A scenario where the owner requests an inspection for verification of compliance is best described as which type?

• A. Owner Request
• B. Imminent Hazard
• C. New Construction
• D. Change in Occupancy

Answer: (A)

When the owner requests an inspection to verify compliance, it’s an owner-requested inspection. This type is initiated by the building owner to confirm that the current facility meets the applicable fire and life-safety codes. It’s typically scheduled in advance and focuses on existing conditions rather than addressing a specific hazard or a construction or occupancy change.

Why the other scenarios don’t fit: an imminent hazard inspection is triggered by an immediate safety risk requiring urgent action, not a routine verification. A new construction inspection occurs during or after the building process to ensure compliance for a new structure, not a proactive check on an existing building. A change in occupancy triggers re-evaluation because a new use may introduce different code requirements, rather than simply verifying ongoing compliance.