Article 18 - Prevention of Fire

Question 1

What are the fire prevention division branches?

Answer 1

Fire Marshal, Admin, General Code Enforcement, Technical Code Enforcement, Fire/Arson Investigation, Juvenile Fire Starters Program, Fire Safety Education (Public Outreach)

Question 2

Technical Code Enforcement Section deals with:

Answer 2

Hazmat, Health Care Facilities, Institutional Facilities

Question 3

Fire Prevention Inspections (firefighting division) are made by:

Answer 3

Members assigned to Engines, Trucks, RS

Question 4

Inspection Building Classes:

Answer 4

Class A – High Rise 6 stories or 75 feet
Class B – Mid Rise over 3 stories
Class C – 3 stories or less

Question 5

Who establishes inspection routes?

Answer 5

Captains of Engine Companies

Question 6

What is inspected during building inspections?

Answer 6

Exit doors unlocked, can be opened without a key or special knowledge
Sleeping room in basement has window, outside door or two independent doors for egress
Exit signs illuminated
Fire escapes in safe condition, without storage
No storage on stairs, fire escapes or exits and two feet below ceiling
High rises have approved emergency evacuation plan
Alarm system in service
Control valves for sprinklers, standpipes open, connections unobstructed and identified
Smoke detectors outside of sleeping areas present and operable
Fire Extinguishers serviced
Combustible liquids properly stored
Fire regulations posted in lobby of apartments/condos

Question 7

Building Inspection Report Forms

Answer 7

Form 22 Building Inspection Report, Form 45 Building Report, Form 45.1 Sprinkler Standpipe Report

Question 8

Building Inspection Report Forms

Answer 8

Form 22 Building Inspection Report, Form 45 Building Report, Form 45.1 Sprinkler Standpipe Report

Question 9

Potentially life threatening situations that can’t be abated immediately require what?

Answer 9

Call FPD or Fire/Arson Investigations or go through OUC

Question 10

Who must approve of an inspection to private residence?

Answer 10

Occupant NOT landlords or managers

Question 11

Is consent required to inspect public areas in stores, restaurants, hotels, apartments?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

If access is denied to a public area for inspection what do you do?

Answer 12

Stop, contact FPD

Question 13

When may a private area or non-public area of a business be entered without consent?

Answer 13

Exigent circumstances (life threatening conditions that require immediate attention to prevent serious harm or death) (likely to cause a fire within the next few hours: electrical wires, propane leak, hazmat)
Contact BFC and FPD

Question 14

Fourth Amendment:

Answer 14

Protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure

Question 15

Company Inspections “On Air” follow these general rules:

Answer 15

Locations prioritized by unusual hazards
Companies placed OOS for 1-2 hours
Private Dwellings June 1-August 31 1730-2000
Multi Dwellings 1000-1200 and 1300-1500

Question 16

Inspections are also canceled when:

Answer 16

Street Drills are canceled

Question 17

When there is a multiple alarm what are companies to do that are performing “On Air” inspection?

Answer 17

Return to quarters

Question 18

Informative Inspections are conducted every___ and cover what?

Answer 18

3 months, description: height, number of stairways, elevators, fire escapes, construction, utility cut-offs, number of stories, sprinklers standpipes, floor plan, Area map

Question 19

On metro inspections when should OUC be notified?

Answer 19

Prior to entering and leaving underground portions of Metro

Question 20

What should members carry / wear when inspecting metro shafts?

Answer 20

Flashlight, helmet

Question 21

Who should be notified when inspecting metro stations?

Answer 21

Kiosk Attendant

Question 22

When in the proximity of a metro track bed, describe hand and arm signals used to advise train operators to approach or stop.

Answer 22

Wave flashlight arm up and down parallel to the track bed to tell the operator to stop. Wave flashlight back and forth perpendicular to the track to signal the train to stop.

Question 23

What is the form for metro emergency exit shaft inspections?

Answer 23

Form 170.5

Question 24

Who is excluded from security details?

Answer 24

Probationers

Question 25

What is a return to the scene response?

Answer 25

Combined effort of FP and FF Divisions to provide fire and life safety education to the community following a fire death or traumatic event. A box it taken with Handouts, smoke detectors and batteries

Question 26

Describe the procedure for emergency building closure:

Answer 26

Contact OUC for a BFC or Fire Investigator/FPD

Question 27

What should a citizen provide in order to receive a smoke detector from the Give away program?

Answer 27

Valid DC driver’s license, and fill out a Form 129

Question 28

Who should a company contact to have a knox box installed?

Answer 28

Complete application from the Knox Company or Office of the Fire Marshal

Question 29

What happens if a Knox box key is lost?

Answer 29

Must be reported (Art XIX sec 17). Fire Marshal is liaison with Knox Company

Question 30

What is the only document that can be provided to insurance companies, investigators and others making Freedom of Information Act requests?

Answer 30

NFIRS report

Question 31

Whose responsibility is it to fill out the NIFRS report?

Answer 31

1st Due Company Officer

Question 32

If a Fire Investigator has responded to an incident, what must the 1st due company officer obtain for a NIFRS report prior to leaving the scene?

Answer 32

Fire Cause Determination