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WorksheetsCh. 1 & 2
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Determining occupancy classification occurs during which type of inspections?
Imminent Hazard
Owner/Occupant
New Construction
Routine
Failure to inspect a property does not impose a duty on the inspector unless laws or statutes impose such a duty or:
there is a known code violation present.
the inspector has missed two consecutive inspections.
the jurisdiction hired a new inspector.
there is greater than normal activity occurring within the building.
The inspector is considered to be part of the prosecution on the side of the:
defense attorney
state or authority having jurisdiction
insurance company
Police Department
When on the witness stand, how should you answer the question, "Do you know what day it is?"
It's Monday, July 9
It's Monday
No
Yes
An inspection refusal form:
provides detailed violation information
provides the next date for inspection
provides recommendations for owner/occupant to change
provides information for obtaining a warrant
_____________ gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce law.
Enabling legislation
Statutes
Regulations
Ordinances
Which of the following is recommended if there is a question of authority or meaning of the code before taking action during prosecution?
It is usually best to side in favor of the occupant
It is usually best to seek advice from legal counsel
It is usually best to continue with the prosecution
It is usually best to follow your gut
When a conflict arises between insurance requirements and adopted codes, what occurs?
Requirements of the adopted code take precedence
Mediator decides which take precedence
Insurance requirements take precedence
Owner/occupant decides which to follow
Policies and procedures MUST contain information:
that is current and appropriate.
for obtaining warrants.
that details cleaning the fire station.
regarding citations issued in the past year.
A ________ ________ initiates a probable cause arrest.
Criminal proceeding
Summary offense
Felony offense
Guilty please
A department or an individual may be subject to liability if:
inspectors are conducting frequent, but less thorough inspections.
inspectors are scheduling appointments every month.
inspectors only conduct inspections when they receive complaints.
inspectors are conducting fewer, but more thorough inspections.
Some jurisdictions grant designated inspectors different levels of authority based on:
the codes the inspectors enforce in the jurisdiction.
number of businesses in the jurisdiction.
crime rate in the jurisdiction
number of law enforcement officers in the jurisdiction.
An inspector's duties will vary based on the:
number of assigned cases.
statutes, regulations and ordinances.
difficulty of the required assignments.
inspection organization's type and size.
Expert testimony must be ________ & ________ to be admissible.
technical, admissable
reasonable, competent
relevant, reliable
true, credible
Which of the following is a written inspection form provided to the responsible party after an initial inspection describing the fire code infraction(s)?
Civil ticket
Notification
Sanction
Summons
Which is suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
Be argumentative while on the witness stand.
Always give your opinion as you are in court as an expert witness.
Attempt to answer every question, even when you do not know the answer.
Make sure that all physical evidence and reference materials are brought to court.
Suggestions regarding courtroom procedures & behavior include:
giving detailed information regarding inspections.
requesting court's permission to explain an answer.
reviewing all files & notes once you have entered the courtroom
giving personal opinion as an expert witness.
The code enforcement departments has several responsibilities including:
permits
complaints
determining occupant load
pyrotechnic displays.
Which category of laws is more specific and tailored toward the needs of a particular jurisdiction?
State law
Local law
Federal law
Insurance law
When developing policies and procedures, the following should be included:
Detailed information about when the policy will expire
A vague description at the top of the document
A description of what led to the policy/procedure creation
Basic information at the top that assists the reader in navigating the document
Issuance of a sanction by most jurisdictions occurs if:
inspectors schedule a follow-up visit.
the occupant follows an inspector's instructions.
a violation is corrected in an untimely manner.
a violation is not corrected.
Inspectors are/are not required to:
have at least Fire Fighter I certification.
meet Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, or Fire Officer certification
have Fire Fighter I & II certification
have any type of training or certification
Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court?
The property owner did not immediately correct the violations.
The owner disagreed with the inspector's findings.
The business owner felt they were treated unfairly.
The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal.
