Rules for Open Flames, Candles, and Pyrotechnics Flashcards
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How must a fire guard monitor an area where permitted candles are in use?
Answer: Include the area in regular patrol routes with frequent visual checks
Areas with open flames require more frequent visual checks during patrols. The fire guard should verify candles remain properly contained, uprighted, and at safe distances from combustibles.
After a pyrotechnic effect is completed, what should the fire guard do?
Answer: Inspect the area for hot debris, smoldering materials, and any fire damage
After any pyrotechnic effect, the fire guard must thoroughly inspect the area for hot debris, smoldering material, scorch marks, or any damage that could develop into a fire.
A guest at a wedding reception lights a sparkler from a birthday candle on the cake. What should the fire guard do?
Answer: Have the sparkler extinguished immediately — unauthorized open flame use
Any unauthorized open flame, including sparklers, must be extinguished immediately regardless of the occasion. Only permitted open flame use with proper safety measures is allowed.
What fire suppression equipment should be staged near areas where open flames are permitted?
Answer: At minimum, an appropriate rated fire extinguisher within immediate reach
An appropriate fire extinguisher must be immediately accessible (within arm's reach) of any area where open flames are permitted. Depending on the situation, additional suppression may be required.
Can a fog machine be considered a fire hazard at a place of assembly?
Answer: Yes, they can obscure exit signs, reduce visibility, and trigger fire detection systems
Fog machines can reduce visibility, obscure exit signs, and potentially trigger smoke detectors or fire alarm systems. Their use must be coordinated with fire safety measures.
A restaurant in a place of assembly uses tableside flambe cooking. What must be in place?
Answer: Proper permits, trained staff, portable extinguisher nearby, and safe distances from patrons and combustibles
Tableside flambe requires FDNY permits, trained operators, a portable fire extinguisher within immediate reach, and safe distances maintained from patrons, decorations, and other combustibles.