F89 Roles and Responsibilities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the significance of the FLSD maintaining an accurate and current list of mobility-impaired occupants?
- It is required only for buildings with more than 500 occupants
- It enables targeted evacuation assistance during emergencies for those who cannot use stairs (Correct answer)
- It is used solely for compliance reporting to the insurance carrier
- It determines which floors require additional fire extinguisher coverage
Correct answer: It enables targeted evacuation assistance during emergencies for those who cannot use stairs
Maintaining a current list of mobility-impaired occupants allows the FLSD to coordinate evacuation assistance and ensure no one is left behind during an emergency.
Question 2: Under NYC fire code, how often must an FLSD renew their certificate of fitness?
- Every year
- Every two years
- Every three years (Correct answer)
- Every five years
Correct answer: Every three years
The FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Life Safety Director must be renewed every three years.
Question 3: A contractor performs hot work (welding) in a high-rise building. What is the FLSD's responsibility?
- The FLSD has no jurisdiction over contractor activities
- The FLSD must ensure a hot work permit is obtained and a fire watch is maintained (Correct answer)
- The FLSD must personally perform the fire watch throughout the work
- The FLSD must notify tenants 72 hours in advance and submit a report
Correct answer: The FLSD must ensure a hot work permit is obtained and a fire watch is maintained
The FLSD must verify that a hot work permit is secured and that a qualified fire watch is maintained throughout the duration of hot work operations.
Question 4: Which of the following is a primary duty of the FLSD during a shelter-in-place event?
- Direct all occupants to evacuate to the nearest exit
- Communicate protective action instructions to occupants via the emergency communication system (Correct answer)
- Contact the media to inform the public of the event
- Lock all building entrances and disable elevators
Correct answer: Communicate protective action instructions to occupants via the emergency communication system
During a shelter-in-place event, the FLSD uses the emergency communication system to deliver clear, calm protective action instructions to all occupants.
Question 5: When must an FLSD update the building's Fire Safety Plan?
- Only when required by FDNY inspection
- Whenever there are significant changes to the building's occupancy, layout, or fire protection systems (Correct answer)
- Every 10 years regardless of changes
- Only when new tenants request modifications
Correct answer: Whenever there are significant changes to the building's occupancy, layout, or fire protection systems
The Fire Safety Plan must be updated whenever significant changes occur to the building's occupancy, layout, or fire protection systems to ensure its accuracy.
Question 6: What is the FLSD's authority regarding a building occupant who repeatedly ignores fire safety rules?
- The FLSD may physically remove the occupant from the building
- The FLSD must document violations and escalate to building management and, if necessary, the FDNY (Correct answer)
- The FLSD may impose fines directly on the occupant
- The FLSD has no authority over individual occupants' behavior
Correct answer: The FLSD must document violations and escalate to building management and, if necessary, the FDNY
The FLSD documents violations, works through building management to enforce compliance, and can involve the FDNY for persistent or serious non-compliance.
Question 7: Which component of the fire safety plan specifically addresses the responsibilities of floor wardens?
- The evacuation procedures section (Correct answer)
- The building systems maintenance log
- The occupant notification protocol
- The emergency contact directory
Correct answer: The evacuation procedures section
The evacuation procedures section of the fire safety plan details the responsibilities and duties assigned to floor wardens during an emergency.
F89 Roles and Responsibilities 3
What is the significance of the FLSD maintaining an accurate and current list of mobility-impaired occupants?