TCFP Inspector I Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Inspector
Person who is trained to perform fire prevention and life safety inspections of all types on
new construction and existing occupancies; also called Code Enforcement Officer and Fire
and Life Safety Inspector.
Statute
Federal or state legislative act that becomes law; prescribes conduct, defines crimes, and
promotes public good and welfare.
Regulations
Rules or directives of administrative agencies that have authorization to issue them.
Enabling Legislation
Legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law.
Ordinance
Local or municipal law that applies to persons and things of the local jurisdiction; a local
agency act that has the force of a statute; different from law that is enacted by federal or
stated legislatures.
department
When the authority for inspections and code enforcement is not assigned to the fire
department, the fire department should develop a strong working relationship with the
________ that performs inspections.
Mitigate
, to make less harsh or intense; to alleviate.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Term used in codes and standards to identify the legal entity, such as a building or fire
official, who has the statutory authority to enforce a code and to approve or require
equipment.
Inspection Categories
routine
issuance of a permit
response to a complaint
imminent hazard
new construction
change in occupancy
owner/occupant request
routine inspection
performed on a set basis, usually involving the occupancy classifications, such as places of
assembly, education, and health care.
issuance of a permit
conducted when the owner/occupant is required to obtain a permit for a special event or use
of the occupancy
response to a complaint
performed when a complaint has been filed against a business or occupancy, such as
overcrowding or blocked exits.
Correct Answers
Inspector
Person who is trained to perform fire prevention and life safety inspections of all types on
new construction and existing occupancies; also called Code Enforcement Officer and Fire
and Life Safety Inspector.
Statute
Federal or state legislative act that becomes law; prescribes conduct, defines crimes, and
promotes public good and welfare.
Regulations
Rules or directives of administrative agencies that have authorization to issue them.
Enabling Legislation
Legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law.
Ordinance
Local or municipal law that applies to persons and things of the local jurisdiction; a local
agency act that has the force of a statute; different from law that is enacted by federal or
stated legislatures.
department
When the authority for inspections and code enforcement is not assigned to the fire
department, the fire department should develop a strong working relationship with the
________ that performs inspections.
Mitigate
, to make less harsh or intense; to alleviate.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Term used in codes and standards to identify the legal entity, such as a building or fire
official, who has the statutory authority to enforce a code and to approve or require
equipment.
Inspection Categories
routine
issuance of a permit
response to a complaint
imminent hazard
new construction
change in occupancy
owner/occupant request
routine inspection
performed on a set basis, usually involving the occupancy classifications, such as places of
assembly, education, and health care.
issuance of a permit
conducted when the owner/occupant is required to obtain a permit for a special event or use
of the occupancy
response to a complaint
performed when a complaint has been filed against a business or occupancy, such as
overcrowding or blocked exits.
