Fire Inspector flashcards
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- Occupant load
- The total number of persons that may occupy a space, calculated by dividing floor area by the code load factor for that use or by counting fixed seats.
- Means of egress
- A continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to a public way, consisting of exit access, exit, and exit discharge.
- Exit access travel distance
- The distance measured along the natural path of travel from the most remote point in a space to the nearest exit, limited by occupancy and sprinkler protection.
- Common path of egress travel
- The portion of exit access that occupants must traverse before two separate routes to exits become available, limited by occupancy and sprinkler status.
- Fire-resistance rating
- The period, in hours, that a building element withstands a standard fire test while containing fire and maintaining structural integrity, expressed in whole or half hours.
- Opening protective
- A labeled fire door, fire shutter, fire window, or fire damper installed in a rated assembly to preserve the assembly's fire-resistance rating.
- Occupancy classification
- The code category assigned to a building or space based on its use and occupant characteristics, which determines egress, fire protection, and construction requirements.
- Assembly occupancy
- An occupancy used for gatherings of 50 or more persons, such as theaters, restaurants, churches, and arenas, subject to strict egress and crowd-safety rules.
- High-hazard occupancy
- An occupancy involving quantities of hazardous materials or processes that constitute a significant fire or explosion risk, requiring specialized construction and protection.
- Notice of violation
- A written enforcement document citing the code section, describing the observed condition, and specifying the correction required and the deadline.
- Permit inspection
- A verification visit confirming that work authorized by a construction or operational permit complies with approved plans and adopted code before occupancy or use.
- Egress illumination
- Artificial lighting provided along the means of egress so that the path remains visible during occupancy, with minimum levels and emergency backup power.
- Exit sign
- An illuminated or approved sign marking an exit or the path to an exit, required to be visible, unobstructed, and powered by a reliable source.
- Panic hardware
- A door-latching assembly that releases with a single pushing motion, required on egress doors serving certain assembly and educational occupancies with high occupant loads.
- Fire separation distance
- The distance measured from the building exterior wall to the lot line, used to determine allowable exterior wall construction and opening protection.
- Occupant load factor
- The tabulated floor area per occupant assigned to a specific use, used with floor area to compute the design occupant load for egress sizing.
- Sprinkler density
- The design discharge rate in gallons per minute per square foot applied over the remote area, selected according to the occupancy hazard classification.
- Remote area
- The hydraulically most demanding area of a sprinkler system used for design calculations, sized by hazard class and construction type.
- Hazard classification sprinkler
- The grouping of occupancies as light, ordinary group 1 or 2, or extra hazard based on fuel load and expected heat release, setting density and remote area.
- Control valve supervision
- A requirement that sprinkler control valves be electronically supervised or locked open so unauthorized closure is detected and annunciated.
- Main drain test
- A flow test at the system riser that compares static and residual pressure to detect supply degradation or partially closed valves.
- Spare sprinkler cabinet
- A required cabinet stocked with spare sprinkler heads matching those installed and the correct wrench, with quantity based on the number of heads in service.
- Deflector clearance
- The minimum distance between a sprinkler deflector and the ceiling or storage below, which affects spray pattern and coverage effectiveness.
- Standpipe class
- A classification of standpipe systems by intended user and hose valve size, ranging from Class I for fire department use to Class III for both.
- Fire alarm initiating device
- A device such as a smoke detector, heat detector, or manual pull station that signals the alarm control unit when it detects a fire condition.
- Notification appliance circuit
- The wiring path and devices, such as horns and strobes, that produce audible and visible alarm signals throughout the protected area.
- Fire extinguisher class
- The letter designation A, B, C, D, or K indicating the type of fire an extinguisher is designed to suppress, matched to the hazard present.
- Maximum allowable quantity
- The quantity of a hazardous material permitted in a control area before stricter construction, protection, and storage requirements are triggered.
- Control area
- A building area used to limit hazardous material quantities by aggregating them across a space, with allowances for separation and protection.
- NFPA 704 diamond
- A hazard identification marking using four quadrants for health, flammability, instability, and special hazards, rated from zero to four.
- Hot work permit
- A written authorization for welding, cutting, or other spark-producing operations, specifying precautions, fire watch, and a post-work monitoring period.
- Fire watch
- A person assigned to monitor an area for fire during and after hazardous operations or impaired protection, with authority to sound an alarm and evacuate.
- Impairment procedure
- The documented process for taking fire protection systems out of service, including notification, interim measures, and restoration verification.