Fire is one of the things that can reduce a whole structure to a pile of dirt. This is therefore the reason as to why buildings need to follow a specific code on fire safety and get fire inspections on a regular. After finishing chapter 13, on fire inspection and code enforcement, the quiz below will help you review it all. Try it!
Narrow widths
Trees obstructing access
Proximity to fences or gates
Fire lane
Fire pathway
Fire apparatus access road
Fire pathway
Fire turnaround
Fire apparatus access road
100
125
150
10.5
13.5
18.5
Tallest
Lightest
Heaviest
4
6
8
100
125
150
T or Y
Alley dock
Hammerhead
T or Y
Cul de sac
Hammerhead
T or Y
Alley dock
Cul de sac
Fire department
Street department
Property owner/occupant
Local jurisdiction
State government
Property owner/occupant
Red
Blue
Yellow
Permits are not required for smaller construction projects
Inspectors must monitor work sites & ensure that emergency apparatus access is maintained at buildings under construction
Fire protection systems are often turned off or removed at buildings under construction
Lock boxes
Foam fire fighting systems
Portable fire extinguishing equipment
No flammable liquids stored on site
Trash and debris picked up on a weekly basis
All fire-protection systems operational and accessible
Lock boxes
Security bars on doors
Overhead obstructions
Local government
Property owner/occupant
Authority having jurisdiction
Owner/occupant
Law enforcement
Street department
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