Fire Prevention Inspection Manual Flashcards
In high rise buildings, what are the spaces that are not part of a tenant lease agreement? Including the building’s fire protection and life safety systems
Basic building area
What is the term used for an un-sworn written statement made subject to the penalties for perjury under the laws of the state of Washington and signed by the declaration pursuant to RCW 9A.72.085?
Declaration
Do declarations need to be notarized?
No
Declarations serve the same function of affidavits for the purposes of fire code enforcement . Do affidavits need to be notarized?
Yes
Do declarations serve the same function as affidavits for the purposes of fire code enforcement?
Yes
What is the term used for a physical examination of an occupancy to determine compliance with SFD fire codes and other codes or laws enforced by SFD
Inspection
What is the procedure for a match flame test?
Obtain a sample of the material at least 1/4 inch wide by 1 inch long.
Hold a lit match 1/2 inch below the sample.
Maintain flame exposure for 15 seconds.
When the flame is withdrawn a flame retardant treated material will self extinguish.
If the material does not self extinguish, it must be treated.
Term used for a letter from the fire chief or fire marshal (acting under the authority of the fire chief) to the responsible party advising of fire and life safety hazards or violations of the Seattle fire code and ordering immediate specific actions to abate the hazards or correct the violations
Order to comply
Term used for an SFD issued document authorizing activities, operations, or construction and installation of equipment and systems regulated by the SFC.
Permit
What FD member checks for required permits during the course of a normal building inspection?
Operations company officer
What entity issues all permits?
Fire protection division
