Questions and Answers
Which statement correctly describes the inspection responsibilities for Group A occupancies?
What is a characteristic of Group B occupancies that affects inspection responsibilities?
Which Group H Division occupancy category is specifically mentioned in the inspection responsibilities?
In the context of Group R occupancies, which statement is TRUE?
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What is required for outpatient medical clinics to obtain a permit to operate?
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What defines a reasonable exception to inspection responsibility policies?
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For multi-story buildings, who is responsible for inspecting all occupancies if the Fire Prevention Bureau has inspection authority?
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What condition eliminates the inspection responsibility for individual occupancies in multi-occupancy buildings?
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Which classification is assigned to occupancies with a high explosion hazard based on material quantities?
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What is the classification for repair garages not falling under Group S, Division 3?
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Which occupancy group includes health-care centers for ambulatory patients?
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In which occupancy classification would you find semiconductor fabrication facilities?
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Which classification applies to residences for nonambulatory patients, such as nursing homes?
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What is the hazard classification for occupancies presenting a moderate explosion hazard?
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Which occupancy type includes nurseries caring for more than five children under six years of age?
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Which classification is given to facilities with quantities of material posing health hazards?
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What is the purpose of the Fire Prevention Bureau inspections for occupancies?
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How often are brush and grass fire prevention inspections conducted?
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What is required for requests to deviate from the outlined inspection responsibilities?
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What distinguishes an A-1 occupancy from other classifications?
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Which occupancy type primarily focuses on educational purposes?
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Which of the following best defines Factory and Industrial Occupancy?
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How frequently are quarterly drive-through inspections conducted?
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What is a key characteristic of Health Care Occupancy?
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Study Notes
Occupancy Classifications
- H-1: High explosion hazard due to excess materials per U.B.C. Table 3-D.
- H-2: Moderate explosion hazard or hazards from accelerated burning with excess materials beyond Table 3-D.
- H-3: High fire or physical hazard from excess materials beyond Table 3-D.
- H-4: Includes repair garages not classified as Group S, Division 3.
- H-5: Aircraft repair hangars not classified as Group S, Division 5; includes heliports.
- H-6: Semiconductor fabrication facilities using hazardous materials exceeding amounts in Tables 3-D or 3-E.
- H-7: Occupancies with health hazards from materials exceeding those listed in Table 3-E.
Health Care and Residential Classifications
- I-1.1: Nurseries for children under six with more than five children, hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes for nonambulatory patients, etc.
- I-1.2: Health-care centers for ambulatory patients unable to self-preserve, accommodating more than five patients.
- I-2: Nursing homes for ambulatory patients or homes for children aged six and over, each with more than five patients.
Group Occupancy Classifications
- Group A: Less than 100 persons; exceptions for churches under 750 occupancy not on the same property as schools/daycare.
- Group B: Less than four stories and less than 40,000 square feet total.
- Group H Division 4: Relates to repair garages.
- Group R: Includes Division 1 (less than six stories) and Division 3; also R occupancies housing 6 or fewer individuals, excluding employees or relatives.
Inspection Policies
- Multi-Occupancy Buildings: Inspection responsibilities may be shared between Fire Prevention Bureau and station personnel.
- Multi-Story Buildings: All occupancies must be inspected by the Fire Prevention Bureau if responsible for inspections.
- Exceptions: Possible by agreement based on workload, time, and distance from fire apparatus.
Outpatient Medical Clinics and Fire Clearances
- Requests for fire clearance from outpatient clinics handled by the Bureau responsible.
- Fire Clearance Verification issued upon compliance; violations receive Fire/Life Safety Violation notice.
Fire Prevention Inspection Responsibilities
- Dwellings: Inspections by request or complaints.
- Fire Prevention Bureau: Pre-fire planning inspections once every three years.
- Brush and Grass: Annually inspected by Brush Task Force or by request.
- Quarterly Inspections: New construction, access issues, hydrant conditions assessed quarterly.
Filing and Routing Procedures
- Written requests for deviations sent through channels to the Bureau Commander, Bureau of Emergency Services.
- Two copies routed for approval/disapproval, with duplicates returned to origin after processing.
Occupancy Table Reference
- Table 11-A A-1: Assembly buildings with a legitimate stage having an occupant load of 1,000 or more.
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This quiz covers various occupancy classifications including hazardous materials and health care classifications. It focuses on the terms and criteria defined by the Uniform Building Code. Test your understanding of these critical safety classifications in building design and management.