Question - 1:
Explain what
advantages are there to using a professional assessor?
Ans:
Statistics
show that a large percentage of businesses that experience a medium to large
fire never actually recover. A professional assessor will more effectively
identify potential fire risks, which if rectified will substantially reduce the
chances of a fire destroying your business, and may save lives.
Question - 2:
Tell me is a
Fire Risk Assessment going to be expensive?
Ans:
The
cost of an assessment can only be determined by having detailed information
about your premises, operations and employees. A free quotation can be provided
following further discussions or a visit to your site.
Question - 3:
Tell me do I
need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment if I only employ a small workforce?
Ans:
Yes, even if
only one person is employed. However you do not need to record the results of
the assessment in writing unless more than five staff are employed.
Question - 4:
Suppose there is
a Fire Certificate in force for my premises. Do I still need to carry out a
Fire Risk Assessment?
Ans:
Yes. From
October 2005, the Fire Certificate System is no longer valid (apart from in
Northern Ireland).
Question - 5:
Suppose once a
Fire Risk Assessment is completed, are there any further requirements?
Ans:
Simply
yes! Once an assessment has been completed and problems identified and
rectified, the assessment needs to be continually monitored and periodically
reviewed. Typical examples of when a review needs to be carried out are a
change in work processes, structural alterations, or a “near miss―
incident.
Question - 6:
Tell me do we
need to provide Fire Safety Training for our Employees?
Ans:
Yes.
Under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005, employers are obliged to
provide staff fire safety training on commencement of employment (ie as part of
the induction training) and anually for all employees.
Question - 7:
Suppose If a
Fire Risk Assessment is not carried out, what could be the consequences?
Ans:
Under current
legislation an employer can be prosecuted for not carrying out a Fire Risk
Assessment.
Question - 8:
How to
important are evacuation drills?
Ans:
Evacuation drills are the most effective way of ensuring
that: staff are familiar with evacuation procedures.
fire safety and evacuation procedures are adequate. shortfalls &
deficiencies in the emergency plan can be identified/corrected
Question - 9:
Tell me the
local authority Fire Officer visits my premises regularly. Does he/she not
complete this assessment?
Ans:
No.The
local Fire Officer represents the local fire authority who enforce the fire
regulations, and they are in a position to prosecute employers who contravene
these regulations.
Question - 10:
Why do we need
to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment?
Ans:
Current
regulations, i.e. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that
all employers carry out a Fire Risk Assessment of their premises.
Question - 11:
Tell me when is
a re-inspection required?
Ans:
A
re-inspection is required on all life safety violations. This includes fire
service, sprinkler systems and any major violations that could cause injury to
a rider. The Division of Fire Safety will usually indicate on the letter
outlining violations if a re-inspection is required.
Question - 12:
Tell me how
often is a state inspection required?
Ans:
A state
inspection is required annually.
Question - 13:
Tell me if
violations cannot be corrected within the 120 day time frame, can additional
time be provided?
Ans:
Yes, to request
additional time you must submit in writing a request for an extension with
details outlining proposed dates of completion.
Question - 14:
Tell me after
completion of the inspection who do I contact to get information on how to
correct any violations?
Ans:
You
may either contact your elevator service company or the inspector that
conducted the inspection. The Division of Fire Safety will provide written
notification of the violations and notice of 120 days to comply.
Question - 15:
Explain what is
the cost of an elevator inspection?
Ans:
Competitive
pricing drives the cost of an inspection. Costs may vary between different
state licensed inspectors, so it is recommended that a customer obtain more
than one bid for conducting the inspection. Usually if a re-inspection is
required, a cost is associated with the re-inspection.
Question - 16:
Explain what
elevator code is being enforced in Missouri?
Ans:
The Elevator
Safety Board has adopted ASME A17.1 1996 as well as established a minimum state
standard applicable to elevators and installations installed prior to
July 1999.
Question - 17:
Explain
are state inspection certificates required on boilers or pressure vessels
located in private residences or other locations where childcare is being
provided as regulated by the Department of Health or other state agencies?
Ans:
Yes, all
objects in day care locations regulated by the Department of Health or other
state agencies must comply with the Boiler & Pressure Vessel Act.
