FIRE INSPECTOR I

CONTENT OUTLINE

EXAM ID: 66

•60 multiple-choice questions

•2-hour time limit

•Open book

01. GENERAL INSPECTION ADMINISTRATION (8 items)

13%

0101. Communicate fire protection and prevention practices.

0102. Respond to inquiries regarding fire and life safety practices.

0103. Prepare inspection reports based on observations conducted in the field.

0104. Conduct research to identify applicable codes or standards given a fire

and/or life safety issue.

0105. Identify instances where permits are required; issue permits.

0106. Enforce regulations and issue permits.

0107. Identify when plan-reviews are required.

0108. Maintain records concerning inspections, complaints, and investigative

information.

0109. Conduct inspections related to the investigation of complaints.

0110. Generate written correspondence related to the appeals process.

0111. Provide testimony at legal proceedings.

02. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY (30 items)

50%

0201. Evaluate means of egress elements of a structure.

0202. Identify types of construction.

0203. Determine operational readiness of existing fire protection equipment & fire

alarm systems.

0204. Verify adequate emergency access for a site.

0205. Evaluate fire flow test and data.

0206. Determine the applicability of the emergency planning and preparedness

measures.

0207. Evaluate emergency planning and preparedness procedures.

0208. Verify an approved plan to an installed fire protection system.

0209. Perform fire safety inspections for various construction types.

0210. Identify, document, report hazardous conditions involving equipment,

processes and operations.

03. OCCUPANCIES (12 items)

20%

0301. Identify occupancy classification based on description and use of building.

0302. Calculate the allowable number of occupants in a building or area.

0303. Perform fire safety inspections for various occupancy groups.

04. REGULATED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES (10 items) 17%

0401. Verify code compliance of industrial/commercial processes and operations.

0402. Verify code compliance for storage, handling, and use of regulated

materials.

0403. Evaluate the interior finish, furnishing, and decorative materials for code

compliance.

0404. Perform fire safety inspections with regards to fire growth potential.