Codes, Standards, And Permits. Flashcards
When amendments are developed, officials must take care to avoid ________ with/of other portions of the fire and life safety code or other adopted codes of the community.
A) conflicts.
B) Repetition.
C) Interruption.
D) Distractions.
C) Conflicts.
Observations, new conditions, and/or _______ indicate a need for code change.
A) Local opinions.
B) Weather conditions.
C) technological advances.
D) Personnel changes in the government body.
C) Technological advances.
What is the most effective way to adopt a code change or amendment?
A) Hiding the costs required.
B) Post the proposed changes online.
C) Make sure it is reviewed by legal counsel.
D) Explain the benefits accurately and realistically.
D) explain the benefits accurately and realistically.
The ______ will usually request or a signed buyer and life safety code official the task of preparing the new code legislation.
A) Task force.
B) Fire chief.
C) Municipal clerk.
D) Local government body.
A) task force.
To avoid confusion and misinterpretations with drafting code, begin with ______ language and proceed to more specific language.
A) legal.
B) Newer.
C) General.
D) Precise.
C) General.
The fire and life safety code official is responsible for blank of the code for the legal counsel.
A) Adopting the final draft.
B) Explaining the purpose.
C) Proposing legal language.
D) Reviewing the legal standards.
B) Explaining the purpose.
When the new code language is adopted, who should immediately begin formal notification and a information process within the community?
A) Legal counsel.
B) Municipal clerk.
C) Fire in life safety code official.
D) Local legislative governing board.
C) Fire in life safety code official.
The details of any modification must be recorded as per the ______ standards.
A) local.
B) regional.
C) national
D) international.
A) local.
The goal in code modification is to maintain the required _______ specified by the code.
A) time limit.
B) safety level.
C) temperature.
D) interpretation.
B) safety level.
In most jurisdictions fire in life, safety, inspectors, acting alone, have blank authority to approval, requests for modification of code requirements.
A) no.
B) little.
C) special.
D) absolute.
B) little.
In the appeals process, what entity has the authority to interpret the fire code, and approve an equivalent, method of protection or safety?
A) board of appeals
B) standards, counsel.
C) consensus committee
D) model code organizations.
A) board of appeals.
What is a concern when a board approves a variance?
A) it may not be fair
B) it might violate state law.
C) it may conflict with local fire in life safety codes.
D) other applicants me expect to receive similar treatment.
D) other applicants may expect to receive similar treatment.
The permit process is detailed in the:
A) SOP’s
B) state law.
C) model codes
D) local standards.
C) model codes.
If deficiencies are found in a permit application, who must make the corrections?
A) the applicant
B) the inspector
C) legal counsel
D) municipal clerk
A) The applicant
What is an applicant required to do with a construction permit once it is issued?
A) notify neighbors
B) provide a copy to the city clerk
C) post it where the work is being performed
D) seek legal advice on the permit conditions
C) post it where the work is being performed
