2.
Do the provisions in the appendices apply automatically?
A
Yes, they are automatically enforceable
B
Only certain appendices apply
C
No, they must be specifically adopted
3.
What is the purpose of the Fire Code?
A
To eliminate all fire hazards
B
To set minimum requirements for life safety and property protection, and safety of firefighters
C
To ensure maximum fire protection
4.
Does the Fire Code apply to noncommercial structures?
A
Yes, unless specifically excluded
B
Only certain sections of the code apply to noncommercial structures
C
No, it only applies to commercial structures
5.
What does the Fire Code regulate in addition to maintenance of buildings?
A
Construction regulations, special occupancies, processes, and equipment
B
Fire prevention education and training
C
Building permits, inspections, and certifications
6.
What is the intent of the Fire Code?
A
To generate revenue for the jurisdiction
B
To enforce strict building standards
C
To regulate conditions that could cause fires or endanger life and property
7.
What is the purpose of the code development process?
A
To ensure compliance with federal regulations
B
To give everyone an equal opportunity to present concerns and establish minimum requirements
C
To create a perfect code with every possible safeguard
8.
What is the scope of the Fire Code?
A
Regulations for building design and construction
B
Regulations for electrical and mechanical systems
C
Regulations affecting structures, processes, premises, and safeguards related to fire & life safety
9.
What does the concept of severability in legal codes mean?
A
All sections of the code are considered invalid if one section is ruled unconstitutional.
B
Invalid sections can be set aside, but it affects the validity of the remaining portions.
C
Invalid sections can be set aside without affecting the validity of the remaining portions.
10.
What does it mean for a code provision to be construed as severable?
A
If one part of the code is ruled invalid, the remaining sections are still valid.
B
If one part of the code is ruled invalid, the entire code is ruled invalid.
C
All parts of the code are ruled invalid if one part is ruled invalid.
11.
What should fire code officials and adopting bodies do if a section of the code is ruled invalid?
A
Evaluate the impact and make necessary changes through the legislative process.
B
Immediately remove the entire code from enforcement.
C
Ignore the ruling and continue enforcing the code as is.
12.
What should local officials do in response to court actions invalidating code provisions?
A
Evaluate the effects on the remainder of the code for impact.
B
Ignore the court actions and continue enforcing the code as is.
C
Immediately remove the entire code from enforcement.
13.
What is the purpose of the severability concept in legal codes?
A
To give courts the power to invalidate the entire code.
B
To preserve the legislative action and enforce the remaining valid provisions.
C
To make all sections of the code immune to legal challenges.
14.
What happens if a part or provision of the code is held to be illegal or void?
A
All other parts or provisions are also considered illegal or void.
B
It does not make the other parts or provisions illegal or void.
C
The entire code is considered illegal or void.
15.
What should be done if changes are necessary to preserve and protect the enforcement authority of the jurisdiction and the public?
A
Ignore the changes and continue enforcing the code as is.
B
Remove the enforcement authority of the jurisdiction and the public.
C
Institute the changes through legislative action as soon as practical.
16.
What should the International Code Council (ICC) be advised of?
A
Court actions invalidating any code provisions.
B
Changes made to the code through legislative action.
C
Court actions upholding the validity of code provisions.
17.
Who should evaluate the effects of court decisions on the remainder of the code?
A
Local officials.
B
Adopting bodies.
C
Fire code officials.
18.
What must local officials evaluate in response to court decisions?
A
The effects on the remainder of the code for local impact.
B
The effects on the remainder of the code for national impact.
C
The effects on the remainder of the code for international impact.
19.
What does the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) apply to?
A
New construction
B
Existing buildings
C
Change of occupancy
20.
What is the purpose of Chapter 11 in the code?
A
To establish the scope of application of the code provisions
B
To assemble construction and design requirements for existing buildings
C
To determine when a change of occupancy is allowed
21.
What should the fire code official be prepared to demonstrate when enforcing a construction and design code provision retroactively?
A
That the building is in compliance with the most recent edition of the code
B
That a distinct hazard exists based on evidence or case histories
C
That the property owner is willing to make necessary changes
22.
What are the two most common legal actions pursued against fire code officials?
A
Breach of contract lawsuits and tort claims
B
Personal injury lawsuits and property damage claims
C
Criminal charges and defamation lawsuits
23.
What are the two broad categories of damages arising from the acts of fire code officials?
A
Property and personal
B
Physical and psychological
C
Financial and emotional
24.
What are the two types of improper acts that dominate lawsuits filed against fire code officials?
A
Acts of trespassing and acts of defamation
B
Acts of commission and acts of omission
C
Acts of negligence and acts of malfeasance
25.
What is the condition of negligence that must be proven in a tort claim action?
A
Failure to perform required assigned duties
B
Failure to recognize hazards and correct them
C
Failure to exercise reasonable or adequate care when performing assigned duties
26.
What duties are owed to the public by fire code officials?
A
Approvals, enforcement, personnel, inspections, investigations, reports, and record keeping
B
Emergency response, fire prevention, and building design
C
Property maintenance, code compliance, and public education
27.
What is the standard of care that fire code officials must exercise?
A
Gross negligence
B
Strict liability
C
Reasonable or adequate care
28.
What is the basis for lawsuits against fire code officials involving public assembly occupancies?
A
Second Amendment's right to bear arms
B
Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
C
First Amendment's freedom of association protections
29.
What is the potential liability for fire code officials who fail to perform timely reinspections or exhaust legal remedies against violators in fire code cases?
A
Criminal liability for dereliction of duty
B
Civil liability for negligence
C
Special relationship liability with occupants of properties in violation of the code
