NYC Fire Code Section 1415 Construction Site Requirements Flashcards
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NYC Fire Code §1415 requires fire extinguishers on construction floors at what coverage ratio?
Answer: One 2-A:10-B:C extinguisher per 3,000 square feet per floor
§1415 requires a minimum of one 2-A:10-B:C rated extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet of floor area on each construction floor.
What must be done when a construction project's scope changes and previously submitted fire safety information to FDNY is no longer accurate?
Answer: Notify FDNY of material changes to fire safety conditions on the site
Material changes to fire safety conditions (additional floors, hazardous materials, modified fire protection) require notification to FDNY to maintain current emergency response information.
Under NYC Fire Code §1415, what is required when a building under construction is left unoccupied overnight?
Answer: The building must be secured, combustible waste removed, temporary heating supervised or shut down, and fire protection maintained
Before leaving a construction building unoccupied overnight, combustible waste must be removed, temporary heating addressed, and security measures implemented.
What does NYC Fire Code §1415 require regarding fire alarm systems during construction?
Answer: Temporary or permanent fire detection and alarm capability appropriate to the construction phase must be maintained
§1415 requires fire detection and alarm capability appropriate to the construction phase — not necessarily a complete permanent system, but adequate detection for worker life safety.
According to NYC Fire Code §1415, what additional fire safety measure is required during demolition of buildings with multiple floors?
Answer: Standpipe water supply must be maintained on the highest occupied demolition floor
Standpipe water supply must be maintained on the highest floor where workers are present during multi-story demolition operations.
What provision does NYC Fire Code §1415 include regarding access for FDNY vehicles at construction sites?
Answer: A minimum 20-foot wide access lane must be maintained at all times for fire apparatus
A minimum 20-foot wide fire apparatus access lane must be maintained unobstructed around construction sites for emergency vehicle access.