Documentation and Record Keeping Flashcards
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The F80 Certificate of Fitness must be renewed how often?
Answer: Every 3 years
NYC FDNY Certificates of Fitness, including the F80, are issued for a 3-year period and must be renewed before expiration to continue working legally as a fire guard.
Where must the fire watch log book be kept during an active fire watch?
Answer: At a readily accessible location on the premises where the fire watch is being conducted
The fire watch log must be maintained on the premises where the fire watch is occurring so it is immediately available for FDNY inspection and for reference by the fire guard.
What must a fire guard do if a fire protection system impairment will extend beyond its originally planned timeframe?
Answer: Notify the responsible party and document the extended impairment in the log
Extended impairments require updated documentation and notification to all stakeholders to ensure awareness of the continued fire watch requirement and extended risk period.
Which of the following must be documented in the fire watch log at the START of each shift?
Answer: The fire guard's name, Certificate of Fitness number, date, time, and areas to be patrolled
Properly initiating a log entry with the guard's credentials, date, time, and patrol area establishes accountability and defines the scope of each fire watch shift from the outset.
An FDNY notification is required when a fire suppression system impairment affects how many sprinkler heads or more?
Answer: More than 10 sprinkler heads or an entire floor zone
Under NYC Fire Code, FDNY notification and an impairment report are required when more than 10 sprinkler heads or a complete floor zone is taken out of service.
What action must be taken if the fire watch log is lost or destroyed during an active fire watch?
Answer: Immediately notify the building owner and begin a new log documenting the loss
Loss of official records must be reported to the building owner and a new log started immediately, with the loss and its circumstances documented to maintain accountability.
After a fire watch concludes because the impaired system has been restored, when should the completion be documented?
Answer: Immediately upon system restoration
Restoration documentation must be completed immediately upon system restoration to accurately record the end of the fire watch and confirm that the building's fire protection is operational.