Ch. 2 Codes, Standards and Permits Flashcards
On page 42 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, A ____ is a collection of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction.
Code
A ______ is a developed set of principles, protocols, or procedures that explain how to do something or they provide a set of minimum guidelines to be followed.
Standard
On page 43 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, A ______ - based code/standard describes in detail the types of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled.
Prescriptive / Specification
On page 43 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, A _________ - based code/standard describes an acceptable level of performance that an assembly, material, or system must meet without stating how the item is assembled.
Performance
On page 43 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The two model code organizations in the U.S. are:
International Code Council (ICC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
There are difficulties associated with enforcing performance-based codes:
- AHJ must establish acceptance-testing criteria
- Significant technical expertise is required
- Inspectors must evaluate how the assembly functions
On page 46 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, most model codes are revised on a regular basis , typically every ____ to ____ years.
3 - 5 years
Set of published procedures and criteria that peer, professional, or accrediting organizations recognize as acceptable practice is called what?
A. Consensus Standard
B. Industry Standard
C. Standardization
D. Regulations
Industry Standard
Rules, principles or measures that are established through agreement of the members of the standards-setting organization is called what?
A. Consensus Standard
B. Industry Standard
C. Standardization
D. Regulations
Consensus Standard
Process of making or creating things that meet an established criteria is called?
A. Consensus Standard
B. Industry Standard
C. Standardization
D. Regulations
Standardization
The _______, _______ and ______ often determine whether an inspector needs to give advance notice or to obtain an administrative warrant to enter the location.
- Type of Occupancy
- Location within the occupancy
- Severity of nature of complaint
On page 52 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a ______ is an official document that grants a property owner or other party permission to perform a specific activity.
Permit
On page 52 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, permits are issued for two reasons:
- Hazardous situations not allowed to develop in a jurisdiction without approval
- Enable inspection personnel to verify the conditions met the code requirements
On page 52 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The International Fire Code (IFC) has two types of permits:
Construction
Operational
On page 52 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, _____ permits allow a person or group to conduct an operation or business for a specified time or until the permit is renewed or revoked.
Operational
