Chapter 21 - Pre-Incident Planning and Code Enforcement

Question 1

Adoption by reference

Answer 1

Method of code adoption in which the specific edition of a model code is referred to within the adopting ordinance or regulation

Question 2

Adoption by transcription

Answer 2

Method of code adoption in which the entire text of the code is published within the adopting ordinance or regulation

Question 3

Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

Answer 3

An organization responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure

Question 4

Automatic Sprinkler System

Answer 4

A system of pipes with water under pressure that allows water to be discharged immediately when a sprinkler head operates

Question 5

Business Continuity Planning

Answer 5

An ongoing process to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to identify the impact of potential losses and maintain viable recovery strategies, recovery plans, and continuity of services

Question 6

Catastrophic theory of reform

Answer 6

An approach in which fire prevention codes or firefighting procedures are changed in reaction to a fire disaster

Question 7

Construction Type

Answer 7

The combination of materials used in the construction of a building or structure, based on the varying degrees of fire resistance and combustibility

Question 8

Floor Plans

Answer 8

Views of a building’s interior

Question 9

Fuel Load

Answer 9

The total quantity of all combustible products found within a room or space

Question 10

High-risk Property

Answer 10

Structure that has the potential for a catastrophic property or life loss in the event of a fire

Question 11

High-value Property

Answer 11

Structure that contains equipment, materials, or items that have a high replacement value

Question 12

Masonry Wall

Answer 12

A wall that consists of brick, stone, concrete block, terra cotta, tile, adobe, precast, or cast-in-place concrete

Question 13

Mini/Max Codes

Answer 13

Codes developed and adopted at the state level for either mandatory or optional enforcement by local governments; these codes cannot be amended by local governments

Question 14

Mitigation

Answer 14

Measures taken to limit or control the consequences, extent, or severity of an incident that cannot be reasonably prevented

Question 15

Model Codes

Answer 15

Codes generally developed through the consensus process with the use of technical committees developed by a code-making organization

Question 16

Occupancy Type

Answer 16

The purpose for which a building or a portion thereof is used or intended to be used

Question 17

Ongoing compliance inspection

Answer 17

Inspection of an existing occupancy to observe the housekeeping and confirm that the built-in fire protection features, such as fire exit doors and sprinkler systems are in good working order

Question 18

Ordinance

Answer 18

A law established by an authorized subdivision of state, such as city, county or town

Question 19

Plot plan

Answer 19

A representation of the exterior of a structure, identifying doors, utilities access, and any special considerations or hazards

Question 20

Pre-incident plan

Answer 20

A written document resulting from the gathering of general and detailed data to be used by responding personnel for determining the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility

Question 21

Regulations

Answer 21

Orders written by a governmental agency in accordance with the statute or ordinance authorizing the agency to create the regulation. Regulations are not laws, but have the force of law

Question 22

Risk Assessment

Answer 22

The process of identifying hazards, monitoring those hazards, determining the likelihood of their occurrence, and assessing the vulnerability of people, property, the environment, and the entity itself to those hazards

Question 23

Use Group

Answer 23

A category in the building code classification system in which buildings and structures are grouped together by their use and by the characteristics of their occupants

Question 24

The Fire Officer looks at a building from two different perspectives

Answer 24

Handling an emergency in the building

Performing a fire and life-safety inspection to ensure that the building meets the appropriate fire code requirements

Question 25

What is a Pre-Incident Plan

Answer 25

A document developed by gathering general and detailed data used by responding personnel to determine the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility

Question 26

6 Steps of NFPA 1620 to developing a Pre-Incident Plan

Answer 26

1. Identify physical elements and site considerations
2. Identify occupant considerations
3. Identify fire protection systems and water supply
4. Identify special hazards
5. Identify emergency operation considerations
6. Identify special or unusual characteristics of common occupancies

Question 27

Fire Code Concept

Answer 27

Fire code requirements are often adopted or amended in reaction to fire disasters, an approach known as the catastrophic theory of reform

Question 28

Building Code

Answer 28

Regulations that apply to the construction of a new building or to an extension or major renovation of an existing building

Question 29

Fire Code

Answer 29

Regulations that apply to existing buildings and to situations that involve a potential fire risk or hazard

Question 30

Concept

Answer 30

Regulations that applied to a particular building at the time it was built remain in effect as long as it is occupied for the same purpose

Question 31

Concept

Answer 31

Automatic sprinklers, standpipe systems, and fire pumps are the three primary components of water-based fire protection systems

Question 32

Special extinguishing systems

Answer 32

Carbon Dioxide, dry or wet chemical, Halon, clean agent, or foam

Question 33

Objective of a fire code compliance inspection

Answer 33

To determine whether an existing property is in compliance with all of the applicable fire code requirements

Question 34

Purpose of Fire Code Inspections

Answer 34

To identify hazards and to ensure that any violations are corrected

Question 35

Concept

Answer 35

Occupancies are classified into use groups based on the characteristics of the occupants, the activities that are conducted, and the risk factors associated with the contents

Question 36

Concept

Answer 36

The inspection/correction report should describe clearly any needed corrections and quote the appropriate sections of the code or ordinance

Question 37

Types of use groups

Answer 37

Public Assembly
Business
Educational
Factory Industrial
Hazardous
Health Care
Mercantile
Residential
Special Properties
Detention
Storage
Mixed

Question 38

Building Construction Types

Answer 38

Type 1: Fire Resistive - Construction elements are noncombustible and protected from the effects of fire
Type 2: Noncombustible - Structural elements are made from either noncombustible or limited combustible materials
Type 3: Limited Combustible (ordinary) - Exterior load bearing walls of the building are noncombustible masonry
Type 4: Heavy Timber - Exterior walls are noncombustible, and the interior structural elements are unprotected wood beams and columns
Type 5: Wood Frame - Entire structure may be constructed of wood