Which of the following is NOT a category of inspections?

• A. Annual (Routine)
• B. Incident Response
• C. Issuance of a Permit
• D. Eminent Hazard

Answer: (B)

In fire code enforcement, inspections are organized by purpose and timing. Annual (Routine) inspections are regular, scheduled checks to verify ongoing compliance in occupancies. Inspections tied to the issuance of a permit occur during the permit process to ensure plans and sites meet code before work proceeds. Imminent Hazard inspections address conditions that pose immediate danger, prompting urgent corrective actions.

Incident Response, however, is about how the department acts during or after a fire or emergency. While investigators may assess after an incident, this isn’t a standing category of inspections used in a preventive or enforcement program. It’s an emergency response function, not a formal inspection category. So Incident Response is the one that does not fit as a category of inspections.