Question - 18:
Explain is it
against the act/law to operate a boiler or pressure vessel in Missouri without
a valid state inspection certificate?
Ans:
Yes, operating a
boiler or pressure vessel in the state without a valid state inspection
certificate is a Class A misdemeanor as specified by the act/law.
Question - 19:
Tell me is an
inspector with the Division of Fire Safety required to conduct the safety
inspection?
Ans:
No.
Typically, insurance providers for boilers and pressure vessels have
individuals on staff that have been approved and commissioned by the state to
conduct required safety inspections.
Question - 20:
Tell me is there
a fee for a boiler or pressure vessel to be inspected and receive a state
certification?
Ans:
Yes,
to obtain the state-operating certificate, the fee is $20 for each object. If
the inspection is conducted by a Division of Fire Safety Boiler & Pressure
Vessel Inspector an additional fee is charged based on the size and type of the
object inspected ($16 for pressure vessels; $18 for water heaters; and $25 to
$45 for boilers).
Question - 21:
Suppose
if a boiler or pressure vessel was installed after Nov. 12, 1986, does it have
to comply with ASME Code in relation to construction and be registered with the
National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors?
Ans:
Yes,
all boilers and pressure vessels that fall under the state jurisdiction
laws/rules must be code constructed and National Board registered. The Missouri
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Board may grant a variance to this requirement
during one of its quarterly meetings in Jefferson City.
Question - 22:
Tell
us the act/law requires boiler or pressure vessels be constructed to the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes
(ASME Codes). Can boilers and pressure vessels constructed before a certain
date still be operated without complying with this code?
Ans:
Yes,
in general, if the boiler or pressure vessel was installed before Nov. 12,
1986, and the object complies with a safety inspection, it may be grandfathered
from such construction codes.
Question - 23:
Tell me does the act/law require a facility to allow access to a
boiler and pressure vessel inspector to conduct the safety inspection?
Ans:
Yes, access to a facility during a reasonable hour is
required for the following inspections: to determine if a boiler or pressure
vessel is required to comply with the act/law;
to conduct an external inspection without prior notification being given; to conduct
an internal inspection during a mutually agreed time prior to the expiration of
a state operating certificate; and to conduct an investigation of an accident
or alleged violation(s).
Question - 24:
Tell me what is
the purpose of Missouris Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety Act?
Ans:
The purpose of
the act is to protect property and ensure the safety of those who work with and
come in contact with boilers and pressure vessels.
Question - 25:
Explain are all
climbing walls required to be inspected?
Ans:
All
climbing walls over 10 feet in height are required to pass and annual safety
inspection and have a state operating permit. Climbing walls less than 10 feet
in height are exempt from the inspection and permitting process.
Question - 26:
Tell me what is
the safety inspection based upon?
Ans:
An
amusement ride safety inspection is to be conducted based upon nationally
recognized inspection standards and the manufacturer's recommendations and
guidelines.
Question - 27:
Tell me how to
know if an individual has been approved by the Division of Fire Safety as a
qualified ride inspector?
Ans:
The
division maintains an up-to-date list of those individuals who meet the status
of a qualified inspector. Simply contact the division to obtain the list or
inquire about a specific individual.
Question - 28:
Tell me who can conduct amusement ride safety inspections?
Ans:
Amusement ride safety inspections must be conducted by an
inspector approved by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. To be an approved
inspector, an individual must be certified by the National Association of
Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) or meet minimum criteria as outlined
in the State of Missouri Promulgated Rules
Question - 29:
Tell me are
water related rides such as slides or wave pools required to be inspected?
Ans:
No, these
attractions are exempt; however, water rides with mechanical moving parts are
required to obtain state operating permits.
Question - 30:
Tell me are
inflatable or bounce attractions required to be inspected?
Ans:
No,
these attractions are not required to obtain a state-operating permit due to
the absence of mechanical moving parts, although inflatable dry slides over 20
feet in height shall have an annual inspection and obtain a state operating
permit.
Question - 31:
How to know if
a particular amusement ride has been inspected?
Ans:
Upon
completion of the permitting process, the Division of Fire Safety issues each
ride an adhesive operating permit that is to be placed on or near the rides
control panel or operator's station.
Question - 32:
Explain why are
un-vented gas appliances not allowed?
