Chapter 6

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Adoption of reference

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Adoption by transcription

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Artifacts

Question 4

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)

Answer 4

Authority having jurisdiction

Question 5

A sprinkler system of pipes with water under pressure that allows water to be discharged immediately when a sprinkler head operates (NFPA 853)

Answer 5

Automatic sprinkler system

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Catastrophic theory of reform

Question 7

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)

Answer 7

Construction type

Question 8

Tangible items that can be identified by witnesses, such as incendiary devices and fire scene debris

Answer 8

Demonstrative evidence

Question 9

Evidence in written form, such as reports, records, photographs, sketches, and witness statements

Answer 9

Documentary evidence

Question 10

Includes material objects as well as documentary or oral statements that are admissible as testimony in a court of law

Answer 10

Evidence

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Fire code compliance inspection

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Fire prevention division or hazardous use permit

Question 13

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)

Answer 13

Fire scene reconstruction

Question 14

Views of a buildings interior. Rooms, hallways, cabinets, and the like are drawn in the correct relationship to each other

Answer 14

Floor plans

Question 15

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)

Answer 15

Fuel load

Question 16

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

Answer 16

High risk property

Question 17

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

Answer 17

High value property

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Masonry wall

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Mini/max codes

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Model codes

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Occupancy type

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Ongoing compliance inspection

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Ordinance

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Plot plan

Question 25

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)

Answer 25

Pre-incident plan

Question 26

Official rules created by government agencies that detail how something should be done (NFPA 475)

Answer 26

Regulations

Question 27

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)

Answer 27

Standpipe system

Question 28

Witnesses speaking under oath

Answer 28

Testimonial evidence

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Use group