F01 Impairment Notification Procedures 2

Question 1

Under NYC Fire Code, who must be notified FIRST when a sprinkler system is going to be impaired for maintenance?

Accepted Answer

The FDNY and the building's central station monitoring company

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The building tenants

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The property insurance carrier

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The NYC Department of Buildings

Question 2

How much advance notice must be given to FDNY before a planned sprinkler system impairment in New York City?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible and no less than required by FDNY rules — typically before the impairment begins

Answer

At least 1 hour before the impairment begins

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48 hours in advance for planned impairments

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No advance notice is required; notification at the time of impairment is acceptable

Question 3

What information must be included in an impairment notification to the fire alarm monitoring company?

Accepted Answer

Building address, account number, system(s) affected, area/floors affected, reason for impairment, estimated duration, and name of responsible contact

Answer

Building address only

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Only the expected start and end times of the impairment

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Name and badge number of the F-01 fireguard on duty

Question 4

If a sprinkler system impairment lasts longer than expected, what must the impairment coordinator do?

Accepted Answer

Provide updated notification to FDNY and the monitoring company with the revised estimated restoration time

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Continue the fire watch without additional notification since the original notification covers the extended period

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Immediately restore the system even if the work is not complete

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File a written extension request with the NYC Department of Buildings

Question 5

When must the impairment notification be closed out with the fire alarm monitoring company?

Accepted Answer

After the system has been fully restored to service and tested successfully

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At the end of the business day regardless of system status

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When the F-01 fireguard's shift ends

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24 hours after the impairment began

Question 6

Who is responsible for coordinating all notifications related to a sprinkler system impairment?

Accepted Answer

The impairment coordinator designated by the building owner

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The F-01 fireguard assigned to the fire watch

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FDNY fire prevention bureau

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The contractor performing the sprinkler maintenance