Ans:
Un-vented
gas appliances are not allowed due to potential carbon monoxide risks.
Nationally recognized fire codes do not allow these appliances to be located in
a childcare setting. It should be noted that manufacturers' guidelines instruct
the owner to keep a window open during the use of these appliances.
Question - 33:
Tell me why are
portable space heaters not allowed?
Ans:
Portable space
heaters are well known for causing or being a contributing factor in fires.
These devices are easily tipped over and pose a burn injury risk to children.
Question - 34:
Tell me can
artwork be hung from the ceiling?
Ans:
Not
unless the material used has a fire resistive rating or has been treated with a
fire resistive material. Rapid flame spread occurs when combustible material is
hung from the ceiling and burning debris can fall onto occupants.
Question - 35:
Tell me can
artwork be hung on walls?
Ans:
Artwork and
teaching materials are limited to 30 percent of the wall's surface.
Question - 36:
Tell me how
often should I conduct fire and disaster drills?
Ans:
You must
conduct fire drills on a monthly basis and disaster drills every three months.
Question - 37:
Explain do I need a carbon monoxide detector?
Ans:
If your home has any gas-fired or wood burning appliances
(cook stove, water heater, furnace, fireplace, etc.) or has an attached garage,
a carbon monoxide detector is required.
Generally, the carbon monoxide detector should be installed in a central location
so the occupants can hear it. Carbon monoxide detectors should not be installed inside a furnace room.
Question - 38:
Tell me why am
I required to have my fire extinguisher inspected annually?
Ans:
Fire
extinguishers are considered a high-pressure device. A malfunctioning gauge can
indicate a full charge when in fact the extinguisher is not fully charged.
Also, the hose can become blocked by debris.
Question - 39:
Tell me what is
the best type of fire extinguisher to have in my facility?
Ans:
Generally
speaking, the best type is one marked "ABC." The minimum size allowed
is one marked 2A-10B:C.
Question - 40:
Explain how
often should I change the battery in my smoke detector?
Ans:
It is
recommended that the battery be changed at least once a year or whenever the
detector makes a chirping sound, indicating low battery power.
Question - 41:
Explain do I need to have fire safety equipment inspected?
Ans:
If you are in a community that has adopted a fire code or
your licensed facility requires compliance with fire safety rules, then
equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, sprinkler systems,
standpipes, etc. are typically required to be serviced on an annual basis.
Other systems may require inspections at different times throughout the year.
Fire protection and extinguishing systems can only be installed and serviced by
companies qualified to do so.
Question - 42:
Explain does
Missouri have a statewide fire code?
Ans:
Missouri
does not have a statewide fire code, but Missouri does have state regulations
affecting most licensed day cares nursing home facilities and other state
licensed facilities. Always contact your local jurisdiction for any applicable
adopted codes.
Question - 43:
Tell me do I
need a fire inspection?
Ans:
Because fire and building codes are adopted at the local level in
Missouri, there is no state requirement for facilities to have an annual
inspection unless such occupancy is regulated by Department of Health and
Senior Services, Department of Mental Health or Department of Social Services.
Some communities have adopted local fire or building codes with which
occupancies are required to comply. The Division of Fire Safety strongly
encourages commercial occupancies to have an annual fire safety inspection to
ensure compliance with nationally recognized fire codes. Such inspections
provide a safe working environment for you, your employees and your customers.
Question - 44:
Explain does
the Division of Fire Safety regulate storage bunkers for fireworks?
Ans:
No.
The U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and some
local governmental jurisdictions have regulations for bunkers used for storage
of explosive material.
Question - 45:
Tell me is there
any state regulations relating to surface blasting operations in Missouri?
Ans:
No,
local governmental jurisdictions in some areas of the state have restrictions
and regulations. The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Bureau
of Mines regulates underground blasting operations.
Question - 46:
Explain how does a blaster obtain a license?
Ans:
The Division of Fire Safety administers standard
examinations for qualifying individuals to obtain a blaster's license. No
individual is allowed to take an examination to obtain a blaster's license
unless that individual has completed an approved training course within two
years of taking the examination. The division must also approve all training
courses for blasters.
Question - 47:
Tell me what is
considered a violation of the act for users of explosives?
