Chapter 6 Flashcards
Method of code adoption in which the specific edition of a model code is referred to within the adopting ordinance or regulation
Adoption of reference
Method of code adoption in which the entire text of the code is published within the adopting ordinance or regulation
Adoption by transcription
On the context of fire evidence, could include the remains of the material first ignited, the ignition source, or other items or components that are in some way related to the fire ignition, development, or spread
Artifacts
An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, and installation, or a procedure (NFPA 1951)
Authority having jurisdiction
A sprinkler system of pipes with water under pressure that allows water to be discharged immediately when a sprinkler head operates (NFPA 853)
Automatic sprinkler system
An approach in which fire prevention codes or fire fighting procedures are changed in reaction to a fire disaster
Catastrophic theory of reform
The combination of materials used in the construction of a building or structure, based on the varying degrees of fire resistance and combustibility (NFPA 5000)
Construction type
Tangible items that can be identified by witnesses, such as incendiary devices and fire scene debris
Demonstrative evidence
Evidence in written form, such as reports, records, photographs, sketches, and witness statements
Documentary evidence
Includes material objects as well as documentary or oral statements that are admissible as testimony in a court of law
Evidence
Periodic check of an occupancy by the authority having jurisdiction to identify if there are any fire code violations and to initiate a repair or restoration to return to fire code compliance
Fire code compliance inspection
A local government permit that is renewed annually after the fire prevention division performs a code compliance inspection. A permit is required if the process, storage, or occupancy activity creates a life safety hazard. Restaurants with more than 50 seats, flammable liquid storage, and printing shops that use ammonia are examples of occupancies that may require a permit
Fire prevention division or hazardous use permit
The process of recreating the physical scene during fire scene analysis investigation or through the removal of debris and the placement of contents or structural elements in their prefire positions (NFPA 921)
Fire scene reconstruction
Views of a buildings interior. Rooms, hallways, cabinets, and the like are drawn in the correct relationship to each other
Floor plans
The total quality of combustible content of a building, space, or fire area, including interior finish and trim, expressed in heat units or the equivalent weight in wood (NFPA 921)
Fuel load
Structures that has the potential for a catastrophic property or life loss in the event of a fire
High risk property
Structure that contains equipment, materials, or items that have a high replacement value
High value property
A wall that consist of brick, stone, concrete block, terra cotta, tile, adobe, precast, or cast in place concrete
Masonry wall
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
Mini/max codes
Codes generally developed through the consensus process with the use of technical committees developed by a code-making organization
Model codes
The purpose for which a building or a portion thereof is used or intended to be used
Occupancy type
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
Ongoing compliance inspection
A law established by an authorized subdivision of a state, such as a city, county, or town
Ordinance
A representation of the exterior of a structure, identifying doors, utilities access, and any special considerations or hazards
Plot plan
A document developed by gathering general and detailed data that is used by responding personnel in effectively managing emergencies for the protection of occupants, participants, responding personnel, property, and the environment (NFPA 1620)
Pre-incident plan
Official rules created by government agencies that detail how something should be done (NFPA 475)
Regulations
An arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections, and allied equipment installed in a building or structure, with the hose connections located in such a manner that water can be discharged in streams or spray patterns through attached hose and nozzles, for the he purpose of extinguishing a fire, thereby protecting a building or structure and its contents in addition to protecting the occupants. This is accomplished by means of connections to water supply systems or means of pumps, tanks, and other equipment necessary to provide an adequate supply of water to the hose connections (NFPA 1620)
Standpipe system
Witnesses speaking under oath
Testimonial evidence
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
Use group
