Chapter 13 – Preincident planning and code enforcement

Question 1

What are three critical tasks that fire officers handle in relation to properties within their communities?

Answer 1

1. Identify and correct things fire safety hazards through safety checks or code enforcement
2. Developing and maintaining pre-incident plans
3. Promoting fire safety through public education

Question 2

NFPA # for pre-incident plan

Answer 2

NFPA 1620

Question 3

The original purpose of a pre-incident plan was to provide information that would be useful in the event of a fire at a ……..or ………location

Answer 3

High value

High risk

Question 4

A property that has potential to produce a catastrophic property or life loss in the event of a fire

Answer 4

High risk property

Ex: nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage, hospitals, jails

Question 5

Pre-incident plan is meant to identify in advance the ………..that should be taken if a predictable situation occurs and make firefighters familiar with the building

Answer 5

Strategies and actions

Question 6

NFPA 1626 step method

Preincident plans

Answer 6

1. Identify physical elements and site considerations
2. Identify occupant considerations
3. Identify fire protection systems and water supply
4. Identify special hazards
5. Identify emergency operation considerations
6. Identify special or unusual characteristics of common occupancy

Question 7

A drawing that shows the relationship of the building to other buildings, streets, hydrants, utility controls, and other features.

Answer 7

Plot plans

Question 8

During pre-incident planning, building specific information should include hours of operation, occupant load, and the ………..

This information will imply how many companies would be needed and what they can expect in terms of removing occupants

Answer 8

Location of occupants

Question 9

If evacuees need to be relocated, their location must be………..

Answer 9

Tracked

Question 10

The ideal hydrant would be fed from a large main that is part of a grid that allows water to flow from………

Answer 10

Several directions

Question 11

NFPA # for recommended practice for fire flow testing and marking of hydrants

Answer 11

NFPA 291

Question 12

The total quantity of all combustible products found within a room or space

Answer 12

Fuel load

Question 13

The four phases of a developing Fire:

Answer 13

1. Incipient
2. Free burning
3. Flashover
4. Smoldering/decay

Question 14

The stage of a fire that involves only the object of origin?

Answer 14

Incipient phase

Question 15

A drawing of the interior of the structure and is similar to ArchiText blueprints. It notes stairwell locations, elevators, stand pipe connections, material storage areas, fire alarm panels, and points of entry.

Answer 15

Floor plans

Question 16

A …………… establishes legally enforceable regulations that relates specifically to fire and life safety, including related subjects such as regulation of hazardous materials and processes protection and operating features.

Answer 16

Fire code

Question 17

Who is the authority that has jurisdiction for a state fire code?

Answer 17

State fire marshal

Question 18

Who has jurisdiction for a local fire code?

Answer 18

Fire chief, fire marshal, or code enforcement official

Question 19

When a state fire code has been established, it is generally the ………..legal standard in all jurisdictions within that state

Answer 19

Minimum

Question 20

Who does the state fire marshal usually delegate enforcement authority to?

Answer 20

Local fire officials

Question 21

At the local level, fire and safety codes are enacted by adopting an …………, which is a law enacted by and authorized subdivision of the state, such as a city, county, or town.

Answer 21

Ordinance

Question 22

The local jurisdiction adopts an ……….. that establishes the fire code as a set of legal enforceable regulations and empowers the fire chief to conduct inspections and take enforcement actions

Answer 22

Ordinance

Question 23

What are the two reasons for a fire company to perform inspections?

Answer 23

1. Clarifying means of access and egress

2. The status of built-in fire protection features

Question 24

Some automatic sprinkler systems are ………. and sound a gong or a bell only at the outside of the building

Answer 24

Local alarms

Question 25

..........systems are used in locations where a wet pipe system would likely freeze, such as an unheated storage facility and parking garage.

Answer 25

Dry pipe systems

Question 26

Sprinkler system most often found in ordinance plants, aircraft hangers, and occupancy’s with flammable liquid hazards. All the sprinkler heads are open and ready to discharge as soon as the control valve opens.