Ans:
It is a violation of the Missouri Blasting Safety Act
for any explosives users to:
Engage in blasting other than by a licensed blaster or an individual
working under the direct supervision of a licensed blaster. Fail to calculate
the scaled distance, conduct monitoring of vibration and noise levels, and
conduct record keeping as required. Fail to carry a minimum of $1 million in commercial
general liability insurance.
Question - 48:
Explain what are the registration requirements of the act for users
of explosives?
Ans:
Any individual, proprietorship, partnership, firm,
corporation, or company that uses explosives in Missouri must register with the
division prior to use. A $200 fee must be submitted with the initial
registration. Any explosives user required to register must also file an annual
report with the division for the preceding calendar year by January 31. A $500
fee, plus $2 per ton of explosives used in Missouri for the year must be
submitted with the annual report.
Failure to register will result in penalties and
fines.
Question - 49:
Explain who
enforces the requirements of the Missouri Blasting Safety Act?
Ans:
The
Missouri Division of Fire Safety enforces the Missouri Blasting Safety Act. The
division is responsible for testing blasters and investigating violations of
the act. The State Blasting Safety Board is also responsible for assisting the
division in regulating the act's requirements.
Question - 50:
Explain who does the Missouri Blasting Safety Act regulate?
Ans:
The act regulates users of explosives, which are defined
as “any individual, proprietorship, partnership, firm, corporation, company,
or joint venture that is required to hold authority to receive or use
explosives under statutes or regulations administered by the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and who employs
licensed blasters.―
The act also regulates blasters defined as persons
“qualified to be in charge of and responsible for the loading and firing of
an explosive or explosive material.―
Question - 51:
Tell me when
can a person be charged with reckless burning?
Ans:
When they
recklessly (was aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk) damage or
destroy a building or inhabitable structure of another by starting a fire.
Question - 52:
Tell me when
can a person be charged with negligent burning?
Ans:
When they start
a fire with criminal negligence (should have been aware of the risk) that
causes damage to property of another.
Question - 53:
Tell me what is
the statute violation for burning a vehicle?
Ans:
Knowingly
burning, which is when a person knowingly damages property of another by
starting a fire, is a Class D felony.
Question - 54:
Tell me are
investigations conducted by the Division of Fire Safety the same as
investigations conducted by an insurance investigator?
Ans:
No,
although these types of investigations are similar in nature and often parallel
each other, investigations conducted by the Division of Fire Safety are
completely separate from investigations conducted by insurance investigators on
behalf of an insurance company.
Question - 55:
Tell me who can
request services of the Division of Fire Safetys Investigations Unit?
Ans:
Services
can only be requested by representatives of law enforcement and fire service
agencies. Citizens or representatives of the insurance industry cannot request
investigative services.
Question - 56:
Suppose I have
misplaced my State Certificate(s). Can I get a copy?
Ans:
No.
We do not issue replacement certificates for any level. Once the original State
Certificate is issued, we cannot reproduce a certificate. While we will not
replace certificates, we can issue an official verification letter on our
letterhead stating the levels for which you have been certified.
Question - 57:
Tell me from
what sources are the state certification exam questions generated?
Ans:
Each
certification level uses different reference material for the generation of the
test questions. Please refer to each certification booklet for references used.
Question - 58:
Tell me what
courses are you accepting for the Rescue Technician certification process?
Ans:
The only
classes currently approved for the certification process are offered by the
University of Missouri, Fire and Rescue Training Institute.
Question - 59:
Suppose I am a
certified Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector or Fire Service Instructor and have
not received my renewal notice. Why?
Ans:
Most
of the time it is because you have moved and we were not notified of your new
address. It is important that you update your information with the Division of Fire Safety so that you are properly
notified when your recertification is due. Failure to do so may result in
expiration of that level.
Question - 60:
Suppose if I am
a certified Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, or Fire Service Instructor do I
need to re-certify to keep my certification current?
Ans:
Yes. Please
refer to the certification booklets found in each certification level on the
training unit homepage for recertification requirements.
Question - 61:
Tell me if I do
not pass a practical skills examination, can I retake it?
Ans:
This differs
slightly for each certification level. Please refer to the appropriate
certification booklet for clear examination requirements.
Question - 62:
Tell me how
long do I have to submit my completed Fire Officer practical skills book?
