Vacant Building Procedure (2022)

Question 1

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); if during a monitoring inspection a building is determined to be a ‘high risk’ vacant building, the following action must be taken:
A) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 and e-mail the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form to initiate the vacant building monitoring program
B) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 indicating that the building is ‘high risk’ and email the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
C) The Officer will enter the address into the Vacant Building Kiosk in FDM. If at any time during the monitoring period a building is found open to trespass, the Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 and e-mail the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
D) None of the Above

Answer 1

B) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 indicating that the building is ‘high risk’ and email the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form

Question 2

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); if during a monitoring inspection a secured building is found to be unsecured, the following procedure is to be initiated:
A) The Officer will complete the Vacant Notification Sheet – 2022 and send the form via e-mail to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
B) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 indicating that the building is ‘high risk’ and email the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
C) The Officer will enter the address into the Vacant Building Kiosk in FDM. If at any time during the monitoring period a building is found open to trespass, the Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 and e-mail the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
D) None of the Above

Answer 2

A) The Officer will complete the Vacant Notification Sheet – 2022 and send the form via e-mail to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form

Question 2

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); if during a monitoring inspection a building is found vacant, unsecured and is not recorded on the current monitoring list or as a result of a fire becomes vacant, the following action is to be taken:
A) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 indicating that the building is ‘high risk’ and email the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
B) The Officer will enter the address into the Vacant Building Kiosk in FDM. If at any time during the monitoring period a building is found open to trespass, the Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 and e-mail the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form
C) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 and e-mail the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form to initiate the vacant building monitoring program
D) None of the above

Answer 2

C) The Officer is to fill out a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 and e-mail the form to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button on the bottom of the form to initiate the vacant building monitoring program

Question 3

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); when should suppression crews check the FDM Vacant Property Inspection Kiosk for their respective station?
A) Every Monday
B) The start of each shift
C) Monthly
D) Every Tuesday

Answer 3

B) The start of each shift

Question 4

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); which of the following statements regarding Vacant Building Inspection Protocol is incorrect?
A) A perimeter walk around the building is to be done
B) Caution is to be exercised when using an exterior fire escape to determine access. Using the exterior fire escape shall be the main method utilized for inspections
C) Buildings found to be open to trespass will have a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 form filled out and submitted to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button at the bottom
D) Once inspection is completed, the Vacant Property Inspection Kiosk in FDM shall be updated

Answer 4

B) Caution is to be exercised when using an exterior fire escape to determine access. Using the exterior fire escape shall be the main method utilized for inspections

Question 5

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); which of the following statements regarding Vacant Building Inspection Protocol is incorrect?
A) Where a perimeter access does not allow sight vantage to all areas of building, utilize adjacent properties if as applicable to view the property
B) Buildings found to be open to trespass will have a Vacant Building Notification Sheet – 2022 form filled out and submitted to all departments using the ‘Submit Form’ button at the bottom
C) Unsecured buildings are to always be secured at the first and second-floor / basement level
D) Once inspection is completed, the Vacant Property Inspection Kiosk in FDM shall be updated

Answer 5

C) Unsecured buildings are to always be secured at the first and second-floor / basement level

Question 6

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); who will attend a scene after hours when the conditions of a building are unsafe as provided in the Building Code Act?
A) Fire Inspector
B) By-Law
C) Fire Marshal
D) Building Inspector

Answer 6

D) Building Inspector

Question 7

According to the Vacant Building Procedure (August 2022); which of the following examples would not deem the building to have unsafe conditions under the Building Code?
A) No floor. Either it is in a deteriorated condition that will allow someone to fall through, or fire has occurred causing the unsafe condition
B) Open windows and unlocked doors that would provide access to the building
C) Vehicle impact or damage to a building causing structural damage
D) Missing guards allowing persons to fall from

Answer 7

B) Open windows and unlocked doors that would provide access to the building