Fire Inspector Knowledge Objectives

Routine inspections, special inspections, and follow-up inspections

Only routine inspections

Only special inspections

Only follow-up inspections

Before construction begins

During construction

After construction is completed

During regular maintenance checks

Checking fire alarms and extinguishers

Reviewing emergency exit plans

Verifying egress paths and functional exits

All of the above

By mandating inspections and maintenance by licensed personnel

By ignoring manufacturer guidelines and conducting random checks.

By only checking the systems once a year.

By relying solely on user complaints.

When identifying an issue in need of correction

There is no difference between a code or standard reference

A code is a law and a standard becomes a recommendation

A code is enforced and a standard is best practice

Ignore the violations and continue working.

Document the violations and report them and assign a date for correction

Wait for someone else to notice and correct them.

Deny the existence of any violations.

Conducting a thorough inspection of the occupancy

Ignoring the complaint

Immediately evicting the occupants

Filing a lawsuit without investigation

Cite the hazard identified

Document only major violations

Cite the hazard, code reference and corrective action

Just ask the business owner to fix the issue

Send the owner a monetary fine

Following appropriate record department record keeping procedures

As long as a thorough inspection was done nothing else is required

Rehearse the fire codes so you can quote verbatim each applicable code

Ensure fire safety compliance

Investigate fire incidents

Observe fire drills

Provide fire safety education