Fire Inspector

1. When inspecting or designating dead-end turnarounds or access roads, what factors into the road dimensions?

Drainage ditches

Markings and signs

Location of fire hydrants

Size and turning radius of fire apparatus

2. Fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads should be designed to:

accommodate public and emergency access.

prevent public access to potentially dangerous areas.

serve as storage areas when not in use for emergencies.

bear the weight of the jurisdiction's heaviest fire apparatus.

3. When topographical conditions impede access to a building, what can be done?

Modify local codes and standards

Establish alternative access points

Remove the items that block access

Work with outside agencies to find a solution

4. Which of the following barriers could pose access problems for aerial apparatus?

Climate

Sunscreens

Ornamental walls

Building canopies

5. Which description below is the generally accepted color design for information signs?

Reflective white background with red lettering

Reflective yellow background with red lettering

Reflective white background with blue lettering

Reflective yellow background with blue lettering

6. Why is it important for fire inspectors to maintain access and inspections of construction and demolition sites?

The conditions at these sites change frequently.

The permitting process requires constant access and inspections.

Building contractors cannot maintain business licenses without constant inspections.

Inspectors are not expected to maintain access and inspections at construction and demolition sites.

7. Which of the following is an example of an external access barrier?

Shutters

Sunscreen

Security barriers

Ornamental wall

8. Which of the following is an example of an internal access barrier?

Flagpoles

False fronts

Satellite dishes

Building canopies

9. What should an inspector do when encountering an external barrier during an inspection?

Remove it

Issue a citation

Document the existence and condition

Propose an exception for the barrier in local codes

10. How do responding firefighters know where fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads are located?

Maps

Word-of-mouth

Internet searches

Painted curbs and posted signs

11. Which of the following statements about access for construction and demolition sites is MOST accurate?

Fire lane and fire apparatus access road requirements apply.

Emergency vehicle access is determined by the property owner.

Site access for emergency vehicles is determined by private companies.

Fire lane and fire apparatus access road requirements are not applicable.

12. Utilizing fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads facilitates the approach to structures that are located away from:

schools.

media access.

public roadways.

business parking.

13. Who generally establishes requirements for marking fire lanes and access roads?

Fire chief

Community committee

Model codes and standards

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

14. What is an inspector responsible for monitoring at a construction or demolition site?

Occupancy type for the structure

Location of fire lane and emergency access signs and notices

All fire protection systems and hydrants are accessible and operational

Whether or not construction workers are wearing appropriate safety clothing and equipment

15. What type of dead-end turnaround allows a vehicle to back into a space and turn around?

"T"

Cul-de-sac

Alley dock

Hammerhead

16. Who is responsible for verifying that buildings are accessible and that entry is not impeded?

Owners

Landlords

Inspectors

Occupants

17. Whenever possible, fire lanes or fire apparatus access roads should a structure.

encircle

be adjacent to

be in the parking lot of

be across the street from

18. Who does an inspector contact about compliance issues on a construction or demolition site?

Legal counsel

Site manager

Property owner

General contractor

19. Which of the following is a common access problem for construction and demolition sites?

Bridges that will not sustain vehicle weight

Ditches dug alongside temporary roadways

Workers using parking lots for personal vehicles

Roadway not maintained in serviceable condition

20. When inspecting or designating a fire lane or fire apparatus access road, inspectors must be familiar with:

what businesses are in the area.

turning radius requirements for apparatus.

the occupancy of the structures in the area.

whether or not there is adequate access to water sources.

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