Instructor Chapter 1

All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement organizations to accomplish the goal of: a. protecting lives and property. b. creating a standardized fire safety program. c. finding new fire prevention methods. d. issuing citations to violators.

A

Criminal proceedings are MOST often initiated as a result of: a. serving an arrest warrant. b. an extended civil proceeding. c. failing to stop at a red light. d. missing a follow-up inspection visit.

A

The concept that the legal rights of the accused are protected is known as: a. due process. b. justice. c. innocent until proven guilty. d. fair trial.

A

Which of the following MOST accurately describes the staffing for fire prevention divisions in a fire department? a. Nonsworn or sworn personnel inspectors b. Third-party inspector c. Insurance company fire inspector d. Private inspector

A

Which of the following categories of inspection includes demolition of a structure? a. New construction b. Owner/occupant request c. Change in occupancy d. Routine

A

Which of the following creates the inspection position or designates individuals to perform fire and life safety inspections? a. Enabling legislation b. Statutes c. Regulations d. Ordinances

A

Which of the following departments is MOST likely responsible for enforcement of pyrotechnics displays? a. Code enforcement department b. Law enforcement department c. Insurance department d. Fire department

A

Which of the following is issued by most jurisdictions if the violation is not corrected within a certain time? a. Sanction b. Prosecution c. Follow-up inspection d. Notification

A

Which of the following witnesses answers questions posed by an attorney regarding what he or she saw, heard, touched, smelled, or tasted? a. Fact witness b. Specialty witness c. Expert witness d. Lay witness

A

An inspector who provides opinion testimony is which type of witness during a court trial? a. Information witness b. Expert witness c. Investigator witness d. Fact witness

B

Issuance of a sanction by most jurisdictions occurs if: a. the occupant follows an inspector's instructions. b. a violation is not corrected. c. a violation is corrected in a timely manner. d. inspectors schedule a follow-up visit.

B

The building department is generally responsible for: a. conducting inspections tests. b. conducting plans reviews. c. being the primary inspector for a fire incident. d. being a liaison for insurance companies.

B

The insurance company's policies and procedures dictate the working relationship between the: a. insurance company and the fire marshal. b. insured and the inspector. c. inspector and the police department. d. resident and the fire department.

B

The minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and certification requirements are established by the: a. governor of each state. b. authority having jurisdiction. c. chief of police. d. fire department training officer.

B

The primary goal of all fire prevention code activities is: a. sanctions. b. compliance. c. collecting fines. d. prosecuting criminals.

B

When inspectors exercise enforcement power they must ensure that the legal rights of the accused are protected, this is known as: a. indemnify. b. due process. c. statutory law. d. serve and protect.

B

Which department is MOST likely responsible for vacant structures? a. Fire prevention department b. Code enforcement department c. Building department d. Vacancy department

B

Which of the following MOST likely occurs during a routine inspection? a. Issue a permit for a special event b. Determine occupancy classification c. Issue a citation for a code violation d. Determine code compliance for new construction

B

Which of the following categories of inspection is MOST likely to be conducted because it is required by another government agency or an insurance company? a. Routine b. Owner/occupant request c. New construction d. Change in occupancy

B

Which of the following criminal violations generally results in a fine or term of less than two years? a. Citation b. Misdemeanor c. Felony d. Summary offense

B

Which of the following evaluate processes and facilities insured or underwritten by an insurance company in an attempt to identify hazards? a. Plans examiner b. Private fire safety inspector c. Level I Inspector d. Level II Inspector

B

Which of the following generally defines a person with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field to draw inferences or reach conclusions? a. Inspector witness b. Expert witness c. Specialty witness d. Fact witness

B

An inspector's duties will vary based on the: a. difficulty of the required assignments. b. time of day. c. inspection organization's type and size. d. number of assigned cases.

C

Prosecution usually occurs when the property owner/occupant has failed to: a. correct business information with the jurisdiction. b. properly line parking spaces. c. correct an outstanding fire code violation. d. update Safety Data Sheets every six months.

C

The inspector is considered to be part of the prosecution on the side of the: a. insurance company. b. police department. c. state or authority having jurisdiction. d. defense attorney.

C

Which category of fire and life safety inspections is conducted when it becomes obvious that an occupancy or process poses a hazard to life and property? a. Routine inspection b. Issuance of a permit c. Imminent hazard d. New construction

C

Which of the following categories of inspection MOST likely involves responding to blocked exits? a. Owner/occupant request b. Response to a complaint c. Imminent hazard d. Routine

C

Which of the following is recommended if there is a question of authority or meaning of the code before taking action during prosecution? a. It is usually best to follow your gut b. It is usually best to continue with the prosecution c. It is usually best to seek advice from legal counsel d. It is usually best to side in favor of the occupant

C

Which of the following is the lowest form of offense in most legal systems? a. Misdemeanor b. Prosecution c. Summary offense d. Felony

C

Which of the following is the responsibility of the prosecutor during a preliminary hearing? a. Render the decision of guilt or innocence b. Present sufficient evidence to convince the jury that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt c. Establish that a crime was committed by the arrestee d. Arrest and book the defendant

C

Which of the following must inspectors understand to perform their jobs properly? a. Neighboring jurisdictions' policies b. Laws for insurance companies c. Assigned duties d. Fire fighter I & II training

C

During which phase of court proceedings does the prosecutor attempt to establish that a crime was committed by the defendant? a. During the time of the arrest b. During the felony trial c. During the interrogation d. During the preliminary hearing

D

Which of the following categories of inspection occurs when an existing structure is altered in such a way that code compliance must be determined? a. Imminent hazard b. Routine c. Owner/occupant request d. New construction

D

Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and defines the certification requirement? a. Non-governmental organization b. Local utility agency c. Insurance company d. Authority having jurisdiction

D

Which of the following inspectors function as risk assessors? a. Third-party inspectors b. Fire department inspectors c. Building inspectors d. Private fire safety inspectors

D

Which of the following is MOST appropriate regarding NFPA® 1031 and training? a. Inspectors are not required to have any type of training or certification. b. Inspectors are required to have Fire Fighter I & II certification. c. Inspectors are required to have at least Fire Fighter I certification. d. Inspectors are not required to meet Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, or Fire Officer certification.

D

Which of the following is a written inspection form provided to the responsible party after an initial inspection describing the fire code infraction(s)? a. Civil ticket b. Sanction c. Summons d. Notification

D

Which of the following would MOST likely result in a civil proceeding? a. Good Samaritan act b. Intentionally setting a fire c. Criminal violation d. Noncriminal violation

D