mid terms prevention Flashcards
Which position within the fire prevention bureau is responsible for all DAIL Y operations and makes decisions on all major issues like hiring and firing personnel?
Fire Investigator
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal
When preparing to give a presentation to a group, what is the MOST important factor to consider?
Length of presentation
Number of persons attending
Fire prevention subject
Research of your audience
Research of your audience
Within the fire prevention bureau, who would deal with the media concerning large major fires and catastrophic incidents?
Fire Investigator
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal
Public Information Officer
With the fire prevention bureau, who would deal with minor fire prevention issues that would involve architects and contractors?
Fire Investigator
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal
Fire Plan Reviewer
In larger departments, who is the assistant to the Fire Marshal and handles minor personnel issues like scheduling and equipment for inspectors?
Fire Marshal
Deputy Fire Marshal
Plan Reviewer
Arson Investigator
Deputy Fire Marshal
What is the main purpose of a fire prevention public education program?
Reduce fire loss and injuries
To havea proactive fire department
Target hazardous problems or group
All of the above
All of the above
Who is responsible for office administrative operations and is very vital to the smooth
operation of the prevention bureau?
Fire Marshal
Administrative Staff
Plan Reviewer
Arson Investigator
Administrative Staff
Who deals with fires that are intentionally set and works with juvenile fire setters?
Fire Marshal
Administrative Staff
Plan Reviewer
Arson Investigator
Arson Investigator
Who deals with the public most often and has the biggest influence on the public’s image of the fire service?
Fire Inspector
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal
Fire Inspector
What is a Model Code?
Codes developed by local jurisdictions to fit their own personal needs
Nationally recognized codes that local jurisdictions can choose to adopt
Codes used as a guide by enforcement agencies but are never adopted
Codes that pertain to new and unknown occupancies that have developed
Nationally recognized codes that local jurisdictions can choose to adopt
When discussing the enforcement of fire prevention codes, what does “Sprit of the Law” mean?
Non-existing codes that are used to develop newly
Codes that no longer exists but are used occasionally as a reference
Public education programs that are developed to promote positive fire
safety issues
The reason or intent of why the code was developed
The reason or intent of why the code was developed
What NFPA standard is used to determine level of expertise, training, certification
and experience for Fire Inspectors?
NFPA 1031
NFPA 1032
NFPA 1033
NFPA 1034
NFPA 1031
What is a “Duty to Inspect” clause and how does it work?
The right for an inspector to conduct inspections at any time.
Does not allow selective enforcement
Allows inspectors to inspect private and public locations
Inspections are not limited to only certain buildings or occupancies
Both B and D
Both B and D
Laws, pertaining to fire prevention, are always applicable even if they have not been properly adopted or amended by local jurisdiction.
True
False
True
What is Enabling Legislation and why is it important to Fire departments?
Gives the local jurisdiction the use of state/local laws
Deals with occupancy classifications
Defines the extent and limitations of the department’s authority
Both A and C
Both A and C
following is NOT an example of a fire Model Code?
California Fire Code
California Building Code
National Fire Protection Association
City of Visalia Graffiti Ordinance
City of Visalia Graffiti Ordinance
When discussing the enforcement of fire prevention codes, what does “Letter of the Law” mean?
Letters sent out to owners explaining the reason for inspections
Memorization of code sections for testing purposes
Enforcement of codes or laws to the exact letter
Definitions of all fire prevention terminology
Enforcement of codes or laws to the exact letter
Who should be invited to accompany the inspector while performing the
inspection?
Supervisor
Plan reviewer
Building owner/occupant
Law enforcement officer
Building owner/occupant
In most cases, local inspectors are responsible for enforcing federal regulations?
True
False
False
What is the occupancy classification for a structure with large number of occupants for gathering or assembly, with a stage?
B” Group Occupancy
“H” Group Occupancy
“A” Group Occupancy
R” Group Occupancy
“A” Group Occupancy
What is the occupancy classification for a structure with quantity of materials that are classified dangerous or hazardous?
H Group Occupancy
FGroup Occupancy
E” Group Occupancy
“S” Group Occupancy
H Group Occupancy
What is the occupancy classification for a structure with hotels, apartments, lodging homes and private residences?
B” Group Occupancy
H Group Occupancy
“A” Group Occupancy
R” Group Occupancy
R” Group Occupancy
What occupancy classification is NOT allowed to build with construction type less than type II F.R. due to security reasons?
Occupancy class I-3 (Jails and prisons)
Occupancy class E-3 (Day cares)
Occupancy class U (Utilities)
Occupancy class H-4 (Auto body shop)
Occupancy class I-3 (Jails and prisons)
What is the occupancy classification for a structure with educational purposes through the 12th grade and daycare facilities?
“H” Group Occupancy
“F” Group Occupancy
E” Group Occupancy
“S” Group Occupancy
E” Group Occupancy
What is the occupancy classification for a structure with hospitals, nurseries,health care centers and other institutional facilities?
B” Group Occupancy
I” Group Occupancy
“A” Group Occupancy
R” Group Occupancy
I” Group Occupancy
What is the only occupancy group that is allowed to have exit doors that are operated through out the facility with a key or special knowledge?
Occupancy class L3 (Jails and prisons)
Occupancy class E-3 (Day cares)
Occupancy class U (Utilities)
Occupancy class H-4 (Auto body shop)
Occupancy class L3 (Jails and prisons)
What is the difference between a H-4 (Auto body shop) and a S-3 (Auto storage
facility) occupancy?
The number of cars that are being worked on
Exchange of parts not requiring open flame and welding
Size of the building
All of the above.
