TCFP Inspectors 2018 Test
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
The information in an inspection report must be presented in a/an __________ manner,
and the report should not be __________ , biased, __________, or unfair.
1. opinionated 3. graphic 5. grammatically correct
2. emotional 4. business-like 6. specific
A. 2, 3, 6
B. 4, 1, 2
C. 2, 5, 6
D. 1, 2, 5—ANSWER-B. 4, 1, 2
The first step in the enforcement procedure would usually be to:
A. notify the responsible party of his/her appeal rights.
,B. determine whether the violation is significant enough in nature to pursue.
C. send the business owner a letter stating the premises are in full compliance.
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found.—ANSWER-D. notify the
responsible party, in writing, of all violations found.
Procedures in various jurisdictions may differ due to differences in the code enforcement
each has adopted. These procedures should be:
A. restricted to a single typed page.
B. designed to promote appeals.
C. in detailed, written form.
D. developed in a way that can be easily changed.
E. maintained under strict security.—ANSWER-C. in detailed, written form.
Completed inspection reports are needed for every inspection because they:
A. may be used for future code enforcement.
B. are needed to complete the plan review.
C. are used during community zoning hearings.
D. indicate the effectiveness of the current inspection program.—ANSWER-A. may be used
for future code enforcement.
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,Which of the following is helpful to consider when writing a letter?
A. The reader will be reading the letter with interest.
B. Use a natural and clear expression of thoughts.
C. Maintain an awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and impressions that might be evoked
when the recipient reads the letter.
D. All of the above.—ANSWER-D. All of the above.
Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection, but also can
be used:
A. to coerce the owner to not seek an appeal.
B. as a basis for legal action.
C. to enforce hazardous materials storage requirements.
D.as leverage against the manager of the property.—ANSWER-B. as a basis for legal action.
The item on the following list that need not be recorded on an inspection
report is:
1. the name and address of business.
2. the date of inspection.
, 3. the names of inspector(s), business or property owner(s), and individual with
the inspector.
4. a list of violation(s) and applicable code reference.
5. a set of building plans.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 1
D. 2
E. 4—ANSWER-B. 5
An inspection report would be of little value if it did not contain the:
A. construction classification.
B. complete floor plans.
C. date of inspection and follow-up inspection.
D. department's ability to handle a fire.—ANSWER-C. date of inspection and follow-up
inspection.
In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts
and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or:
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
The information in an inspection report must be presented in a/an __________ manner,
and the report should not be __________ , biased, __________, or unfair.
1. opinionated 3. graphic 5. grammatically correct
2. emotional 4. business-like 6. specific
A. 2, 3, 6
B. 4, 1, 2
C. 2, 5, 6
D. 1, 2, 5—ANSWER-B. 4, 1, 2
The first step in the enforcement procedure would usually be to:
A. notify the responsible party of his/her appeal rights.
,B. determine whether the violation is significant enough in nature to pursue.
C. send the business owner a letter stating the premises are in full compliance.
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found.—ANSWER-D. notify the
responsible party, in writing, of all violations found.
Procedures in various jurisdictions may differ due to differences in the code enforcement
each has adopted. These procedures should be:
A. restricted to a single typed page.
B. designed to promote appeals.
C. in detailed, written form.
D. developed in a way that can be easily changed.
E. maintained under strict security.—ANSWER-C. in detailed, written form.
Completed inspection reports are needed for every inspection because they:
A. may be used for future code enforcement.
B. are needed to complete the plan review.
C. are used during community zoning hearings.
D. indicate the effectiveness of the current inspection program.—ANSWER-A. may be used
for future code enforcement.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,Which of the following is helpful to consider when writing a letter?
A. The reader will be reading the letter with interest.
B. Use a natural and clear expression of thoughts.
C. Maintain an awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and impressions that might be evoked
when the recipient reads the letter.
D. All of the above.—ANSWER-D. All of the above.
Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection, but also can
be used:
A. to coerce the owner to not seek an appeal.
B. as a basis for legal action.
C. to enforce hazardous materials storage requirements.
D.as leverage against the manager of the property.—ANSWER-B. as a basis for legal action.
The item on the following list that need not be recorded on an inspection
report is:
1. the name and address of business.
2. the date of inspection.
, 3. the names of inspector(s), business or property owner(s), and individual with
the inspector.
4. a list of violation(s) and applicable code reference.
5. a set of building plans.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 1
D. 2
E. 4—ANSWER-B. 5
An inspection report would be of little value if it did not contain the:
A. construction classification.
B. complete floor plans.
C. date of inspection and follow-up inspection.
D. department's ability to handle a fire.—ANSWER-C. date of inspection and follow-up
inspection.
In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting the facts
and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or:
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