Inspector Chapter 2 Flashcards
Occasionally, a Board of Appeals uses a one-time modification, which may be referred to as a ________
Variance
_______ ________ may be called variances, appeals, or modifications depending on the AHJ.
Code Modifications
Formal, open meeting by a legislative body to study the merits of the proposed legislation and ask questions of the fire and life safety code official and the public regarding the provisions of the proposed code.
Work Session
Clause in a law of ordinance that stipulates the period review of government agencies and programs in order to continue their estistance
Sunset Provision
A _____ _____ may be formed to evaluate or develop a new code or amendment.
Task Force
The Local municipal authority, usually the _____ _____, should coordinate these efforts with the fire codes officials assistance. (Meetings about changing codes)
Municipal clerk
The first step in developing or amending local codes is:
Identifying the Problem
A ______ permit is issued for the installation or alteration of a system or equipment.
Construction
_____ permits allow a person or group to conduct an operation or business for a specified time or until their permit is renewed or revoked.
Operational; Keyword in definition is OPERATION
Each _____ _____ defines the types of situations that require a permit or license.
Model Code
A _____ is an official document that grants a property owner or other party permission to perform a specific activity.
Permit
Process of making or creating things that meet an established criteria:
Standardization
The Term _____ _____ refers to a document that a committee of experts have developed and agreed upon before publication
Consensus Standard
Rules, principles, or measures that are established through agreement of the members of the standards-setting organization
Consensus Standard
Set of published procedures and criteria that peer, professional, or accrediting organizations recognize as acceptable practice.
Industry Standard
_____ are an attempt to obtain consistency in design, practice, and materials.
Standards
A _____ _____ is destructive to the code enforcement process as well as to the professional image of all involved departments.
Code War
A revised edition of the model code does not take effect unless:
The AHJ legally adopts the new edition.
Most model codes are revised on a regular basis, typically every _ to _ years
3 to 5
Fire and life safety inspectors must know the adopted editions of codes and standards in their
Jurisdiction
Although some jurisdictions use a local developed codes, most jurisdictions adopt
Model Codes
One benefit of _____-_____ _____ is that the fire protection solution can be achieved in a more flexible manner than with prescriptive-based design.
Performance-Based Design (PBD)
_____-_____ _____ are employed to address unique buildings or processes when prescriptive requirements do not adequately address their design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Performance-Based Design
_____ _____ describes a set of requirements that are similar to a standard, and these requirements are generally called prescriptive codes
Model Code
A _____-_____ code/standard described an acceptable level of performance that an assembly, material, or system must meet without stating how the item is assembled.
Performance-Based
_____-_____ code/standard describes in detail the type of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled.
Prescriptive-based
_____ are legal documents that govern activities at various levels of government.
Codes
A set of principles, protocols, or procedures that explain how to do something or provide a set minimum _____ to be followed.
Standard
A collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.
Code
______ _____ _____ _____ _____ establish the minimum level of safety that should be present in a structure.
Fire and Life Safety Codes
_____ _____ _____ are developed to establish minimum requirements for building design, construction, and use as well as equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
Codes and Standards
