Decorations and Combustible Materials Flashcards

In a place of assembly, what is the FDNY's requirement for decorative materials on walls?

Answer: Decorations must be flame-resistant or flame-retardant

The FDNY requires that all decorative materials used in places of assembly must be flame-resistant or flame-retardant to reduce fire hazards.

What percentage of wall area can be covered with combustible decorations in a place of assembly?

Answer: No more than 10%

NYC Fire Code limits combustible decorations to no more than 10% of the aggregate wall area in places of assembly to reduce fire load.

Natural cut trees used as decorations in a place of assembly must meet which requirement?

Answer: They must be kept watered in a stand

If natural cut trees are permitted, they must be kept in water-filled stands to maintain moisture and reduce flammability. However, many venues opt for artificial flame-retardant trees.

Hay, straw, and dry vegetation used as decorations in a place of assembly require what?

Answer: Flame-retardant treatment

Natural materials like hay, straw, and dry vegetation must be treated with flame-retardant chemicals before being used as decorations in places of assembly.

A fire guard notices unapproved combustible decorations at a venue. What should they do first?

Answer: Notify the event manager and request immediate removal or replacement

The fire guard should first notify the event manager and request that the unapproved materials be removed or replaced with compliant alternatives. If the situation isn't corrected, further action may be needed.

Compressed flammable gases used to inflate decorative balloons require what at a place of assembly?

Answer: Storage in approved areas away from exits and heat sources

Compressed flammable gases (like hydrogen) must be stored properly in approved areas, away from exits and ignition sources. Helium is preferred as it is non-flammable.