Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of Florida)
The inspector must have a through knowledge and Enabling legislation, State/Local Statues, ways to alter State/Local Statues
understanding of the following items:
The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life Fire Department
safety inspections programs are members of the:
Categories of Inspections are: 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: invite the building owner/occupant
Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are not required to comply with local codes
The development and implementation of codes are a Fire department administration, Mayor or city/county manager, Municipal
result of a cooperative effort among: legislative body, Legislative body
Occasionally, it is prudent to obtain written permission to Consent-To-Enter form will remove questions
enter a site before inspection. The use of a:
Standards and Codes are adopted by: the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
Standard 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 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 The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that
administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity
assessment system.
NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code
NFPA 13 Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14 Standard for the installation of Standpipe and hose systems
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
, Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of Florida)
NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
Smoke Damper 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 Has authority to interrupt fire code, consists of 3-7 members who have
experience in fire prevention or building construction.
Variance A one time modification
Primary duty of a fire inspector to ensure the life safety of both citizens and fire and emergency responders.
Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and other materials.
Fire Triangle HEAT, OXYGEN, FUEL
Fire Tetrahedron FUEL, OXYGEN, HEAT, CHEMICAL REACTION
Air consists of 21 Percent Oxygen
Potential Energy energy possessed by an object that may be released
Chemical Heat Energy 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 Form of energy generated by friction or compression.
Conduction Transfer of heat within an object or to another object by direct contact.
Convection Transfer of heat energy from a fluid to a solid
Radiation Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves, radio waves...
Class A Fires Involve ordinary, solid, combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber,
and many plastics
, Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of Florida)
Class B Fires Involve flammable and combustible liquids and gasses such as gasoline, oil,
lacquer...
Class C Fires Involve energized electrical equipment
Class D Fires Involve combustible metals such as aluminum
Class K Fires Involve oils and greases normally found in commercial kitchens
Fire Development Incipient Stage, , Growth Stage, Fully Developed, and Decay
Thermal Layering Tendency of gasses to separate into layers according to temperature.
Rollover 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 Occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are burning.
Factors that affect Fire Fuel, Location, Compartment Volume, Ventilation, Ambient Conditions such as
wind, humidity..
Bearing Wall Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof
Type 1 Construction Non or Limited Combustible materials. Highest Safety Levels.
Type 2 Construction Low Fire Risk, Materials won't contribute to the spread.
Type 3 Construction Used in schools, churches, mercantile. Exterior walls are non-combustible.
Type 4 Construction Heavy Timber, Large Dimensioned lumber.
Type 5 Construction Commonly known as wood frame
Assembly Occupancies 50 or more people, Churches, Arenas, Theaters..
The inspector must have a through knowledge and Enabling legislation, State/Local Statues, ways to alter State/Local Statues
understanding of the following items:
The personnel given the responsibility for fire and life Fire Department
safety inspections programs are members of the:
Categories of Inspections are: 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: invite the building owner/occupant
Federal buildings in the local jurisdiction are not required to comply with local codes
The development and implementation of codes are a Fire department administration, Mayor or city/county manager, Municipal
result of a cooperative effort among: legislative body, Legislative body
Occasionally, it is prudent to obtain written permission to Consent-To-Enter form will remove questions
enter a site before inspection. The use of a:
Standards and Codes are adopted by: the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
Standard 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 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 The American National Standards Institute. A private nonprofit organization that
administers and coordinated the voluntary standardization and conformity
assessment system.
NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code
NFPA 13 Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14 Standard for the installation of Standpipe and hose systems
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
, Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of Florida)
NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
Smoke Damper 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 Has authority to interrupt fire code, consists of 3-7 members who have
experience in fire prevention or building construction.
Variance A one time modification
Primary duty of a fire inspector to ensure the life safety of both citizens and fire and emergency responders.
Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen and other materials.
Fire Triangle HEAT, OXYGEN, FUEL
Fire Tetrahedron FUEL, OXYGEN, HEAT, CHEMICAL REACTION
Air consists of 21 Percent Oxygen
Potential Energy energy possessed by an object that may be released
Chemical Heat Energy 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 Form of energy generated by friction or compression.
Conduction Transfer of heat within an object or to another object by direct contact.
Convection Transfer of heat energy from a fluid to a solid
Radiation Transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, light waves, radio waves...
Class A Fires Involve ordinary, solid, combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber,
and many plastics
, Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide (State of Florida)
Class B Fires Involve flammable and combustible liquids and gasses such as gasoline, oil,
lacquer...
Class C Fires Involve energized electrical equipment
Class D Fires Involve combustible metals such as aluminum
Class K Fires Involve oils and greases normally found in commercial kitchens
Fire Development Incipient Stage, , Growth Stage, Fully Developed, and Decay
Thermal Layering Tendency of gasses to separate into layers according to temperature.
Rollover 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 Occurs when all combustible materials in the compartment are burning.
Factors that affect Fire Fuel, Location, Compartment Volume, Ventilation, Ambient Conditions such as
wind, humidity..
Bearing Wall Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof
Type 1 Construction Non or Limited Combustible materials. Highest Safety Levels.
Type 2 Construction Low Fire Risk, Materials won't contribute to the spread.
Type 3 Construction Used in schools, churches, mercantile. Exterior walls are non-combustible.
Type 4 Construction Heavy Timber, Large Dimensioned lumber.
Type 5 Construction Commonly known as wood frame
Assembly Occupancies 50 or more people, Churches, Arenas, Theaters..
