Building Evacuation and Drills Flashcards
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What is the minimum frequency for conducting fire drills in commercial high-rise buildings in New York City?
Answer: Semi-annually
NYC fire code requires semi-annual fire drills in commercial high-rise buildings to ensure occupants are familiar with evacuation procedures.
During a partial evacuation of a high-rise building, which floors are typically evacuated first?
Answer: The fire floor and two floors immediately above and below
Standard partial evacuation procedures call for evacuating the fire floor plus two floors above and below to protect those most at risk while preventing stairwell overcrowding.
What is the primary role of a floor warden during a building evacuation?
Answer: Directing occupants to designated stairwells and assembly areas
Floor wardens are responsible for directing occupants to safe evacuation routes and ensuring orderly movement to assembly areas.
Which type of stairwell pressurization helps prevent smoke infiltration during evacuation?
Answer: Positive pressure system
Positive pressure stairwell systems push air into the stairwell to keep smoke out, maintaining a tenable evacuation path.
What should be done if a person with a mobility impairment cannot use the stairs during an evacuation?
Answer: Direct them to an area of refuge and notify the fire department
Persons with mobility impairments should be directed to designated areas of refuge where they can safely wait for fire department assistance.
After a fire drill, what document must the Fire and Life Safety Director prepare?
Answer: A fire drill report documenting participation, timing, and deficiencies
A post-drill report must document the drill details including timing, participation rates, and any deficiencies identified for correction.