IFSAC Fire Inspector Exam 2025 Prep Guide Chapters 1-4 Review
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Chapter 1 and 2 (110 Questions)
Which of the following public organization departments is responsible for the fire
and life safety inspection program in many large municipalities? (15)
A. Fire department
B. Building department
C. Public relations department
D. Health and safety department - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is NOT a legal guideline for inspectors? (20)
A. State reason for inspection.
B. Follow a written inspection procedure.
C. Require owners/occupants to sign a liability release form.
D. Maintain a reliable record-keeping system of inspections. - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is a duty of the Level I inspector? (18)
A. Process permit applications
B. Recommend code modifications
C. Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings
D. Determine occupancy loads for multiple-use buildings - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Level I inspector? (18)
A. Develop inspection policies and procedures
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,B. Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards
C. Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety
D. Perform fire and life safety inspections of new and existing structures -
ANSWER-A
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when the owner/occupant
is required to obtain a permit for a special event or use of the occupancy? (19)
A. New construction
B. Change in occupancy
C. Issuance of a permit
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-C
Which of the following categories of inspections is required when an existing
structure is altered? (19)
A. New construction
B. Change in occupancy
C. Issuance of a permit
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-A
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when a structure's use or
occupancy classification changes? (19)
A. Annual (routine)
B. Change in occupancy
C. Owner/occupant request
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-B
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,Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when it becomes obvious
that the occupancy poses a hazard to life and property? (19)
A. Eminent hazard
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Owner/occupant request
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-A
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs on a set basis and usually
involves occupancy classifications? (19)
A. Annual (routine)
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Owner/occupant request
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-A
Which of the following would be the appropriate action to take if an entry request
is denied to an inspector? (20)
A. Force entry into the occupancy.
B. Seek an administrative warrant.
C. Forgo inspecting the occupancy.
D. Issue a cease-and-desist order. - ANSWER-B
Which of the following would be an appropriate action when an inspector
identifies an extremely hazardous condition? (20)
A. Forgo inspecting the occupancy.
B. Force entry into the occupancy.
C. Seek an administrative warrant.
D. Issue a stop work or cease-and-desist order. - ANSWER-D
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, Which of the following statements about the building owner/occupant is MOST
accurate? (20)
A. They should be invited to accompany inspections.
B. They must wait outside the building during the inspection.
C. They should not be present at the occupancy during inspection.
D. The inspector should take whatever they say at face value. - ANSWER-A
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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Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ IFSAC Fire Inspector
Test 2025-2026 with 200+ Recently Tested Questions and Answers
Chapter 1 and 2 (110 Questions)
Which of the following public organization departments is responsible for the fire
and life safety inspection program in many large municipalities? (15)
A. Fire department
B. Building department
C. Public relations department
D. Health and safety department - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is NOT a legal guideline for inspectors? (20)
A. State reason for inspection.
B. Follow a written inspection procedure.
C. Require owners/occupants to sign a liability release form.
D. Maintain a reliable record-keeping system of inspections. - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is a duty of the Level I inspector? (18)
A. Process permit applications
B. Recommend code modifications
C. Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings
D. Determine occupancy loads for multiple-use buildings - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Level I inspector? (18)
A. Develop inspection policies and procedures
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,B. Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards
C. Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety
D. Perform fire and life safety inspections of new and existing structures -
ANSWER-A
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when the owner/occupant
is required to obtain a permit for a special event or use of the occupancy? (19)
A. New construction
B. Change in occupancy
C. Issuance of a permit
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-C
Which of the following categories of inspections is required when an existing
structure is altered? (19)
A. New construction
B. Change in occupancy
C. Issuance of a permit
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-A
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when a structure's use or
occupancy classification changes? (19)
A. Annual (routine)
B. Change in occupancy
C. Owner/occupant request
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-B
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,Which of the following categories of inspections occurs when it becomes obvious
that the occupancy poses a hazard to life and property? (19)
A. Eminent hazard
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Owner/occupant request
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-A
Which of the following categories of inspections occurs on a set basis and usually
involves occupancy classifications? (19)
A. Annual (routine)
B. Issuance of a permit
C. Owner/occupant request
D. Response to a complaint - ANSWER-A
Which of the following would be the appropriate action to take if an entry request
is denied to an inspector? (20)
A. Force entry into the occupancy.
B. Seek an administrative warrant.
C. Forgo inspecting the occupancy.
D. Issue a cease-and-desist order. - ANSWER-B
Which of the following would be an appropriate action when an inspector
identifies an extremely hazardous condition? (20)
A. Forgo inspecting the occupancy.
B. Force entry into the occupancy.
C. Seek an administrative warrant.
D. Issue a stop work or cease-and-desist order. - ANSWER-D
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, Which of the following statements about the building owner/occupant is MOST
accurate? (20)
A. They should be invited to accompany inspections.
B. They must wait outside the building during the inspection.
C. They should not be present at the occupancy during inspection.
D. The inspector should take whatever they say at face value. - ANSWER-A
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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