Inspector Chapter 2

Question 1

Occasionally, a Board of Appeals uses a one-time modification, which may be referred to as a ________

Answer 1

Variance

Question 2

_______ ________ may be called variances, appeals, or modifications depending on the AHJ.

Answer 2

Code Modifications

Question 3

Formal, open meeting by a legislative body to study the merits of the proposed legislation and ask questions of the fire and life safety code official and the public regarding the provisions of the proposed code.

Answer 3

Work Session

Question 4

Clause in a law of ordinance that stipulates the period review of government agencies and programs in order to continue their estistance

Answer 4

Sunset Provision

Question 5

A _____ _____ may be formed to evaluate or develop a new code or amendment.

Answer 5

Task Force

Question 6

The Local municipal authority, usually the _____ _____, should coordinate these efforts with the fire codes officials assistance. (Meetings about changing codes)

Answer 6

Municipal clerk

Question 7

The first step in developing or amending local codes is:

Answer 7

Identifying the Problem

Question 8

A ______ permit is issued for the installation or alteration of a system or equipment.

Answer 8

Construction

Question 9

_____ permits allow a person or group to conduct an operation or business for a specified time or until their permit is renewed or revoked.

Answer 9

Operational; Keyword in definition is OPERATION

Question 10

Each _____ _____ defines the types of situations that require a permit or license.

Answer 10

Model Code

Question 11

A _____ is an official document that grants a property owner or other party permission to perform a specific activity.

Answer 11

Permit

Question 12

Process of making or creating things that meet an established criteria:

Answer 12

Standardization

Question 13

The Term _____ _____ refers to a document that a committee of experts have developed and agreed upon before publication

Answer 13

Consensus Standard

Question 14

Rules, principles, or measures that are established through agreement of the members of the standards-setting organization

Answer 14

Consensus Standard

Question 15

Set of published procedures and criteria that peer, professional, or accrediting organizations recognize as acceptable practice.

Answer 15

Industry Standard

Question 16

_____ are an attempt to obtain consistency in design, practice, and materials.

Answer 16

Standards

Question 17

A _____ _____ is destructive to the code enforcement process as well as to the professional image of all involved departments.

Answer 17

Code War

Question 18

A revised edition of the model code does not take effect unless:

Answer 18

The AHJ legally adopts the new edition.

Question 19

Most model codes are revised on a regular basis, typically every _ to _ years

Answer 19

3 to 5

Question 20

Fire and life safety inspectors must know the adopted editions of codes and standards in their

Answer 20

Jurisdiction

Question 21

Although some jurisdictions use a local developed codes, most jurisdictions adopt

Answer 21

Model Codes

Question 22

One benefit of _____-_____ _____ is that the fire protection solution can be achieved in a more flexible manner than with prescriptive-based design.

Answer 22

Performance-Based Design (PBD)

Question 23

_____-_____ _____ are employed to address unique buildings or processes when prescriptive requirements do not adequately address their design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Answer 23

Performance-Based Design

Question 24

_____ _____ describes a set of requirements that are similar to a standard, and these requirements are generally called prescriptive codes

Answer 24

Model Code

Question 25

A _____-_____ code/standard described an acceptable level of performance that an assembly, material, or system must meet without stating how the item is assembled.

Answer 25

Performance-Based

Question 26

_____-_____ code/standard describes in detail the type of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled.

Answer 26

Prescriptive-based

Question 27

_____ are legal documents that govern activities at various levels of government.

Answer 27

Codes

Question 28

A set of principles, protocols, or procedures that explain how to do something or provide a set minimum _____ to be followed.

Answer 28

Standard

Question 29

A collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.

Answer 29

Code

Question 30

______ _____ _____ _____ _____ establish the minimum level of safety that should be present in a structure.

Answer 30

Fire and Life Safety Codes

Question 31

_____ _____ _____ are developed to establish minimum requirements for building design, construction, and use as well as equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.

Answer 31

Codes and Standards