Occupancy and Health Care Classifications

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Which statement correctly describes the inspection responsibilities for Group A occupancies?

Fire station personnel inspect churches with occupant loads under 750 not on school properties. (correct)

Churches with less than 750 occupant load are exempt from inspections.

Group A occupancies are inspected unless they are located on the same property as a school.

All Group A occupancies are inspected by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

What is a characteristic of Group B occupancies that affects inspection responsibilities?

They must be more than six stories tall.

They should be less than four stories and under 40,000 square feet. (correct)

They include facilities with high occupant loads.

They can be of any total square footage.

Which Group H Division occupancy category is specifically mentioned in the inspection responsibilities?

Hazardous material processing plants.

High-rise residential buildings.

Repair garages. (correct)

Day care centers.

In the context of Group R occupancies, which statement is TRUE?

All Group R occupancies require a fire clearance verification. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for outpatient medical clinics to obtain a permit to operate?

A ‘Fire Clearance Verification’ letter from the Bureau. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a reasonable exception to inspection responsibility policies?

Distance from fire apparatus and workload. Signup and view all the answers

For multi-story buildings, who is responsible for inspecting all occupancies if the Fire Prevention Bureau has inspection authority?

The Fire Prevention Bureau. Signup and view all the answers

What condition eliminates the inspection responsibility for individual occupancies in multi-occupancy buildings?

When the individual units have separate street addresses. Signup and view all the answers

Which classification is assigned to occupancies with a high explosion hazard based on material quantities?

H-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for repair garages not falling under Group S, Division 3?

H-4 Signup and view all the answers

Which occupancy group includes health-care centers for ambulatory patients?

I-1.2 Signup and view all the answers

In which occupancy classification would you find semiconductor fabrication facilities?

H-6 Signup and view all the answers

Which classification applies to residences for nonambulatory patients, such as nursing homes?

I-1.1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the hazard classification for occupancies presenting a moderate explosion hazard?

H-2 Signup and view all the answers

Which occupancy type includes nurseries caring for more than five children under six years of age?

I-1.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which classification is given to facilities with quantities of material posing health hazards?

H-7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fire Prevention Bureau inspections for occupancies?

Conduct pre-fire planning only Signup and view all the answers

How often are brush and grass fire prevention inspections conducted?

Annually by the Brush Task Force Signup and view all the answers

What is required for requests to deviate from the outlined inspection responsibilities?

A formal letter submitted through channels to the Commander Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an A-1 occupancy from other classifications?

It includes assembly rooms with an occupant load of 1,000 or more Signup and view all the answers

Which occupancy type primarily focuses on educational purposes?

Educational Occupancy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines Factory and Industrial Occupancy?

Facilities used for manufacturing and production processes Signup and view all the answers

How frequently are quarterly drive-through inspections conducted?

Quarterly Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Health Care Occupancy?

It is specifically aimed at healthcare delivery services Signup and view all the answers

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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Description

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.