F-03 Decorations and Combustible Materials

Question 1

Which standard must decorations used in a place of assembly comply with to be permitted by FDNY regulations?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 701 flame propagation test

Answer

UL 2043 ceiling test

Answer

ASTM E84 Class A only

Answer

ISO 9001 quality standard

Question 2

What must a venue do if it cannot verify that decorative fabric meets flame-resistance requirements?

Accepted Answer

Apply an approved flame-retardant treatment or remove the material

Answer

Use it only in non-public areas

Answer

Reduce occupancy by 50%

Answer

Post additional fire guards at each exit

Question 3

How must fresh-cut Christmas trees be treated before they may be used inside a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

Treated with an approved flame-retardant and documented

Answer

Sprinkled with water every hour

Answer

Flame-retardant treatment is not required if the tree is fresh

Answer

No requirements apply to natural trees

Question 4

What is the maximum allowable percentage of wall area in a place of assembly that may be covered by combustible decorations?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

10%

Answer

50%

Answer

75%

Question 5

Who is responsible for ensuring that all decorations in a place of assembly comply with fire safety requirements?

Accepted Answer

The certificate of occupancy holder or venue management

Answer

The decorator or event planner only

Answer

The fire guard on duty

Answer

The FDNY inspector assigned to the venue

Question 6

What action should an F-03 fire guard take upon discovering non-flame-resistant decorations before an event opens?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the fire safety director or management and require removal or treatment before the event opens

Answer

Allow the event to proceed and note the violation in the logbook after the event

Answer

Contact the FDNY directly without notifying management

Answer

Reduce the number of guests admitted to compensate for the hazard