Ans:
Two months.
Failure to do so will result in automatic failure.
Question - 63:
Suppose if I dont
pass the state exam, how long do I have before retesting?
Ans:
A
student failing the exam may retest 14 days after receiving notification of
failure. Visit the testing and course calendar for test dates and locations or
contact the Division of Fire Safety offices. Also, if a student does not retest
within one year of the course completion date, his or her records will be
deemed inactive.
Question - 64:
Suppose if I
call the division can I get my written certification exam results?
Ans:
No.
Certification test scores are not released to any individual, instructor, fire
chief, agency or organization, and they are not retained in the individual's
file. A letter of notification of pass/fail status is forwarded to each student
completing the exam at his or her home address.
Question - 65:
Tell me how
long after I have taken the written State Certification Exam will I receive my
results?
Ans:
The Division of
Fire Safety will score all exams and students will be notified by letter or
certificate accordingly within 30 days of the exam.
Question - 66:
Do we have to
test within our region?
Ans:
No.
You may test at any location throughout the state. Just remember to submit your
application and required documentation by the due date listed on the testing
and course calendar.
Question - 67:
Tell us what are
my options for testing if I am unable to attend the regional scheduled
certification exam or require a retest?
Ans:
If
you are unable to take the exam on the scheduled region date/location or need
to retest, you may test at any of the regional testing dates or at the Division
of Fire Safety, located in Jefferson City, every third Saturday of the month.
Deadline dates for these Saturday exam dates can be found on the testing and
course calendar.
Question - 68:
Tell me after my
Fire Fighter I and II classes are complete, can my instructor then administer
the state written examination?
Ans:
No. All Division
of Fire Safety State Certification written exams must be administered or
proctored by a Division of Fire Safety staff member.
Question - 69:
Tell
me do I have to successfully complete a course and pass the State Certification
tests for Hazardous Materials Awareness or Operations before I can be certified
at the Fire Fighter I and II level?
Ans:
Yes.
In order to be certified to the Fire Fighter I and II 1001-current standard you
must have documentation that you have successfully completed the Hazardous
Materials Awareness and Operations courses and then passed the appropriate
State Certification Exams for both.
Question - 70:
Tell me how long after successfully completing a course do we have
to take the State Certification Exam?
Ans:
You
must complete the certification process within one year of the course
completion date. You will be required to retake the course if you want to
become certified and have failed to meet the one year requirement.
Question - 71:
Suppose I have
successfully completed a course and received my course completion certificate.
When can I take the state certification written examination?
Ans:
The
Division of Fire Safety establishes regional testing dates and locations
throughout Missouri. Please refer to our testing and course calendar for dates
and locations.
Question - 72:
Tell me does the Division of Fire Safety recommend the use of carbon
monoxide detectors in a home?
Ans:
Yes, if your home has any gas-fired or wood burning
appliances (cooking stove, heating appliance, water heater, fireplace, etc.) or
has an attached garage, then a carbon monoxide detector is needed. Generally,
the carbon monoxide detector should be installed in a central location so
occupants can hear the audible alarm. Carbon monoxide detectors should NOT be
installed inside a furnace or mechanical room.
Question - 73:
Tell me should we have a fire extinguisher in a home and what type
should we purchase?
Ans:
The Division of Fire Safety recommends you keep at least
one fire extinguisher in your home, preferably one extinguisher per level. A
fire extinguisher should be placed in your kitchen near cooking appliances in
case of emergencies. An extinguisher should also be available in the garage
area or where mechanical rooms (furnace, water heater, electrical panel) are
located.
Question - 74:
Tell me how
often should we change the battery in a smoke detector?
Ans:
The
Division of Fire Safety recommends the battery in smoke detectors be changed
twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. At a minimum, smoke detector batteries should be replaced
annually. Detectors should also be checked monthly to be sure the audible alarm
is operating properly.
Question - 75:
What is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order?
Ans:
The Fire Safety Order came into force on October 1st 2006 and replaced the Fire Precautions Act 1971 and the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations. It is now the primary fire safety legislation. The Order affects all non-domestic premises and even applies to certain activities taking place outdoors. The Fire Safety Order places the emphasis towards risk reduction and fire prevention.
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