In-Service Commercial Inspection Program - 2023

Question 1

According to the In-Service Commercial Inspection Program – 2023, Questions and
Answers; after how many re-inspections (with incomplete requirements) will action be
taken by Fire Prevention?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 1

C) 3

Question 2

According to the July 2023 In-Service Commercial Inspection Program Manual; which
following statement is incorrect about Inspections and Re-inspections?
A) If violation(s) are found, a Fire Safety Inspection Report shall be issued detailing
all deficiencies noted during the inspection
B) Re-inspections will be tracked and recorded in the FDM Commercial Property
Inspections. This process will include three re-inspections which will be
conducted 45 days apart
C) The FDM Commercial Property Inspections kiosk and re-inspection file folder is
to be checked at the start of each shift’s inspection tour
D) If your inspection finds no violations, leave the applicable pamphlet. Leave
nothing else with the owner

Answer 2

B) Re-inspections will be tracked and recorded in the FDM Commercial Property
Inspections. This process will include three re-inspections which will be
conducted 45 days apart

Question 3

According to the July 2023 In-Service Commercial Inspection Program Manual; which of
the following is correct if a building is found to be vacant and open to trespass?
A) Vacant buildings that are already being monitored shall be inspected or listed as
part of the In-Service Program and should be listed on your Daily Report for In-
Service Inspections
B) The Officer is to complete a Vacant Building Notification Sheet and fax a copy of
this sheet to Municipal Law Enforcement, providing details of the unsecured
condition
C) A second copy of this notification sheet is to be faxed to the Fire Prevention
Division
D) Both B) and C) are correct

Answer 3

D) Both B) and C) are correct

Question 4

According to the July 2023 In-Service Commercial Inspection Program Manual; the
Hamilton Fire Department recognizes that building owners may, in certain situations,
require additional security measures on exit doors to prevent break-ins during times
when the building is not occupied. During your inspection you notice two security
devices (a slide bolt and a security bar) has been installed on the exit door. Is this
acceptable?
A) Yes, the owner may have two security devices on an exit door
B) No, there shall be no security devices on an exit door
C) Yes, however crews are advised to remind the owner/RP of the policy regarding
these devices
D) No, there shall be one security device allowed on the exit door

Answer 4

D) No, there shall be one security device allowed on the exit door

Question 5

According to 2023-AP-446 – In-Service Commercial Inspection Program, the purpose of
the In-Service Commercial Inspections are necessary a number of reasons, which of
the following reasons is incorrect?
A) They are necessary to complete under the City By-Law Division’s operator
renewal schedule
B) They allow for crews to identify potential fire and associated hazards on sites
C) They are necessary to complete under the City Licensing Division’s operator
renewal schedule
D) They ensure license operators/owners of businesses comply with current fire
code regulations

Answer 5

A) They are necessary to complete under the City By-Law Division’s operator
renewal schedule