SOP V8

Question 1

School fire drill testing should avoid scheduling at what times?

Answer 1

Testing and Lunch periods

08-03-01

Question 2

If an alarm system is not working properly during a school fire drill, what actions must be taken?

Answer 2

IMMEDIATELY notify FAO and ES-2 and remain on premises until relieved by PREVENTION 18

08-03-01
4.1

Question 3

How many attempts and on how many different days should an inspector attempt to contact a building owner or property management company?

Answer 3

3 times on 3 different days.

08-03-02

Question 4

After 3 failed attempts on an inspection what should be done next?

Answer 4

Forward the inspection worksheet to the fire prevention district inspection captain with a description and proper documentation of the 3 failed attempts.

08-03-02
2.3

Question 5

After installing a free smoke alarm what must be done next?

Answer 5

Smoke alarm installation form to be completed and returned to the public outreach office by division Mail.
Get occupants signature.

08-05-01
2.6

Question 6

Whats the name of the software used to track False Alarms?

Answer 6

CryWolf

08-02-01
2.2

Question 7

The Division of Fire shall report all False Alarms to who?

Answer 7

City of Columbus Licensing Section

08-02-01 2.5

Question 8

The City of Columbus Licensing Section has the ability to dismiss False Alarm Occurrences, what are the guidelines?

Answer 8

•Equipment Malfunctions
•Acts of nature
•Verifiable power outages <4 hours
•Vandalism if police report was filed

08-02-01 2.5.1- 2.5.4

Question 9

The City of Columbus Licensing Section can dismiss false alarms due to acts of nature, such as _____

Answer 9

•Earthquakes
•Flood
•Winds greater than 59 mph

08-02-01 2.5.2

Question 10

What are the 5 “Final Disposition Codes” to be used when clearing an alarm on the MDC?

Answer 10

F = Fire
M = Medical
S = Service
A = Alarm
NA = Nuisance Alarm

08-02-01 3.2.1

Question 11

What disposition code is to be used on the MDC for “False Alarms”.

Answer 11

NA = Nuisance Alarm

08-02-01 3.2.1

Question 12

What disposition code is to be used on the MDC when canceled “prior to arrival” or for Alarms determined NOT to be “False Alarms”?

Answer 12

A = Alarm

08-02-01 3.2.1

Question 13

When performing School Fire Drills, what Radio Channel do you mark out of service AND the Schools name and address?

Answer 13

10 Delta

08-03-01 3.3

Question 14

Fire Watch Requirements - requires coordination with _______ and/or ______.

Answer 14

Fire Prevention Bureau and/or Prevention 18

08-03-01 4.2

Question 15

All Vacant and/or inaccessible properties in the City of Columbus are required to have an inspection how often?

Answer 15

Annually

08-03-02 1.1

Question 16

After an inspection citation is served, a person must file a notice of appeal within what time frame?

Answer 16

Within 30 days of the date the order or citation was served.

08-03-03 2.1.2

Question 17

Are Fire Inspection Citation appeal hearings private or public?

Answer 17

All appeal hearings shall be open to the public.

08-03-03 II.A.

Question 18

What is the maximum number of smoke alarms installed in each residence?

Answer 18

Maximum of 3 smoke alarms

08-05-01 2.4

Question 19

Upon completion of the smoke alarm installation, what MUST be done.

Answer 19

Smoke alarms installation form MUST be completed and returned to the Public Outreach Office in the NEXT DAYS DIVISION MAIL.

08-05-01 2.6