ICC 67 flashcards

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Notice of violation elements

A valid notice identifies the code section violated, the corrective action required, the compliance deadline, and the appeal procedure and deadline. Missing any element can weaken enforcement if the notice is contested.

Inspection frequency by risk

High-hazard occupancies such as assembly and hazardous materials are commonly inspected annually; moderate-risk uses every one to two years; low-risk uses every two to three years, as set by local ordinance.

Certificate of occupancy withholding

A certificate of occupancy may be withheld or revoked when required life-safety systems, egress components, or fire-resistive construction are not installed and verified against the approved plans.

Abatement escalation sequence

Enforcement typically escalates from notice of violation to administrative citation or fine, then reinspection fee, then legal referral such as civil injunction, criminal complaint, or permit suspension, with each step documented.

Inspection file retention

Retention periods are set by state statute and local policy, commonly three to seven years after case closure, and longer when files are tied to injury, litigation holds, or pending appeals.

Operational permit examples

Operational permits commonly cover flammable liquids, hazardous materials, open burning, tents and canopies, fireworks, and other activities that create a fire hazard requiring periodic inspection.

Reinspection deadline conventions

Routine violations are commonly given 30 days to correct, while imminent hazards may require correction within 24 to 72 hours; the original date, compliance date, and result are documented.

Inspection report as legal record

The report records date, time, inspector identity, conditions, occupants present, and photograph references. It may be subpoenaed, so observation must be separated from opinion.

Means of egress inspection points

Inspectors verify exit capacity, number of exits, travel distance, common path of travel, door swing, panic hardware, and clear width, confirming egress remains unobstructed at all times.

Emergency lighting test intervals

Exit signs and emergency lighting require a 30-second functional test monthly and a 90-minute battery test annually, with date and duration recorded for each test.

Sprinkler deflector clearance

Sprinkler deflectors require at least 18 inches of clearance below them, and valves and risers need unobstructed access of about 36 inches for inspection and operation.

Alarm audibility criteria

Notification appliances are typically required to sound at 15 dBA above ambient or reach 75 dBA at the pillow in sleeping areas, verified during acceptance testing.

Hood suppression inspection

Commercial cooking hood systems are checked for fusible link rating and location, manual pull station, fuel shutoff, cylinder pressure, and servicing at semi-annual or manufacturer-specified intervals.

Extinguisher maintenance intervals

Stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers receive monthly visual checks, annual maintenance, a six-year internal examination, and a 12-year hydrostatic test.

Hazardous materials control area limits

Storage inspection verifies maximum allowable quantities per control area, separation distances, ventilation, secondary containment, NFPA 704 signage, and chemical compatibility.

Standpipe inspection items

Standpipe inspection checks valve operability, hose thread compatibility, caps in place, and pressure-regulating device condition, along with hydrostatic test records required by NFPA 25.

Fire alarm acceptance verification

Acceptance testing confirms initiating devices function, notification appliances operate, and the system communicates with the supervising station, with results documented and signed.

Sprinkler control valve status

Control valves must be open and supervised, gauges read normal static pressure, spare head cabinets are stocked, and access to valves and risers remains unobstructed.

Administrative search authority

Entry authority derives from statute, warrant, consent, or exigent circumstances; when consent is refused, an administrative warrant is generally required for a non-emergency inspection.

Chain of custody requirements

Each evidence item records collector, date and time, location, description, and every transfer. Unrecorded gaps can render evidence inadmissible or undermine its weight.

Fire cause classifications

Cause is classified as accidental, natural, incendiary, or undetermined. The classification is distinct from the cause determination and must be supported by physical evidence.

Spoliation avoidance

The scene is secured and documented through photographs, sketches, and notes before overhaul, because removal or alteration of debris can destroy evidence and trigger sanctions.

Witness interview practice

Witnesses are interviewed separately, with date, time, and interviewer identity recorded. Questions avoid leading phrasing, and statements are documented as close to verbatim as possible.

Origin determination indicators

Origin analysis uses V-patterns, char depth, alligatoring, and lowest-point-of-burning indicators, corroborated by witness statements and physical evidence before a conclusion is drawn.

Search warrant particularity

A fire scene warrant must describe the area to be searched and items sought with particularity. Consent searches must be voluntary and documented in writing.

Observation versus inference

Reports distinguish directly observed facts from inferences, attribute statements to their source, and label opinions as such to preserve credibility in court proceedings.

Plans review scope

Review verifies occupancy classification, construction type, allowable area and height, fire-resistive separations, and egress capacity before construction or alteration begins.

Occupant load calculation

Occupant load equals floor area divided by the occupant load factor for the use. The result governs egress width, exit count, and related requirements.

Mixed occupancy options

Mixed occupancies use either separated occupancies with fire-resistive assemblies between uses, or non-separated occupancies applying the most restrictive requirements, documented on the plans.

Firestop system verification

Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are shown on plans with their hourly rating, and penetrations must be protected by listed firestop systems matching the tested assembly.

Shop drawing review

Sprinkler and alarm shop drawings are compared with approved architectural plans for device spacing, coverage, and hydraulic design; discrepancies require a revised submittal.

Site plan fire flow review

Site plans must show hydrant locations, fire department connections, and access roads, with fire flow and hydrant spacing verified against the adopted code and water supply analysis.