F89 FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a partial evacuation, which floors must the FLSD ensure are evacuated first according to NYC Fire Code?
- The fire floor and the two floors immediately above and below it (Correct answer)
- All floors above the fire floor only
- The fire floor and every third floor above it
- All floors in the building simultaneously
Correct answer: The fire floor and the two floors immediately above and below it
NYC Fire Code requires the fire floor plus the two floors immediately above and below to be evacuated first during a partial evacuation.
Question 2: What is the FLSD's primary responsibility when the fire alarm system malfunctions during business hours?
- Notify FDNY and implement a fire watch until the system is restored (Correct answer)
- Evacuate the entire building immediately
- Reset the alarm panel and wait for a technician
- Post a notice to building occupants and continue normal operations
Correct answer: Notify FDNY and implement a fire watch until the system is restored
When the fire alarm system is impaired, the FLSD must notify FDNY and establish a fire watch to compensate for the loss of automatic detection.
Question 3: Which document must the FLSD maintain on-site and present to the FDNY upon request?
- The Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) (Correct answer)
- The building's certificate of occupancy only
- Insurance policy documents
- Tenant lease agreements
Correct answer: The Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP)
The FLSD is required to keep the current Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan on site and available for FDNY inspection at all times.
Question 4: When a floor warden reports to the FLSD that an occupant refuses to evacuate, what should the FLSD do?
- Notify FDNY and document the refusal; do not physically force the person (Correct answer)
- Physically escort the occupant out of the building
- Ignore the report and continue the evacuation
- Cancel the evacuation until all occupants agree to leave
Correct answer: Notify FDNY and document the refusal; do not physically force the person
The FLSD should relay the information to FDNY, who have authority and training to handle non-compliant occupants, and document the incident.
Question 5: How often must an FLSD conduct fire drills in a high-rise office building under NYC requirements?
- At least once every six months for each shift (Correct answer)
- Once per year for the entire building
- Monthly for all floors simultaneously
- Quarterly for the ground floor only
Correct answer: At least once every six months for each shift
NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year (once every six months) for each work shift.
Question 6: What is the correct action for the FLSD when FDNY arrives on scene during an alarm?
- Meet FDNY at the building command station and provide a full situation report (Correct answer)
- Wait in the lobby and direct firefighters verbally as they enter
- Hand off all responsibilities to FDNY and leave the command post
- Continue independent operations without interrupting FDNY
Correct answer: Meet FDNY at the building command station and provide a full situation report
The FLSD must promptly meet FDNY at the building command station and provide information about the alarm location, occupants, and building systems.
Question 7: A tenant installs a new server room on the 18th floor without notifying building management. What is the FLSD's obligation?
- Update the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan to reflect the new hazard and notify FDNY if required (Correct answer)
- Issue a verbal warning to the tenant only
- Report the tenant to the building owner but take no further action
- Ignore the change as it is outside FLSD jurisdiction
Correct answer: Update the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan to reflect the new hazard and notify FDNY if required
New hazards such as server rooms affect fire load and suppression needs; the FSEP must be updated and FDNY notified of significant changes.
F89 FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 3
During a partial evacuation, which floors must the FLSD ensure are evacuated first according to NYC Fire Code?