laws
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C. Local laws and ordinances
D. Regional laws and ordinances - (ANSWER)A
Which of the following types of laws are more specific and tailored toward the
exact needs of a particular county, municipality, or fire protection district? (24)
A. Federal laws
B. State/provincial laws
C. Local laws and ordinances
D. Regional laws and ordinances - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following public organization departments is generally responsible
for conducting plans reviews? (16)
A. Fire department
B. Building department
C. Health and safety department
D. Code enforcement department - (ANSWER)B
Which of the following public organization departments is generally responsible
for reviewing and approving all new construction? (16)
A. Fire department
B. Building department
C. Health and safety department
D. Code enforcement department - (ANSWER)B
