Section A Fire Prevention Division — Procedure Manual Flashcards
A-1. (Fire Prevention Procedures 1205. 10, Item 3.01) Certified safety shoes shall be worn: a) On construction sites b) While doing new building clearances c) At all times while on duty d) When out of the office
c) At all times while on duty
A-2.
(Fire Prevention P&P 1210.10, Item 2.05)
Once an Inspection Order has been served, notification to the Licensing & By-Law Services Division in the form of an email will be sent to licensinq@hamilton,ca.
The e-mail shall include the following:
a) The address and license application file number (which can be found on the License Application)
will be noted in the subject line.
b) Date of inspection
c) “Requirements found” and Compliance date
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
A-3.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1211.00 Item 1.01)
Private Home Day Care occupancies will receive approval for operation when the following requirements
are satisfied:
a) installation of at least one ULC listed smoke alarm on every floor level in compliance with OFC
2.13.2., one Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada listed carbon monoxide alarm installed in
compliance with OFC 2.16.2. and one ULC listed 2A 10BC rated portable extinguisher has been
mounted near the kitchen area.
b) Installation of an interconnected smoke/carbon monoxide alarm system on all floor levels along
with one addition battery operated smoke alarm installed in the daycare area and one ULC listed
2A 10BC rated extinguisher has been provided.
c) When the appropriate fee has been paid, and a smoke alarm has been installed in the day care
area
d) None of the above
a) installation of at least one ULC listed smoke alarm on every floor level in compliance with OFC
2.13.2., one Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada listed carbon monoxide alarm installed in
compliance with OFC 2.16.2. and one ULC listed 2A 10BC rated portable extinguisher has been
mounted near the kitchen area.
A-4.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1201.60, Item 2.01)
File copies of all letters of acceptance for Fire Safety Plans as well as file copies of Fire Safety Plans are to be:
a) Posted on site
b) Stapled to the inside back cover at the rear of the file folder for quick reference
c) Sent to the Fire Safety Plan Approval Committee
d) Given to the Chief Fire Official
b) Stapled to the inside back cover at the rear of the file folder for quick reference
A-5.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1230.20 Item 5.01)
A conveyor type pizza oven located in a restaurant’s kitchen must be protected in conformance with NFPA 96:
a) If the oven is operating commercially (for financial gain)
b) When only pizza is cooked
c) When the oven is used to for cooking that produces grease laden vapours (chicken wings, hamburgers, etc.)
d) At all times
c) When the oven is used to for cooking that produces grease laden vapours (chicken wings, hamburgers, etc.)
A-6.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1220.30, Item 1.01)
In accordance with Hamilton Fire Department – Fire Prevention Division’s Procedure Manual, personal service on an individual of an Inspection Order can be achieved by:
a) Serving on the named individual at any location
b) Electronic transmission such as e-mail
c) Mailing the Inspection to the owner’s address and posting at the premises
d) Any other method that allows proof of receipt
a) Serving on the named individual at any location
A-7.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1205.30, Item 1.01)
An inspector’s notebook is the property of:
a) The Inspector
b) The City of Hamilton
c) The Fire Prevention Division
d) The Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Officer
b) The City of Hamilton
A-8.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1230.80, Item 1.01)
Complaints received concerning defective, inoperative or obstructed fire-hydrants shall be:
a) Forwarded to City of Hamilton Building Department
b) Forwarded to secretarial staff who then email the complaint to the appropriate supervisor in Public Works – Water/Wastewater Division
c) Brought to the attention of the Deputy Chief with a copy to CFPO
d) Disregarded since they are not HFD’s responsibility re: maintenance
b) Forwarded to secretarial staff who then email the complaint to the appropriate supervisor in Public Works – Water/Wastewater Division
A-9.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1210.70 Item 6.06)
When reviewing plans for the installation of a secondary means of egress or protection of windows / doors opening onto a fire escape, we stamp the plan and indicate the following:
a) The reviewing Fire Safety Officer’s name.
b) “Approved for location only”
c) “Approved for location only and are subject to Department of Buildings zoning restrictions”
d) Both a) & c)
c) “Approved for location only and are subject to Department of Buildings zoning restrictions”
A-10.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1245.00, Item 2.01)
Required exits in a commercial or assembly occupancy needing security devices may install the following:
a) Any locking devices they wish if they are unlocked during business hours
b) One slide bolt and one security bar if they are disengaged during business hours
c) No locking devices
d) One security device/bar or thumb turn installed at waist height and it must be disengaged during business hours and easily opened/operated
d) One security device/bar or thumb turn installed at waist height and it must be disengaged during business hours and easily opened/operated
A-11.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1245.00, Item 2.03)
Panic hardware is not required on exit doors serving more than 100 persons in the following circumstances:
a) The door swings in the direction of exit travel
b) There is no positive latching hardware
c) The building is sprinklered
d) The building has 24 hour security
b) There is no positive latching hardware
A-12.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1230.40, Item 1.01)
Which of the following items is not an item to be complied with prior to an owner shutting down the sprinkler system in a vacant building?