Answer 26

Deluge systems

Question 27

A sprinkler system that is designed to reduce the risk of water damage due to accidental sprinkler discharge. Includes a separate detection system that triggers the dry pipe valve and fills the sprinkler pipes with water

Answer 27

Pre-action sprinkler system

Question 28

Standpipes are the subdivided into three classes based on their expected use:

Answer 28

- Class I Intended for use by fire department. 2 1/2” hose outlets - Class II designed for occupant use. 1 1/2” hose coupling with pre-connected hose and nozzle in a hose station cabinet - Class III Intended use for occupants up until fire department arrives. 1 1/2” and 2 1/2” connections. May have inch and a half pre-connected hose line

Question 29

Carbon dioxide extinguishers fire by displacing oxygen. This gas is heavier than air, so it settles in low places. Firefighters are required to use .........if a fixed system has been activated

Answer 29

SCBA

Question 30

Halon has not been allowed to be manufactured or imported into the United States since 2000, but ..........may still be recharged

Answer 30

Legacy systems

Question 31

Flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline storage tanks, use a ..............that discharge is bubbles over a liquid surface creating a smothering blanket extinguishing the fire.

Answer 31

Low expansion foam system

Question 32

NFPA # for standard on types of building construction

Answer 32

NFPA 220

Question 33

Type I Construction

Answer 33

Fire resistive The most durable and lasting structure

Question 34

Type II construction

Answer 34

Non-combustible

Question 35

Type III construction

Answer 35

Limited combustible (ordinary) Main street USA Usually no higher than 4 stories

Question 36

Type IV construction

Answer 36

Heavy timber

Question 37

Type V Construction

Answer 37

Wood frame Most common structures including single-family, multi family, Mercantile, and low rise commercial buildings

Question 38

NFPA # for identification of hazardous materials for emergency response

Answer 38

NFPA 704

Question 39

NFPA 704 what does blue quadrant represent

Answer 39

Health hazards

Question 40

NFPA 704 what does red quadrant represent?

Answer 40

Flammability hazards

Question 41

NFPA 704 What does yellow Quadrant represent?

Answer 41

Materials reactivity hazard

Question 42

NFPA 704, numbers from 0 to 4 represent the relative hazard. 0 means the material poses .......hazard where 4 indicates..........

Answer 42

No hazard Extreme danger

Question 43

NFPA 704 The white quadrant indicates?

Answer 43

Special hazards

Question 44

During inspections, less critical issues can be corrected by the occupancy manager within a reasonable time period, generally .......... Days.

Answer 44

30 to 90 days

Question 45

NFPA # for portable fire extinguishers

Answer 45

NFPA 10

Question 46

Where should Hazard identification signs meeting NFPA 704 should be placed?

Answer 46

Stationary containers Above ground tanks Entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored

Question 47

When is the best time for officers to be on the lookout for fire and life safety hazards during

Answer 47

 Pre-incident planning

Question 48

Meant to identify in advance the strategies, tactics, and actions that should be taken if a predictable situation occurs? Also to make the firefighters familiar with the building.

Answer 48

Pre-incident planning

Question 49

These provide a representation of the exterior of a structure

Answer 49

Plot plans

Question 50

These are interior views of a building

Answer 50

Floor plans

Question 51

Who has considerable experience with tracking evacuees for larger evacuations during weather related events?

Answer 51

American red cross

Question 52

Open pipe chases, elevator shafts, and balloon construction, all contribute to this?

Answer 52

Vertical fire spread

Question 53

What make and seal horizontal fire spread

Answer 53

False ceilings and cock lofts

Question 54

What are the factors that may potentially hinder the collection of data

Answer 54

Time, owner resistance, and proprietary information

Question 55

What part of the pre-incident plan should show the relationship of the building to other buildings, Street, hydrants, utility controls, and other features?

Answer 55

Plot plan

Question 56

A state fire code applies everywhere in the state, where as a local adopted fire code can be within that particular _______.

Answer 56

Jurisdiction

Question 57

In many cases, a state or provincial fire code sets up a ______ standard, and local jurisdictions have the option of adopting more stringent requirements.

Answer 57

Minimum

Question 58

The local jurisdiction may not be able to exceed the state minimum fire code. This is called

Answer 58

Min/max code

Question 59

Who is the authority having jurisdiction for a state fire code?

