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Code ANS - A standard that is an extensive compilation of provisions covering broad subject matter or
that is suitable for adoption into law independently of other codes and standards.
Fire life and safety education specialist ANS - A member of the fire department who deals with the
public on education, fire safety, and juvenile fire safety programs.
Fire inspection ANS - A visual inspection of a building and its property to determine if the building
complies with all pertinent statutes and regulations of the jurisdiction.
Fire Inspector 1 ANS - Conducts basic fire inspections and applies codes and standards (NFPA 1031)
Fire Inspector 2 ANS - Conducts most types of inspections and interprets applicable codes and
standards (NFPA 1031)
Fire Investigator ANS - Conducts, coordinates, and completes a fire investigation.
Fire Marshall ANS - Inspects businesses and enforces laws that deal with public safety and fire codes.
Fire protection engineer ANS - Works with building owners to ensure that their fire suppression and
detection systems will meet code and function as needed.
Performance-based code ANS - Outlines the requirement that a design has to meet, but does not state
that a particular method or material must be used to meet the requirement.
Permit ANS - A document issued by the authority having jurisdiction for the purpose of authorizing
performance of a specified activity (NFPA 1)
, Prescriptive code ANS - Defines the specifics of a material of construction or action to be taken; such as
the type of electrical wiring to use, based on the anticipated usage or requirement to conduct
evacuation drills in a structure.
Standard ANS - A document, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word
"shall" to indicate requirements and that is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by
another standard or code or for adoption into law. Nonmandatory provisions shall be located in an
appendix or annex, footnote, or fine print note and are not to be considered a part of the requirements
of a standard.
Jamb ANS - The part of a doorway that secures the door to the studs in a building.
Joist ANS - Beam that supports the roof (in a house)
Laminated glass ANS - Glass manufactured with a thin vinyl core covered by glass on each side of the
core.
Laminated wood ANS - This form of wood consists of layers of solid wood glued together with the
grains running in the same direction.
Live load ANS - The weight of building contents.
Load-bearing wall ANS - Designed to provide structural support for a building.
Masonry ANS - Brick, clay tiles, or stone set in mortar.
Nonbearing wall ANS - Designed to support only the weight of the wall itself.
Parallel chord trusses ANS - Trusses in which the top and bottom chords are parallel.
Parapet wall ANS - Walls on a flat roof that extend above the roofline.
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