When inspectors exercise enforcement power they must ensure that the legal rights of the accused are protected, this is known as:
Indemnify
Due Process
Serve and Protect
Statutory Law
Inspectors must obtain _____ if there is no emergency or visible hazard at a residential occupancy.
Special Duty Access
Consent
Right of Entry Permission
A Warrant
Who is generally responsible for conducting plan reviews?
Fire Department
Building Inspections
Insurance Companies
Code Enforcement
Which of the following must inspectors understand to perform their jobs properly?
Assigned duties
Neighboring jurisdictions' policies
Laws for insurance companies
Fire fighter I & II training
Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and defines the certification requirement?
Insurance company
Authority having jurisdiction
NFPA
Non-governmental organization
An arrestee is given an initial appearance & allowed to plead guilty or not guilty if charged with a(n):
misdemeanor
citation
felony
felony and misdemeanor
A(n) ________ inspection may be a requirement of another government agency.
Routine
Response to a complaint
Owner/occupant request
Change in occupancy
Which of the following occurs if an inspector singled out a certain group of people or a business without justification?
Civil rights violation
Criminal liability
Indemnification
Malfeasance
A person that answers questions posed by an attorney regarding what he or she saw, heard, touched, smelled, or tasted is a(n):
lay witness
fact witness
specialty witness
expert witness
Right of entry:
Grants the inspector the authority to enter any premises or building to perform an inspection or any duties authorized by the fire code
Grants the inspector the authority to obtain any evidence without a warrant or probable cause
Grants authority for emergency medical service to force entry if a patient is unresponsive
Grants authority for insurance companies to enter and assess hazards and issue citations
An inspector is given the authority to perform his or her duties based on the laws:
created and adopted by federal agencies
created and adopted by third-party associations working parallel to a fire department
adopted by the AHJ or regulations established by the private sector organization
adopted by the insurance industry or regulations established by the private sector utilities
Unlimited power, codes established by another entity, and no power to modify the fire code are:
determined by the number of fire personnel in a jurisdiction
based on all third-party organizations
the scope of powers
consistent in all organizations within the United States
A department's size can determine staffing of:
third-party inspectors
code enforcement officers
private fire safety inspectors
Nonsworn or sworn personnel inspectors
A(n) ________ helpful for an inspector to create consistency and uniformity when preforming inspections?
inspection form
secondary inspector
set working schedule
standard toolkit
Failure to correct outstanding code violations results in:
indictment
a stop work order
civil proceedings
prosecution of owner/occupant
When acting as an advisor during a court case, which would be an inspector's area of responsibility?
Facts pertaining to the case
legal terms
Criminal law
Design recommendations
Which of the following is the foundation upon which the department and local fire and life safety codes are built?
Enabling legislation
Authority
Civil rights
Liability
Local inspectors:
are not responsible for enforcing federal regulations nor do they need to report violations
are responsible for enforcing federal regulations if violations occur within federal property
are not responsible for enforcing federal regulations
are responsible for enforcing federal regulations
The commission of an unlawful act that is knowingly committed by a public official is:
Nonfeasance
Malfeasance
Misfeasance
Negligence
Which category of laws involves labor laws, insurance laws, and health laws?
Federal law
State law
Insurance law
Local law
All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement organizations to accomplish the goal of:
creating a standardized fire safety program
finding new fire prevention methods
protecting lives and property
issuing citations to violators
The adopted fire and life safety codes of the jurisdiction should contain language that explains the relationship between the:
police department and inspector with police powers
fire department and inspector
fire department and insurance company
police department and insurance company
Which of the following refers to the unintentional commission of an unlawful act?
Negligence
Malfeasance
Misfeasance
Nonfeasance
Which of the following generally defines a person with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field to draw inferences or reach conclusions?
Fact witness
Inspector witness
Expert witness
Specialty witness
Which of the following requires inspectors to establish probable cause?
Duty to inspect
Consent-to-enter
Search warrant
Administrative warrant