a) Check with the Police Department to ensure they have a responsible party designated
b) Ensure all building services are off (hydro/gas)
c) The owner should advise their insurance company of the sprinkler system shut down
d) The building is secured against trespass
a) Check with the Police Department to ensure they have a responsible party designated
A-13.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1213.20, Item 1.01)
If upon inspection you determine that a hazard exists as a result of the improper installation of a listed solid fuel burning appliance, which of the following procedures is followed?
a) Serve an Inspection Order requiring the use of the appliance discontinued and that the appliance be reinstalled under permit from the City of Hamilton Building Division
b) Tell the owner to discontinue use of the appliance immediately and request a letter confirming same
c) Send the owner a letter ordering the use of the appliance discontinued and that the appliance be reinstalled under permit from the City of Hamilton Building Division
d) Refer the matter directly to the Building Division for follow-up
a) Serve an Inspection Order requiring the use of the appliance discontinued and that the appliance be reinstalled under permit from the City of Hamilton Building Division
A-14.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1220.90, Item 1.02)
All Inspection Orders for buildings owned by the Federal government are to be sent to the responsible party at the subject building with a copy to:
a) The Fire Chief and the Ward Councilor
b) Public Works Department Canada
c) Labour Canada
d) Human Resources Development Canada
d) Human Resources Development Canada
A-15.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1200.70, Item 1.01)
All action requests/ complaints must be accompanied by:
a) Complainant’s name
b) Complainant’s phone number or address
c) Specific details of the alleged violation / fire safety concern with direct observation of the complainant if possible
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
A-16.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1245.30 Item 1.03)
When an owner notifies you of their intention to shut down a garbage chute, you should direct them to:
a) Send a memo to the Fire Marshal’s Office informing them of the owner’s intent
b) Waive the garbage chute requirements and notify the Fire Marshal’s Office
c) i) Make the owner aware of By-law #03-117 (Municipal Law Enforcement) Section 3.2.(2) which addresses the closure of garbage chutes
ii) In addition, advise the owner to contact the Building Division to ensure the shutdown is permitted under a building permit
d) i) By-law #03-117 (Municipal Law Enforcement) Section 3.2 (2) which addresses the closure of garbage chutes ii) Tell the owner to contact Municipal Law Enforcement – Property Standards to see if the By-law will allow for the closure.
d) i) By-law #03-117 (Municipal Law Enforcement) Section 3.2 (2) which addresses the closure of garbage chutes ii) Tell the owner to contact Municipal Law Enforcement – Property Standards to see if the By-law will allow for the closure.
A-17.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1210.20, Item 3.04)
In a residential care facility, the supervisor has a bed in his office, but this is not his permanent residence. The above would affect the occupant load, as follows:
a) Adding only one (1) person
b) Adding two (2) persons
c) Would not add to the occupant load unless the room is the supervisor’s permanent residence
d) It would depend on other factors
c) Would not add to the occupant load unless the room is the supervisor’s permanent residence
A-18.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1210.20, Item 4.01)
In a residential care facility locks are permitted on bedroom doors provided:
a) The lock is found on the outside of the door (i.e. hasp type)
b) The bedroom forms part of an access to exit
c) The lock is under the control of the person that occupies the room and the door does not form part of an access to exit
d) Locks are not permitted on residential care facility bedroom doors
c) The lock is under the control of the person that occupies the room and the door does not form part of an access to exit
A-19.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1200.50 Item 1.02 & 1.03)
All correspondence from the Fire Prevention Division to politicians or other City Department heads are to be sent:
a) Under the Fire Chief’s signature
b) Under the Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Officer’s signature
c) Under the Chief Fire Prevention Officer’s signature
d) Both b) & c)
d) Both b) & c)
A-20.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1212.10 Item 1.04)
When all requirements have been completed for a Ministry of the Environment’s Certificate of Approval for a waste handling facility, a memo / email is to be prepared and forwarded to:
a) The Fire Chief
b) The Ministry of the Environment
c) The Finance and Administration Committee
d) The Planning and Economic Development Department
d) The Planning and Economic Development Department
A-21.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1250.00, Item 1.01)
The Fire Prevention Division will initiate prosecution for Fire Code/Bylaw infractions when:
a) An owner appeals to the Fire Safety Commission
b) All efforts have been exhausted to achieve compliance and there is no indication of anticipated compliance by the owner
c) High-risk life safety infractions (fire alarm system is not operational, locked exits, etc.) during MATF inspections
d) Both b) & c)
d) Both b) & c)
A-22.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1245.20, Item 1.0)
Electrical equipment installed within of an open face spray booth or a spraying operation not separated by a vapour-tight separation is to conform to the Electrical Safety Code.
a) 3m
b) 6m
c) 1.5m
d) 4m
c) 1.5m
A-23.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1212.90, Item 1.02)
In fire access routes, “No Stopping” signs are only required:
a) In front of fire hydrants
b) In front of fire department siamese connections
c) In front of the principal entrance to a building where an annunciator panel is located
d) Both b) & c)
d) Both b) & c)
A-24.
(Fire Prevention Procedures 1220.70, Item 1.01)
The Fire Protection and Prevention Act applies to:
a) Crown properties (Provincial)
b) Crown properties (Federal)
c) Municipal properties
d) Both a) & b)
c) Municipal properties