Before making an inspection, the inspector should review _______ to become familiar with particular occupancy.

• A. The existing inspection records
• B. The insurance records
• C. A street map
• D. The fire incident reports

Answer: (A)

Before inspecting, review existing inspection records to understand the specific occupancy, including its classification, approved configurations, past violations, and the fire protection features that are already in place. This baseline helps you tailor the walkthrough, verify that required systems are in place and functioning, and focus on areas most likely to reveal noncompliance for that occupancy type.

Other records might provide context, but they don’t establish the occupancy-specific approval history that directly guides what to look for during the inspection.