Answer 59

The state fire marshal

Question 60

Who would have the authority having jurisdiction in a provincial fire code?

Answer 60

Provincial fire marshal or fire commissioner

Question 61

Who has authority of jurisdiction for a local fire code?

Answer 61

The local fire chief, fire marshal, or code enforcement official

Question 62

What is a model code document that contains requirements specifically related to protecting the lives of building occupants covering detailed information on means of egress? NFPA ?

Answer 62

NFPA 101, life safety code

Question 63

What year did the national Board of fire underwriters publish the national building code?

Answer 63

1905

Question 64

Having the same regulations apply in many jurisdictions and all of the requirements are coordinated to work together without conflicts is a primary advantage of a ____ _____.

Answer 64

Model code

Question 65

What occurs when the jurisdiction passes an ordinance that adopts a specific edition of the model code?

Answer 65

Adoption by reference

Question 66

A jurisdiction’s codes often allow more flexibility in the design of a building when these are included

Answer 66

Build in fire protection systems

Question 67

Sprinklers operated in how many of all reported structure fires large enough to activate sprinklers.

Answer 67

91%

Question 68

This fire protection system requires higher maintenance because the activation of sprinkler system requires the entire sprinkler system to be drained

Answer 68

Dry pipe systems

Question 69

These are special versions of wet or dry pipe systems in which large quantities of water are needed to control a fast developing fire quickly

Answer 69

Deluge systems

Question 70

The extinguishing agent of choice for fire protection in computer rooms and electronic equipment from the 1960s to the 1990s

Answer 70

Halon 1301

Question 71

What is used in areas where the goal is to fill a large space with foam, thereby excluding air from the area and smothering the fire?

Answer 71

High expansion foam

Question 72

What are usually included in the ordinance that adopts the local fire code?

Answer 72

The fire department authority and responsibilities for conducting code compliance inspections

Question 73

NFPA standard on types of building construction

Answer 73

NFPA 220

Question 74

How are buildings themselves classified by, referring to the design and the materials used in construction?

Answer 74

Construction type

Question 75

This refers to the purpose for which a building or portion of a building is used or is intended to be used.

Answer 75

Occupancy type

Question 76

An occupancy used for the gathering of people for deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, or awaiting transportation

Answer 76

Assembly

Question 77

An occupancy used for account and recordkeeping or transaction of business other than Mercantile

Answer 77

Business

Question 78

Occupancy that is used for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Some may also cover some daycare centers for children older than 2 1/2 years.

Answer 78

Educational

Question 79

An occupancy that either products are manufactured or processing, assembling, mixing, packaging, finishing, decorating, or repair operations are conducted

Answer 79

Industrial

Question 80

Occupancy is used for purposes of medical or other treatment or for care of 4 or more persons where such arguments are more in capable of self preservation.

Answer 80

Healthcare

Question 81

An occupancy is used to house 4 or more persons under very degrees of a strain or security, where such arguments are mostly in capable of self-preservation because of security measures not under the occupants control.

Answer 81

Detention and correctional

Question 82

Occupancy used for the display and sale of merchandise

Answer 82

Mercantile

Question 83

What is the goal for a code compliance inspection in a public assembly occupancy?

Answer 83

Ensure that all of the access and egress pathways are clear and in good order

Question 84

What is a major problem noted in a mini assembly inspections?

Answer 84

Overcrowding

Question 85

In every inspection, the fire department must confirm that there is sufficient _____ ______ ______ for the occupants

Answer 85

Means of egress

Question 86

What are important considerations for assembly type occupancies?

Answer 86

Exit lighting an emergency lights

Question 87

Which occupancies are notorious for inappropriate use of electrical cords?

Answer 87

Business

Question 88

In education occupancy, what was the example of a catastrophic theory of reform, in which 95 people died, most of them children?

Answer 88

The our Lady of Angels school fire December 1, 1958

Question 89

When the fire officer is inspecting residential units, where are the areas they can inspect, unless otherwise requested by the occupant

Answer 89

Common areas

Question 90

What is essential in detention facilities because of the inability of occupants to protect themselves from fires?

Answer 90

Working sprinkler systems

Question 91

What is the NFPA for standard on disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs?

Answer 91

NFPA 1600