1 Duties And Authority

Question 1

Level I inspector duties

Answer 1

Handle citizen complaints
Interpret and apply code and standards
Perform fire and life safety inspection in new and existing structures
Determine occupancy load for singe use buildings
Participate in legal proceedings involving code issues
Verify water supply meets required flow for protection

Question 2

Categories for inspection

Answer 2

Annual (routine)
Issuing a permit 
Response to complaint 
Eminent hazard
New construction
Change in occupancy
Owner request

Question 3

If inspectors request for entry is denied they should request what

Answer 3

Administrative warrant

Question 4

Federal and store state facilities are not required to comply with

Answer 4

Local code

Question 5

Local inspectors are not responsible for enforcing what level of code or law

Answer 5

Federal

Question 6

Adoption b reference means the local jurisdiction will follow the state guidelines how

Answer 6

Exactly as written

Question 7

Adopting laws in the form of enabling acts means

Answer 7

State laws are basis then local laws and code are added or amended

Question 8

What defines the extent and limitations of the fire departments authority

Answer 8

Enabling legislation

Question 9

Indemnify

Answer 9

One party agreeing to compensate another party for losses or damages that are incurred if specific actions or events occur

Question 10

Special duty

Answer 10

Type of obligation that inspector assumes by providing expert advice or assistance to a person

Question 11

Duty to inspect clause

Answer 11

Does not allow selective enforcement instead the clause charges the inspector with total enforcement

Question 12

An administrative warrant is

Answer 12

A demand to enter for the purpose of inspection without probable cause