All of the above.
What is the only occupancy classification that is required to have smoke barrier
walls and other special requirements?
“B” occupancies (office)
“I’ occupancies (hospital)
“A” occupancies churches)
R” occupancies (residential)
“I’ occupancies (hospital)
What is the main reason that a large “A” occupancy is required to have a fire
alarm system?
10.
Noise level in the structure
Flame spread in the building
To alert occupants of an emergency as soon as possible
The number of exits required
To alert occupants of an emergency as soon as possible
Which of the following construction types allows a structure to be built with
unlimited square footage and stories?
Type I Construction
Type II Construction
Type III Construction
Type IV Construction
Type V Construction
Type V Construction
Which of the following construction types has lowest fire resistive construction
but is most commonly used for most homes built?
Type I Construction
Type II Construction
Type III Construction
Type IV Construction
Type V Construction
Type V Construction
Which of the following is the most common construction type used for residential
homes?
Type I Construction
Type II Construction
Type III Construction
Type IV Construction
Type V Construction
Type V Construction
Parapet walls are usually area separation walls that extend 30 inches beyond the
roof line and make one large building into two separate buildings?
True
False
True
What is used to determine the construction type assigned to a building?
Construction material &square footage
What occurs inside the structure
The number of people in the building
Nothing, they are allowed to build with no limits
Construction material &square footage
Smoke Barrier Wall
A wall that protects occupants that are unable to exit the building.
Area Separation Wall
A wall that makes one
building into two
separate building.
Usually with parapet.
One-hour corridor
An area that protects
occupants while
exiting in an
emergency.
Occupancy Separation Wall
A wall that separates
one occupancy from a
more hazardous
occupancy.
When reviewing plans for a new construction project, the two basic requiremnents are
what?
A ruler and pencil
Access and water
Equipment and personnel
Road surface and type of hydrant connection
Access and water
Which of the following is NOT approved method of providing a dead end access roads in
excess of 1 50 feet?
A T” or Hammnerhead
A Cul-De-Sac
An Alley Dock
All surface roadway
An Alley Dock
Which fire protection system allows a reduction of fire flow and number of hydrants by
up to 75%?
Fire alarm system
Increase in fire pump system
Sprinkler system
Additional exits
Sprinkler system
Construction classification is determined by fire resistive used in a structure and Type I
construction is most fire resistive of the five construction types.
True
False
True
What is the general rule for access to all portions of a structure and fire hydrants
spacing within a property ?
100 feet access and hydrant spacing.
The longest length of hose that a fire engine contains
150 feet access and hydrant spacing.
Collapse zone and radiant heat distance
150 feet access and hydrant spacing.
How should a fire lane and fire apparatus access roads be marked?
Minimum of 16 feet
Minimum of 20 feet adjacent to buildings
Minimum of 24 feet with two way travel
All of the above
Minimum of 20 feet adjacent to buildings
What is the purpose of a site plan review?
To collect fees for local government
To ensure structures meet the current requirements of fire or building codes
To restrict the number of buildings constructed
To control the number of environmentally safe products
To ensure structures meet the current requirements of fire or building codes
Which city agency does the fire prevention bureau work most closely with on site plan
projects?
Building
Zoning
Police
Health
Building
What is the reason Zoning requirements are enforced?
To determine locations of businesses within a section of the city
To prevent hazardous businesses to be located near less hazardous businesses
To provided a “safe” zone between different types of businesses
All of the above
All of the above
What is the purpose of a Knox Box?
A rapid entry system into building
Provide information regarding building
Emergency equipment room
MSDS chemical report
A rapid entry system into building
When conducting the PHYSICAL inspection, where should you begin?
In the manager’s office
Outside (top) of the structure
The most hazards location
Aire prevention files
Outside (top) of the structure
When conducting the PHYSICAL inspection, where should you begin?
In the manager’s office
Outside (top) of the structure
The most hazards location
Aire prevention files
Outside (top) of the structure
Which of the followving is NOT a Listening Skill that is discussed in your text
book?
Attending
Understanding
Remembering
Recording
Recording
See vs. City of Seattle refers to court case that allows fire department personnel to
do what?
The fundamental right of fire department personnel to inspect structures
open to the public
Entry into portions of a residential premises that is open to the public
The right to inspect assemblies that have large group of people
Enter a building, during emergency situations, without permission from
Occupants
The fundamental right of fire department personnel to inspect structures
open to the public
If you finish an inspection and have minor violations, it is acceptable to leave the
facility and call the occupants later witha list of violations.
True
False
False
In what situation would you consider stopping an operation or shutting down a
business?
Serious life safety threat that would result in imminent fire or injury
Large number of violations
Owner does not pass the attitude test
The same violations occur year after year
Serious life safety threat that would result in imminent fire or injury
When conducting a test of the fire protection systems, what is the first thing you
should do?
Check maintenance records on systems
Inspect gauges and other devices prior to test
Review certification of systems
Contact dispatch center for notification of test
Contact dispatch center for notification of test
When you begin an inspection, what is the first thíng you should do?
Review notes in the Fire Prevention files
Note the location of all fire protection equipment
Contact your dispatch center
Make contact with the owner or person in charge
Review notes in the Fire Prevention files
When a violation has been corrected on site, it is NOT necessary to make a
notation in the prevention files.
A)
True
False
False
Where can the qualifications for a professional Fire Inspector & Investigator are
found?
A)
Fire Protection Handbook
National Fire Protection Association 1301
Uniform Fire Code
Determined by local fire jurisdictions
National Fire Protection Association 1301
